The Fort Worth Police Department is investigating one of its own officers after a local social media influencer was hospitalized following an arrest early on Sunday morning. According to a news release, Fort Worth Police officers responded to the 1000 block of Foch Street just before 3:30 a.m. after reports of a hit-and-run crash. Police said the crash involved a …
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Arrest made after missing child found in stranger’s apartment, Sansom Park Police say
A man has been taken into custody following an incident where a child reported missing from their residence was discovered inside his apartment in Samson Park on Friday. Authorities received a report of a missing child in the 2900 block of La Junta Street at the Sansom Bluff Apartments. Multiple law enforcement agencies, including those from Fort Worth, White Settlement, …
Read More »Prom dress giveaway helps prepare Collin County teens for big night
For teenagers, prom night is an unforgettable occasion where only the most dazzling and extraordinary dresses will suffice. However, amidst the already substantial expenses of this phase of life, the cost of prom can be daunting for parents like Shaylon Scott. “The idea of covering senior fees, dress expenses, car costs, and college all at once is overwhelming. So, this …
Read More »Berkner HS student, another 18-year-old killed in Dallas double homicide
Police in Dallas are on the hunt for suspects following a tragic shooting incident that claimed the lives of two young men, including a high school student, outside a business in a Dallas neighborhood on Friday night. According to the Dallas Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 3800 block of Dixon Avenue after receiving reports of a shooting at …
Read More »W. 7th District: Fort Worth Police, neighbors on high alert after recent shootings
Fort Worth Police have implemented a new patrol strategy in the W. 7th Street Entertainment District following two recent shootings, one of which was fatal. “In our ongoing efforts to address safety concerns in the West 7th cultural district and improve the quality of life in our community, we are deploying a multifaceted patrol strategy,” a spokesperson stated to NBC …
Read More »Fort Worth ISD counselor hopes to return to school after flu results in coma, kidney failure
One week after being discharged from the hospital, Lacette Green, the counselor at Rosemont Middle School, sat on her couch watching her sister handle her pill bottles, now relying on assistance for even basic tasks. However, just a few months earlier, she was thriving, offering guidance to her students until she contracted the flu. “I only recall going to the …
Read More »Fort Worth Zoo to transfer baby gorilla after surrogacy efforts fail
The Fort Worth Zoo commenced the year with a momentous event: the emergency birth of a baby gorilla via C-section due to the life-threatening condition of her mother, Sekani, who suffered from preeclampsia. Named Jameela by the zoo, the premature gorilla is thriving, despite Sekani’s inability to bond with her. Angie Holmes, the zoo’s primary gorilla keeper, remarked, “She has …
Read More »Texas restaurant industry makes huge comeback since pandemic, passing $100 billion in annual sales
After enduring a challenging four years since the onset of the pandemic, Texas restaurants are finally experiencing a turnaround marked by two significant milestones. The Texas Restaurant Association recently announced that the state’s food service industry has surpassed the $100 billion yearly sales mark for the first time, with 56,739 restaurant establishments generating $106.8 billion in annual sales in 2023. …
Read More »Arlington firefighter shot in the chest, critically injured on a welfare call; resident charged
An Arlington resident is being charged with aggravated assault following an incident where he allegedly shot and critically injured a firefighter who was responding to a welfare call early Friday morning. According to police reports, emergency responders were dispatched to an apartment on the 400 block of Bardin Greene Drive around 12:43 a.m. after a 911 call reported hearing children …
Read More »Fort Worth Zoo lets the public see baby gorilla Jameela before she moves to Cleveland
The Fort Worth Zoo announced on Friday that Jameela, the baby gorilla born via emergency C-section, will be relocating to Cleveland, although the public will have an opportunity to see her before her departure. Born on January 5 through a historic emergency C-section procedure, Jameela was unable to bond with her mother due to the circumstances of her birth. Despite …
Read More »Tarrant Appraisal District says a criminal ransomware attack shut down its website
The Tarrant Appraisal District disclosed on Friday that a network disruption experienced on Thursday was the result of a criminal ransomware attack. Following the discovery of the network disruption, the TAD promptly took measures to secure their network and collaborated with cybersecurity experts to identify the cause of the disruption and devise a plan to restore services. Subsequent investigation revealed …
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