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Tarrant County Public Health monitoring local travelers arriving from Ebola-affected countries

TCPH says the overall risk of Ebola in Tarrant County remains low.

WFAAMay 30government

Business owners step up to help Dallas apartment building explosion victims as donations of all kind pour in

Donations have poured in from across North Texas, including gift cards, bottled water, nonperishable food, clothing, blankets, toiletries and household goods.

WFAAMay 30arts

Sports Rush: Shoegazing, Soccer Style

After playing their FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Arlington, Texas, the world’s top players will take their soccer shoes and go home to countries like Croatia, Argentina, and Japan. But one noteworthy boot has no intention of leaving – and I interviewed him about it in the video that serves as the

Fort Worth WeeklyMay 29arts

Texas-sized Golden Boot statue kicks off countdown to World Cup in Arlington

Arlington’s Entertainment District is officially in full soccer mode — and now it has the boot to match. City officials and representatives from the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee welcomed the Texan Golden Boot to Arlington on Thursday afternoon. Arlington Mayor Jim Ross said the bo

Fort Worth ReportMay 29government

North Texas police recover body of missing 8-year-old boy, officials say

Celina police said during a press conference that the boy's body was recovered from a pond.

WFAAMay 29safety

How BNSF and rail companies are celebrating the nation’s 250th birthday

A moving salute to America can be viewed on the nation’s railroad tracks. Fort Worth-based BNSF Railway is celebrating the country’s 250th birthday with three specially decorated locomotives. The commemorative locomotives — each painted red, white and blue with stars and stripes — will travel along

Fort Worth ReportMay 29arts

Groundbreaking set for 302 new apartments, townhomes in Fort Worth's Stop Six

The groundbreaking is set for June 2.

WFAAMay 29arts

Oak Cliff neighbors rally with donations after deadly Dallas explosion

The morning rush hour had a different feel on Friday in Oak Cliff, where bumper-to-bumper traffic outside Mission Oak Cliff was met not with frustration but with gratitude. A steady stream of people brought donations of food, clothes and other supplies to help neighbors who lost everything in Thursd

NBC DFWMay 29safety

Activist Sylvia Collins among 3 killed in Dallas apartment explosion, family says

The family of Dallas community activist Sylvia Collins confirmed to NBC 5 that she is among the three victims killed after a gas line ruptured Thursday, sparking a massive fire that destroyed an apartment building. The Dallas County Democratic Party posted a picture of Collins late Thursday, saying

NBC DFWMay 29safety

Things to do in DFW this weekend: May 29-31

School is out for most North Texas districts. Kick off your summer with these local events. Late Night at the Museum The DMA continues its Late Night series on Friday night from 7-11 p.m. Participate in arts & crafts, origami, watch artist demonstrations, gallery talks and more! Tickets are $25. Rod

NBC DFWMay 29western

All residents accounted for in deadly Dallas apartment building explosion, DFR says

Dallas Fire Chief Justin Ball says everyone who lived at the apartment building destroyed by a natural gas-fueled explosion on Thursday has been accounted for. Ball confirmed Friday that three people were killed and five others were injured. Two of the victims were in one residence, and the third fa

NBC DFWMay 29safety

‘Everyone is devastated,' apartment owner says gas line ruptured during soil sample boring

The owner of the Dallas apartment building destroyed in an inferno on Thursday says an engineering firm was doing soil testing when a gas line was ruptured, sparking a five-alarm fire that killed at least three people and injured five others. In a statement on Friday, Geoff Henley, an attorney repre

NBC DFWMay 29safety

Body of missing 8-year-old Celina boy recovered from pond

An 8-year-old boy reported missing in Celina on Friday morning has been found deceased. According to Celina Police, they were notified at about 9:30 a.m. that 8-year-old MJ Ashmead was missing. Police said the boy had severe developmental disabilities and was last seen near his home in the Sutton Fi

NBC DFWMay 29safety

Letter writing principal, gets surprise gift from graduating class

Summit High School Principal Jason Mutterer has a reputation. "He has such a close connection to us," said Malachi Clark, a graduate. You may not remember his name, but you probably remember the gift he gave every graduate last May. "I mean, he wrote 443 letters, and each note was very detailed," sa

