by Jayme Lozano Carver and Stephen Simpson, The Texas TribuneJune 8, 2026 KERRVILLE — Three more cases of New World screwworm were confirmed in Texas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday, bringing the total number of cases to five. One new case is in Andrews County, nearly 400 miles north
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“Somebody went through my tool bag, went through the back seat, and the front seat, both doors wide open,” Ron Franklin said.
Ryan Litsey, Ph.D., joins Texas Christian University (TCU) as the dean of the Mary Couts Burnett Library. Litsey has more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience as a senior academic library administrator at Carnegie Classified Research 1 institutions and invitation-only Association of Re
The Fort Worth Chamber is now accepting applications for its 2026 Small Business of the Year Awards. Presented by Bank of Texas, these annual awards recognize Fort Worth small businesses that have demonstrated exemplary business practices. Winners in four award categories, organized b
by Jayme Lozano Carver and Stephen Simpson, The Texas TribuneJune 8, 2026 KERRVILLE — Three more cases of New World screwworm were confirmed in Texas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday, bringing the total number of cases to five. One new case is in Andrews County, nearly 400 miles north
Total Office Solutions, LLP, the nation’s leading commercial relocation service provider offering integrated moving services and office furnishings, has appointed Zorin Luttrull to oversee operations of its new Fort Worth office.
Former Everman firefighter is one of two people arrested in an aggravated sexual assault investigation.
An officer found a suspect early Monday morning wearing blue latex gloves with a backpack and a handgun inside the front of his pants, officials say.
Mansfield Police say the incident stemmed from a shoplifting call at a Target off U.S. 287.
The city of Fort Worth and the Tarrant Regional Water District hosted an evening meeting June 3 at Rose Marine Theater to provide public awareness of updates to the form-based codes that will guide all new development on Panther Island. Nearly 50 interested citizens dotted the historic Northside the
With Arlington hosting nine 2026 FIFA World Cup matches across the span of a month, officials are preparing for a mass influx of visitors to the city and surrounding areas. With less than a week to go until the first game in AT&T Stadium, which will be renamed Dallas Stadium during the tournament, m
North Texas organizations, including Center for Transforming Lives, are leading efforts to bring a Colorado-based online tool into the hands of social services. The Fort Worth-based nonprofit, alongside Dallas’ Child Poverty Action Lab, are the first Texas adopters of MyFriendBen, a screening servic
Yes. If combined, Fort Worth and Dallas would be the fifth-largest city in the U.S. The two North Texas metropolises would comprise 2,357,608 residents between them. Houston, the fourth-largest city in the country, has a population of 2,397,315. Fort Worth was recently named the 10th-largest city in
Moving thousands of people from CentrePort/DFW Airport Station to Arlington for FIFA World Cup games is a challenge that transportation officials say they are ready for. Essentially, they said, the experience for riders will be like waiting in line for a ride at Six Flags Over Texas, with the wait d
A high-tech, interactive dining experience is coming to Arlington in late 2026 featuring a sushi menu spanning 100 different items. Mixing technology and Japanese cuisine, Kura Sushi is known for its tableside conveyor belt sushi delivery and large menu. Created in Japan in 1977, the chain expanded
The shooting injured four people, including a child and pregnant woman, as locals seek long-term change.
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s busiest terminal can handle more passengers — thanks to the opening of new and refurbished gates. Officials with the airport and Fort Worth-based American Airlines on Monday celebrated the opening of the nine Terminal C gates — five of which were fully rebui
Nurses dressed up their "pint-sized" patients ahead of FIFA's arrival in North Texas.
Looking for a safe space to clack your fan during Pride Month? Events are now underway across Fort Worth and Tarrant County to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities and individuals. For live music-related Pride celebrations, read the latest Soundcheck column here. Here’s where you can take part in local fest
Police say people upstairs began shooting downstairs as people were entering the short-term rental. Three people died and another person was injured.
