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.
Fort Worth ISD is banning cellphones for students. Here’s what you need to know
Students in the Fort Worth Independent School District will no longer be allowed to use cellphones during the school day under a new policy. The district’s board approved a new cellphone ban Tuesday . The policy mirrors a new Texas state law that goes into effect next month. Under the district’s policy, students...
Tarrant County could shut down department that offers rent, utility assistance
Tarrant County could eliminate its Department of Human Services, which offers rent and utility payment assistance to people experiencing financial crises, two county commissioners say. Democratic Commissioner Alisa Simmons said in a TikTok posted Tuesday the department is set to shut down on September 30. "They’re...
Baton Rouge man sentenced to 70 years after killing girlfriend in 2020
A Baton Rouge man was sentenced to 70 years Wednesday after pleading guilty to charges in connection with the stabbing death of his girlfriend in 2020.
In Fort Worth, there’s a call for volunteers to help report code problems
Fort Worth is revamping its Code Rangers program, where neighbors can report possible code violations to the city. Ty Kitchens, interim superintendent for neighborhood investigations and code compliance, said Code Rangers must first undergo a half-day training session. After that, keep your eyes peeled. “As you’re...
