Building a strong workforce starts in schools, Tarrant County education leaders say
Ten years ago, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott set an ambitious goal — for 60% of the state’s young adults to have a postsecondary credential by 2030. With only a few years to go and amid a state takeover of Fort Worth schools, there is still a long way to go to meet the growing workforce needs of the city.
Burleson Man Charged With Arson and Burglary at Local Church, Linked to Earlier Car...
Early on a quiet Monday morning in Burleson, Texas, a sudden commotion disrupted the peace at the Boulevard Baptist Church when a man, later identified as Rafael Rodriguez Jr., allegedly broke in, and now details of the incident are unfolding as the police investigation advances. According to a social media...
Why a Popular Soda Brand is Banned From Buc-ee’s
If you love to fill your cup with the likes of Mountain Dew, Mug Root Beer and others, you're out of luck at Buc-ee's.
TheEnd at TCU to host a concert headlining rapper Waka Flocka Flame
TheEnd at TCU is known for hosting multiple events throughout the school year for student engagement. These events bring students together using performances from comedians, actors and, in this case, musicians. TheEnd has played a role in hosting multiple concerts at TCU over the years, featuring artists like Offset,...
Fort Worth schools going under state control
Houston ISD can provide a blueprint for Fort Worth ISD's future after the Texas Education Agency announced Thursday the state will take over the district. Why it matters: Just 34% of Fort Worth students are performing at grade level, lower than the percentage in other large districts, including Houston and Dallas.
Man Sentenced to 45 Years for Aggravated Assault with Deadly Weapon in Fort Worth
A Tarrant County jury convicted 38-year-old Clifford Johnson of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, and he was sentenced to 45 years in prison. On August 20, 2022, Johnson and a woman he was dating were driving when their tire blew out. As the woman attempted to change the tire, Johnson pushed her down, punched...
Advocate Elise Gill to Share Survivor Insights at Fort Worth’s 5 Stones Taskforce Meeting...
The Tarrant County 5 Stones Taskforce, dedicated to confronting human trafficking, is opening the floor to Elise Gill, a seasoned advocate with a moving personal history, at their October gathering—a chance for others to gain insight from her journey through a system fraught with challenges and pivotal interactions....
New $70M aircraft maintenance center, manufacturing plant coming to Alliance airport
Brazil-based aerospace company Embraer S.A. plans to grow its North Texas aircraft maintenance operations by more than 50%, thanks to a new $70 million service center and manufacturing plant to be built in Alliance. Officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Oct. 20 at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport to mark...
Walsh tax district plan moves forward with Fort Worth council vote
A special tax district for the 7,200-acre Walsh development in west Fort Worth considered a key area for future economic development moved a step closer to formation as council members voted unanimously to hold a public hearing on Nov. 11 prior to a vote on the plan. Funds from the...
Reminder for Grand Prairie Residents: Mosquito Spraying Continues Tonight After West Nile Detection
The City of Grand Prairie will conduct ground spraying for mosquitoes on October 22 and 23, 2025. This follows the detection of a mosquito carrying West Nile Virus. Spraying will start at 9 p.m. each night, depending on weather, in the area bordered by W Bardin Road, Robinson Road, W Polo Road, and Matthew Road....
