Grand Prairie firefighter’s husband detained by ICE after routine check-in
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas - A Grand Prairie firefighter is looking for a way to get her husband released from ICE custody. She said he was detained while going in for a routine check-in. What we know:. Juan Lucena is currently detained at the Prairieland ICE Detention Facility in Alvarado. He...
A beautiful Thursday ahead; Scattered storms this weekend
North Texas forecast: Enjoy a cool Thursday, then watch for a warming trend and scattered storms this Mother's Day weekend.
Arlington’s National Medal of Honor Museum named one of world’s most beautiful
Arlington's National Medal of Honor Museum named to World's Most Beautiful Museums List by Prix Versailles for stunning architecture and honoring military heroes.
Student, bystander burned during altercation at North Crowley 9th Grade Campus, officials say
CROWLEY, Texas — Two students at the North Crowley 9th Grade Campus were burned Thursday in an altercation with another student, officials said. The incident occured on Thursday at the Crowley ISD campus, the district said in a press release. During a fight, one student poured hot water onto the other student, resulting in burns, the district said. Another student nearby was also hit with...
Firefighters rescue Fort Worth crane operator over 200 feet in air during medical emergency
FORT WORTH, Texas - The Fort Worth Fire Department made a daring rescue on Wednesday evening when a medical emergency happened hundreds of feet above the ground. On Wednesday, May 6, the Fort Worth Fire Department's Alarm Office received a call about a crane operator experiencing a medical emergency. The operator was located in the booth of a crane sitting 220 feet in the air...
Texas Erupts as Gov. Abbott Forces Cancellation of Muslim Event at Publicly-Owned Water Park:...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently demanded that the City of Grand Prairie cancel a private Muslim-organized event at a city-owned water park. Abbott’s claims of “religious discrimination” surrounding the event did not sit well with Texas residents, as many accused the governor of “fear-mongering.”. The controversy...
Diaper drive taps Fort Worth networks to meet year-round need for families
A stack of unused diapers can sit in a closet for months, but they can mean the difference between stability and stress for many Fort Worth families. Movers for Moms is collecting diapers through Mother’s Day weekend to restock the Junior League of Fort Worth’s diaper bank. The campaign is led locally by the Fort Worth-area Two Men and a Truck franchises.
Bomb Threat Scare Triggers Sweeps At Fort Worth’s Historic Courthouse
A bomb threat turned a routine yesterday into a tense one at Tarrant County's historic courthouse in downtown Fort Worth, as law enforcement swept the 1895 building and several nearby county offices, briefly disrupting normal business. Deputies, drones, K-9 units, and ground crews all joined the multi-agency response while officials worked to make sure the area was safe.
Tarrant voters say registration removed, questioned. Elections office offers no clarity
The first time Bobby Robinson got kicked off Tarrant County’s voter roll, he thought it was a glitch. That was in November. By early March, Robinson had been kicked off — and added back on — the county’s registry of voters two more times, he said. Today, his voter registration appears active online, but he’s not confident it’ll stay that way when it comes time to...
Man trapped atop crane near JPS triggers dramatic Fort Worth rescue
Fire crews responded to South Main Street on Wednesday night after a man was stranded high above the ground.
