Citizens Weigh In On Fort Worth Budget Battle
A budget battle in Fort Worth has flooded city hall with letters, e-mails and calls. The source of the outcry is either an educational campaign or a scare tactic depending on who you ask.
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A budget battle in Fort Worth has flooded city hall with letters, e-mails and calls. The source of the outcry is either an educational campaign or a scare tactic depending on who you ask.
Fire and smoke heavily damaged part of the iconic Lonesome Dove restaurant in Fort Worth, owned by nationally recognized chef Tim Love.
The budget would do away with 36 vacant jobs in the Fire Department and 46 vacant jobs in the Police Department. The city will layoff 16 people in the Planning Department as part of a reorganization.
The Fort Worth Fire Department responded to a 2-alarm fire Sunday in the 300 block of Dakota Ridge Dr. in Tarrant County.
Hot weather and dry grass combined to force a temporary halt to Thursday night's "Fort Worth Fourth Fireworks" show when the pyrotechnics touched off grass fires.
A two-alarm fire swept through an east Fort Worth apartment complex on Wednesday night, damaging eight units and sending one person to the hospital.
A two-alarm fire swept through an East Fort Worth apartment complex Sunday night, damaging at least 12 units and sending one person to the hospital with smoke inhalation.
Fire kindled by high winds seriously injured a homeless man in South Fort Worth this morning, destroying a pickup truck and damaging the home near where it was parked.
Tuesday, Fort Worth broke ground on a nearly $100 million, state-of-the art training center in south central Fort Worth off of West Felix Street.
A fast-moving fire swept through a Northwest Fort Worth stable early Monday, killing at least 11 horses and injuring several others, authorities said.
Fireworks are illegal in the City of Fort Worth - but city officials will ask no questions when the Fire Department hosts a Fireworks & Ammunition Collection Event later this month.
A church fire in southwest Fort Worth has dampened the holiday spirit. People driving on Granbury Road just after 7 this morning called 911 after seeing smoke coming from the Chinese Baptist Church of Fort Worth.
People don't usually think of fire stations as a normal place to go for a breast cancer screenings, but four North Texas women are glad they stopped by one firehouse.
The Fort Worth Fire Department responded Wednesday to a two-alarm apartment fire in east Fort Worth.
An air conditioning repairman remained hospitalized Friday afternoon after getting burned while working on the roof of a Fort Worth food market.
Vacant homes on Fort Worth's southeast side have been burning this spring at the rate of more than one a week. A fire spokesman called it a common issue, but the fire department said Friday it will take steps to curb the problem.
Just before dawn a fire broke out in an apartment, adjacent to a home on Fort Worth's west side. One person inside the apartment was seriously injured but managed to crawl out a window and run across the street to a neighbor's house.
An early-morning fire at a home in the 1300 block of E. Magnolia St. killed one person and injured two others Sunday.
Alison Davis says she woke up to find her husband, Kevin Davis, face down in a pool of blood inside their New Haven, Indiana, home. She says he fell down the stairs. But after an autopsy report, police came to a different conclusion.
One organizer said he learned after returning home that 47 people had been killed and 50 kidnapped.
Firefighters battle flare-ups and difficult conditions as containment remains at 31%.
Community donations collected in South Fort Worth include water, Gatorade, sunscreen, wipes, towels, and snacks for crews on the front lines.
His arrest in August 2025 kept him from attending an album release party at a nightclub in Deep Ellum
Alison Davis says she woke up to find her husband, Kevin Davis, face down in a pool of blood inside their New Haven, Indiana, home. She says he fell down the stairs. But after an autopsy report, police came to a different conclusion.
One organizer said he learned after returning home that 47 people had been killed and 50 kidnapped.
Firefighters battle flare-ups and difficult conditions as containment remains at 31%.
The Ross wildfire has burned more than 80,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, forcing evacuations, closing roads and disrupting schools.
Community donations collected in South Fort Worth include water, Gatorade, sunscreen, wipes, towels, and snacks for crews on the front lines.
Critics of LifeWise say its business model puts too much of the burden on local communities.
Under SB 1049, school districts must allow students to leave campus during the school day for religious instruction.
SB 1049 compels school districts to allow students to leave campus for religious instruction during the school day.
"Maybe this is one of those times that we just need to be loud and make people hear us that they're not being treated fairly," she said.
The reversal comes just weeks after an I-Team investigation showed contention over the disciplinary process.
The ruling marks a blow to the federal government's long-delayed effort to prosecute Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who is accused of developing the plot to crash planes into the Pentagon and World Trade Center.
President Trump announced a deal to grant the U.S. control of more than 60 billion barrels of proven Venezuelan oil reserves.
North Texas Republicans discuss their excitement and expectations for first RNC Midterm convention to be held in Dallas. Among the group that spoke with Eye on Politics reporter Jack Fink were Jennifer Stoddard Hoydu, former chair of the Dallas County Republican Party, conservative activist Sanjay Narayan and Isaac Laster, the chairman of the Young Republicans of Texas. The group discussed how the midterm convention could help revitalize voters as a whole.
Jim Henson, the director of the Texas Politics Project at UT Austin, discusses new poll results. He talks about the Senate race between AG Ken Paxton and James Talarico. The poll also provided new insights into public opinion on data centers in Texas.
Democratic candidate for Texas Governor Gina Hinojosa discusses the new poll from the Texas Politics Project that shows her within 5 percentage points of incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott. She talks about how she plans to attract the undecided voters. She also discusses her stance and vision for data centers and property taxes.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
U.S. officials have confirmed cases of a parasitic illness tied to lettuce in three more states: Georgia, Tennessee and Texas.
Moderna and Merck announced study results that reflect a "landmark moment" in treatment for one of the deadliest forms of skin cancer.
Dallas County health officials said the possible exposure happened during the 2025-26 school year, and that testing is recommended for returning students in grades 10-12.
Casting for Recovery was started by two women, a professional angler and a reconstructive breast surgeon, who recognized the healing powers of fly fishing.
The Social Security Administration is expanding its list of diseases and other health conditions that may qualify for accelerated approval of disability benefits.
After a 2024 merger with Cedar Flags the combined company moved its headquarters to North Carolina.
The project would include a new Dallas Stars arena, along with restaurants, shops and public spaces.
It's an annual Dallas tradition, but this year those pink Cadillacs are parking in Fort Worth.
A fairly new entertainment and food venue in Allen surprised a lot of people last week by suddenly shutting down.
The future of AI technology manufacturing has landed in North Texas.
Romo was cited with passing on the right, possessing open intoxicants and operating a vehicle while intoxicated, court records show.
In a news release, the NFL said it plans to "elevate" Pro Bowl selections, with no replacement selections.
NFL player Miles Sanders was arrested in the Pittsburgh area for driving under the influence, according to court records.
The 6-foot-10, 250-pound former NBA player was removed from Sunday's game after he was confronted by Sky guard Natasha Cloud.
The rate is much higher than is seen in the general population. CTE is a brain disease linked to repeated blows to the head.
The international airport in Nashville, Tennessee, would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal by Tennessee's governor.
Both sides have rested in the murder trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis, who prosecutors allege orchestrated the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
Stella Parton said her sister Dolly told her "that if there was no hope for her, she would still allow her medical team to try experimental drugs in the hope of helping others in the future."
Tim Curry was known for his iconic performances in cult classics like "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" and the original screen adaptation of Stephen King's "It."
Audience members at a stage performance of "9 to 5: The Musical" in the U.K. were heard gasping aloud at the news of Dolly Parton's death Tuesday.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
