Texas law banning cellphones in schools sparks debate over distraction reduction, student safety
Supporters say it's a step towards cutting down classroom distractions but some parents are concerned about not being able to reach their kids.
Fort Worth history: The evolution of 11 neighborhoods, communities over decades
Fort Worth neighborhoods evolve with preservation and community action - 11 stories Stories by Fort Worth Star-Telegram journalists, with AI summarization This collection of Star-Telegram articles explores how our historic neighborhoods in Fort Worth have evolved over the decades. One neighborhood near TCU evolved...
Fort Worth Man Sentenced to 35 Years for Murder After Running Over Victim in...
FORT WORTH, TX – A Tarrant County jury on Thursday, July 24, found Kurtis King, 35, guilty of Murder, sentencing him to 35 years in prison for the death of 35-year-old Ellis Latavion Laron Smith. On July 5, 2024, King purposefully ran over Smith, a father of nine, following...
1 killed, 2 injured in head-on crash, Fort Worth police say
1 killed, 2 injured in head-on crash, Fort Worth police say. One person died in a head-on collision after a truck driver veered into oncoming traffic, police said. Continue reading this story from the source. Nationwide Report® has built a nationwide sponsorship network with those that specialize in accidents,...
H Mart will usher in new era of prosperity in Haltom City, but at...
When Haltom City unveiled plans in 2023 for a $100 million retail development anchored by H Mart , the popular Asian grocery giant, city leaders heralded the deal as nothing less than a triumph. For years, the city of 45,000 on the eastern fringes of Fort Worth has struggled to claw its way out of economic stagnation...
Fort Worth gas station clerk kidnapped at gunpoint, rescued by officers at motel
A Fort Worth gas station clerk was kidnapped at gunpoint on Monday night and later rescued by officers thanks to a location-tracking app on her phone, a police spokesperson said. The suspect, 25-year-old Freddie Banks Jr., entered the Penny’s gas station in the 4300 block of East Berry Street about 11:40 p.m. Monday,...
1 person fatally shot by Haltom City police officer after 911 call to an...
The police department said dispatch received a 911 call requesting to "send police at the Heritage Apartments," before abruptly hanging up.
Lewisville police fatally shoot a woman after fleeing traffic stop, brief chase
A car chase led to police fatally shooting a woman overnight.
This Fort Worth restaurant was most-booked in the area in June, says OpenTable
Fort Worth residents piled into a number of steakhouses and Tex-Mex restaurants in June. OpenTable , a reservation booking website, releases a list of a city’s most-booked restaurants each month. The company analyzes diner reviews from the past month and sorts the results into a list. In total, 10 restaurants were...
Dispute over former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris’s retirement cash heads to court
Millions of dollars allegedly promised to the founder and former pastor of Gateway Church will be discussed in court on Thursday.
