White Settlement Mourns Passing of Revered Former Police Chief Larry Hesser After Courageous Battle...
The White Settlement Police Department announced the death of their retired Police Chief Larry Hesser, who passed away after a battle with ALS last Thursday, August 28th. According to a statement made by the White Settlement Police Department, Chief Hesser was renowned for his contributions to law enforcement during...
Scammer Drains $14,000 From Elderly Veteran Using Fake Arrest Warrant Threats: Report
Scam artists impersonating law enforcement officers are reportedly targeting seniors to steal thousands of dollars from retirement accounts. Fox 4 reports that the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office in Texas is warning about the scheme following an incident involving an elderly veteran. Scammers who pretended to...
Fort Worth firefighters investigate derailed train at rail yard on West Vickery
Fort Worth firefighters responded to a train derailment at the Davidson rail yard on West Vickery Boulevard Sunday morning when several railcars went off the tracks, officials said. The derailment happened at the train yard at 4761 W. Vickery Blvd., and firefighters first arrived at about 10:40 a.m. to investigate...
Truck hits home in southeast Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas - A driver crashed a truck into a home in southeast Fort Worth early Sunday morning. The crash happened just before 2 a.m. at a home on Wallace Street, which is about two miles from Polytechnic Senior High School. It caused a significant amount of damage. Fortunately,...
DeSoto Police Nab Dallas Man Connected to Walgreens Theft Spree, Accomplices Also Charged
The DeSoto Police Department recently reported the apprehension of a suspect linked to a series of thefts at Walgreens stores. Through a social media post made public by the department, details emerged of an incident last Wednesday, when officers rapidly responded to a theft at the Walgreens on E. Pleasant Run Road....
This Surprising Texas City Just Beat Out Bigger BBQ Rivals
Southern Living’s BBQ power rankings gave North Texas major love—see which Fort Worth joints made the list.
City of Fort Worth invites residents to select favorite name for new $12 million...
Fort Worth, Texas – Fort Worth residents now have the chance to help name a brand-new public library currently under construction in the far northwest part of the city. The upcoming facility, located at 1297 Avondale/Haslet Road in City Council District 10, is part of a major effort to expand access to library...
Westbound I-30 Closures in Arlington and Fort Worth for Randol Mill Road Bridge Repairs...
Get ready for some major detours if you're traveling through Arlington and Fort Worth in September. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has announced a couple of weekends when you'll need to steer clear of westbound Interstate 30. Due to necessary repairs of the Randol Mill Road bridge, which sustained...
Texas Weather Alert: Heavy Thunderstorms Threaten Fort Worth and I-35 Travel Saturday
Fort Worth, Texas – Holiday travelers in North Texas should brace for a stormy start to Labor Day weekend, as heavy thunderstorms threaten to slow traffic and increase flooding risks across Fort Worth and major highways like I-35 and I-20. Saturday: Morning to Midday Storms. According to the National...
Fort Worth Zoo, TCU lead effort to save Texas horned lizards from population decline
For generations, the Texas horny toad was a backyard pet. As they disappeared, fond childhood memories of these creatures have become a symbol for conservation in Texas. The Fort Worth Zoo championed conservation efforts, beginning its horned lizard conservation program in 2011 in partnership with Texas Parks and...