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Missing North Texas teen found, officials say
A missing teen was found safe on Sunday, officials said.
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Sewage samples could help track pathogens, surveil illness during World Cup
As thousands of travelers descend upon North Texas for the FIFA World Cup, regional public health officials are ramping up wastewater testing. The process, which includes testing sewage samples from designated spots for certain diseases, viruses and bacterial infections, is one o...
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2 Women, child & officer injured; Person ‘indiscriminately' fired gun at gathering
Fort Worth Police said they're looking for a suspect accused of 'indiscriminately' firing a gun in the direction of several people at a gathering in the Stop 6 neighborhood. Police said around 9:10 p.m. on Saturday, officers were dispatched to calls of a shooting in the 5200 bloc...
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2 Women, child, & officer injured; Person ‘indiscriminately' fired gun near gathering
Fort Worth Police said they're looking for a suspect accused of 'indiscriminately' firing a gun in the direction of several people at a gathering in the Stop 6 neighborhood. Police said around 9:10 p.m. on Saturday, officers were dispatched to calls of a shooting in the 5200 bloc...
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2 women, child, officer hurt when person ‘indiscriminately' shoots near gathering
Fort Worth Police say they're looking for the person who "indiscriminately" fired a gun in the direction of several people near where a neighborhood celebration had recently ended. "We love each other amongst our community," witness and Stop Six Day attendee Billy Allen said. "So...
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North Texas puts final touches on World Cup preparations as fans countdown to kickoff
The anticipation stretches far beyond North Texas. Visitors will also notice major construction projects underway nearby.
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North Texas woman arrested for reportedly targeted shootings of Prosper home, authorities say
Prosper police are investigating multiple incidents this week where shots were fired at a single house. More suspects are wanted for their reported involvement....
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Carroll ISD will use land sales to close a projected budget deficit
Editor’s note: Transcript provided by CoverGov. Carroll Independent School District is counting on $8.75 million in land sales this year to offset a projected $1.6 million budget deficit and $1.7 million loss in state funding. These items were highlighted at the June 1 Carroll IS...
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City rejects oversize sign for new Target-anchored shopping center in southwest Fort Worth
A planned 20-foot-tall sign highlighting a Target store and other retailers planned in a shopping center on Chisholm Trail Parkway is going back to the drawing board. The Fort Worth Board of Adjustment on May 20 rejected the sign for being too large under the city’s zoning ordina...
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Fort Worth Art Commission green-lights four public art design projects
Four key design projects were unanimously approved during the May 18 Fort Worth Art Commission meeting. An artist or a representative of each of the projects presented their plans to the commissioners during the two-hour meeting, conducted by chair Philip Newburn. Documenters emp...
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Tarrant County 5 Stones Taskforce creates community bonds to combat human trafficking
LaTasha Williams never thought she would be sharing her life story with the world. In 1984, when she was 18 months old, the Fort Worth native witnessed her father take the life of her mother, Cheryl Williams-Saddler, along with his own. In college, Williams investigated her mothe...
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Fans welcome Czechia national team to Mansfield for World Cup
Chuck Kalat, wife Janet and daughter Patricia walked in close step as they entered Texas Health Mansfield Stadium for the first time. Decked out in Czechia gear from head to toe, the family members admired the natural grass, joining others in the first public look at the soccer s...
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Where I Live: Mistletoe Heights sees history, community run deep
Mistletoe Heights sits at a rare intersection of location, historic architecture and a wonderfully diverse mix of residents. As a third-generation Fort Worthian who has spent nearly my entire life in Council District 9, I’ve always been drawn to neighborhoods with an urban feel a...
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Arlington Sheraton imploded, makes way for new Loews hotel
A sea of Arlington residents gathered in lawn chairs and hard hats. Then came the countdown from five, and in mere moments, a large boom burst through the Entertainment District. The Sheraton Arlington Hotel caved in on itself, collapsing into a pile of debris. The crowd cheered ...
