Applications open up to help first time homebuyers in Tarrant County

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 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...

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

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 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-Fort Worth 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-Fort Worth 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...

North Texas election results for Nov. 4, 2025

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/4 7:46P NBCDFW Staff

Election Day results Results for all races are listed below alphabetically by category and county. Where can I find results on the amendments to the state constitution? Click here . Where can I find...

Texas election results: State Senate District 9

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 11/4 8:12A CBS Texas Staff

Tuesday's elections in Texas included a seat in the state Senate for part of Tarrant County. Senate District 9, which comprises northwestern Tarrant County , is vacant after Republican Kelly Hancock stepped down earlier this year to be the acting...

Once a sleepy Tarrant County race, now a multi-million dollar slug fest

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/2 8:24A Phil Prazan

This week, the city of Arlington is preparing for a massive festival from the East Coast that is coming to Texas for the very first time. The Big Dill Pickle Party is becoming a big deal, as upwards...

New CEO, new focus: United Way launches plan to tackle Tarrant County's toughest issues

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/1 7:39A Alanna Quillen

With a new CEO at the helm this year, the United Way of Tarrant County is rolling out a new battle plan to tackle some old problems. After hosting a series of town halls over the last few weeks, Adam...

Meow Wolf Grapevine reimagines the holidays with live theater, music and dance

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 11/1 1:39A Kimberly Richard

With a new CEO at the helm this year, the United Way of Tarrant County is rolling out a new battle plan to tackle some old problems. After hosting a series of town halls over the last few weeks, Adam...

Fire that seriously injured Fort Worth firefighter was arson; woman arrested, officials say

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/30 10:37A S.E. Jenkins

The Fort Worth Fire Department said the September fire that badly wounded firefighter Caleb Halvorson and injured Lt. Troy Gallagher was arson and an arrest has been made. Fire in Fort Worth's...

After winning Baseball World Cup with Team USA, Keller High School senior strives for more success

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/30 5:37A Lauren Crawford

A dream that started on hometown baseball fields in Keller has taken one high school senior to the world stage and straight to gold. Cole Koeninger, an 18-year-old senior at Keller High School, recently returned from Japan where he pitched for...

Meet the candidates in the special election for Texas Senate District 9

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/26 3:37A Steven Rosenbaum

This is the last week of early voting before the Texas municipal elections on Nov. 4 . Some voters in Tarrant County will also have a special election for the Texas Senate on their ballot. Senate District 9, which comprises northwestern Tarrant...

Love Big Tex? Now is the chance to design his next pair of boots

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 10/22 5:24A Julia Falcon

The State Fair of Texas might be over this year, but now is the time for creatives to help design Big Tex's pair of boots for next year. The Big Tex Boot Design Contest begins Oct. 22 and runs through...

UT Arlington professor on leave amid investigation, child pornography charge

CBS Dallas-Fort Worth 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...

No Kings Rally Draws 8K

Fort Worth Weekly 10/19 6:27A Fort Worth Weekly

Through rain and shine, Fort Worthians filled Burk Burnett Park yesterday for the city’s second No Kings protest of the year. Organizers with the progressive group Indivisible 12 estimated between...