Arlington man kills girlfriend, then himself in Denton murder-suicide
An Arlington man shot and killed his ex-girlfriend on Sunday afternoon before turning the gun on himself, Denton police said on Tuesday. Denton police responded to the 1900 block of North Bell Avenue around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday after receiving reports of a shooting, according to a post on the department’s Facebook page.
Affidavit reveals neighbor dispute over cameras led to fatal Fort Worth shooting, SWAT standoff
23-year-old Jose Alfonso Escamilla was arrested and charged with murder in the Sunday night fatal shooting of his neighbor, Rudy Jaramillo. Security footage showed a suspect on a bicycle following Jaramillo's car, shooting into the parked vehicle, and retreating to Escamilla's residence. Investigators linked Escamilla
Here’s what Fort Worth homeowners could pay in property taxes next year
Fort Worth homeowners could pay less in city property taxes in 2027 under the city’s proposed budget, city manager Jay Chapa explained to City Council members during a work session meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11. The city is facing a $76.8 million budget shortfall, driven by appraisal values that came in even lower than e
Adriana’s Barber & Salon Plans New Location in Fort Worth
A new hair salon is coming to Fort Worth’s east side. According to public filings, Adriana’s Barber & Salon is set to open at 4205 Panola Ave. What Now Dallas reached out to owner Adriana Hinojosa, who said she expects the salon to open within the next three to four months, between late 2026 and early 2027, pending per
Fort Worth man accused of murdering neighbor
A Fort Worth man was arrested for murder follow a SWAT standoff. Jose Escamillo is accused of riding up on a bicycle, shooting, and killing his neighbor outside of the neighbor's home.
Arlington Man Gets 27 Years for Skull Fractures Inflicted on 2-Month-Old
A Tarrant County jury sentenced Ivan Ssenengo to 27 years in prison this week after finding him guilty of aggravated assault of a family member causing serious bodily injury with a deadly weapon, a case rooted in the assault of a two-month-old infant that left the baby with multiple skull fractures and a traumatic brai
Parents stopped at the sidewalk outside a school. Inside, a new era for FWISD...
Adriana Escamilla couldn’t go any further than the sidewalk’s edge. She looked at her son, Sebastin, before embracing and watching him step in front of W.M. Green Elementary. Tears welled in her eyes. “He’s my last one,” Escamilla said. “It’s emotional because that’s my baby.”...
Texas A&M Opens New Downtown Fort Worth Campus, Breaks Ground on Major Research Building
FORT WORTH, Texas - The Texas A&M University System officially opened its new downtown Fort Worth campus Wednesday, marking a major milestone in a long-term effort to expand higher education, research and workforce development in North Texas. University leaders, Texas A&M System Regents, Chancellor Glenn Hegar, faculty
Tractor Supply to Open New Store in Willow Park
The largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States is eyeing Willow Park. According to public filings, Tractor Supply plans to open at the corner of E. Bankhead Highway and Willow Bend Drive, with construction completion targeted for April 2027. Tractor Supply caters to farmers, ranchers, pet owners, and rural..
Fort Worth’s oldest African-American Baptist church has found a new life
The oldest African American Baptist church in the city is close to being purchased and repurposed into a performance art center. Alvin Brown, owner of Airport Field Services, is in the works to close on the Mount Gilead Baptist Church property at 600 Grove St. in downtown Fort Worth. Brown intends to renovate the build
