Fort Worth City Council Pay Is The Raise Voters Love to Hate
Pay raises for elected public officials are almost always received as well as Granny’s fruitcake at Christmas. Imagine Lurch, with his sigh and long-suffering look, and you’ll understand the negative baseline sentiment. Much of it likely is rooted in cynicism. Voters dislike the appearance of insiders voting...
A Family’s Christmas Tradition Shines Again in the Stockyards
In the Fort Worth Stockyards, a three-story warehouse now shines with a display rooted in a childhood tradition from Buffalo, New York — where Jordan Jayson, chairman and CEO of U.S. Energy Development Corp, grew up watching his parents light their home so brightly that the neighborhood called it the “Christmas house.”
Ariat International expands Fort Worth headquarters with $8.9 million investment and 150 new jobs
The expansion is supported by a $1.5 million Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant, reflecting Texas’ commitment to fostering business growth and attracting high-value companies that invest in the state’s communities. “Texas is the land of economic freedom and opportunity”. Governor Abbott praised the decision as further...
Fort Worth police hope new technology will move cold cases forward
Gloria Choice was murdered in east Fort Worth 20 years ago, but her family still gathers every Sept. 12 to celebrate her birthday. “She’s not here physically, but she is here in our hearts,” said Scotti Choice, Gloria’s oldest son. The 57-year-old mother and grandmother was found beaten to death in a vacant Woodhaven...
Highest criminal court in Texas grants review of James Staley’s reversed capital murder conviction
The highest criminal court in Texas will soon review the overturned capital murder conviction of James Irvin Staley, III.
Suspect arrested in shooting death of pregnant Arlington woman
Police said the suspect in the shooting was targeting his ex.
Citywide Floodplain Rules Approved to Better Protect Fort Worth Neighborhoods from Flooding
On December 9, the Fort Worth City Council approved an update to the city’s floodplain ordinance. The update expands valley storage regulations to cover the entire city. The new rules will take effect on February 1, 2026. They are intended to protect temporary floodwater storage areas in floodplains and reduce...
Fort Worth stabbing: Man attacked while ordering at food truck
FORT WORTH, Texas - A man was stabbed Wednesday night while getting food at a food truck in a Fort Worth parking lot, according to police. Fort Worth police officers responded to a stabbing call in the 6800 block of Camp Bowie Boulevard around 9 p.m. Wednesday. Upon arrival, police...
FW Zoo reports hyena undergoes successful surgery
A striped hyena had to undergo surgery at the Fort Worth Zoo after he ate a child’s toy which had been dropped into his enclosure. The toy contained a small battery which posed a problem for the animal.
Haltom City Police Urge Residents to Guard Against Winter Auto Thefts and Burglaries
As the chilly winds of winter begin to sweep across Haltom City, police are warning residents to stay vigilant against a seasonal spike in auto thefts and burglaries. The Haltom City Police Department took to social media to highlight a troubling pattern: as temperatures drop, the rate of these crimes tends to rise.
