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Fort Worth police are investigating a fatal early Sunday crash involving one motorcycle on the northbound North Freeway.
A motorcyclist was killed in a single-vehicle accident on northbound Interstate 35W near Basswood Boulevard early Sunday, according to Fort Worth police.
Owner Giovanna Villalpando moves her Mexican goods retailer from Ridgmar Mall to a new location in the Connex retail park.
The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating the death of an infant found unresponsive in a home on Stalcup Road, with no visible signs of trauma.
Elected board members in two Tarrant County districts warn that delays in holding trustee elections leave voters without representation while Texas appointees govern.
New apartment construction and flood control infrastructure plans mark a shift for the long-planned Panther Island district north of downtown.
Fort Worth police are investigating a fatal shooting in the north part of the city that left one man dead and resulted in the detention of another individual.
The long-standing Fort Worth barbecue chain has shut its Crowley Road location, citing rising food and labor expenses.
A man was pronounced dead at a residence in the 8300 block of N. Riverside Dr. after a shooting, and another man was charged with murder.
A fundraiser has been established to help cover funeral costs for Tyler Shivers, who died after his garbage truck crashed on U.S. 287 in south Fort Worth.
Eric Trevino faces murder charges after allegedly using the victim's own firearm in a fatal incident at a North Houston Street residence.
The city has submitted a 2026-2027 action plan to the Department of Housing and Urban Development requesting funds for affordable housing, homelessness programs, and services for seniors and youth.
A Fort Worth family has filed a lawsuit against Arka Montessori Academy of Risinger, alleging staff members allowed and encouraged physical altercations between children.
Fort Worth police are investigating a fatal shooting that claimed one man's life early Saturday morning in the city's north sector.
The latest Tarrant County health inspection report identifies unsafe food storage temperatures and documentation irregularities at three Fort Worth ISD campuses, alongside violations at two local restaurants.
Benbrook defeated Fort Worth Southwest 17-14 on Friday at Scarborough-Handley Field to open district play.
The Fort Worth Business Journal has hired Julia Masters and Samantha Thornfelt to join its editorial team before its scheduled October debut.
Fort Worth Police Chief Eddie Garcia defended the department's use of Flock license plate cameras, citing significant crime-solving results while acknowledging the need for strict usage rules.
Children participated in a work zone safety learning event at a construction site in West Fort Worth.
The Fort Worth City Council is scheduled to consider an $11.5 million contract with DDM Construction Corporation for reconstruction and intersection improvements along Meandering Road.
A 33-year-old driver died after his truck struck an overpass support beam in Fort Worth, prompting a witness-led rescue and an NTSB investigation.
Northbound lanes on US 287 have reopened following the removal of a damaged overpass section caused by a fatal crash.
A garbage truck driver died and his passenger was critically injured after a vehicle struck bridge supports on U.S. 287 in Fort Worth, prompting extended lane closures.
Travelers are being directed to avoid a section of Highway 287 in Fort Worth due to an active shutdown.
Fort Worth police expect continuous road closures on U.S. Highway 287 for up to ten days following a garbage truck collision that killed one person and injured another.
A garbage truck collision with an overpass structure has resulted in the closure of Highway 287 in Fort Worth.
A garbage truck collision on U.S. Highway 287 in Fort Worth killed the driver and critically injured a passenger, resulting in a multi-day highway closure.
Fort Worth-area high school football teams concluded Week 5 play with mixed results, while numerous district and non-district matchups are scheduled for the upcoming weekend.
Police responded to a welfare check at a Fort Worth apartment complex and discovered two related women deceased, with a firearm present at the scene.
Fort Worth’s newest affordable housing development, Babers Manor, held its grand opening and welcomed its first residents.
A garbage truck collision with a bridge overpass on Highway 287 has resulted in one death and critical injuries, closing the freeway in both directions.
Republican David Cook and Democrat Amy Martinez-Salas are running in the special election to fill the Texas Senate District 22 vacancy left by Brian Birdwell.
Seven Dallas-Fort Worth organizations were named as recipients of unrestricted funding through the 2026 NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants program.
The city is tearing down the 1968 Convention Center Arena and a 1959 office building, while the fate of the Herbert Bayer-designed Community Arts Center remains unresolved.
The Week 5 high school football schedule for the Fort Worth region includes district matchups and non-league games across Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
The Panther City Golf Classic will take place on November 2 at The Resort Golf Club in Fort Worth to raise funds for the nonprofit organization.
Fort Worth hosts ArtsGoggle and the Art Worth Festival from Oct. 23-25, featuring over 1,000 vendors, live music, and free admission across two distinct neighborhoods.
Yoriel Cabrera, 22, faces charges including aggravated assault and intoxication assault after a vehicle struck two adults on Crowley Road.
Kennedale and Fort Worth Dunbar will face opponents on Wednesday, a change from the original Saturday date to reduce the gap between games following a district-wide bye.
The Texas Association of African American Chambers of Commerce will hold its 2026 annual conference in Fort Worth from Sept. 23 to 25, focusing on economic development and capital access for Black-owned businesses.
Police arrested a local barber on charges of sexually assaulting a child at his shop and are investigating potential additional victims.
More than $76 million was donated to North Texas nonprofits during the 2026 campaign, and the online platform remains available for additional fundraising.
A Texas transportation initiative is testing electric aircraft and potential North Texas routes without carrying passengers in its opening flights.
Lyft will offer qualifying transportation to polling places at half price across the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Nov. 3.
Dallas-Fort Worth has equaled last year’s record for industrial leases covering at least 1 million square feet.
Officials said a reported shooting in Johnson County was a false call and that people at the location were safe.
Travelers affected by technical problems at an FAA facility could change some flights without fees as disruptions spread across airports.
An 81-year-old resident’s experience in a classroom setting has drawn attention from the Fort Worth community.
A lawsuit alleges a substitute teacher escalated a dispute between children, resulting in injuries to a four-year-old.
Boyd ISD Superintendent Tom Woody addressed an active police investigation involving four student arrests after an alleged hazing incident at Boyd High School.
Cesar Palomo, 23, faces capital murder charges after two men died and two others were injured in a dispute that escalated to gunfire early Sunday morning.
Ericka Lomick has suspended her bid for the north Tarrant County state House seat following eligibility questions, leaving Republican Alan Blaylock as the likely winner.
A Fort Worth resident was struck by a car in a parking lot but survived the incident, according to reports.
A Texas district court judge has dismissed a legal petition filed by former lawmaker Lon Burnam seeking the removal of Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare from office.
Yahoo News is asking residents to identify their preferred spots in the Dallas-Fort Worth area for capturing fall imagery.
The Fort Worth Star-Telegram has published updated UIL, TAPPS, and SPC football standings through September 19, covering all districts with local teams.
Fort Worth police confirmed a pedestrian died after being struck by a vehicle in the Timberland Boulevard area Saturday evening.
Fort Worth police say a fight at a backyard party early Sunday escalated into a shooting that left two men dead and two others wounded.
A Department of Justice grant funds a partnership between the Fort Worth Police Department and UT Arlington to integrate artificial intelligence and virtual reality into officer de-escalation training.
Charles Schwab Bank has partnered with The DEC Network to open a new location in Fort Worth's South Main neighborhood to support local entrepreneurs.
Fort Worth police are investigating a shooting that left two men dead and four others injured following a fight at a gathering on Martin Street.
Fort Worth police say two men died and two others were hospitalized after a dispute between acquaintances escalated into gunfire at a residential gathering.
A 19-year-old man has been arrested for the fatal shooting of his stepfather inside a northwest Fort Worth residence following a domestic dispute.
