Beloved White Settlement library cat dies after 13 years of purr-fect companionship
Sandra Rosas thoroughly read the ballot before making her selection. It was a big decision, but she knew her favorite was the right choice: Browser. Her vote helped name the White Settlement Public Library’s newly adopted kitten. A couple of years later, Rosas started working at the library, where...
Tallest New Texas Flyover Ramp Equals 13 Story Building
Aging brings its own set of surprises, including the unexpected fear of heights. Let’s talk about one towering flyover that's turning heads and hearts.
Dallas County Jail near capacity, not full, officials say
DALLAS — Over two dozen counties in Texas are close to overcrowding at their jails, according to the Texas Commission of Jail Standards public records. In Dallas County, the jail reached 100% capacity earlier this month, according to county commissioners. “We were at a place where we were 100%...
FBI seeks help identifying suspect in Fort Worth bank robbery with fireworks threat
The FBI is asking for help identifying the suspect who robbed a Fort Worth bank using fireworks as a weapon on September 4.
New Fort Worth Chief of Police Eddie Garcia starts Wednesday
Eddie Garcia, the city of Fort Worth's next police chief, will be sworn in Tuesday night and begin working the next day. Fort Worth city officials confirmed to NBC 5 on Monday that Garcia, the onetime chief of police in Dallas, would be sworn in as chief of police during a regular meeting of the City Council on...
Massage therapist arrested in Southlake charged with indecent assault
The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has issued an emergency license suspension order against Jamal Laronne Douglas of Carrollton. According to Tarrant County Court records, Douglas was arrested by Southlake police last year. A trial date has yet to be set in the criminal court. It’s not clear if the...
Tarrant County Jury Convicts Paul Branton of Murder, Sentences Him to 15 Years for...
A Tarrant County jury has laid down the law in the case against Paul Branton, age 54, convicting him of murder and serving up a 15-year sentence on a silver platter. The Fort Worth Police Department's Homicide Unit received a nod of appreciation from the DA's office for their diligence and commitment to community...
Arlington Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Prison on Fentanyl Charges
A Parker County judge has sentenced a 19-year-old Arlington man to life in prison after he was caught with nearly 1,000 fentanyl pills, prosecutors announced this week. Paul Dillon Brown, a documented member of the Get Bacc Gang (GBG), pled guilty to possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver. On...
Dallas County judge files lawsuit, demands equal treatment under law
A Dallas County judge overseeing criminal cases has filed a legal claim against the county, alleging unequal treatment.
These North Texas counties are among best in U.S. for families, new list reveals
Niche, an education ranking and review platform, recently released its 2025 list of the best counties to raise a family in America. Quite a few Texas counties made the list — even a few in North Texas. Niche compiled its rankings based on more than 100 million Niche reviews from surveys and previous rankings, as well...

















