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Construction crews will be widening a two-mile stretch of Avondale-Haslet Road over the next two years as part of a larger project aimed at creating a continuous east-west thoroughfare in far north Fort Worth. The two lane road will be expanded into four lanes, and traffic signals will be installed at the Willow Springs and Sendera Ranch intersections. A 10-foot...

FORT WORTH, Texas — A North Texas family is grieving the sudden loss of their 16-year-old son, Jayden Jones, after what Fort Worth police say was an accidental shooting inside their home on South Hulen Street. The parents are speaking out for the first time since the shooting. They...

FORT WORTH, Texas — Community leaders, Fort Worth organizers and law enforcement gathered Tuesday at a Beyond the Badge community meeting, urging residents and local groups to act now on a surge of youth gun violence before further lives are lost. Fort Worth Police Officer and Spokesperson Tracy Carter...

The city of Fort Worth is taking proactive measures to stop people from popping off and injuring their neighbors with stray bullets. It’s proposing to spend $97,000 on an advertising campaign to raise awareness of the harms caused by illegal gunfire, as well as the consequences of committing an offense. The campaign comes after the city saw a 28.54% increase in arrests related to...

Start your morning in Southlake at Eggsquisite Cafe, a neighborhood favorite for relaxed, satisfying breakfast and brunch. Regulars rave about the friendly service, hot coffee, and plates that arrive just the way they requested. The menu leans into comfort classics with a fresh twist, from loaded skillets to creative Benedicts.

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A Fort Worth man who drugged and fatally assaulted a woman was sentenced to 40 years in prison on Monday, April 6, officials said. Kaleb Mickens, 34, pleaded guilty to aggravated assault/family violence for the brutal assault and drugging of Sheila Cuevas that led to her death, the Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney’s Office said in a news release. Mickens called 911 on...

FORT WORTH, Texas — When educator and Fort Worth community leader Johnny Cook Muhammad arrived at Metro Opportunity High School Monday morning, he got news not even longevity helps make easier — another teenager had been killed by gunfire. “Well, it hit me pretty hard this morning when...

From the halls of Bowie High School to leading one of the most ambitious space exploration missions in history, Dr. Lori Glaze’s journey is a powerful example of where curiosity and courage can lead. And it all started here in Arlington. A proud Bowie alumna, Glaze discovered her passion...

The city's human resources department presented plans to improve outcomes, including more accountability and adding new support positions to help employees navigate the process.