Fort Worth ISD approves dyslexia, phonics program for students
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth Independent School District Superintendent Karen Molinar shared the district’s official spring 2025 test results for third through eighth grade during a school board meeting Tuesday night. “We went beyond our goal. And so we’ll have to come back and do another goal...
Gunfire at Haltom City Apartment Leaves Suspect Dead and Woman Critically Injured
On Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at approximately 11:37 a.m., Haltom City Police responded to reports of a person armed with a gun at an apartment complex located at 4100 Northern Cross Boulevard. Upon arrival, officers secured the area and established communication with individuals inside the apartment. Shortly...
Fort Worth Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Murder of TCU Student, Receives Additional...
In a case that has gripped Fort Worth, 23-year-old Matthew Purdy Jr. has been sentenced to six decades behind bars for the murder of Texas Christian University student Wes Smith. According to a social media post from the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office, Purdy pled guilty to the killing that took place on...
Ahmad Goree named chief of staff for Dallas city manager
Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert has announced that Ahmad Goree has been named as her chief of staff, effective Monday, June 30. Goree brings with him to the City Manager’s Office more than 15 years of service and experience in public administration, strategic leadership and community engagement. He most...
Medical examiner’s office collaborates with DNA lab to identify missing Iowa man
DELOIT, Iowa (KCRG) – A medical examiner’s office collaborated with a DNA lab in Texas to identify a missing western Iowa man. Shirlee Lewis Henkel, a 1987 John Doe, was identified by Othram, a DNA lab in Texas, along with the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office. He was entered into the National Missing and...
Famous small-town Texas steakhouse to reopen in Denton County north of Fort Worth
Ranchman’s Ponder Steakhouse , a 75-year Denton County landmark and once among America’s most famous small-town cafes, has been sold to Denton County restaurateur Marty Bryan and will reopen as part of the Marty B’s empire. owner Dave Ross said. The little back-road restaurant at 110 W. Bailey St., Ponder, has been...
North Texas veteran serves country amid cancer battle
Jasmine Allen has served in the U.S. Air Force reserve for eight years, and while she fights a challenging battle with soft tissue cancer, she says she's received tremendous support from her North Texas community.
Carshon’s Delicatessen: A Fort Worth Institution with Flavor
Step inside Carshon’s Delicatessen in Fort Worth, and you’re not just walking into a restaurant—you’re stepping into a chapter of the city’s culinary history. Open since 1928 and still family-owned, Carshon’s has built its legacy on simple ingredients, comforting dishes, and a deep-rooted respect for tradition. It’s...
DFW Airport Unveils Nation-Leading Hybrid Aircraft Firefighting Vehicle
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) has introduced its first hybrid Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) vehicle, the Striker Volterra, becoming one of the first airports in the country to deploy the cutting-edge emergency response technology. The Striker Volterra is a specialized six-wheeled apparatus...
Family of motorcyclist killed in I-20 hit-and-run share grief, plea
Friday, June 20, to Sunday, June 22, was a particularly deadly weekend on Dallas County roads. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Office responded to six fatality crashes, including two crashes involving hit-and-run drivers. The family of a young father killed while riding his motorcycle in Southern Dallas is pleading for...