Eads: A bright future ahead for Denton County in 2026
A transformation has been unfolding over the years in Denton County and 2026 will be no different, as last year set the stage for reaching new heights. We begin this year with the inaugural 70.3 Dallas-Little Elm Ironman competition scheduled for this March. It will feature a scenic Lewisville Lake swim for 1.2...
Severely burned firefighter receives workers’ comp after councilmember ‘declares war’
FORT WORTH, Texas — An injured Fort Worth firefighter will receive workers' compensation for treatment for injuries sustained while responding to a Fort Worth house fire. Sedgwick, which handles workers' compensation claims for the city of Fort Worth, allegedly initially denied and inured firefighters claims, but...
Warming shelters opening overnight in North Texas
Freezing temperatures are moving into North Texas. The Salvation Army is opening warming shelters across the area Saturday. The Salvation Army is opening warming shelters across North Texas overnight on Saturday. Below is a list of locations. Cardiologists: If Your Pants Keep Tightening, Don’t Ignore This Gelatin...
Monks travel the Trace on their Peace Walk to Washington
A group of Buddhist monks on a 2,300 mile Walk for Peace from Texas to Washington passed just south of Clinton on December 9. They left a monastery in Fort Worth in late October, traveling twenty to twenty-five miles a day. Some of the monks are from Vietnam, Laos, Thailand and France, and they range in age from...
Dallas–Fort Worth, TX: Arctic Air May Bring Wintry Travel Impacts
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas – Arctic air is expected to move into North and Central Texas late this week, raising concerns about wintry travel impacts. According to the National Weather Service office in Fort...
Fort Worth Gas Station Becomes Cheesy Hot Spot With New Hungry Howie’s
Hungry Howie's has slipped into Fort Worth with a low-profile launch, opening a pickup-and-delivery storefront at 3301 East Berry that shares a roof with gas pumps and a liquor store. Tucked inside a new convenience complex that pairs fuel, booze and pizza in one stop, owner Jatinder "Jay" Dhaliwal is pitching the...
Viral coffee shop serving Mexican favorites opens in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas — A coffee shop that combines the flavors of Mexico and America opened its first Texas location in North Fort Worth this weekend. Con Azucar Cafe, which is known for its viral giant conchas, is now open at its new location in North Fort Worth, 1215 N Commerce St., just south of the Stockyards....
Fred’s Texas Cafe Comes to Crowley
For nearly half a century, Fred’s Texas Cafe has been a Fort Worth constant — a place where the burgers arrive hefty, the drinks stay cold, and nobody worries much about who you are or what you’re wearing. Now, for the first time in its 48-year history, the beloved burger joint is crossing the city line.
Fatal Tree Collision Claims One Life on Las Vegas Trail in Fort Worth
An early morning tragedy in Fort Worth's Western Hills North neighborhood saw the loss of one life in a single-vehicle crash. DFW Scanner reported that last Saturday, Fort Worth Fire/EMS and police were called to the scene of a major accident at around 5:03 a.m. in the 3000 block of Las Vegas Trail. Officials...
Arlington activates emergency shelter plan amid freezing temperatures
ARLINGTON, Texas — The City of Arlington has activated its Homeless Emergency Weather Shelter Plan from 8 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17 to 8 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, due to freezing temperatures. The Salvation Army will serve as a temporary inclement weather shelter for homeless individuals, according to a press release...

















