Salvation Army Throws Open 12 Cooling Stations as DFW Bakes
The Salvation Army of North Texas has flipped on the AC at all 12 of its cooling and hydration stations across five counties in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, offering air-conditioned spaces, cold water, boxed fans and mobile feeding units to people who cannot get out of the heat on their own. The rollout comes during a s
Ride along on new Tormenta: Rampaging Run roller coaster at Six Flags Over Texas
Daredevils and speed seekers, buckle in. The new coaster at Six Flags is ready for riders. After months of previews and a few delays, Tormenta: Rampaging Run opens Thursday. We have an early spot in line with our own Paige Ellenberger. She's ready to take on the ride, live!
Fort Worth’s Escalante Golf Expands to (Good) Washington With Acquisition of Tumble Creek
Escalante Golf is back on the move. The Fort Worth-based owner and operator of golf properties has expanded its national portfolio with the acquisition of Tumble Creek, a private golf and residential community in Cle Elum, Washington, marking the company's 27th property and its first in the state. Located adjacent...
Robbers steal safe from Fort Worth hotel after restraining employee, police say
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Wednesday morning in a hotel near downtown Fort Worth. Around 15 police units were dispatched to the Hilton Garden Inn , located at 912 Northton St., starting about 5:25 a.m. Someone reported a man had a gun, according to the 911 call sheet. The suspects encountered an e
Boil Water advisory issued for City of Crowley water system due to reduced pressure
Boil Water advisory issued for City of Crowley water system due to reduced pressure
These AI-powered microphones in Fort Worth can hear gunshots. Here’s where
If you hear gunshots in Fort Worth, there’s a chance police could know about them before anyone calls 911. That’s because microphones designed to detect the sound of gunfire have been installed around the city, and can help police pinpoint where the shots may have come from. The technology has been operating in Fort Wo
J. Rae’s bakery makes a sweet comeback to Fort Worth
FORT WORTH (KDAF) — J. Rae’s, a bakery known for handcrafted sugar cookies and homemade desserts, is returning to Fort Worth with a new location. The bakery will open on Thursday, July 16, at 3330 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. This opening marks a significant homecoming...
Opposition mounts to police camera ‘surveillance state’ in Dallas-Fort Worth
With thousands of AI-powered cameras monitoring North Texas streets, advocates, residents and officials are pushing back against what some call a “surveillance state.”. As police use of drones, cameras and AI-powered license plate readers has accelerated across the country, activism against technology designed for cont
Talk birdie to me: Austin-based mini-golf restaurant opens in Fort Worth
The Dirdie Birdie is an indoor miniature golf course with a restaurant and bar. Its flagship opened in Austin in 2022. On July 8, a second location opened in Fort Worth at 2821 Morton St. in the West 7th District. Austin couple Vik and Lina Khasat founded the upscale entertainment...
5-year-old boy dies, two siblings remain in critical condition after Fort Worth house fire
FORT WORTH, Texas — A Fort Worth family is grieving the loss of a 5-year-old boy while two of his siblings remain in critical condition after a house fire early Thursday morning on June 25 that destroyed their home. Fire crews responded just after 3 a.m. to a home...
