Property tax protest deadline nears in North Texas
Homeowners across North Texas have about a week left to protest their property tax assessments, with the deadline set for May 15 in Fort Worth. In rec...
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Tarrant County judge, faith leaders share prayers, invoke unity during national observance
Tim O’Hare hosted his annual prayer luncheon in Hurst, while an interfaith group gathered in Trophy Club.
‘An extreme outlier’: Group accuses Tarrant County DA of seeking death penalty against minorities
Texas Defender Service released a report highlighting details from 431 capital murder cases over a 20-year period in Tarrant County.
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County and Clayton Youth Enrichment Boards Approve Merger to Strengthen Opportunities for North Texas Youth
FORT WORTH, Texas (May 7, 2026) —Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County (BGCGTC) and Clayton Youth Enrichment (CYE) announced today tha...
Fairview mayor asks LDS Church to reconsider temple height as construction continues
Construction is underway on the controversial Fairview Texas Temple, but debate over the height of its steeple is far from over. Behind a construction...
AT&T unveils plans for Plano headquarters with ‘mini Reunion Tower'
AT&T is revealing new details about its proposed world headquarters in Plano, including plans for a 280-foot “iconic tower” that could become a defini...
Tanner Horner sentenced to death by lethal injection for murder of Athena Strand
What to KnowThe trial will be livestreamed and live blogged in this article. The judge has warned that the trial will include graphic testimony and vi...
More than 400 submissions received for future of Dallas City Hall, review begins
Dallas leaders are beginning to sort through hundreds of public submissions that could shape the future of City Hall, as questions grow about redevelo...
Dallas ISD plans 26 new schools after voters approve historic bond
Dallas ISD voters approved a $6.2 billion bond package Saturday, the largest school bond package in Texas history, clearing the way for new schools, m...
Grapevine-Colleyville ISD board sees major shift as incumbents lose seats
Election Information: May 2, 2026 Election Day is Saturday, May 2, 2026. See all races by county: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant. Results will be upd...
Child air lifted after hazmat incident that injured 3 in Tarrant County, officials say
Officials say the incident happened in the 5100 block of Wilson Rd Thursday night.
'It's the best thing going'| Meals on Wheels volunteers help fight loneliness in Tarrant County
The non-profit seeks to deliver more than food to its clients.
'It's kind of a farewell tour.' | Grapevine Mayor William D. Tate celebrates 50 years in office, plans to retire by 2027
William D. Tate, Grapevine's longest-serving mayor, marks 50 years in office, reflecting on transforming the city into a major Texas destination.
For the kids: Boys & Girls Clubs, Clayton, announce imminent merger
The boards of the two childcare nonprofits approved the move Wednesday. Combined, the organizations currently serve over 90,000 kids.
Spirit Airlines lays off nearly 1,000 employees from Dallas Fort Worth, Bush Intercontinental
Spirit Airlines has laid off nearly 1,000 employees across Texas after a $500 million federal bailout of the budget airline fell through.
Paxton investigates FWISD, other Texas districts over Ten Commandments, prayer laws
The attorney general is seeking documents from districts related to classroom displays and board votes on prayer time.
Results for the May 2 Richardson charter election
Election Information: May 2, 2026 Election Day is Saturday, May 2, 2026. See all races by county: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant. Results will be upd...
Tarrant voters say registration removed, questioned. Elections office offers no clarity
One voter said his registration was removed three times. Another received a letter saying he might be dead.
Sheriff's office investigates bomb threat to Tarrant County courthouse Tuesday, officials say
Drones, K-9's and ground teams carried out an extensive search of multiple buildings in the area but did not find anything suspicious in nature, offic...
Dallas Museum of Art acquires six works at 2026 Dallas Art Fair
For the tenth year, the Dallas Museum of Art acquired works from the Dallas Art Fair to add to its permanent collection. The year’s fair was held Apri...
Addison, University Park continues riding with DART, Highland Park voters withdraw
Election Information: May 2, 2026 Election Day is Saturday, May 2, 2026. See all races by county: Collin, Dallas, Denton, Tarrant. Results will be upd...
Richardson's mayor celebrates historic first year
On a Tuesday morning, Mayor Amir Omar sits in his office, responding to emails. But it's not where you'll usually find him. “I’m finding ways to be ab...
North Texas jury sentences Tanner Horner to death penalty
After listening to testimony for weeks, a Tarrant County jury has sentenced former FedEx delivery driver Tanner Horner to death.
State considers crack down on process servers accused of false filings
Imagine being sued and never knowing it until it was too late to fight back. NBC 5 Investigates has learned judges in at least two more North Texas co...
Ortiz wins Tarrant, but Jamieson prevails in Fort Worth District 10 council race
A small number of Denton County votes and mail-in ballots were enough to swing the race to Chris Jamieson.
TRIAL: Jury sentences Tanner Horner to death penalty
Former FedEx driver Tanner Horner has pleaded guilty to kidnapping and killing 7-year-old North Texas girl Athena Strand in 2022. After 20 days of tes...
Another Trader Joe's location is coming to Tarrant County, the retailer confirms
Trader Joe's will open another store in Tarrant County, the retailer confirmed to WFAA.
10 Years Probation
A Fort Worth man’s recent punishment for making threatening phone calls while experiencing a psychotic episode shines a light on the way Tarrant Count...
State Senator to host public education town hall in Fort Worth
The newest state lawmaker representing Tarrant County is holding a community town hall focused on public education. State Sen. Rehmet will speak and j...
Fort Worth bond, charter election sees low turnout, but results boost progressives’ hopes
About 4.1% of registered voters participated in Saturday’s election, which saw $845 million and nine charter amendments at stake.
Early voting drives higher turnout in Arlington
The election saw the highest municipal election turnout since 2021, when a U.S. House of Representatives seat was on the ballot.