Short term rental operators optimistic ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 11/14 9:58A David Goins

The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held on December 5, when countries are assigned to groups. Details about which teams will play at AT&T Stadium are expected to follow shortly after. While games don t kick off for another seven months,...

Applications open up to help first time homebuyers in Tarrant County

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 11/14 5:44A NBCDFW Staff

If you re dreaming of owning a home in Tarrant County, a new program could help make it happen—with up to $50,000 in down payment and closing cost assistance. The Tarrant County Homebuyer Assistance Program is now accepting applications. But...

21 arrested in connection to Arlington police, FBI joint investigation

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth 11/14 4:44A NBCDFW Staff

The Arlington Police Department, the FBI Dallas Field Office, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas announced on Wednesday that 21 documented gang members have been arrested in North Texas. These arrests are part of a...

Gunshots fired on highway I-20 in North Texas kill pregnant woman, Arlington police say

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/13 6:35A Steven Rosenbaum

Arlington police are investigating a deadly shooting that took place Wednesday night on I-20. The department said in a news release that two vehicles were hit by gunfire on the westbound lanes of the highway near Bowman Springs Road. The driver...

2025 Veterans Day events and deals across North Texas

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/10 5:11A Julia Falcon

Veterans Day is Nov. 11, honoring those who served in the military. Several events are happening across North Texas in celebration for those who served, and many restaurants are offering free meals to veterans and active military. What's going on...

Arrest made in 2021 Arlington murder

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 11/7 3:12A Nathalie Marie Palacios

Arlington police have arrested a suspect in connection with a murder from December 2021 . 39-year-old Jason Reyes was arrested on one count of capital murder in connection with the shooting. Reyes was...

Dallas Wings to hire longtime college coach Jose Fernandez to lead team next season, source says

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 10/25 2:12A CBS Texas

Jose Fernandez, the longtime women's basketball coach at the University of South Florida, is set to take over as coach of the WNBA's Dallas Wings, a person familiar with the hire told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition...

It’s (Costume) Party Time at a Bar Near You

Fort Worth Weekly 10/22 7:07A Fort Worth Weekly

From the recent release of The Life of a Showgirl  to the frogs of Portland , this year’s array of Halloween costumes is sure to be inspired by current events. Even if you’re not a joiner, do some people-watching at some great spooky-season...

UT Arlington professor on leave amid investigation, child pornography charge

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 10/22 4:18A Julia Falcon

A University of Texas at Arlington professor is on leave amid an investigation involving a child pornography charge. Paul Leafgreen, 49, was arrested on Oct. 8 and was bonded out for $40,000, according to arrest records. A complaint that was filed...

CBS News Texas anchor Karen Borta celebrates 30 years with the station

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 10/16 9:01A Matthew Davisson

It may feel like yesterday that Karen Borta first walked through the doors of CBS Texas, but today she's celebrating an incredible milestone her 30th anniversary with the station. Over the years, Karen has anchored every newscast CBS Texas...

Making Other Arrangements

Fort Worth Weekly 10/15 7:24A Fort Worth Weekly

Edible Arrangements, the American franchise known for arranging fresh fruit and chocolate-dipped fruit into lovely baskets and other displays, has rebranded as simply “Edible.” The new name reflects...

The Whale

Fort Worth Weekly 10/15 6:55A Fort Worth Weekly

It’s Baylor week, Frogs and Frogettes, so now seems as appropriate a time as any for a little Bible story. My grasp of divinity is shaky as expected, but I was reminded of a story that fits the Frogs’ situation all too well as I read the tale of...

Multi-day, large scale emergency response exercise to take place across the Dallas-Ft Worth area

Blue Ribbon News 10/14 9:27A Melanie M

Arlington, TX (October 14, 2025) – Public safety agencies across the Dallas-Fort Worth region will take part in MetroX, a multi-day, full-scale emergency response exercise simulating terrorist attacks and mass casualty incidents across multiple...

Repo man shot in Arlington

DFW Scanner 10/8 8:36A dfwscanner

At around 9:20pm on Tuesday evening, Arlington police officers responded to a parking lot in the 2100 block of S. Collins Street to investigate a shooting. When they arrived on scene, they found a 20-year-old man who had been shot in the leg. He...

Second victim in Dallas ICE shooting dies from injuries, LULAC says

CBS Dallas-Ft. Worth News 9/30 5:48A Julia Falcon

A man who was injured in a sniper-style shooting at a Dallas ICE facility has died, according to the League of United Latin American Citizens. Miguel Angel Garcia-Hernandez , 32, is the second victim to die after the shooting. He was shot at...