Strong storms leave damage, power outages across parts of Tarrant County
Residents across parts of Tarrant County are cleaning up after a sudden burst of severe weather brought strong winds, hail and heavy rain to North Texas on Wednesday night. The storms damaged buildings, knocked down power lines and left thousands without electricity. A ground stop was also issued at DFW Airport.
Viral Fort Worth restaurant opens second spot after less than a year of business
It hasn’t even been a year since Sweet Stacks opened, drawing two-hour lines down Magnolia Avenue. And now the Fort Worth business is opening a second location. Owner Mina Sourignavong previously told the Star-Telegram that when they first opened in December 2025, business automatically boomed. Her staff had to learn h
Power outage forces evacuation at Fort Worth senior living center, officials say
Trinity Metro buses will take people from Discovery Village Alliance Town Center to a shelter in Keller.
Unexpected Tarrant County storms severely damage equestrian center, commercial structures
Trinity River Farm and Equestrian Center in Fort Worth was severely damaged by Wednesday's unexpected storms, with a large tree destroying a pavilion and picnic area. The business has been open for 20 years but was not insured, and the owner isn't sure how the business will move forward after the damage.
Vernell Sturns, pioneering civic leader, dies at 86
Vernell Sturns, a pioneering civic leader who broke down racial barriers and held leadership roles in the city and at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, died Aug. 23, in Fort Worth. He was 86. Sturns was the first Black assistant city manager in Fort Worth and was the first Black...
Fort Worth approves up to $100,000 to defend city in whistleblower case thought settled
Fort Worth City Council members approved up to $100,000 in legal fees for an outside lawyer to represent the city in a complicated whistleblower lawsuit that appeared to have been settled in 2024 for $850,000. The council, on a motion by member Carlos Flores at their Tuesday meeting, unanimously approved...
Six Flags will be moving to another state instead of NC
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — There’s a major corporate change happening in Charlotte, but Carowinds fans don’t need to panic. Six Flags Entertainment is moving its corporate headquarters from Charlotte to Arlington, Texas, with the relocation expected to be completed by March 2027. (Business Wire) The big question for...
Fort Worth Renters Wait Through Triple Digit Heat Without Working Air Conditioning as Landlords...
FORT WORTH, TX — Fort Worth renters are dealing with triple-digit heat while their apartment air conditioning is not working, leaving families to cope inside homes that are supposed to offer relief from the summer temperatures. The problem has drawn attention because North Texas heat can make a broken cooling system mo
Tom Thumb Plans New Grocery Store in Northwest Fort Worth
Tom Thumb, the beloved Texas grocery chain, is planning a new store in the rapidly growing Northwest Fort Worth corridor. According to public filings, the store is planned for 6250 West Bailey Boswell Road, within the Boat Club Landing development. What Now Dallas reached out to the company to inquire...
Misty Isenberg Sings Her Way to Texas
BELLE FOURCHE—All summer long, Belle Fourche has been home to some of the best karaoke talent in the area. One weekend each month, the Outlaw Bar and Pass the Mike Entertainment have paired up to host the official Talent Quest International Karaoke Championship qualifying rounds. Serious competitors have been...
