Fort Worth Crews Rescue Crane Operator 220 Feet Up at JPS Site Again
A crane operator suffered a medical emergency roughly 220 feet in the air yesterday at the construction site of JPS Health Network's new hospital tower, prompting a technical rope rescue by Fort Worth firefighters that ended with the worker being lowered safely and taken to a hospital in stable condition. The Fort Wort
9 Texas Friday Fish Fries That People Line Up For Week After Week
Ever hit Friday and realize dinner is the only decision you still want to make?. That is where these Texas fish specials come in. One stop lets you keep going until you are done, another keeps the plate neat and simple, and somewhere else the fish shows up before dinner even starts.
Bob on Business: Panther City BBQ smokin’ Northside, chicken lands in Near Southside
Some award-winning barbecue is headed to the Historic Northside. Panther City BBQ, which received a “recommended” honorific from the Michelin Guide and was named a top 10 Texas barbecue restaurant by Texas Monthly magazine, will lease the former site of La Playa Maya restaurant, a 6,463-square-foot building at 1540 N.
American Airlines will pay $200,000 after firing an employee who lost her sight
American Airlines will pay $200,000 to settle a federal lawsuit accusing the carrier of refusing to help a Fort Worth reservations employee keep working after she lost her sight. According to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the airline kept the worker on unpaid, involuntary leave for almost four years
More than a dozen Fort Worth restaurant closures and more top stories
The Rim is one of many recent restaurant closures around Fort Worth. | Facebook/TheRim. Editor’s note: The top Fort Worth news of the week leads off with a big round of restaurant closures followed by a high-profile opening. Plus, a beverage festival is ready for its North Texas debut. Read on for our most popular stor
Fort Worth zoning commissioners tap brakes on Keller ISD sale of 100 acres
A proposed industrial development on about 100 acres in far north Fort Worth/Alliance owned by Keller ISD has been delayed after drawing strong opposition from nearby homeowners and members of the Fort Worth Zoning Commission. At its regular meeting Aug. 12, the commission agreed with the developer to continue its...
Piranha Ramen in Arlington, Texas
On a recent work trip, some coworkers and I checked out Piranha Ramen in Arlington, Texas. The restaurant was a little eclectic with a mix of traditional seating and the bench/box like seating shown in the below photo. We had a normal table, and I looked out onto the restuarant.
Texas students push back as Flock license-plate cameras spread onto college campuses
North Texas college students are speaking out against Flock Safety's license plate reader cameras across campuses. The pushback comes as Flock Safety and other companies that sell similar surveillance technology face broader scrutiny in Texas and elsewhere. Here's what to know. Students at multiple colleges across Dall
Crane operator rescued after medical emergency 220 feet in air
A crane operator is in the hospital after being rescued while 220 feet in the air Saturday afternoon. Fort Worth Fire Department Alarm Office received a call for a medical emergency at a construction site at 1300 South Main Street at 11:50 a.m. Crews found that the person having a...
Family, friends of slain teacher’s assistant, road rage victim lay her to rest
Family and friends gathered at a Fort Worth church Saturday for the funeral service of LaTaivia Davis, a young teacher's assistant remembered for her compassion and unwavering support of others. The celebration of her life follows a balloon release at E. Ray Elementary School, where she worked, earlier this week.
