Tarrant County polling-site cuts triggered protests at a Fort Worth commissioners meeting, where Judge Tim O’Hare ordered spectators removed. The proposal would reduce Election Day locations from 316 to 176 and early-voting sites from 50 to 42 for November 2026. Judge orders spectators from meeting Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare ordered spectators removed from a commissioners court meeting

A Fort Worth water main break damaged Camp Bowie Boulevard near Horne Street, forcing water shutoffs and traffic restrictions. Crews repaired the 6-inch cast-iron pipe, but permanent road work depended on utility coordination and weather conditions.

The Fort Worth Northside boil water notice remains in effect while city officials await bacteriological test results following repairs to a broken 24-inch water main. The precaution also covers a separate area near Lake Worth. The main failure caused water pressure to fall below Texas Commission on Environmental Quality standards. Officials said low pressure can allow bacteria to enter a water system, but no contamination

Three Argentine fans cycling to the 2026 World Cup reached Fort Worth, Texas, during the weekend of Saturday, May 16, and Sunday, May 17, 2026, after traveling roughly 10,000 miles through 17 countries. The cyclists — Vicente Conculini, Miguel Silio and Yamandú Martínez — are longtime friends from Gualeguaychú, Entre Ríos, Argentina. Their journey, known on social media as “Enbiciando al Mundo,” began on Saturday, August 16, 2025, as they set out by bicy

Fort Worth Shooting: Officer Injured While Saving Civilian A Fort Worth shooting today left a civilian police officer injured after he shielded a resident during sudden crossfire in the Northside area, officials said. The officer, identified as Edward Zapata, was assisting with a report when gunfire erupted from across the street, turning a routine call into a life-threatening situation. Heroic Respons

The Fort Worth Art Fair is returning for its fifth year, bringing a multi-day celebration of visual art and live music to Sundance Square in Fort Worth. The open-air event will feature more than 100 artists alongside a lineup of musical performances, offering visitors a walkable and immersive cultural experience in the city’s downtown district. Organizers say the fair will run for four con

Creekview Middle School in Fort Worth was closed Friday following a norovirus outbreak that sickened an unspecified number of students and staff, according to Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD officials. District leaders said the temporary school closure was necessary to allow for deep cleaning and campus sanitization after cases of a stomach virus continued to rise throughout the week. The first reports of illness surfaced Tuesday, when several students began experiencing symptoms consistent with

As egret season approaches, city officials in Fort Worth are urging residents to prepare ahead of the annual migration to reduce the impact these birds can have on neighborhoods. Each year, large numbers of egrets arrive to nest, often settling in residential areas where their presence can create challenges for homeowners. To address concerns before the birds arrive, local animal care authorities have launched an outreach effort focused on education, prevention, and community cooperation.

A cross-country spiritual pilgrimage known as the Walk for Peace was interrupted this week after a crash on U.S. 90 near Dayton left two Buddhist monks injured. The monks were among a group walking across the United States on a 2,300-mile trek designed to promote unity, compassion, and inner peace. The incident occurred on Wednesday as the group continued its route through Texas, one of several states included in the long-distance journey. The Walk for Peace began on October 26 at t

The Texas Education Agency has announced that it will assume control of Fort Worth Independent School District, marking one of the state’s most significant education interventions in recent years. TEA Commissioner Mike Morath confirmed Thursday that a board of managers will be appointed to replace the district’s elected school board, citing chronic academic underperformance as the driving factor behind the decision. Under state law, the appointed board will have the same powers

A man was arrested Tuesday night in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman during a domestic dispute at a Fort Worth apartment complex, according to police. Fort Worth officers responded to a shooting call around 9 p.m. Tuesday at an apartment located at 3720 Post Oak Blvd. When officers arrived, they found a woman inside the apartment with a gunshot wound to the head. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

A wave of excitement swept through Fort Worth as global streaming sensation IShowSpeed made a much-anticipated stop in North Texas as part of his ongoing 35-day nonstop live stream tour across the United States. The popular streamer, whose real name is Darren Watkins Jr., has become one of the most recognizable digital personalities worldwide, and his visit to the area caused a frenzy among devoted fans eager to see him in person. Crowds filled the streets as word spread that IShowS

A firefighter was injured while battling a residential fire in Haltom City on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred around 9 p.m. on Shadow Lane, drawing a multi-agency response from Haltom City, Fort Worth, North Richland Hills, and Richland Hills fire departments. Crews arrived to find visible flames and heavy black smoke pouring from the back of the home, creating an urgent and dangerous scene for both firefighters and nearby residents. Emergency personnel worked swiftly to co

Fort Worth, Texas – Firefighters in Fort Worth are working to contain a large multi-alarm fire that broke out late Wednesday morning in the Historic Southside neighborhood. The blaze, which drew multiple fire units to the scene, was reported around 11 a.m. in the 200 block of South Williams Street. According to fire officials, the situation escalated quickly, requiring additional crews to respond as heavy smoke and flames were seen rising from the area. Firefighters establishe

An overnight shooting in Fort Worth has left four people injured, including an innocent bystander who was caught in the crossfire while driving near an apartment complex. The incident happened shortly before midnight on Carol Oaks Lane on the east side of the city, shaking residents in a normally quiet neighborhood. Police said the shooting began around 11:30 p.m. on Monday when multiple gunmen opened fire near the apartment complex. Investigators believe three of the victims were d

The home of Samuel Bravo’s mother may look beautiful today, but the journey to repair it has been long and costly since the devastating winter storm Uri struck Texas in 2021. The storm’s freezing temperatures caused pipes across the state to burst, leaving many families with serious damage to their homes. Bravo recalls that in his mother’s house, all the water and drainage pipes froze and burst beneath the foundation, leading to major structur

A frightening incident unfolded in Fort Worth when a mother’s car was stolen with her 5-year-old child still inside. The unsettling event happened on Sunday evening outside a grocery store near Town Center Service Road and West Seminary Drive, when the woman briefly stepped away to return a shopping cart after loading her groceries. Within moments, two men seized the opportunity to steal her vehicle, leaving the mother in shock and sparking an immediate police response. Auth

Fort Worth has taken a significant leap forward in the world of entertainment with the opening of a massive new film and television production campus in the AllianceTexas development. At 450,000 square feet, this new complex is the largest studio campus in Texas and represents a powerful new investment in the state’s growing media production industry. The project is a partnership between Hillwood, SGS Studios, and Paramount Television, marking a turning po

Students in Gordon began a new school year on Thursday with emotions running high as they stepped into classrooms that had only months earlier been left in disrepair by a tornado. The EF-1 storm that struck at the end of last school year damaged nearly every building on the single Gordon ISD campus, forcing administrators to close early. Over the summer, construction crews worked tirelessly to rebuild and restore the facilities, while teachers put in long hours to prepare their classrooms for th

A tragic accident on the East Freeway in Fort Worth has claimed one life and brought all westbound traffic on Interstate 30 to a standstill Monday morning. According to authorities, the crash occurred around 6:26 a.m. near the 1800 block of the East Freeway and involved at least five vehicles. While the exact sequence of events remains under investigation, officials have confirmed that a passenger in one of the vehicles was pronounced dead at the scene by resp