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CBS Texas

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Dozens of violent crime suspects arrested in Fort Worth

Over the past 75 days weeks, "Operation New Day" saw 141 people arrested for federal crimes, the U.S. attorney said.

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Fort Worth StarTelegram

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72-year-old man arrested after fatal motorcycle crash in Fort Worth, police say

A 72-year-old man was arrested after a motorcyclist was killed in a crash in southeast Fort Worth Monday morning, according to police. Jesus Rios faces a charge of collision involving death, according to Fort Worth jail records. Officers responded shortly before 7 a.m. to the crash at Forest Hill Drive and Mansfield Highway, police said in a statement. When officers arrived, they found that a man riding the motorcycle was pronounced dead after being hit by a truck, police said. The investigation is ongoing. The man who died will be identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office after the next of kin have been notified.

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Teen Sentenced to 25 Years for Killing Watauga 17-Year-Old During Drug-Related Robbery Attempt at North Richland Hills Park

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a Watauga teenager during a drug-related robbery attempt at a North Richland Hills park in 2025. A food delivery driver was also wounded by a stray bullet. Zackary...

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FBI search for wanted Texas husband in disappearance

The search for a missing Denton mom is far from over as dozens of volunteers continue looking for anything that could lead them to her.

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Fort Worth StarTelegram

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Cullen Davis, acquitted in 1976 Fort Worth mansion killings, dies at 93. What to know

Cullen Davis, the multimillionaire oil heir accused of a 1976 shooting spree at his Fort Worth mansion that killed his 12-year-old stepdaughter and his estranged wife’s boyfriend, has died at 93. Davis was acquitted at trial and maintained his innocence for the rest of his life. FULL STORY: Cullen Davis, millionaire oilman acquitted in Fort Worth mansion killings, dies Here are key takeaways: Davis died Friday at his home in Colleyville, according to his stepson Trey Davis. The cause was not immediately clear. Prosecutors said a man in a black wig broke into the mansion off South Hulen Street in the summer of 1976 and shot four people . Andrea Wilborn, 12, and former TCU basketball player Stan Farr were killed. Cullen’s wife, Priscilla Davis , was wounded, and Gus “Bubba” Gavrel Jr. was left partially paralyzed. Three survivors — Priscilla Davis, Gavrel and Beverly Bass — identified Cullen Davis as the gunman. He said he was at the movies. He was arrested at the home of his girlfriend, Karen Master. The first trial in Fort Worth was aborted because of jury misconduct and moved to Amarillo. Davis was acquitted at a four-month capital murder trial with a defense team

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San Angelo LIVE!

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San Angelo Man Arrested for Another Domestic Violence Charge in Fort Worth

SAN ANGELO, TX — A San Angelo man, who was arrested earlier this year for aggravated kidnapping with bodily injury in Tom Green County, has been arrested again — this time in Fort Worth on another domestic violence charge.Lucky James Dillon Vargas, 24, was arrested in Tarrant County on Nov. 1 for assault of a family or household member by impeding breath or circulation.There are no details available on his most recent arrest.Vargas was arrested in San Angelo on Feb. 28 for allegedly hitting, choking and kidnapping his ex-girlfriend. Learn More Here .

San Angelo, TX · 8h

Fort Worth StarTelegram

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Toddler wandered from Fort Worth daycare, found in middle of street: lawsuit

A toddler escaped her Fort Worth childcare center and was found alone on a busy road, according to a new lawsuit filed against BeYOUtiful Beginnings childcare center. Felisha and Travae Jones allege their 2-year-old daughter wandered from the center on a hot summer’s day in August 2025 without staff noticing. Their daughter, who is referred to as F.J. in the suit, was found by two Good Samaritans “in the middle of a high-traffic street” — Parkwood Hill Boulevard, just north of Basswood Boulevard, in far northeast Fort Worth. The lawsuit was filed in Tarrant County District Court on Thursday. The family, represented by attorney Russell Button of The Button Law Firm, is requesting monetary damages of more than $1 million and a jury trial. BeYOUtiful Beginnings did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Monday. “A daycare lost a 2-year-old for so long that she was able to wander through (a) parking lot and alleyway completely unnoticed, go down a grassy hill, and walk into traffic, while nobody inside the daycare even knew she was missing,” Button said. “It’s Daycare 101: Don’t lose children. Working parents drop their kids off at daycare to be watched, cared for, and

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Keller Suspects in Fort Worth Police Pursuit

A police pursuit involving Keller suspects ended in Cobb Park in Fort Worth. A police pursuit involving Keller suspects ended in Cobb Park in Fort Worth. That is where the city’s new regional partnership reportedly came into play. Keller detectives and officers used Flock license plate recognition technology to help relocate the vehicle, and the Fort Worth Police Department’s TRIDENT Real-Time Crime Center identified the car’s location within an hour, per the same Keller Public Safety account. Fort Worth officers found the vehicle, but the suspects fled again once they were spotted.

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Flipstone Market in Fort Worth encourages secondhand shopping

Flipstone Vintage and Thrift hosts markets on the third Sunday of every month, allowing different vendors to sell secondhand clothing in the Fort Worth area.