North Texas health leaders have spent more than a year preparing for the FIFA World Cup, which starts this month. Arlington is hosting nine matches during one of the largest sporting events in the world. Hospital and public health officials said what they’re doing hasn’t changed much – but how they
We live in a world where the financial landscape shifts beneath our feet faster than we can adapt. One day, we're hearing about inflation cooling down, and the next, we're looking at our grocery receipts, wondering if we accidentally bought gold-plated eggs. Honestly, it's exhausting to constantly r
The Fort Worth Stockyards is preparing to welcome international and local soccer fans as North Texas gets ready to host nine FIFA World Cup matches. For 39 days, the Stockyards will serve as a Western base camp, offering rodeo events, comedy shows, live music, fan zones and the famous twice-daily ca
Texas officials are mobilizing resources to combat the new world screwworm after several confirmed cases were identified in the state, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to activate the State Emergency Operations Center and issue a statewide disaster declaration. So far, there are five confirmed cases: thre
Retail theft is taking a growing toll on North Texas businesses, and new data suggests repeat offenders are driving much of the problem. A report released by retail crime intelligence platform Auror found that North Texas retailers experience repeat and organized retail crime at a higher rate than t
Robinson Branch Ranch, a 667-acre property near Cleburne, listed for over $20 million.
More than 3 million visitors are projected to come through North Texas during the World Cup, and after years of planning, Trinity Metro, DART and the region’s World Cup organizers say they are ready to help move fans around. The plan centers on rail and buses, with the TRE CentrePort station in East
A big part of North Texas is its weather – weather that isn't mild by any criteria. Summers are hot, and we have heat waves that can last for weeks. The high humidity makes the hot summers even hotter. Air conditioning is practically a must during that time. And when the summer's over, then, during
An arrest has been made in connection with the deadly shooting at a West Dallas short-term rental party that happened in the early morning hours after Labor Day. Dallas Police arrested 18-year-old Tyson McGriff on June 5, according to an arrest affidavit. 18-year-old Tyson McGriff was arrested in co
The suspect says he had been sent to the apartments to "scare" the victim over some money owed from a drug deal, according to the arrest warrant.
Dickies Arena in Fort Worth is poised for a name change after its namesake's new owners, Bluestar Alliance, allegedly refused to pay naming rights.
The $1.7 billion Westside Village project has partnered with Chimy’s and Tailwaters Fly Fishing to create a restaurant and beer garden concept along the West Fork of the Trinity River. Levee Porch will be the name of the new concept from Chimy’s owner Kyle Wright and Chimy’s Fort Worth general manag
Erick Del Campo, who went by DJ Avenger, died in a crash early Saturday morning. He is being remembered by fellow North Texas DJs as a "genuine friend."
Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 A teenager who fatally stabbed a competitor at a Texas high school track meet was upset after the confrontation and said he had warned the victim “not to touch me," one of the last trial witnesses testified Monday. Karmelo Anthony, now 1
The Dallas Wings are off to their best start to a regular season since the franchise relocated from Tulsa more than 10 years ago, including going 2-0 in Commissioner's Cup play. The Wings defeated the Los Angeles Sparks and the league's top scorer, Kelsey Plum, on Friday night. They opened cup play
Theory: When people come to Texas, they want to experience the exotic-to-some traditions associated with the state. So when the North Texas FIFA World Cup 2026 Organizing Committee needed a place to hold its media party Sunday, they went somewhere that could easily supply elements like horses, bulls
Munck Wilson Mandala, LLP is pleased to announce that veteran legal and business executive Quintin Cassady has joined the firm as a partner and will lead the launch of the firm’s new Fort Worth office. Cassady brings more than three decades of experience advising global pharmaceutical, biotechnology
The new structure prepares students for team-based health care delivery. UNT Health Fort Worth has implemented a strategic academic reorganization designed to strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, improve operational efficiency and support long-term, mission-driven growth. Effective June 1, UN
Fort Worth comedy fans became part of television history Saturday as comedian Nate Bargatze brought his “Big Dumb Eyes Tour” to Dickies Arena for two performances that were recorded for an upcoming Netflix special. The electric atmosphere was evident at the 3:00 p.m. performance, which we attended,
The department said crews were called to the fire early Sunday morning in the 1200 block of East Davis Avenue. Four people were displaced by the fire.
Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. Married couple Rār Farmer and Tracey Johnson opened the Ministry of Regret earlier this year. The shop, located in Near Southside at 129 E. Daggett Ave., serves as a s
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