NBC DFWMay 29schools

Teen boys reportedly lured into Arlington park, leads to stabbing

Two teenage boys told officers they were lured to an Arlington park on Wednesday night and were attacked by two people wearing masks. Officers said they were called to Brantley Hinshaw Park in the 2100 block of Overbrook Drive at about 11:10 p.m. on Wednesday night to investigate a disturbance. When

NBC DFWMay 29safety

GOODWILL NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS PROMOTES TWO

Goodwill North Central Texas announced today the promotion of two leaders within the organization: Karyette Simmons to Director of Workforce Development – Education and Autumn Harold to Director of Safety and Asset Protection. These promotions reflect Goodwill’s commitment to developing talent and s

Fort Worth Business PressMay 29arts

UNT Health's Ronald Makumbi Named UNT System Student Regent

Ronald Makumbi, a Doctor of Pharmacy student at UNT Health Fort Worth, recently was appointed by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to serve as the student regent on the UNT System Board of Regents.  Makumbi will serve a one-year term through May 31, 2027. As student regent, he will rep

Fort Worth Business PressMay 29schools

James L. West: Brain Health in Action

An enthusiastic audience discovered simple strategies and exercises to improve the health and vitality of their brains on Tuesday, May 19, at River Crest Country Club. Jaime Cobb Tinsley, Vice President of Family & Professional and Education, and Hollie Lowe, Director of Education and Family Sup

Fort Worth Business PressMay 29local

Fort Worth mother says police wrongly posted her son's photo as shooting suspect

The Fort Worth Police Department removed the post but has not said whether the man is or is not connected to the crime.

WFAAMay 29safety

Plan to lure teens to an Arlington park backfires, leaving several suspects stabbed and arrested

A group of men used a female friend to lure two teens to an Arlington park with the intention of fighting them. The plan backfired when a teen stabbed two of them.

WFAAMay 29safety

Religious leaders, educators call for reinstatement of Muslim Fort Worth ISD principal

Religious leaders, community activists and teachers called on Fort Worth ISD to reinstate a Muslim educator reassigned from her newly appointed role as principal after the announcement of her hire drew online backlash. FWISD announced Shayma Alzubi as Western Hills High School’s new principal in lat

Fort Worth ReportMay 29safety

City Council to discuss future of data centers in Fort Worth as residents push back

The Fort Worth City Council on Tuesday will hear a presentation from staff on data center regulations, amid community calls to halt the increasing number of supercomputer warehouses. The presentation is anticipated to mark the starting point of more robust discussion among city staff and with the pu

Fort Worth ReportMay 29government

UTA professor designs downtown glass art piece commemorating Arlington’s 150th

2026 marks 150 years of the American Dream City. Yard signs across the city, a dedicated website and even a podcast mark the occasion. But in the coming months, a permanent fixture created by one of Arlington’s own will commemorate the celebration. A new art installation featuring a column of stacke

Fort Worth ReportMay 28government

Clifford Davis students turn the page on reading struggles, cheers celebrate happy ending

Akleysia Angesom did not just want to say she could read. She wanted her friends to say they could, too. As she sifted through books in the Clifford Davis Elementary library May 19, the third grade student said she could now read words — in English — that once felt too big. Tigrinya, a language spok

Fort Worth ReportMay 28schools

Mother of woman who died in Tarrant Jail files lawsuit against the county

The mother of a woman who died while in custody at Tarrant County Jail is suing the county and 10 jailers two years after her death. Chasity Bonner, 35, died in jail custody on May 27, 2024. Her mother, LaMonica Bratton, filed the federal lawsuit alleging the jail and its staff violated Bonner's civ

Fort Worth ReportMay 28government

80 years on, Colonial’s PGA tournament still scores economically for the city

If your name is Charles, or some variant, and you love golf, this is your lucky week in Fort Worth. In conjunction with the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial, the recently opened indoor golf and entertainment venue Five Iron Golf Fort Worth is offering anyone named Charles — including Charlie, Ch

Fort Worth ReportMay 28safety

Arlington’s rideshare service gets World Cup funding boost — with match-day restrictions

Arlington’s On-Demand rideshare service received a $350,000 grant from the Federal Transit Administration to be used throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches. The grant comes from $10 million in federal funds distributed across the Fort Worth-Dallas area to help meet increased public transportatio

