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Attorney thanks Hurst police ‘for not killing Teneisha Thompson.’ Is a lawsuit next?

Attorney Lee Merritt said he will decide by the end of the week if he will file a civil rights lawsuit against the city of Hurst over concerns that an arrest made during a traffic stop violated Teneisha Thompson’s civil rights. Merritt, who has represented clients including the family of Atatiana Jefferson ,...
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Hurtado Barbecue Owners to Open New Tex-Mex Spot in Arlington, Beren Mediterranean Relocates to...

Brandon Hurtado’s menu at LOMA TXMX will offer “new age” Tex-Mex options, like short rib enchiladas. (Courtesy) Spring has arrived, bringing a fresh wave of restaurant openings in Fort Worth and Arlington’s bustling Entertainment District. With an elevated Tex-Mex concept from a local barbecue pitmaster on the way...
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‘Brutal, unprovoked attack’ | Woman seen in viral Hurst traffic stop video speaks for...

HURST, Texas — The woman depicted in a viral traffic stop video in Hurst, Texas, has released her first public statement since the video went viral online. Taneisha Thompson is accusing the officer who conducted the traffic stop of using excessive force. "I am speaking today after a violent...
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Arlington woman allegedly shot and killed by grandson over allowance identified

The 68-year-old Arlington woman who was allegedly shot and killed by her grandson Friday has been identified. Rita Marie Jackson was found dead from gunshot wounds on the patio of her northeast Arlington apartment. The Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled her death a homicide . Detectives learned that the...
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Expect temperatures in the upper 80s, 90s as fire danger elevates in DFW

The warmth will continue with highs in the mid-80s by Tuesday afternoon, which will eventually reach the 90s by Thursday.
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Fort Worth council member requests data center report ahead of residents meeting

Fort Worth City Council member Michael Crain has submitted a request for an informal report from city staff, asking for more information about how the city evaluates, negotiates and approves data center projects, including related incentives. On Monday, March 23, Crain asked for information on nine items, including...
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Texas’ economic success no miracle, governor says during Fort Worth visit

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott compared the state’s economy to a master planned community during a stop Tuesday at the Fort Worth Stockyards. Abbott participated in a fireside chat with Hillwood Chairman Ross Perot Jr. to cap off the fifth annual Forward Fort Worth summit. Years of design, planning and execution have...
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Grand Prairie ISD bus on field trip involved in crash on Loop 820 in...

A Grand Prairie school bus carrying students on the way to a field trip was involved in a crash Tuesday morning in Fort Worth, officials said. Grand Prairie ISD spokesperson Sam Buchmeyer described the accident as a “fender bender.” No one was injured, and the students were able to continue on to the field trip...
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‘Students will win’: Fort Worth rallies behind new school superintendent

Fort Worth leaders are largely throwing their support behind Fort Worth Superintendent Peter Licata , who was appointed to the post Tuesday by Texas Education Agency. Licata has spent most of his education career in South Florida, serving as superintendent of the Broward County Public Schools, which includes Fort...
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Salad, smoothie and sandwich shop opens in Fort Worth’s Near Southside

A new, healthy restaurant option is opening soon in the Near Southside neighborhood. The area already has its share of Michelin-recognized brisket and oily Neapolitan pizza, but this national chain will focus on fruits and veggies. Original ChopShop is a fast-casual chain focused on meals made from whole ingredients....

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