Suspect pursuit ends following ankle monitor cut in Tarrant County
Tarrant County Sheriff's Warrant Deputies were dispatched to locate a subject who cut off his ankle monitor and was making threats towards one of his previous victims. The suspect, Dontel Tanksley, 32, had outstanding warrants for Assault Family Violence with two prior convictions. After several hours of searching,...
Pennsylvania priest suspended from ministry after visiting ‘dismissed’ Arlington nuns, Fort Worth bishop writes
ARLINGTON, Texas — Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson issued a letter last week stating that a Pennsylvania priest had been suspended from the ministry for visiting an Arlington monastery of nuns who had been dismissed from the Catholic church. In his letter, Olson wrote that Rev. Vincent Young of...
Texas lawmakers call for tougher DWI laws after crash involving Fort Worth family
A 2023 crash where three members of a Fort Worth family were killed could lead to stricter penalties for driving while intoxicated.
Dallas-Fort Worth is sinking faster than any other inland U.S. city, study shows
DALLAS — Dallas and Fort Worth are sinking faster than any other inland U.S. cities, according to a new study published in Nature Cities. A group of researchers measured, using satellite observations, the vertical displacement in 28 urban cities across the U.S. The study found that Dallas and Fort Worth are sinking...
Arlington police use drones when responding to some calls. Now the program is getting...
Drones will be playing a bigger role in Arlington policing with the expansion of the Drone as a First Responder program, according to a news release from Arlington police. The Drone as a First Responder program, or DFR, was created to help respond to fireworks calls on July 4 and New Year’s Eve weekends, according to...
Century-old mezuzah pried from ruins of historic home in Fort Worth’s Fairmount
In an effort to preserve city history, Fort Worth Report has agreed to archive more than 40 of Weiner’s local history columns beginning in 2025. This column originally ran in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram July 31, 2021. If you’re interested in more information about the 2025 annual Fairmount Tour...
Fort Worth’s Nine Most Endangered Buildings
Every May, during National Preservation Month, Historic Fort Worth, Inc. releases a list that’s equal parts love letter and distress call. The nonprofit’s “Most Endangered Places” program — more than a decade strong — isn’t just about aging buildings. It’s about memory, place, and the stories that make Fort Worth...
Texas Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Loom Over Fort Worth This Friday Afternoon, Mild Weekend Expected
Fort Worth, TX – Thunderstorms could roll into Fort Worth as soon as Friday afternoon, creating a sudden shift in the region’s otherwise mild spring weather. The National Weather Service warns of a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. on May 9th, so locals should prepare for wet roads and possible...
Arlington police investigating failed ATM smash-and-grab
Arlington police are investigating an attempted ATM theft that happened Wednesday night at a gas station convenience store. A spokesperson for the police department said officers were called out to the convenience store along southeast Green Oaks Boulevard around 3:30 a.m. to investigate the scene. After arriving,...
Motorcycle pileup crash victims face long road to recovery after ‘drive into hell’
Daniel Clemments thought April 18 was his last night on earth. Now he believes he was spared for a reason.