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Fort Worth police crime-fighting drone program takes off in partnership with Flock Safety
Drones used to help manage crime now provide Fort Worth police a bird’s-eye view of the action, officials announced Thursday. The initiative sees the city partnering with Flock Safety — an $8.4 billion surveillance behemoth known for its automatic license plate readers — for a on...
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Demolition crews bring down Arlington's old Sheraton Hotel with dynamite
The move will make room for a new hotel.
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Two commercial, multifamily properties have 30 days to correct safety violations
Two multifamily property cases raised concerns about safety of residents and neighbors at the May 18 Fort Worth Building Standards Commission meeting. Commissioners voted unanimously to give the owners 30 days to correct multiple code violations. Documenters empowers people like ...
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Fort Worth commission plans for $10.8M in public art projects approved by voters
Fort Worth’s newest round of public art projects, approved by voters May 2 as part of an $845 million bond package, is on the drawing board. The Fort Worth Art Commission discussed planning for the projects at a retreat on May 16. Documenters empowers people like you to help fill...
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North Texan native pursues acting career, lands role on hit Apple TV+ drama series
Ever since Erin Robinson was a little girl, the 19-year-old has always known she wanted to be a performer. The Grapevine native started out as a competitive dancer and transitioned into acting. “I was like, 'Mom, I want to do this,' and I started doing commercials and print work,...
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Avant Chamber Ballet announces its 2026-2027 season
Avant Chamber Ballet has announced its 15th season, and it reflects how the company has grown over the last decade and a half. The season consists of two subscription packages: Classic Series and Family Series. The Classic Series includes the choice of 3 or 4 full productions wit...
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Rain pushes back schedule at UIL baseball championships
Originally scheduled for Friday evening, Lovejoy will decide the 5A-D2 title early Saturday morning. Keller was also affected in the 6A-D1 title game.
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Alleged North Texas gang member given life sentence as part of federal crackdown, authorities say
Chauncey Ross, 22, of Arlington was charged for racketeering and murder. Federal prosecutors tie him in a RICO conspiracy with 20 other associates.
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‘We welcome the world’: World Cup transportation plan launches with fanfare
It was a pep rally to welcome global visitors to Fort Worth. Cheerleaders and band members from O.D. Wyatt High School announced their arrival at the Fort Worth Central Station Friday morning with cheers and music to mark the start of a transportation plan for the 2026 FIFA World...
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Fort Worth police arrest woman after she confesses to strangling, killing partner
The victim was found unresponsive in the bedroom of their home, police said, but foul play was suspected.
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Popular North Texas restaurant announces closure in late June
Mija's Barbecue posted on social media Friday that it will be closing its doors on June 27.
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North Texas firefighter dies, leaves final wish: Save his wife’s life
Todd Brook served Fort Worth for over 30 years. Now, after his death, his final wish is for others to help save his wife’s life and others with kidney donations....
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20-year-old suspect arrested in deadly Arlington convenience store shooting, police say
Arlington police arrested Aleq Holmes and charged him with capital murder. The department says more arrests are possible.
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Here are the biggest concerts coming to DFW venues in 2026
2026 is shaping up to be a big year for live music in North Texas. Here's a look at the stadium tours coming to town.
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Wylie flower shop's Pride Month window display draws mixed reactions
As patriotic decorations line downtown Wylie ahead of America's 250th anniversary celebrations, one local business owner says a Pride Month storefront display sparked both criticism and support from members of the community. Destinie Lacy, owner of Wylie Flower and Gift, said she...
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Czechia arrives in North Texas as World Cup preparations begin
One of the first national teams to call North Texas home during the FIFA World Cup has officially arrived. The Czechia national team landed at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Friday before traveling to Fort Worth, where players and staff received a Texas welcome ahead ...
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How DART and Trinity Metro are preparing for World Cup visitors
As North Texas prepares to welcome soccer fans from around the world, public transit agencies say years of planning are about to be put to the test. Officials with DART and Trinity Metro said they are ready for visitors arriving for the FIFA World Cup, with expanded transit optio...
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Arlington says it's ready for the World Cup — and the legacy the Beautiful Game will leave behind
July 17, 1994, was one of the best days of Mauricio Galante’s life. In California as part of a tour sailing the world on a frigate to celebrate his class’s graduation from the Brazilian naval academy, he and some friends snagged seats in the Rose Bowl and watched as his home coun...
