Fort Worth’s Cherry Lane Lands Hometown Java Star Major Perk
Weatherford-born Major Perk Coffee is packing up its beans and heading east, with plans for a new Fort Worth café on Cherry Lane that will feature dine-in seating, a drive-thru and a small indoor play area for kids. Owners Bret and Rachael Watson say the Fort Worth shop will be bigger than their Weatherford original yet will stick with the brand's...
12 mom-and-pop diners in Texas that outshine the big chain restaurants
Texas is full of hidden gems when it comes to food, and nothing beats the warmth of a family-owned diner where the recipes have been passed down for generations. These small, local spots serve up meals made with love, fresh ingredients, and a whole lot of Texas pride. From small...
Fun and festivities galore at Grapevine’s 42nd Annual Main Street Fest
GRAPEVINE, Texas — Another May has come and that means it is time for Grapevine to invite all of North Texas to eat, shop and play to their heart's content at the 42nd Annual Main Street Fest in historic downtown Grapevine. Taking place from May 15th through the 17th,...
From banking to conservation, nonprofit leader is celebrated for preserving land in Texas
Anne Brown had tears in her eyes as she recalled when Merrill Gregg’s resume landed on her desk at the Texas Parks and Wildlife Foundation 10 years ago. From working for Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong, Gregg made a life-changing decision to turn to a career in conservation, said Brown, the foundation’s executive director.
Fort Worth ISD leader outlines plan for former INA students after campus closure
Fort Worth ISD has shared with teachers and families for the first time what instruction could look like for students from International Newcomer Academy when they assimilate to other schools in the district following the school board’s vote to close the campus last week. In an email obtained by the Star-Telegram that was originally sent to families, students and staff, Superintendent Peter Licata...
North Texas father mourns wife, unborn son days before Mother’s Day
A family's celebration turned to tragedy as a mother's sudden medical emergency raised questions about preventable maternal deaths.
Burleson Taps Sputter as Water Woes Hit Parts of City
Some Burleson taps sputtered or went dry today as parts of the city dealt with low water pressure and a partial water outage, according to a public notice from the city. Crews were sent out to track down the source of the problem and restore normal service as quickly as possible. Officials also urged residents not to call 911 for non-emergency water issues...
Four legendary singers share stage in Fort Worth
A concert featuring four of the greatest singers in music will take place tonight when Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Glady Knight & Stephanie Mills take the stage at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth. FOX 4's Eden Checkol spoke to a few of the singers on what the show will be like.
Delicious Dining for Memorial Day in Dallas-Fort Worth
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend in Dallas-Fort Worth with delicious brunch options, seafood boils, pies, cocktails, BBQ family packs, and French-inspired fare.
Man shot in robbery at northwest Fort Worth park, police say
A 20-year-old man was robbed and shot on Friday at a city park in northwest Fort Worth, police said. The man was shot about 11:30 a.m. at Anderson Campbell Park in the 4100 block of Ohio Garden Road, according to a Fort Worth Police Department record. The victim suffered a non-life-threatening injury, a police spokesperson said. The suspect stole...
