Fort Worth Police make biggest change yet to beat map to keep up with...
You can see growth in spots across Fort Worth, including the Alliance area. Fort Worth Police change beat map to keep up with city growth. “It’s night and day. Over at like the HEB area, even a few years ago, that used to be flat land and a bunch of cows roaming around," said Erik Heiss, who grew up there. "It’s just...
Fort Worth man committed a second murder after cutting off GPS monitor: police
Accused by law enforcement authorities of murder, Daemon Ponce was released from jail for a third time as he awaited his case’s disposition. On this occasion, in May 2024, the reinstated bond was $70,000. Ponce was charged in the March 2022 shooting death of John Reyes , 21, at a party in north Fort Worth. On May 31,...
Just south of Fort Worth, a favorite homestyle breakfast spot for decades
Each week, we’re sharing Fort Worth-area restaurant recommendations that come from our very own Star-Telegram readers. These aren’t necessarily well-known establishments. They are neighborhood “hidden gems,” family-run eateries that have built a loyal following among locals who’ve discovered them in Fort Worth or our...
Driver killed in fiery single-vehicle crash early Friday in Saginaw
A driver was killed in a fiery single-vehicle crash early Friday in Saginaw, according to a statement from the Saginaw Police Department. Saginaw police, fire and EMS personnel responded to the scene in the eastbound lanes of Loop 820 at Blue Mound Road about 3 a.m. Friday, according to the news release. First...
Dallas and Fort Worth end their diversity efforts to keep federal funding
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. Two of Texas’ largest cities ended their diversity, equity and inclusion efforts this week to preserve hundreds of millions of dollars...
Arlington Police Department’s ‘Operation Slowdown’ Leads to 379 Stops and Multiple Arrests
The Arlington Police Department has recently concluded its "Operation Slowdown," an initiative aimed at reinforcing traffic law adherence among drivers. Between July 18 and August 3, officers dedicated 147 hours to traffic enforcement, culminating in a significant number of stops and citations. The results of this...
Everman Police and Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office Nab Two in Joint Search Warrant Operation
Yesterday morning, activities in Everman, Texas, took a turn as local law enforcement agencies teamed up to execute a search warrant, which led to the arrests of two individuals. According to a post from Everman Emergency Services, at around 10 a.m., Everman Police Department and the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office...
Tarrant County Man Sentenced to Life in Prison for Raping Girlfriend During Argument
A Tarrant County jury has sentenced Freddy Garcia, 57, to life in prison after finding him guilty of Sexual Assault and Assault of a Family Member with a Prior Conviction for Family Violence. The trial began on August 4 and concluded with the guilty verdict and sentencing. The case was...
Crowley names new school for family who broke racial barriers
In 1965, Billy Baylor and his siblings became the first Black students to integrate Crowley schools.
Arlington Man Sentenced to 40 Years After Impregnating 12-Year-Old Victim
TARRANT COUNTY, TX – A Tarrant County jury has found 50-year-old Jesus Vazquez-Coronado guilty of Continuous Sexual Abuse of a Child, sentencing him to 40 years in prison without the possibility of parole. The verdict and sentence were announced by the Tarrant County District Attorney's Office on Thursday, August 7.
