Fort Worth Local News
Most recent breaking news about Fort Worth and the Tarrant County area including crime news, politics, community news and events
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Mercy Clinic plans to build new clinic on the spot of Fort Worth’s landmark Berry Theater
Fort Worth, Texas – In an unexpected move that has caught some community leaders off-guard, a historic movie theater, a South Fort Worth relic from the 1940s, is slated for demolition to pave the way for a new health center. The faith-driven healthcare organization Mercy Clinic is behind the project…
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Dallas, Fort Worth area has just reached 3-year high home sales as average home prices are on the rise
Dallas, Texas – In a significant stride forward, North Texas’ new home sales soared to a three-year apex in the previous month, with the average cost of new residences experiencing a notable resurgence. Meanwhile, pending sales remained fundamentally steady. An analytical review of the Dallas-Fort Worth residential real estate market…
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The City of Fort Worth has been hacked, hackers targeted internal systems
Fort Worth, Texas – The City of Fort Worth has recently been thrust into the unenviable spotlight as the latest victim of a cyber-attack, allegedly carried out in response to the state’s positioning on the issue of gender-affirming care. The cyber malefactors, authorities believe, surreptitiously breached and siphoned off data…
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Late Wednesday night shooting in Fort Worth fatal for one person, three victims injured
Fort Worth, Texas – In the wake of a devastating late-night shooting on Wednesday, the Chief of Police for Fort Worth, Neil Noakes, is passionately urging any potential witnesses to break their silence and assist authorities in their ongoing manhunt. The dreadful incident, which resulted in the loss of one…
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Tarrant County officials shut down notorious strip club Temptations, citing zoning violation
Tarrant County, Texas – In a recent resolution that will reverberate through Tarrant County’s nocturnal landscape, a special board has unanimously decided on the revocation of the business permit of a notorious strip club, renowned for its dangerous atmosphere. Temptations Cabaret, an adult entertainment venue, found itself in the crosshairs…
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The city of Arlington is conducting target ground spraying this week after confirming four positive West Nile Virus (WNV) mosquito samples
ARLINGTON, Texas — There is another ground-spraying operation in Arlington this week in response to the detection of four West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito samples. This initiative follows an earlier instance, almost a month ago, when the city discovered a single WNV positive mosquito in the vicinity of Forest…
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Fort Worth-based firm plans to bring the Fort Worth Public Market building into life
Fort Worth, Texas – Drawing inspiration from its resplendent past, the once-thriving Fort Worth Public Market on Henderson Street, a stone’s throw southwest from downtown, is poised to resuscitate its long-dormant vibrancy. This architectural gem, engraved into the city’s history in 1930, beckoned to a myriad of visitors from across…
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Cooling centers to be opened in Dallas, Denton, Collin, Tarrant and Ellis, provided by the Salvation Army of North Texas
Dallas, Texas – The Salvation Army, a beacon of benevolence for the Northern Texas region, has declared the initiation of its ambitious endeavor to combat the scorching summer heat. The project entails the strategic establishment of cooling stations in a network spanning five counties and the planned provision of water…
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Arlington ISD Board of Trustees voted to appoint Dr. Steven Wurtz as interim superintendent amid search for permanent replacement
Arlington, Texas – In a development from Arlington Independent School District (ISD), the Board of Trustees convened an assembly earlier this week, culminating in the decisive vote to anoint Dr. Steven Wurtz as the Interim Superintendent. This appointment arrives amidst their ongoing pursuit for a permanent successor to the esteemed…
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Juneteenth museum in Fort Worth, set to start construction later this year, given $3 million for infrastructure improvements
Fort Worth, Texas – In a promising development for cultural enrichment in Fort Worth, the proposed National Juneteenth Museum is poised to secure up to $3 million for key infrastructure upgrades, courtesy of the Regional Transportation Council. This governing body, an arm of the North Texas Council of Governments focused…