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The video captures the chaos that erupted at a bustling intersection near residential areas and businesses in South Fort Worth on Sunday night. At approximately 10:30 p.m., a crowd of dozens blocked traffic, using the intersection of Berry Street and Hemphill Street as a venue for stunts and reckless driving. Sharon Smith, a resident in the area for two months, …

Fort Worth Police are still investigating a shooting that occurred in the West 7th Street Entertainment District about a month ago, leaving one man seriously injured. The incident took place on March 17 around 1:00 a.m. near Bledsoe and Currie Streets. According to Officer Buddy Calzada, spokesperson for the Fort Worth Police Department, investigators believe that an argument and physical …

Following his arrest for soliciting a minor online, Jason Myers, an associate rector at Trinity Episcopal Church of Fort Worth, has been suspended from his ministry, as confirmed in a statement from the church. On Thursday, April 11, Myers, 43, was arrested by deputies from the Collin County Sheriff’s Office. Reverend Dr. Robert F. Pace of Trinity Episcopal Church of …

Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia announced on Sunday that he has initiated an internal investigation to assess whether officers could have handled the circumstances of a call differently following a shooting incident that resulted in eight injuries and one fatality. The Dallas Police Department initially responded to a call around 11:10 p.m. reporting gunfire at a party located in the …

Dallas Police have named two suspects in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Saturday morning. Authorities were called to the scene of a shooting in the 4400 block of S. Marsalis Avenue around 12:30 a.m. on Saturday. Upon arrival, they discovered 30-year-old Shaketta Johnson inside her car with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite efforts by Dallas Fire Rescue, Johnson …

In mid-March, Pornhub took the step of blocking its service in Texas following a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The legal dispute dates back to 2023 when the adult entertainment website filed a lawsuit against Paxton in an attempt to halt the enforcement of House Bill 1181. This legislation mandates that websites hosting explicit content must display …

Photographer Mat Otero has been a part of the AP’s Dallas bureau for almost three decades, during which he has covered various solar eclipses, including partial and annular ones. Given the rarity of total solar eclipses, Otero recognized the significance of capturing this moment, knowing it would likely be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity (the next coast-to-coast eclipse in the U.S. is …

Over the weekend in Denton, the North Texas Fair and Rodeo hosted a groundbreaking event—a gay rodeo show that attracted crowds from all corners of the state. The Texas Gay Rodeo Association (TGRA) organized its 41st Texas Tradition Rodeo. For many onlookers, the event wasn’t just a thrilling showcase of horsemanship and rodeo prowess, but also a significant stride toward …

Israel is promising a response following an unprecedented aerial attack from Iran over the weekend. Iran launched hundreds of missiles and drones towards Israel on Saturday, in retaliation for Israel’s bombing of an Iranian consulate in Syria earlier in the month. As Israel considers the severity of its response, U.S. leaders are cautioning against actions that could further destabilize the …

NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are seeking outstanding nonprofit organizations dedicated to making a positive impact in the local community. The NBCUniversal Local Impact Grant is designed to support such nonprofits with budgets under $1 million. Lynn Hammer, Executive Director of the Foundation for the Young Women’s Leadership Academy of Fort Worth, expressed gratitude for receiving the Local Impact Grant …