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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Police arrest shooting suspect in Historic Stockyards District
Fort Worth, Texas – In a significant development in a recent Fort Worth homicide case, police have apprehended the suspect linked to the shooting of Julian Torrez. The arrest comes two weeks after the incident, which shook the local community. On November 25th, the grim discovery of Torrez’s body was made…
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Mail theft on the rise in Fort Worth during the holiday season
Fort Worth, Texas – As the holiday season approaches, the U.S. Postal Service experiences a significant surge in the volume of letters and packages being delivered. However, this time of year also sees an increase in mail theft, a concern that Diane Dunaway, a recent victim, is keen to highlight. Dunaway’s…
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Fort Worth ISD considers campus changes amidst enrollment decline
Fort Worth, Texas – Over the past decade, Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) has experienced a significant decline in student enrollment, particularly at the elementary level. This trend has prompted the district to consider potential campus closures or relocations, marking a critical juncture for the educational landscape in Fort Worth.…
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Motorcyclist killed in Fort Worth collision identified by authorities
Fort Worth, Texas – Fort Worth witnessed a tragic incident this week involving a fatal motorcycle crash, with the victim now identified by authorities. The accident, which occurred late Monday on Sandshell Drive near Interstate 35W and Western Center Boulevard, involved a motorcycle colliding with a car under unclear circumstances. The…
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Here’s why the city of Fort Worth annexes roads
Before the end of this year, Fort Worth plans to incorporate approximately 8 acres of roadway located in the far northwest and southwest areas of the city. This article delves into the implications of urban roadway annexation for the local residents. Fort Worth organized a second public consultation on Nov.…
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A historic theater in downtown Fort Worth recently dimmed its lights and closed its doors for good
FORT WORTH, Texas — The iconic theater in the heart of Fort Worth has recently turned off its lights and permanently shut its doors. Located on Main Street, close to the Fort Worth Stockyards, Downtown Cowtown at the Isis broadcasted its final words to its followers on Facebook. “It is…
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Atatiana Jefferson’s family settles with the city of Fort Worth: $3.5 million
Fort Worth, Texas – The Fort Worth City Council has agreed to a $3.5 million settlement for the family of Atatiana Jefferson. Jefferson was fatally shot by ex-Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean in 2019. On Tuesday, the council unanimously consented to compensate Amber Carr, or an authorized delegate, for…
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Marc Veasey seeks seventh term representing Fort Worth, Dallas in Congress
Marc Veasey has served as the representative for Texas’ 33rd Congressional District since it was established following the 2010 census. First elected in 2012, he remains the district’s sole representative. The 33rd District encompasses various areas, including parts of Fort Worth, Arlington, Forest Hill, Grand Prairie, Haltom City, Saginaw, and…
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Job market in Arlington and Fort Worth analyzed
Even amidst concerns of a recession, high interest rates, and rising prices, the job market in Fort Worth and Arlington continues to expand, according to economists. In October, the Fort Worth and Arlington region saw the addition of 34,100 jobs, marking a 2.8% rise from the previous year. Meanwhile, statewide…
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DFW wants controversial reservoir. Northeast Texans hope new study will build opposition
Kevin Ward anticipated a larger turnout. As the chair of the Dallas-Fort Worth regional water planning group for many years, Ward has seen rooms filled with hundreds of northeastern Texans, vocally opposing the plan to inundate 66,000 acres of hardwood forest to construct the vast Marvin Nichols reservoir along the…