Two months after Fort Worth city council members voted to expand the city’s film industry, a new state designation is setting the stage for a production facility in Alliance to begin operations. The city recently received approval from the Texas Film Commission to designate land within Fort Worth’s city limits as a Media Production Development…… MORE
A recent round of restaurant inspections in Fort Worth uncovered serious health violations, leading to the closure of ten eateries and roaches being found in three others. The inspections, conducted between February 9 and February 22, included a total of 491 establishments. The city’s restaurant inspection system operates on a demerit-based scoring scale, where a…… MORE
Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP LAREDO, Texas – A 36-year-old woman from Fort Worth has been sentenced to federal prison for attempting to smuggle two Mexican children into the United States. She told border officers she was bringing them to their mother in Fort Worth. On August 8, 2024, Sandra Perez applied for admission into the U.S.…… MORE
Tourism is a cornerstone of Texas’ economy, contributing approximately $193.8 billion annually and supporting over 1.3 million jobs statewide. While the state’s major cities often capture the spotlight, vibrant communities like Plano are increasingly recognized for their significant role in driving tourism and bolstering the local economy. Recently, Governor Greg Abbott honored Plano with the…… MORE
AUSTIN, TX — Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has set his sights on a new target: the name of a popular cut of beef. In a recent social media post, Patrick announced that the Texas Senate will introduce a concurrent resolution to rename the widely known “New York Strip” as the “Texas Strip” within the…… MORE
Courtesy Fox 4 News DALLAS – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials in Dallas have deported a Pakistani national classified as a national security priority. Syed Rizvi, 56, was repatriated to Pakistan on February 25, according to an ICE statement. Background on the Case Rizvi legally entered the United States on September 20, 2017,…… MORE
DESOTO, TX – DeSoto Independent School District has announced a temporary ban on backpacks across all secondary campuses, effective Monday, March 3, through Friday, March 7. According to district officials, the policy is being implemented as a precautionary measure to minimize potential distractions and concerns leading up to Spring Break. Students who arrive with a…… MORE
DALLAS – A chaotic scene unfolded Saturday at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center during the NCA All-Star National Championship, leaving 10 people injured and raising concerns about event security. According to Dallas police, a fight inside the venue led to multiple poles being knocked over, triggering a loud noise and widespread panic. Misinformation quickly…… MORE
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Authorities investigating the deaths of Oscar-winner Gene Hackman and his wife are waiting for more details from their autopsies to determine why they died. Santa Fe County Sheriff Adan Mendoza said Friday that both tested negative for carbon monoxide. Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found Wednesday at the…… MORE
DALLAS (AP) — Texas health officials say the number of people with measles has increased to 146 in rural West Texas outbreak that led this week to the death of a school-aged child who was not vaccinated. The Texas Department of State Health Services said Friday that the number of cases in the outbreak had…… MORE
