Fort Worth’s Top Cantinas Celebrating Mexican Independence Day
Fort Worthians need little excuse to tie bibs around their necks and salivate in anticipation of a Tex-Mex spread. The culturally-fused food remains an enduring staple of this fine city. But we would be remiss not to point out when the cuisine especially shines. Take, for example, Mexican Independence Day...
Fort Worth police seek tips in unsolved 2021 DoorDash driver road rage murder
FORT WORTH, Texas - Police are still trying to solve a murder that happened five years ago in Fort Worth. A DoorDash driver was killed in a road rage shooting. The murder happened on the night of Sept. 11, 2021. Fort Worth police said 26-year-old Hamzah Foraj was dropping off...
Trader Joe’s new Fort Worth store to begin construction in late 2026
Construction for a new Trader Joe’s grocery store in north Fort Worth is slated to begin in December. The company plans to build a 12,500-square-foot store at 9052 North City Drive in the eastern portion of the North City development near the intersection of Interstate 35W and U.S. Highway 287, according to a Friday fi
Fort Worth girl’s death highlights guns as leading killer of Tarrant kids
After a 5-year-old Fort Worth girl accidentally shot and killed herself, experts stressed the importance of safe gun storage to save lives. “Why are we waiting for the next accident to talk about this?” said Dr. Dan Guzman, an emergency physician with Cook Children’s Medical Center. “Why are we waiting for the next chi
Fort Worth homeless shelter loses almost $100,000 in storage facility fire
More than 700 shelter residents relied on the clothing, diapers and household items stored in the building, and leaders now face the challenge of rebuilding supplies before colder weather arrives.
Forgery, theft of property present in this week’s crime log
This is a crime wrap-up for Aug. 27 to Sept. 1. On Sept. 1 at around 1:07 p.m., a UTA staff member reported being notified by Chase Bank that an individual had attempted to cash a fraudulent UTA check, UTA Police Capt. Jim Randles said in an email. An investigation for forgery of a financial instrument was initiated.
Done deal: Original Roy Hutchins BBQ coming to Denton, and maybe Fort Worth
An Original Roy Hutchins BBQ location will open on Interstate 35E in Denton, and co-founder Wes Hutchins is looking for a location in the Fort Worth Stockyards area, he said Thursday. The third Original Roy Hutchins will be built in the 3400 block of Interstate 35E South, a half-mile south of Buc-ees near Wind River La
Jerk Chicken, Mojitos, and More: 9 Best Caribbean Restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth
If you know where to look, the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is filled with Caribbean culture. There are Cuban grocery stores, Dominican bakeries, cultural pride parades, and plenty of amazing Caribbean music, including an annual reggae festival each spring. There are also a number of hidden-gem Caribbean restaurants ser
Bomb Squad finds no threat after explosives report at Keller district high school
A fire department bomb squad found no active threat after a person on Thursday morning reported to authorities that he placed five explosive devices inside Fossil Ridge High School in north Fort Worth. The school was temporarily placed on a secure status as a precaution, a Fort Worth police spokesperson said. Operation
Joby Launches eIPP Flights in Texas
FORT WORTH, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 10, 2026-- The state of Texas officially kicks off its first White House-backed eVTOL Integration Pilot Program ( eIPP ) flights today. Joby Aviation, Inc. (NYSE:JOBY), a company developing electric air taxis for commercial passenger service, is carrying out a week-long flight ca