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The Cross Timbers Gazette

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City of Justin Update – November 2026

November gives us a chance to pause, breathe, and truly appreciate the people who make Justin the warm, close-knit community we are so proud to call home. As Thanksgiving draws near, I am especially grateful for the many quiet and generous ways our residents serve one another, support their neighbors, and simply show up when it matters most. This is the season of togetherness, and it is already shining through in the way our community cares for each other.

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Idyllic Pursuit

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Grapevine Packs 1,400 Christmas Events Into 40 Days. 9 Things to Know Before You Go

Grapevine, a city of about 50,000 between Dallas and Fort Worth, takes Christmas more seriously than almost anywhere in Texas....

Grapevine, TX · 11h

CandysDirt

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Four Bedrooms, Two Living Rooms, and a $325K Price Tag in Hurst

With its red-brick exterior, bold blue front door, and towering trees, this Hurst home delivers standout curb appeal. “It’s really cute,” said listing Realtor Diana Rendon with HH Realty. The trim, she said, was recently painted blue, replacing the original beige. “It’s heavily treed too.”. But...

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Country Herald

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Texas Weather Alert: Fort Worth, TX Warm Spell Ends Friday Nov 13

Fort Worth and Tarrant County face a 32-degree temperature swing, with showers possible by Saturday night.

Fort Worth, TX · 15h

The Cross Timbers Gazette

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Costco-anchored development puts Flower Mound at a crossroads, but passes P&Z

Despite the excitement around the possibility of a Costco, discussions at the latest Flower Mound Planning and Zoning meeting indicate the plan puts the town in a unique position. How does a town balance two major parts of its identity that are the main focus of its mission statement?. “The...

Flower Mound, TX · 19h

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Top Texas barbecue smokehouse closes one of its 2 locations

A food-and-beverage business succumbing to financial stress is a story all too common lately. Such is the case with one of the top barbecue entities in Texas, which announced this weekend that part of its brand was going away for good. Emily and Nolan Belcher of B4 Barbeque, a Texas...

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Haltom City pursuit ends in SWAT standoff after driver hits multiple vehicles

HALTOM CITY, Texas - A driver is in custody after a series of hit-and-run crashes, a police chase, and a barricaded standoff at a Haltom City home on Monday evening. Around 5 p.m. Monday, officers heard a loud crash while working an unrelated case on the 2000 block of Owens, Haltom City police said.

Haltom City, TX · 12h

Fort Worth StarTelegram

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'Win the size of Texas,' blue sweep in Tarrant County: What Star-Telegram readers buzzed about

Election night turned Texas politics upside down — and Star-Telegram readers had plenty to say about it. From a historic Democratic sweep to a shakeup in Tarrant County to a Republican watch party that shut the door on most of the press, here are the stories that lit up our comment sections. Pull up a chair and join the conversation. James Talarico topples Ken Paxton in Texas Senate shocker For the first time in more than three decades, Texas is sending a Democrat to the U.S. Senate. State Rep. James Talarico defeated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, telling a packed crowd at Austin’s Long Center for the Performing Arts, “This is a win the size of Texas, and now we have a mandate the size of Texas.” With 90% of votes counted, Talarico had 54.62% to Paxton’s 43.52%. In Tarrant County, Talarico led 58.75% to 39.52%. »» Read the story, see the comments Alisa Simmons unseats Tim O’Hare as Tarrant County judge Democrat Alisa Simmons became the first Democrat to win the top seat in Tarrant County in 40 years, defeating Republican incumbent Tim O’Hare by 12.8 percentage points. O’Hare called her around 7:30 p.m. to concede. From the stage

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The Cross Timbers Gazette

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Southern Denton County teams gear up for playoff football

Southern Denton County teams have finished the regular season, surviving harsh competition and eligibility drama. Now, their eyes are on the real prize – a state championship. Check out the first round matchups for the southern Denton County teams hoping to hoist the trophy in a few weeks. 5A,...

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Two Miss Texas Titleholders Share A Special Connection At Lewisville School

I t's not every day that a school welcomes one Miss Texas while another teaches kindergarten on campus. But that's exactly what made a recent celebration at Founders Classical Academy–East Lewisville so special. Miss Texas 2026 Stephanie Wendt visited the Lewisville campus Nov. 6 for its Mustang Pep Rally, bringing together students and a unique connection between two consecutive Miss Texas titleholders. Sadie Schiermeyer, Miss Texas 2025 and first runner-up at Miss America 2026, now serves as a kindergarten teacher at the school. Two Miss Texas Titleholders, One School Wendt assumed the Miss Texas 2026 title after Regan Hutsell, the original state titleholder, was crowned Miss America 2027 in September. Schiermeyer, meanwhile, represented Texas at Miss America 2026, finishing as first runner-up before beginning her role as a kindergarten teacher in Lewisville. During the visit, Wendt joined students for the school's Mustang Pep Rally, an event centered on school spirit, leadership and community service. "We are thrilled to welcome Miss Texas to our campus and provide our students with an opportunity to hear from someone who exemplifies leadership, perseverance and service," Headmaster Nicole Swagerty said ahead of the event. "Having a former Miss Texas serving as one of our own

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