Railroad crossing reopens after passenger train catches fire in Watauga, officials say

Passengers were aboard the train when the locomotive caught fire near Highway 377.

• Oct 20

North Texas man charged after suspected brutal baseball bat attack leaves victim seriously injured, police say

Police say the victim was found in a driveway with severe head injuries, prompting a search that led officers to a nearby home where the suspect was arrested.

• Jul 30

North Texas house fire kills 1 person, sends another to hospital, firefighters say

The fire broke out late in the night on Friday, April 3, 2026.

• Apr 4

Authorities find 3 dead canines, 50 dogs, and a cat in unsanitary conditions

Criminal charges are being pursued as the investigation into animal cruelty is continuing, the city said.

• Mar 12, 2025

An old crime with a new spin is on the rise in North Texas

Dallas Police say they have already had seven jugging attacks in 2024.

• Mar 12, 2024

3 taken to hospital after Watauga nursing home catches fire

At last check, there are currently 38 noncritical patients and three people have been transported to receive treatment.

• Dec 9, 2022

Traffic crash leads to $2.6M meth bust in Tarrant County

A traffic crash led Watauga and Haltom City police to a massive methamphetamine seizure worth $2.6 million.

• Oct 5, 2022