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An on-duty Fort Worth Police officer is in serious condition following a crash that occurred early Friday. According to Fort Worth Police, the officer was traveling northbound on the Interstate 35W toll road entrance ramp near downtown when the collision occurred around 7:30 a.m. The officer sustained serious injuries in the crash and was promptly transported to the hospital. As …

A Fort Worth City Council member has pledged to assist a group of parents from a local elementary school in their efforts to prevent the construction of a motel adjacent to their children’s campus. Despite ongoing construction, parents from Basswood Elementary in Keller ISD remain resolute in their opposition to the Studio 6 Motel being built just a few feet …

Watauga police detectives dedicated their Friday to scouring the Park Vista Townhomes apartment complex in search of doorbell or other surveillance footage that could assist in identifying suspects involved in a shooting incident. The sole evidence of the shooting at the Park Vista Townhomes in Watauga is a bullet hole observed in an apartment door. Despite not hearing the shots, …

A North Texas mother is embarking on a fervent campaign to spare her son’s life. Ivan Cantu, aged 50, is slated for execution in less than a week, having been found guilty of the murders of his cousin James Mosqueda and Mosqueda’s girlfriend Amy Kitchen in their Collin County residence in 2000. Hailing from Dallas, Cantu was 28 years old …

Students at Trinity Springs Middle School in Keller ISD are engaging with history through interactive role-play and critical questioning. In a courtroom setting, they delve into the events leading to the Boston Massacre, embodying various historical figures and examining different perspectives. London Borish, portraying a British officer, reflects on the complexity of her character’s actions, acknowledging differing viewpoints among her …

Friends of Dallas Animal Services (FODAS) is incentivizing dog adoptions by offering a $50 Petco gift card to the first 75 individuals who adopt a dog from the shelter by Sunday. This initiative aims to assist and motivate new pet owners to purchase supplies for their recently adopted pets. Dallas Animal Services, like numerous shelters nationwide, is grappling with a …

It has been more than nine months since a gunman entered the premises of the Allen Premium Outlets and initiated a deadly shooting spree, claiming the lives of eight innocent individuals. On May 6, 2023, the assailant, armed with multiple weapons, halted his vehicle in the south parking lot and opened fire on shoppers at the expansive outdoor shopping complex. …

Throughout Friday, excitement filled Fort Worth’s Amon G. Carter Exhibits Hall as over 23,000 runners made final preparations for the upcoming event. “It’s been a steady flow all day, people picking up packets, shopping, just having a good time,” shared Cowtown Marathon Executive Director Heidi Swartz. Among those collecting their bibs and t-shirts ahead of the race was Stephanie Rodriguez, …

A discussion about the Project Safe Childhood Act took place at the Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center, where U.S. Sen. John Cornyn convened with law enforcement officials, educators, and sexual abuse survivors. “I was sexually abused around age 10 all the way up to 13, 14 years old,” shared sexual abuse survivor D. J. Palmer during the panel. Palmer emphasized the …

On sweltering summer days or even during the chill of winter, it’s not uncommon to spot a Dallas resident indulging in a margarita. This beloved cocktail graces the menus of countless establishments across Dallas-Fort Worth, each offering its unique twist. Yet, there’s a compelling reason behind the margarita’s popularity in North Texas. On May 11, 1971, Mariano Martinez revolutionized the …