Fort Worth, TX Weather Alert: Red Flag Warning 20+ MPH Winds Near I-35W And...
Country Herald is Local News, Independent Pulse. Covering breaking local news, sports, lifestyle and events. Fort Worth, Texas – Wind gusts topping 20 mph combined with humidity levels near 15 to 20 percent could spark fast-moving grass fires along I-35W and US-287 through 7 p.m. Thursday, putting drivers and...
Mayor Mattie Parker: Fort Worth’s Economy Is Champing at the Bit
There’s been a lot of talk about the economic impact of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo – and for good reason. Welcoming roughly 1.2 million visitors every year, the stock show and rodeo’s estimated annual economic impact is around $120 million. That isn’t just a reason for our city to celebrate – it’s revealing of...
Colleyville officials secure $12.6M for Cheek-Sparger Road project
The total cost for the Cheek-Sparger Road improvements is anticipated to be $33 million, and the advanced funding agreement will pay for $12.6 million of the project. (Heather McCullough/Community Impact) Colleyville City Council approved an advanced funding agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation to...
Fort Worth Magazine Named This West 7th Burger Joint’s “Bad Hombre” the Nation’s Best...
Fort Worth’s burger scene reached new heights when this craft burger spot opened in the West 7th area near the Cultural District. Rodeo Goat at 2836 Bledsoe St brings house-ground beef blends and Texas craft beers under one rustic roof. The son of Flying Saucer/Meddlesome Moth owners created this...
Where to Drink Cheap and Stay Late: 10 Essential Dive Bars in Dallas-Fort Worth
Dive bars, so coined because patrons would have to “dive” into the basement, are among the most comforting establishments of any nightlife scene. In a dive bar, no one is putting on airs. Customers wear whatever. Maybe they play the juke box. Maybe the juke box hasn’t worked since 1981. Maybe the floor is dusty, […] ...
A West Coast ice creamery with a cult following is opening soon in Fort...
Olive oil ice cream in a homemade waffle cone, anyone? What about a scoop of pear and blue cheese? A West Coast cult favorite ice cream company, Salt & Straw , is making its North Texas debut soon . Salt & Straw began in Portland in 2011 and gained popularity for its unique, locally sourced flavors . Their...
Student hospitalized after being struck by a campus shuttle bus at UT Arlington
A student was hospitalized after being hit by a university shuttle bus on Wednesday morning at the University of Texas at Arlington, campus police said. UTA police officers responded about 9 a.m. to the intersection of South Oak Street and West Fourth Street, where a pedestrian was struck by a MavMover bus, UTA...
Dallas, Tarrant County jails face staffing crisis with hundreds of guard vacancies
Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price believes it comes down to better pay.
Attempted rape, assault causing bodily injury and theft of property reported in this week’s...
This is a crime wrap up for Feb. 12-14. Offensive or provocative physical contact (listed as attempted rape in crime log under Clery Act) On Feb. 13, a student reported being assaulted by another student during an argument, McCord said. Offensive or provocative physical contact is a class A misdemeanor...
8 Cities Where Home Values Are Expected To Rise Over 2026
Economists expect U.S. home prices to remain flat in 2026, but as usually happens with real estate, many local markets are bucking the national trend.

















