📅 Meet Adoptable Dogs at Petco on April 4
Stop by Petco (4001 W Green Oaks Blvd, Suite #159) on Saturday, April 4, 2026, from 10 AM to 2 PM for a free Mobile Adoption Event with Arlington Animal Services. You’ll have a chance to meet some of the shelter’s adoptable dogs and maybe find your new best friend.
We tried Felina, the trendy new pizza restaurant in Fort Worth’s Near Southside
Sometimes new trendy restaurants focus more on the aesthetic than the food. But Felina in Fort Worth’s Near Southside has both a charming atmosphere, and even better pizza. When you enter the white-brick building off South Main Street, the interior feels like a homespun restaurant. Green can lanterns and mismatched...
Three people arrested after five-month investigation, according to Grapevine Police
GRAPEVINE, Texas — Three people were arrested after a five-month long investigation to catch serial burglars, according to Grapevine Police. Grapevine Police, Dallas Police, Euless Police, Bedford Police, and Texas DPS were able to carry out a joint operation to arrest three suspects wanted for multiple vehicle and...
What happens next in the Fort Worth ISD state takeover? Here’s what to know
A new phase of governance starts this week in the Fort Worth Independent School District, as a state intervention takes hold with new leadership. Here’s what we know about what to expect next. A new superintendent, Peter Licata , and a nine-member Board of Managers began leading the district immediately after their...
📅 Arlington Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting March 25
The Arlington Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular session on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chamber, 101 W. Abram Street. The agenda includes public hearings for two zoning cases:
Predawn South Fort Worth Inferno Torches 5 Cars, Scorches Two Homes
A predawn fire on 8th Avenue in south Fort Worth jolted residents awake yesterday, destroying five cars and damaging two neighboring homes, city officials said. The blaze sparked around 4 a.m., and while the property damage was heavy, no injuries were reported. The American Red Cross is helping seven people displaced...
Ribbon Cutting: The Original Roy Hutchins Barbeque – Arlington
The Chamber Ambassadors attended an amazing Ribbon Cutting with The Original Roy Hutchins Barbeque – Arlington!. Get ready for an unforgettable, authentic Texas BBQ experience!. The Original Roy Hutchins Barbeque is officially opening its doors in the heart of Arlington, TX. Established in 2023, this brand-new...
Rape, domestic violence and possession of drug paraphernalia reported in this week’s crime log
This is a crime wrap-up for March 17 to 22. Rape (listed in crime log under the Clery Act) On March 17, a faculty member reported a sexual assault to the Title IX office, UTA Police Capt. Mike McCord said in an email. Sexual assault is a second-degree felony, punishable...
Arlington family members sentenced to prison for multimillion dollar tax refund fraud scheme
ARLINGTON, Texas — Three members of the Hunt family, from Arlington, were sentenced to prison for their roles in a multimillion-dollar tax refund fraud scheme, according to the Department of Justice. The family members were charged with organizing a scheme to file fraudulent tax returns in the names of...
Acting superintendent named at Lake Worth ISD as state takeover advances
Trent Dowd, a former principal, was named acting superintendent of Lake Worth ISD on Monday as the district awaits new leaders under a state takeover. Trustees named Dowd to the temporary role as Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath moves to appoint a new superintendent and replace the district’s locally elected...
