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A recent news roundup covers a centenarian's eclipse travel plans, a high school athlete's college commitment, and a violent robbery incident in Fort Worth.
TCU athletics has suspended media credentials for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram following a report on a player dismissal.
Residents in Fort Worth are experiencing high temperatures without functional air conditioning units in their rental properties.
Haze from the 80,000-acre Ross Fire in Palo Pinto and Jack counties has reached Fort Worth, prompting air quality warnings and road closures as containment efforts continue.
Fort Worth will use federal grant money to help pay for a $98 million overpass project at Northeast 23rd Street.
The Ross Fire has expanded to 80,000 acres in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, with officials reporting 12% containment and significant damage to a scouting camp.
Designers at Fort Design Studio completed a gut renovation of a 1948 Fort Worth residence, prioritizing the homeowner's love for color, pattern, and antique pieces.
The historic Fort Worth cattle drive is undergoing a transition that marks a new period for the long-standing local tradition.
Volunteers have established an overnight shelter for residents displaced by a three-alarm apartment fire in Fort Worth.
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas announced new Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program awards for Tarrant County jurisdictions, including a significant forensic system upgrade for Fort Worth.
The Tarrant County Medical Examiner's Office has identified Adam McClure White, whose body was discovered inside a pipe at a former power plant in Fort Worth.
The Fort Worth City Council voted 7-4 to approve an amended site plan for a proposed $10 billion data center development on the city's southeast edge.
The Fort Worth City Council has unanimously approved an $11.25 million settlement for the family of Atatiana Jefferson, who was fatally shot by a police officer in 2019.
City staff indicated that a higher property tax rate could fund restored services and increased pay raises while keeping average homeowner bills lower than this year.
Realtor.com counted 6,016 Fort Worth, TX homes for sale as of August 2026, while Redfin reported 2,980 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $337,798.
The district earned a C at 77 across 120 rated campuses, the widest range of outcomes of any district in our coverage.
The NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth team will host a free adoption event at Henry’s Animal Campus in Fort Worth on Saturday, August 22, with all fees waived.
Panther City BBQ is expanding to a new 1913 building on North Main Street, keeping its original Southside location open.
The Fort Worth Nolan football program has moved out of its TAPPS district to become a non-aligned school, ending its ability to compete for state championships while aiming for new bowl game opportunities.
The City of Fort Worth is hosting district budget meetings through September 3 to allow residents to review the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget before the final vote.
Advances in forensic genealogy have allowed authorities to identify Brenda Darnell McLerran, a woman found dead in Fort Worth nearly four decades ago, as police renew their search for her killer.
