Fort Worth Local News

Most recent breaking news about Fort Worth and the Tarrant County area including crime news, politics, community news and events

  • Authorities warn Texas parents about online scammers targeting teenagers

    Authorities warn Texas parents about online scammers targeting teenagers

    Fort Worth, Texas – Online scams have become a pervasive threat that we all must be wary of, whether we reside in Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin, or anywhere else in the state. The internet, while a valuable resource, has also become a breeding ground for scammers and fraudsters looking to…

  • Fort Worth man injured by stray bullet on New Year’s Eve

    Fort Worth man injured by stray bullet on New Year’s Eve

    Fort Worth, Texas – A celebratory night took an unexpected turn for a Fort Worth man who was shot in the leg while ringing in the New Year with his family. As the clock neared midnight, Federico Perez was enjoying the New Year’s Eve festivities with his family in their front…

  • Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Fort Worth’s Countdown to 2024

    Celebrate New Year’s Eve at Fort Worth’s Countdown to 2024

    Fort Worth, Texas – Fort Worth is gearing up for a New Year’s Eve celebration at Sundance Square, 420 Main St, Fort Worth, TX. The event, aptly named Countdown to 2024, promises a night filled with entertainment, music, and a grand fireworks display, making it an ideal destination to ring in…

  • Two men hospitalized following stabbing in Fort Worth group home

    Two men hospitalized following stabbing in Fort Worth group home

    Fort Worth, Texas – Two men were injured in a stabbing at a group home in south Fort Worth on Saturday morning. Fort Worth Police responded to the incident, which occurred in the 7300 block of Natalie Drive at around 11:40 a.m. According to the police report, the altercation began…

  • Machete-wielding robber strikes Fort Worth business on Christmas Eve

    Machete-wielding robber strikes Fort Worth business on Christmas Eve

    Fort Worth, Texas – Fort Worth police are on the lookout for a man involved in a robbery using a machete on Christmas Eve. The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. in a business located on the 6700 block of Crowley Road. ***MACHETE ROBBERY***On 12/24/23 @ 2:30am, suspect robbed business @…

  • New Year brings new fees for Fort Worth residents

    New Year brings new fees for Fort Worth residents

    Fort Worth, Texas – Starting January 1, residents of Fort Worth might notice an increase in their utility bills due to several fees and rate hikes approved by the City Council. These adjustments, which include changes to trash, water, and wastewater services, are designed to fund various city improvements and manage…

  • Trailhead at Chisholm Trail marks a new era of luxury living in Fort Worth

    Trailhead at Chisholm Trail marks a new era of luxury living in Fort Worth

    Fort Worth, Texas – MW Builders, known for their expertise in preconstruction, design-build, general construction, and construction management, has reached a significant milestone in the development of Trailhead at Chisholm Trail. This upcoming luxury multifamily community, comprising 284 units across seven buildings, is set to enhance the living experience in South…

  • Dozens displaced, one dead, and another critically injured in Fort Worth fire

    Dozens displaced, one dead, and another critically injured in Fort Worth fire

    Fort Worth, Texas – A devastating apartment fire on Christmas Eve on the east side of Fort Worth has resulted in one fatality, critical injuries, and the displacement of 25 residents, according to official reports. The Fort Worth Fire Department was called to an apartment complex located in the 600 block…

  • Portillo’s brings Chicago-style street food to Fort Worth

    Portillo’s brings Chicago-style street food to Fort Worth

    Fort Worth, Texas – Portillo’s, a fast-casual restaurant chain celebrated for its Chicago-style street food, has opened its latest Texas location in Fort Worth. This opening marks the brand’s fourth venture in the state, further expanding its footprint and bringing its signature flavors to more Texan palates. The grand opening of…

  • Fort Worth police investigate fatal hit-and-run near DFW Airport

    Fort Worth police investigate fatal hit-and-run near DFW Airport

    Fort Worth, Texas – Fort Worth police are urgently seeking the public’s assistance to locate the driver responsible for the death of a stranded motorist in a hit-and-run incident near DFW Airport. The accident occurred on one of the busiest travel days of the year, bringing an added layer of…