Fort Worth

An Austin-based mini-golf restaurant has opened in Fort Worth. The establishment includes a bar, emphasizing the combination of mini-golf and drinking.

Fort Worth firefighters responded to a multi-structure fire on 7th Avenue on the Fourth of July, damaging several commercial and residential buildings. One person was treated for smoke inhalation as a result of the blaze.

A dispute over a woman at a large Fourth of July gathering in Fort Worth led to a double shooting Saturday night, resulting in one fatality and another injury. Police confirmed the incident occurred during the event, with one man dead and another hospitalized.

Fort Worth Police shut down a large illegal fireworks operation just before the July 4th holiday. The operation was described as illegal in the report.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is finalizing a rule to allow public housing authorities and voucher program participants to impose work requirements and time limits on nonelderly, nondisabled adults. Over 100 entities, including housing authorities and community groups, have joined a coalition supporting these requirements, while advocates argue the changes could hinder housing stability.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is finalizing a rule allowing public housing authorities and voucher program participants to impose work requirements and time limits on non-disabled, working-age adults. A coalition organized by HUD supports these requirements, arguing they promote self-sufficiency, while advocates warn they could hinder housing stability for recipients.

A Fort Worth man is charged with capital murder in connection to the February death of his 9-year-old daughter. The case involves a homicide investigation led by local police.

School choice scholarship programs, which use taxpayer funds to support private education, primarily benefit students already in private or homeschool rather than public school families. Maria Contreras, a parent in Fort Worth, Texas, discovered a scholarship through her church to help her son with learning challenges attend a Catholic school as Texas expands its $1 billion education savings account program.

A police chase that started in North Richland Hills ended in Fort Worth when a suspect crashed into a light pole and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to authorities. The incident occurred on Sunday.

Three juveniles were hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash in Fort Worth, with one suffering serious injuries. The incident occurred late Saturday night, according to authorities.

Fort Worth Police arrested a suspected drunk driver after a fatal pedestrian crash. The incident occurred on E, according to police reports.

Winston Love, 28, was sentenced to 45 years in prison under Texas' new Organized Retail Theft law for stealing over 200 Lego sets and other items from multiple Target stores. The conviction marks the first jury trial under the law, which treats retail theft between $2,500 and $30,000 as a third-degree felony.

The state takeover of Memphis-Shelby County Schools may lead to more school closures, mirroring actions in Houston and Fort Worth where state oversight prompted closures due to declining enrollment and aging facilities. Memphis schools have seen a 10,000-student enrollment drop over a decade, with plans to close up to 10 schools in the next two years amid financial and resource challenges.

Firefighter Todd Brook, diagnosed with terminal pancreatic cancer, is seeking a kidney donor for his wife Jennifer, who requires a transplant due to polycystic kidney disease. The couple had planned for Todd to donate a kidney but now face challenges finding a donor.

TCU's medical school celebrated the 10th anniversary of Dr. Stuart Flynn's tenure as founding dean. Under his leadership, the school achieved milestones including 100% residency match, partnerships for maternal health, a new education building, full accreditation, and GME programs.

Southern and midsized cities like Charlotte, Fort Worth, and Celina led U.S. population gains between mid-2024 and mid-2025, while large cities such as New York and Los Angeles saw declines. Charlotte's growth was driven by affordable housing initiatives, while immigration policy changes contributed to population shifts in major urban areas.

Destructive storms and powerful winds caused significant damage in Mineral Wells, Texas, tearing roofs off homes, flattening buildings, and displacing families. The event occurred in a small city near Fort Worth, as reported by NBC News' George Solis.

A minivan carrying nearly 500 pounds of liquid meth worth up to $3 million crashed in Fort Worth, resulting in two deaths. The incident occurred in a neighborhood area, leading to the discovery of the drug stash and fatalities.

Tanner Horner, a FedEx driver, pleaded guilty to killing 7-year-old Athena Strand, with his defense citing mental health struggles. Body camera footage shows him switching personas during police interactions, prompting experts to question manipulation over madness. A jury will decide his sentence between life imprisonment or death.

Tanner Horner, a former FedEx delivery driver, pleaded guilty to murdering 7-year-old Athena Strand during a Christmas delivery. Bodycam footage from his interrogation reveals disturbing details about the crime, including his alter ego personas and admission to discarding the girl's clothes, as jurors weigh a potential death penalty.