On June 7, Fort Worth observed National Gun Violence Awareness Day, where individuals impacted by gun violence gathered to honor their lost loved ones. The event, spearheaded by Mothers of Murdered Angels, took place amidst recent data highlighting a surge in gun-related incidents in the city. LaKeisha Mackey bravely shared her harrowing experience, recounting the tragic loss of her son, …

Bedford Police are actively seeking a man believed to be linked to the homicide of an elderly woman discovered deceased inside her residence on Thursday. Authorities were summoned to a home in the 2400 block of Meadow View Lane at approximately 4:14 p.m. on June 6 following reports of an unconscious individual. Upon arrival, officers encountered the lifeless body of …

Brunchaholics, a cherished Dallas-based eatery, has been gaining recognition in the culinary scene thanks to “The Keith Lee Effect” and a strategic partnership with Microsoft. Through the “The Reheat” video series, Brunchaholics, owned by Jessie Washington, has been highlighted for its exceptional growth and prosperity following Keith Lee’s visit earlier this year. The series also features other Black-owned businesses like …

For the first time, a Texas-based organization dedicated to supporting severe burn victims held its annual conference in Dallas. In 2019, Justina Page founded Texas Burn Community Connect to make burn survivor conferences accessible to those who might not have the means or time to travel. “My vision is to travel to different cities in Texas and host a one-day …

A man is in custody after a dramatic police chase in Euless on Saturday that ended with a car crashing into an apartment building, forcing multiple residents to move. According to the Euless Police Department, officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant for 41-year-old Carl Finstad at his home on Donley Drive on Friday. Finstad evaded arrest and was approached …

This week, Fort Worth city council members reviewed an informal report on squatting laws in Texas. The review was prompted, in part, by concerns from local residents. Crystal Moya from the Texas Apartment Association recounted that in 2022, the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation faced issues with homeless squatters in a 54-unit, single-family home community. “They were entering these homes …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An early morning crash caused by a wrong-way driver shut down all eastbound lanes of the Westpark Tollway on Saturday, but the lanes have since been reopened. The closure lasted until shortly after 7:30 a.m. The Harris County Toll Road Authority announced on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter, that the accident involved a wrong-way …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A 14-year-old accused of fatally shooting a Houston Farmers Market employee was reportedly turned in by his own mother. The incident occurred just before 4:30 a.m. on Thursday on Airline Drive in the Greater Heights area. Surveillance footage captured two suspects with hoods on approaching the building where the victim, 36-year-old Damon Price, was working. Price’s …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A suspect is in custody following a standoff on Houston’s westside that involved gunfire, according to the Houston Police Department. The incident began shortly after 6 a.m. Saturday at a residence in the 9600 block of Meadowvale Drive. HPD reported that a woman was returning home when the suspect allegedly fired an assault-style weapon at her. …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A teenager died after being struck by a car on Friday evening in the Sharpstown area, according to the Houston Police Department. The incident occurred around 10:40 p.m. in the 8400 block of Bellaire Boulevard. Officials reported that the victim, a 16-year-old girl, was crossing Bellaire Boulevard southbound near Burning Tree when she made it to …