The Arlington Planning & Zoning Commission on April 29 approved a revised development plan for multifamily residential apartments on West Arkansas Lane near the Pantego town limits. The vote was 7-1, with one abstention. Commissioner Derek Carter voted no. Jacob Sumpter abstained. Carter said he obj
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The red carpet started near the Clifford Davis Elementary stage and ran beneath the basketball hoop. Recent alum Saron Kennedy watched from the side as students walked it in pairs and small groups May 14, carrying flags, holding hands and smiling toward families who filled the gym with phones raised
The Arlington Planning & Zoning Commission on April 29 approved a revised development plan for multifamily residential apartments on West Arkansas Lane near the Pantego town limits. The vote was 7-1, with one abstention. Commissioner Derek Carter voted no. Jacob Sumpter abstained. Carter said he obj
Emily Bedolla, 18, kept moving the focus of a conversation back to her classmates at Harmony School of Innovation in Fort Worth. She talked about students earning engineering certifications and conducting biomedical research in nearby classrooms at the charter school. Classmate Jayden Richardson int
The lug nut refused to budge for students in an automotive class at Fort Worth ISD’s Polytechnic High School. So they called Big Bro over for help. Known around the shop for knowledge of cars, Big Bro quickly diagnosed the problem: The ratchet was too short to gain leverage. Big Bro grabbed a longer
North Texas is set to reach a population of 9 million people over the next year. That’s according to new data released last week by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). “It is a positive that people are moving here and I think that it really says that our area has something going
The broadcast hub for the upcoming World Cup is officially operational in downtown Dallas, with the opening of the International Broadcast Center inside the city's convention center. The center will serve as the home for hundreds of journalists from around the globe when matches begin in 10 days. It
The investigation into Thursday’s deadly explosion at the former Clyde Apartments in Oak Cliff has entered a new phase as crews move closer to the blast site. Atmos crews were seen working throughout the area as neighbors nearby said they are still waiting for answers and for basic services to be re
For Todd and Jennifer Brook, photographs preserve some of life's most important moments. Pictures from a beach in Cabo San Lucas capture the couple's engagement. Other framed images document milestones from their 16 years together and two years of marriage. But the memories that now define much of t
The Dallas Mavericks have taken a significant step in their search for a future arena and entertainment district, announcing Monday that they have entered into option agreements for the potential purchase of approximately 104 acres at the former Valley View Mall site. The organization said the decis
United States Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin recognized and honored the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers who were on scene during the fatal 2025 Dallas ICE facility shooting on Monday afternoon. On September 24, 2025, a shooter opened fire on an ICE facility in Dallas fr
Dr. Larry P. Tadlock, head of orthodontics at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas, received the James E. Brophy Award from the American Association of Orthodontics for his service to the profession. Dr. Larry P. Tadlock of Colleyville, head of orthodontics at Texas A&M Univer
Fort Worth, TEXAS – May 2026 – LanCarte Commercial has completed the lease of 1362–1364 Ranchers Legacy, a newly constructed industrial facility within Markum Business Park in the Fort Worth ETJ. The transaction was completed by Sarah LanCarte and Finn Wilson of LanCarte Commercial, who represented
Early voting is underway as two candidates face off in a June 13 runoff for an at-large Arlington City Council seat. The candidates are Arlington ISD trustee Melody Fowler and University of Texas at Arlington professor Jason Shelton. Both candidates failed to surpass the 50% threshold on election ni
Serena Williams will make her return to professional tennis at the HSBC Championships in London later this month, the tournament announced Monday. Williams will be competing in the doubles event with 19-year-old Victoria Mboko, currently the ninth-ranked singles player in the WTA. Williams, 44, last
Balcom Agency has been selected as the agency of record for The Desi Creamery, an emerging specialty ice cream brand dedicated to authentic South Asian flavors. The agency will lead the brand’s positioning, digital presence and expansion strategy as the creamery scales operations for a broader marke
Southlake police announced the arrest of a 60-year-old man who may be connected to multiple cases of forgery and more than two dozen victims. According to a social media post, someone at a local bank saw suspicious activity and alerted police about a forgery in progress. Officers got to the bank and
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico coach Javier Aguirre opted for a new generation of players to use home ground advantage at the World Cup in a bid to seek redemption after one of the worst failures for El Tri in modern times at Qatar 2022. “El Vasco” Aguirre, guiding the Mexican team into a World Cup for t
BUENOS AIRES (AP) — Amid a worrying rash of injuries, Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni sought to dispel doubts by confirming that most of the reigning world champions, including captain Lionel Messi, will be part of the squad that will seek a second consecutive title at the 2026 World Cup. Messi, abou
The Dallas Wings (5-3) are hosting the Seattle Storm (3-6) tonight at the College Park Center in Arlington at 7 p.m. The game will air nationally on USA Network. A win for Dallas would mark the team’s best start to a regular season since the franchise relocated to Texas in 2016. The last time the te
Over the summer, NFL teams conduct organized team activities (OTAs) to ramp up their preparation for the new season. Dallas is scheduled to host OTAs on the following dates: June 1-2, June 4, June 8-9, and June 11. The Cowboys officially started their offseason workout program in late April. The NFL
FC Dallas defender Herman Johansson was selected to represent Sweden at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Mexico, and Canada. Johansson’s selection marks the first time in franchise history that FC Dallas has had three active players represented at a FIFA World Cup, following Petar Musa’
When James Bacon first attempted to taxidermy deer, he taught himself how from instructions in a book with crudely drawn pictures. “They look terrible, but they’re still hanging on my wall,” Bacon said. He is a hunter, and his experience with another taxidermist left him dissatisfied, leading him to
The Surface Transportation Board is pausing a decision on an $85 billion merger between Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway. The federal agency — which regulates the nation’s railroads — announced its unanimous decision May 28 to allow both companies to submit more information, inclu
Barnes & Noble, which once had three locations in Fort Worth — four if you count the university-focused Texas Christian University location — will soon have three again. The New York-based bookstore chain recently filed a plan with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to add a location a
On Wednesday evenings at The Holly, customers come for natural wine and find themselves face to face with a spread of nigiri and sashimi — and a chef who will walk them through every piece. For most, it’s their first time. “There’s always new folks on Wednesdays who just didn’t know,” said Nick Klee
At least one person died in connection with a wrong-way crash early Saturday morning on Highway 121 near Sylvania, according to Fort Worth police. Officers responding to the scene found two vehicles involved in the crash. Police said one of the drivers died at the scene. The other driver was transpo
A law firm filed a lawsuit against Atmos Energy on behalf of Onecimo Ponce Mendoza, a resident of the Dallas apartment complex that exploded after a natural gas pipeline was damaged. Houston-based catastrophic injury law firm Kherkher Garcia, LLP filed the suit on May 29. The complaint alleges that
H-E-B is one step closer to opening its first location in the city of Dallas. The grocery chain filed a construction permit for the store at 635 and Hillcrest Road on Wednesday. According to the permit, construction is set to begin in March 2027. The store is projected to open in September 2028. Whe
As soccer fans from around the world converge on North Texas for FIFA World Cup 2026, passion, drama and soccer are on stage in Opera Arlington’s production of Bizet’s Carmen, playing June 5-6 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Arlington. Opera Arlington’s production is reimagined, setting the be
One day after an explosion rocked an Oak Cliff neighborhood, community members gathered Friday evening to honor the lives lost and support families struggling to process the tragedy. Hundreds attended a vigil near the blast site, praying for grieving families and remembering victims whose lives left
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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