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Karmelo Anthony murder trial enters third day of testimony on Saturday
Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 Day 3 of the murder trial for Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager who admitted to stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year, continues Saturday in Collin County. Anthony is accused of fatally stab...
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‘He committed murder,' Students testify about fatal stabbing at track meet during Karmelo Anthony murder trial
Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 Day 3 of the murder trial for Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager who admitted to stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year, continues Saturday in Collin County. Anthony is accused of fatally stab...
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‘He committed murder,' Students testify about stabbing at track meet during Karmelo Anthony trial
Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 Day 3 of the murder trial for Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager who admitted to stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year, continues Saturday in Collin County. Anthony is accused of fatally stab...
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State rests in Karmelo Anthony murder trial
Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 Day 3 of the murder trial for Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager who admitted to stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year, continues Saturday in Collin County. Anthony is accused of fatally stab...
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State rests in Karmelo Anthony murder trial, defense begins calling witnesses
Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 Day 3 of the murder trial for Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager who admitted to stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year, continues Saturday in Collin County. Shortly before 2 p.m., the state r...
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Arlington Sheraton to be imploded Saturday to make way for Americana by Lowes hotel
A 19-story hotel in Arlington's Entertainment District will be imploded Saturday to make way for a new hotel, Americana by Loews. The Sheraton Arlington, the white tower currently visible north of the stadiums along Interstate 30, was built in 1984 as the Sheraton Centre Park Hot...
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WATCH: Arlington Sheraton to be imploded Saturday to make way for a new hotel
A 19-story hotel in Arlington's Entertainment District will be imploded Saturday to make way for a new hotel, Americana by Loews. The Sheraton Arlington, the white tower currently visible north of the stadiums along Interstate 30, was built in 1984 as the Sheraton Centre Park Hot...
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Arlington Sheraton imploded Saturday to make way for a new hotel
A 19-story hotel in Arlington's Entertainment District was imploded Saturday to make way for a new hotel, Americana by Loews. The 311-room hotel was brought down by a controlled implosion at 8:15 a.m. Saturday, June 6. Several roads are expected to be closed in the area, includin...
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North Texas FIFA World Cup volunteer returns 32 years later for ‘2.0' moment
North Texas volunteers are preparing to welcome fans from around the world as the 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in Arlington this month, including one woman who is returning to the experience more than three decades later. Eunice Doehring still has the souvenirs from her time as a ...
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American Airlines reunites Fort Worth boy with beloved teddy bear
A North Texas family’s vacation started without a very important member, until American Airlines employees stepped in to help bring him home. American Airlines team members at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport reunited 4-year-old Patrick Webb of Fort Worth with his beloved ...
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Arlington ISD employees will not see a raise as district fights budget shortfall
As a budget shortfall and lagging public school funding loom in Arlington ISD, the district’s teachers and staff will not see a pay raise in the next year. Arlington ISD school board members voted unanimously to bolster some employee benefits, but did not approve increases in pay...
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3 ways to encourage young readers this summer
Summer is a time for fun, but also a time that could mean educational loss for kids. "Kids can lose months of learning during the summer months," Executive Director at Reading Partners North Texas Jennifer Quick said. "Summer reading is so important to combat the summer slide and...
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World Cup teams Czechia, Sweden arrive in North Texas to set up base camps
North Texas is stepping onto the global stage as two FIFA World Cup teams arrive in the region to prepare for matches beginning next week. The Czechia national team is scheduled to arrive on Friday at Dallas Love Field before traveling to Fort Worth, where the team will stay duri...
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Starting a Dementia Caregiver Support Group. Why It Matters More Than Ever
Caring for a person living with dementia can be deeply meaningful, but it can also be emotionally exhausting and isolating. Many caregivers quietly carry stress, grief, uncertainty, and burnout while trying to meet the changing needs of someone they love. Support groups can help ...