Fort Worth ReportMay 28schools

Rising fuel costs squeeze Fort Worth food trucks, nonprofits and other businesses

Fort Worth plumber Jack Lanham watched the diesel pump stop at $175 before the tank on his truck was even full. He drives a repurposed ambulance now packed with sewer cameras, tools and other plumbing equipment that has become one of Wild West Plumbing’s most recognizable vehicles. The truck has als

Fort Worth ReportMay 28government

K9 unit helps arrest 15, seize 150 electronics in child exploitation probe

Fort Worth police and the FBI say a North Texas K-9 helped investigators take down 15 accused child sex predators during an operation targeting internet child exploitation. Authorities said “Operation Wolf Pack” focused on internet child exploitation and child sex abuse material investigations. Inve

NBC DFWMay 28safety

After a car smashed through a Benbrook nail bar, its owners persevered to reopen with a newly remodeled space

Employees and customers at the Benbrook Nail Bar celebrated a grand reopening Wednesday, with renovations turning a traumatic moment into a fresh start.

WFAAMay 28arts

Three killed, including child, in Dallas apartment explosion and fire

A natural gas explosion destroyed a residential building in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas on Thursday afternoon, killing three people, including a child, and injuring several others, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue. Dallas Fire-Rescue officials said Thursday night that the victims include two adult w

NBC DFWMay 28safety

Five years after forming a team, Southlake Carroll wins state BBQ championship

The Carroll ISD students competed in five categories to capture the title.

WFAAMay 28schools

Czechia plans to host free community training session in Mansfield June 6

The Czech National Soccer Team announced a community training session for next weekend, with the free ticket lottery opening on Sunday, May 31. The training session will be on June 6 at 9:30 a.m. CT. Attendees will get to watch on-field training. “It is an honor to serve as Team Czechia’s Base Camp

NBC DFWMay 28government

North Texas Mean Green kicking off the college football season on national TV

The University of North Texas Mean Green football team will take on the reigning national champions, the Indiana Hoosiers, to kick off their 2026 season Saturday, Sept. 5. The game will take place in Bloomington at 11 a.m. CST. North Texas's first home game will be against UNLV on Saturday, Sept. 12

NBC DFWMay 28schools

Universal announces opening date for new kids theme park in Frisco

Universal is giving North Texas families something big to look forward to this summer. The company announced on Thursday that its highly anticipated Universal Kids Resort in Frisco will officially open on July 1, 2026. The project marks a major first for Universal, as a theme park specifically desig

NBC DFWMay 28arts

Dallas Asian American Historical Society finds home for archive at library

After years of collecting stories often left out of the history books, the Dallas Asian American Historical Society has found a permanent home to preserve them. The organization announced this month that it is partnering with the Dallas Public Library to house its growing collection of artifacts, ph

NBC DFWMay 28safety

Tuner: Let Me Hear It

There’s no Van Cliburn Competition taking place this summer, but if you yearn to listen to piano music anyway, you could do worse than see Tuner. This fleet, self-contained little New York-set thriller is something that John Cassavetes or Sidney Lumet might have directed 50 years ago, except that ev

Fort Worth WeeklyMay 28government

Dallas Cowboys 2026 preseason schedule dates and times

The Dallas Cowboys unveiled the dates and times for their 3 preseason games this summer. The preseason opponents were announced along with the NFL schedule two weeks ago. The Cowboys will actually go to Seattle twice this season: Saturday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. for Preseason Week 1 and Dec. 7 at 7:15 p.

NBC DFWMay 28western

Susser Bank Adds Logon Collins as SVP, Relationship Manager to Expand Fort Worth Presence

Susser Bank has appointed Logon Collins as Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager, strengthening the bank’s growing commercial banking presence in Fort Worth. Collins will focus on developing commercial relationships and delivering tailored financial solutions to businesses and real estate inve

Fort Worth Business PressMay 28business

Graham Savings and Loan to Merge with Legend Bank

 Legend Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Legend Bank, N.A., today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Graham Savings and Loan, SSB, a Texas community bank founded in 1934, headquartered in Graham, Texas with approximately $160 million in assets. The planned tra

Fort Worth Business PressMay 28arts

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