Texas Cites Are Booming With 7 Among Fastest Growing In America
Just about everybody and their dog are moving to Texas these days, and for good reason. If you've noticed longer lines at the grocery store and just generally more folks around, you're not alone. The Lone Star State is home to 7 of the fastest-growing cities in the nation with one seeing a 30% growth.
Choctaw Casino’s Presence in North Texas Grows With Texas Sports Icons
Given an opportunity to see new things and take in some pleasures forbidden in Texas — like, say, craps or blackjack — I accepted an invitation recently to visit the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The Choctaw Casino & Resort, a mere 120 miles from the site of Ripley...
Arrest made in 2019 Arlington murder of Evan Lacey
ARLINGTON, Texas - The Arlington Police Department has made an arrest in connection with the December 2019 shooting death of Evan Lacey. After a lengthy investigation, Arlington Police homicide detectives obtained an arrest warrant for 22-year-old Darnell Jones II on one count of murder. Jones was found in Chicago,...
Population of Fort Worth Surpasses 1 Million Mark
Fort Worth has officially surpassed the 1 million resident mark, solidifying its status as the 11th most populous city in the United States according to newly released U.S. Census Bureau data. Cowtown's population is estimated to be 1,008,106 -- larger than Austin, and the 11th largest city in the United...
Lake Como wins national ‘Neighborhood of the Year’ award for revitalization efforts
People who live in Lake Como have seen things change. “You’ve got some good changes,” resident Eric Williams said. “You’ve got some bad changes.”. Williams said that safety is one of the good ones. “You walk around, you don’t have to worry about nothing,” he said....
Three Westside Restaurants Shutter, A New Sports Bar Debuts in Near Southside, and More...
For three years, Ben Merritt served up Gulf-inspired fare for a Westside crowd at Fitzgerald. Keeping up with restaurant openings and closings in Fort Worth can be dizzying, especially with a recent wave of shutdowns making headlines. Still, the local dining scene remains as dynamic as ever, with new bars and...
Roaches, voluntary restaurant closure in Tarrant County health inspections
The reports compiled by the Star-Telegram include health violations from May 4 through May 17, and 292 inspections.
This Texas Spot Has a Pie Selection That Locals Can’t Stop Talking About
When you walk into this diner, you’re immediately greeted by something familiar. It’s not just the smell of fresh-baked crusts or sizzling bacon — it’s that cozy, old-school feeling that makes you want to slide into a booth and stay a while. This is the kind of place where the coffee is poured hot and the comfort food comes in heaping portions.
FTWtoday’s adult summer reading list
Get ready for the summer by finding your next page-turner, including books by local authors and recommendations from local bookstores.
Multi-million dollar North Texas mansion catches fire after ‘possible lightning strike,’ fire department says
FORT WORTH, Texas — A multi-million dollar mansion-style home right off Benbrook Lake caught fire Wednesday morning after a "possible lightning strike," according to the Fort Worth Fire Department. The FWFD said fire crews responded to the 10,000-square-foot home on Sanctuary Heights Road in Fort Worth at...