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GOODWILL NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS NAMES CHRISTY ALLEN VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Goodwill North Central Texas announced today the promotion of Christy Allen to Vice President of Human Resources. As a member of the executive leadership team, Allen will oversee all aspects of the organization’s human resources function, including strategic initiatives related t...
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Tourney at Colonial still going strong
Already looking forward to visiting again next year When the folks at Charles Schwab swooped in and bailed out the annual Colonial Country Club tournament in 2019 they were considered saviors by most connected with the longest-running event at the same venue on the PGA Tour. That...
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LanCarte Commercial Secures IOS Lease in Parker County as Tech-Driven Tenants Expand in DFW
A 13,092-square-foot industrial facility located at 189 Bear Cat Road in Parker County, Texas has been leased, reflecting continued demand for industrial assets along the I-20 corridor west of Fort Worth. The transaction was led by Finn Wilson and Sarah LanCarte of LanCarte Comme...
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America's pastime stops to honor America's heroes at Dallas Baptist University
When Taps is played at 7 o'clock at the neighboring DFW National Cemetery, DBU stops play at its baseball game to honor fallen servicemembers and veterans....
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Cook Children’s celebrates patient flag bearers for World Cup
Many would consider themselves lucky to be a flag bearer during a major international ceremony. Wesley Duncan considers himself lucky to be alive.“Wesley has a lot of medical conditions,” said Leann Harris, Duncan’s mom. “He fights every day, but celebrating the little things lik...
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Where to find free meals for kids this summer in Tarrant County
Children during the year rely on the school lunch program. But when summer comes, so does a risk that they go hungry. A U.S. Department of Agriculture program, administered by Texas’ agency, helps fill the gaps. Eligible kids are those 18 years old and younger as well as people w...
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Businesses face strict World Cup trademark rules. Here are the guidelines
Macy Moore, the owner of HopFusion Ale House in Fort Worth, was set to hold a plethora of events for the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in December. However, after making a Facebook post promoting the events, Moore was notified by Meta that his business account on the platform was bann...
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100 years speak volumes in this Fort Worth bookstore
Books can be found stacked on the floor, on carts and on top of other works at Barber’s Bookstore in downtown Fort Worth. Until recently Barber’s maze of military history, huntin’, dawgs and lit crit housed a copy of “Advanced Custom Rod Building” by Dale P. Clemens that the book...
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New restaurant putting down steaks in Arlington
Construction on a new Tex-Mex steakhouse in Arlington is expected to begin this summer in a familiar location for many diners in the city. The roughly 9,500-square-foot Culpepper Cattle Co. restaurant will open in early 2027 at 2300 E. Lamar Blvd. in Arlington, the former site of...
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Mansfield prepares for its role in the 2026 World Cup
As North Texas prepares for an international event expected to draw millions, Mansfield city leaders, business owners and residents are balancing excitement with needed security preparations. While Arlington’s AT&T Stadium will host nine matches for the FIFA World Cup — more than...
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Will you get the alert? Emergency warnings expand in North Texas ahead of World Cup
Arlington officials say they will be ready to send emergency warnings to cell phones using the nation's most far-reaching wireless emergency alert system, IPAWS, before World Cup games begin at "Dallas Stadium." FEMA's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) can reach ...
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Bell lays off 285 employees in Texas and Kansas
Fort Worth-based Bell Textron Inc. announced the layoff of hundreds of employees — about 3% of the company’s workforce — at three of its facilities in Texas and Kansas. The defense contractor — which is ramping up production of the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne II aircraft — said a ...
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Out and About in Arlington: Start your weekend with basketball and end it with a musical
TGIF! Unfortunately for car enthusiasts, your weekend plans have been rained out — the Arlington Classic Car Show is postponed due to weather concerns. But don’t worry, I’ve got plenty of other ways you can spend your weekend indoors. The 2026 NBA Finals have arrived, and I am sp...
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Whoa partner, there’s more Stockyards hotel news
Developers are moving forward with various hotel and mixed-use projects in the Fort Worth Stockyards area. The latest proposal is from Raymond Management Co., the Wisconsin-based developer behind several area hotels including the Homewood Suites by Hilton on the Near Southside. R...