Fort Worth
DFW children's hospitals place among top Texas, regional rankings
Children's Medical Center Dallas and Cook Children's Medical Center ranked among Texas' five highest-rated children's hospitals.
Sasha EsparzaSeptember 17, 20261 min read
Local
Fort Worth
The latest local news from Fort Worth.
Fort Worth
Fort Worth police seek suspect in fatal Sloop Street shooting
Investigators are looking for an adult suspect who shot a man during a domestic dispute at a north side residence.
Sasha EsparzaSeptember 16, 20261 min read
Fort Worth
Seven noncitizens indicted for alleged illegal voting in Texas
U.S. Attorney Ryan Raybould announced charges against seven individuals accused of unlawfully participating in federal elections or falsely claiming citizenship.
Sasha EsparzaSeptember 16, 20261 min read
Fort Worth
Equestrian center seeks aid after storm damage
A large pecan tree fell on a pavilion at a Fort Worth equestrian center during a storm, injuring a horse and prompting a request for cleanup assistance.
Tessa WhitlockSeptember 16, 20261 min read
Fort Worth
Fort Worth council adopts $3.3 billion budget, raises property tax rate
The Fort Worth City Council approved a 2027 operating budget of $3.33 billion and increased the property tax rate to 70.565 cents per $100 of valuation.
Renata PenningtonSeptember 16, 20262 min read
Fort Worth
Tarrant County judge warns against Democratic gains in November election
Judge Tim O’Hare told a conservative group that electing Democrats would raise taxes and increase crime, comparing potential Democratic wins to a communist invasion.
Renata PenningtonSeptember 16, 20262 min read
Fort Worth
North Texas leaders draft 2027 transport funding goals
The Regional Transportation Council has outlined a list of state and federal legislative priorities for North Texas transportation projects.
Sasha EsparzaSeptember 16, 20262 min read
Fort Worth
Driver cited after vehicle crashes through Fort Worth fence, missing children
A driver was cited for reckless driving after a car crashed through a backyard fence in Fort Worth, narrowly missing two children and a toddler.
Sasha EsparzaSeptember 15, 20262 min read
Fort Worth
Tarrant County adopts $834M budget, cuts tax rate for fourth year
Tarrant County commissioners approved an $834 million budget that lowers the property tax rate for the fourth consecutive year, a move that drew mixed reactions from residents and political opponents.
Sasha EsparzaSeptember 15, 20262 min read
Fort Worth
27th anniversary of Wedgwood Baptist Church shooting marked
The city honored the seven victims and seven injured from the 1999 mass shooting at a youth gathering.
Sasha EsparzaSeptember 15, 20261 min read
Fort Worth
Profiles highlight Latin culinary figures in North Texas
A recent feature identifies several chefs and restaurateurs who have expanded the region's food landscape through diverse Latin American and Mexican concepts.
Sasha EsparzaSeptember 15, 20261 min read
Fort Worth
TXCPA Fort Worth honors six members at summer meeting
The TXCPA Fort Worth chapter presented awards to six local accounting professionals during its July gathering, while also acknowledging five peers who received statewide recognition.
Sasha EsparzaSeptember 15, 20262 min read
Fort Worth
Readers debate Paxton, bird habitat and Bo French
Local online discussions last week focused on Ken Paxton’s convention speech, a drying wetland site, Bo French’s social media posts, and a new restaurant opening.
Sasha EsparzaSeptember 15, 20262 min read
Fort Worth
Driver cited after vehicle strikes Fort Worth backyard
A driver received a citation following an incident where a car crashed into the backyard of a residence in Fort Worth.
Sasha EsparzaSeptember 15, 20261 min read
Fort Worth
Nonprofit launches first social entrepreneurship class
Community Frontline partnered with Social Impact Architects and UT Arlington to graduate an inaugural cohort of local residents in a nine-month social entrepreneurship program.
Sasha EsparzaSeptember 15, 20262 min read
Fort Worth
Vote for Fort Worth Area Week 3 High School Football Player of the Week
Readers are invited to select the top performer from Fort Worth-area high school football games during Week 3, with voting closing Friday afternoon.
Renata PenningtonSeptember 15, 20261 min read
FWISD seeks public input on possible sale or lease of Charles Nash campus and Farrington Field land
Fort Worth ISD said it is contemplating the sale or lease of Charles Nash Elementary and land around Farrington Field Stadium and is collecting stakeholder comments through Oct. 15.
Fort Worth NewsroomSeptember 14, 20261 min read
Fort Worth
Car smashes through Fort Worth fence, narrowly missing children in pool
A vehicle crashed into a backyard near Heritage Trace on Sunday evening, injuring one passenger while three children playing in the pool escaped unharmed.
Sasha EsparzaSeptember 14, 20261 min read
Fort Worth
Two Fort Worth firefighters honored with Star of Texas awards
Caleb E. Halvorson and James B. Huddleston are among the first responders recognized by Gov. Greg Abbott for their service.
Sasha EsparzaSeptember 14, 20262 min read
Fort Worth
Keller enters top 10 in Week 4 Fort Worth area football rankings
Keller rises into the Class 6A top 10 while Chisholm Trail moves up in Class 5A during the latest Texas high school football polls.
Sasha EsparzaSeptember 14, 20261 min read
Fort Worth
Workshop exposes students to construction trades
A new educational session in Fort Worth is giving local learners hands-on experience with building trades.
Sasha EsparzaSeptember 14, 20261 min read