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A video released by Weatherford Police Department shows the arrest of a bank robbery suspect on Thursday. The individual robbed a bank on Santa Fe Drive and fled to a prearranged getaway car 4 miles away. Officers recovered over $23,000 in stolen cash, and luckily, no injuries were reported during the incident.

Fortunately a family in the 3100 block of NE 11th St was not home when their house caught fire on June 7th. According to Mineral Wells Fire Chief Ryan Dunn, the structure fire was a total loss but First Responders were able to save some very important belongings from the blaze.

Weatherford, Texas police successfully captured an armed bank robber attempting to flee. The suspect, who matched the description provided by bank employees, was found in a nearby creek bed and proceeded to run towards Heritage Park before being apprehended. Over $23,000 in stolen money was recovered, and no injuries were reported.

The annual Parker County Sheriff’s Posse Frontier Days Rodeo wraps up this weekend, but there’s still plenty to take in from competitors on the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association circuits to top-not musical entertainment. Each night through Saturday, June 10, beginning at 8,...

A harrowing event took place in Tarrant County as a mother successfully prevented a stranger from abducting her 2-year-old daughter. The family reports that the man had trailed them from a grocery store before making the kidnapping attempt. The brave mother, now sharing her story, aims to inspire parents and children to remain alert and cautious of their surroundings.

FORT WORTH, Texas — A drug trafficker from Fort Worth, who was found in possession of eight firearms, including one stolen from Tarrant County law enforcement, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney Leigha Simonton. Juan Carlos Perez, a 20-year-old resident of Fort Worth,...

This weekend the Mineral Wells High School Athletic Hall of Fame will induct two outstanding athletes who made big waves in the 1990’s as well as a recent Ram Football Team. Jason Breisch, a 1993 MWHS graduate and track standout, will be inducted into the Hall along with 1994 MWHS graduate basketball sensation Rachel (Holamon) Donahue. Also joining this year’s Hall of Fame will be the entire 2015 Ram Football team.

FORT WORTH, Texas - Tarrant County just approved new regulations for local businesses they call "sexually oriented." The changes come after Temptations Strip Club was the scene of a deadly shooting last month. It was a unanimous vote to approve the new regulations for businesses that are considered sexually oriented.

Deputies in Tarrant County say they arrested a man who tried to kidnap a girl from her home Monday evening. When deputies got to the home on Lansman Drive around 6:20 the girl’s parents told them they were able to get her away from the suspect.

Thanks a bunch, Weatherford College Coyotes baseball. Because of you, what might have been a laid-back week with summer starting turned into one of scrambling to get things done because we had baseball to listen to and/or watch. Because of you, some of us didn't get around to the dishes...

G.K. Maenius, the only county administrator in Tarrant County's history and the longest-serving one in Texas, has revealed his intention to retire in the fall after dedicating 35 years to public service. During his tenure, Maenius has been instrumental in the county's substantial growth and has played a pivotal role in major projects, including Panther Island, AT&T Stadium, the expansion of American Airlines headquarters, and the establishment of the new Texas A&M Fort Worth campus.

Law enforcement leaders from North Texas recently convened to discuss strategies for tackling mass critical incidents, with the Allen Premium Outlets shooting being a central focus. White Settlement Police Chief Chris Cook led the discussion, which aimed at fostering regional cooperation and exchanging valuable insights among various police departments.

General Motors (GM) has revealed plans to invest $500 million in upgrading its North Texas assembly plant, aiming to secure jobs for the 5,000 workers at the facility. Currently, these employees are involved in the production of full-size Chevrolet, Cadillac, and GMC SUVs. The integration of new technology will allow them to produce future models of these popular vehicles.

The Weatherford Wild swim team opened its 2023 summer season at home this past Saturday, June 3. "First meet went well. Some veteran swimmers really knocked some time off of their swim from last year and the new swimmers did a great job figuring out the ropes," coach Matt Williams said.

This red brick Tudor is one of those houses that makes me say, “Could I live in Mineral Wells? Should I move to Mineral Wells? Okay that’s it, I’m moving to Mineral Wells.”. Here’s a 1927 construction home with a metal roof, completely redone on the inside....

The Tarrant County Commissioners Court unanimously passed new rules for sexually oriented businesses in unincorporated parts of the county on Tuesday. County commissioners on Tuesday voted to order all sexually oriented businesses outside city limits to close by 1 a.m. and to have their parking lots cleared by 1:15 a.m.

FORT WORTH, Texas - The Tarrant County Meals on Wheels organization is putting out a desperate call for help. Because of an increase in clients, they said more delivery drivers are needed to meet the demand. Former military pilot and retired attorney Greg Gibson took an hour of his day...

Local Franchise Group Raises Money for Food Bank for Second Consecutive Year. June 08, 2023 // Franchising.com // Dallas, Texas - ProSource Wholesale® recently raised a total of $153,000 to support the Tarrant Area Food Bank in Weatherford, Texas. Donations to the food bank came from the ProSource Charity...

The 50-year sentence for a Springtown man convicted of causing fatal severe head trauma to his girlfriend's 8-week-old crying son has been upheld by an appeals court. Kaleb Ray Eisenmann, now 25, was charged in 2019 with several offenses in connection with injuring 7-week-old Jax Eisenmann, a child he was raising with his girlfriend.

A former University of Arkansas quarterback officially filed a lawsuit Tuesday regarding numerous sexual assault claims made against him on a social media account that is seeking seven figures in damages.