Arlington Police Step Up Traffic Enforcement to Improve Safety for Local Residents
Police in Arlington, Texas, have increased their presence and enforcement on city streets and highways. This is part of the Safe Streets Arlington Plan, adopted by the City Council in 2024. The plan aims to reduce traffic deaths to zero by 2050. It includes a public education campaign and uses data to address...
Sheraton Arlington to close next year, 110 people will lose their jobs
Urbana Varro Hospitality Management Company LLC submitted a notice under the federal Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act stating it will shut down the hotel and lay off workers effective Feb. 15, 2026.
Arlington Police Department Launches New Southeast “Cop Shop” for Enhanced Community Engagement
In a move aimed at boosting its visibility and presence in the southeast part of Arlington, the Arlington Police Department has unveiled a new APD storefront, affectionately referred to by locals as a "cop shop." Announced by the Arlington Police Department's social media post, the facility on New York Ave near...
Boot Maker Spending $72.6M on FW Expansion
Boot maker and western wear manufacturer, Ariat International Inc., is growing. The company is expanding its headquarters office at 15201 Blue Mound Road and constructing a new distribution center nearby. The costs of both projects adds up to $72.6 million. New job numbers for both projects are expected to exceed 250...
Applicants for Fort Worth ISD board of managers to gather for workshop this weekend
The 2-day workshop will outline what candidates are signing up for if they are selected to the board.
Meet the 21-Year-Old Behind TikTok’s Hottest Bakery in Texas
TikTok made a Texas bakery famous overnight. Pan Pan Bakery & Cafe in Dalworthington Gardens offers Mexican-Japanese treats that have customers lining up.
Bluff Street Showdown: Fort Worth Felon Gets 45 Years In Restaurant Gun Case
A tense restaurant confrontation on East Bluff Street has ended with a 45-year prison sentence for Fort Worth resident Angel Villareal, after a Tarrant County jury found him guilty of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon. Prosecutors said the conviction stems from a Nov. 5, 2024, incident at...
Texas Man Goes Viral Dancing Outside Gas Stations
Forget the usual drama at gas stations; here’s a refreshing twist that’s bringing smiles and a little dance to the daily grind.
Fort Worth Police Introduce K9 Copper, the Department’s New Electronic Detection Dog
The Fort Worth Police Department is welcoming one of its newest — and undeniably cutest — additions to the team: K9 Copper. Copper is an Electronic Storage Detection (ESD) dog assigned to the department through the North Texas Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force. His job is highly specialized. He’s...
Porch pirate wearing No. 88 jersey steals package in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas - A bold thief in Fort Worth didn’t even wait for the delivery driver to leave before running off with the package. It’s one of the reasons police are sharing another seasonal warning about porch pirates. Fort Worth Porch Pirate. What we know:. Video shared...

















