Land around Farrington Field for sale as FWISD seeks $250M mixed-use project
Fort Worth ISD officials are looking to sell the land surrounding Farrington Field to fund long-discussed renovations of the historic stadium. The stadium would be preserved. FWISD issued a public request for proposals in January seeking developers to purchase and build on seven parcels of district-owned land...
‘Stranger’ Targeted in 1985 Fatal Stabbing Now Identified
On Oct. 12, 1985, a Black male was attacked outside of Dave's Liquor Store located at 650 East Hattie Street in Fort Worth, Texas. Two men approached the man, stealing his wallet and stabbing him in the right side of his chest. Several law enforcement agencies responded, including the Fort Worth Police Department and...
Fort Worth police investigate shooting at large gathering
FORT WORTH, Texas — A shooting at a large gathering on NW 35th Street left one person dead and two others injured early Sunday morning. On March 1, 2026, at approximately 3:40 a.m., officers from the Northwest division responded to a shooting incident in the 1200 block of NW 35th Street. Upon arrival, they found one...
A key shopping center will be reimagined in Arlington, officials say
A key shopping center will soon be reimagined in Arlington with new stores and curated common spaces, officials say.
Anthem development fully funded, demolition of Lincoln Square to begin in May
ARLINGTON, Texas — After years of delays and scaled-back plans, the long-awaited redevelopment of Lincoln Square has cleared a major hurdle. Arlington city leaders recently approved incentives for the project, and Fort Worth-based developer Trademark Property says the redevelopment is now fully funded. Demolition of...
Fatal Motorcycle Collision Shuts Down Northbound Highway 360 Near Six Flags Drive
ARLINGTON, Texas — Arlington accident investigators remain on the scene of a fatal collision involving a car and a motorcycle that occurred Monday evening, March 2, 2026. The crash has caused significant traffic disruptions near the city’s Entertainment District and marks the third major motorcycle accident in the...
Beloved Chadra Mezza Stages South Fort Worth Comeback Near JPS Hospital
Chadra Mezza & Grill, the family-run Mediterranean spot longtime Fort Worth diners know well, is back on the Near Southside with a slimmed-down café up front and a larger catering and events setup tucked behind it. The Elbitar family has brought shawarma, gyros, pizzas and pastas to a new home near John Peter Smith...
New brunch spot in Grapevine adds buttery flavors to a classic American menu
Grapevine is no stranger to brunch spots, but a new restaurant in town brings a unique touch by using butter as a signature ingredient. Butter My Brunch , located at 919 E. Northwest Highway, opened Feb. 2 after a delay due to the winter ice storm in January. It’s a family-operated restaurant run by father Krenar...
Pre-Dawn Gun Threat Triggers SWAT Siege on West Fort Worth Street
Today, a domestic disturbance call in West Fort Worth escalated into a multi-hour SWAT standoff that ended with a 52-year-old man in handcuffs. Officers were dispatched to the 4700 block of Albermale Drive around 1:40 a.m. after a woman reported that her husband had pointed a gun at her, Fort Worth police said. She...
Why Early Arlington History Matters
It is likely that only a small percentage of Arlington’s current residents, more than 400,000 people, have any idea of the city’s earliest history. With this year’s celebration of our 150th anniversary, there are many ways to raise awareness of the reality that who we are today was actually set into motion all those...
