Celebrate freedom at these Juneteenth festivities across Tarrant County
Looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth? Festivities will soon be underway across Tarrant County to commemorate the holiday, which marks the emancipation of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865. Here’s where you can take part in local celebrations June 12-22: Reflect on the nature of liberation at...
Levitt Pavilion to host Arlington Juneteenth Celebration on June 21
Music fans will be treated to a free concert June 21 as the fourth annual Arlington Juneteenth Celebration returns to the Levitt Pavilion to celebrate the national holiday that commemorates the official announcement of the end of slavery in Texas (and the rest of the nation) on June 19, 1865, when Union troops...
Board votes to indefinitely close Beach at Lake Viridian in Arlington
The Viridian Municipal Management District board unanimously voted this week to indefinitely close the Beach at Lake Viridian. It is unclear when or if the beach will reopen to the public. The June 10 vote came just over a week after the beach was initially closed following a May 30...
They thought their toll charge nightmare was over. Then NTTA billed them again
The Star-Telegram has once again stepped in to help a Tarrant County couple deal with toll road bills they received for cars they don’t own.
New study shows “snapshot of homelessness” in Denton County, Mitchell advocates diversion
The 2025 Point in Time Count, unveiled by United Way of Denton, showed a 33 percent increase in Denton County of individuals experiencing homelessness from last year. Last year, the Point in Time Count reported 518 homeless individuals. This year’s reported 690. Of those 690, 282 were unsheltered and...
43% of inspected trucks ordered out-of-service during Roadcheck operation, Texas sheriff says
The Denton County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) released results from a multi-agency truck inspection effort that took place as part of May’s International Roadcheck inspection campaign. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s International Roadcheck effort took place throughout North America on May 13 — 15, 2025. As part...
DFW Brought Home Major Honors At 2025 BET Awards
The 2025 BET Awards will certainly be one to remember as the network celebrated “25 Years of Culture’s Biggest Night”! The ceremony was hosted by Kevin Hart with hip-hop legend MC Lyte also known as “The Voice” moderating the show. With many exciting moments including the 106 & Park reunion or surprise presenters Kai...
Regional effort could keep Heartland Flyer passenger train moving until October
The Heartland Flyer hasn’t rolled off the tracks just yet. Regional officials are working to maintain funding to keep the Amtrak passenger train’s daily trips from Fort Worth to Oklahoma City — at least temporarily. State legislators did not appropriate more than $7 million to fund the...
Texas’ Most Wanted Fugitive Is Armed and on the Run
One thing about Texas is that law enforcement is serious about keeping criminals off the street. Especially those criminals who are considered armed and dangerous. Currently, there is a criminal illegal immigrant who is now the most wanted man in Texas, and with your help can once and for all be brought to justice.
Four restaurants closed, two fail in latest Arlington health inspections
One of the restaurants was temporarily closed because of a rodent infestation and unsanitary conditions, a city spokesperson said.
