As previously reported by The Dallas Express, two inmates in Tarrant County recently died in jail custody, prompting outcries from community members and the deceased individuals' families. Now, KERA...
Local Company Makes Sustainable Plastic
A company based in Flower Mound is making plastic products more sustainable through recycling programs that aid dozens of industries in meeting environmental goals. Revolution, a company focused on...
Action Promised Following Missed Trash Pickups in Cowtown
Faced with growing frustration from residents about missed trash pickups, Fort Worth officials have vowed to take action. The issue was first raised during an April 16 Fort Worth City Council work...
Aspiring Firefighter Saved After Suffering Cardiac Arrest
A young man with a heart to serve others was at the receiving end of some life-saving measures last week after suffering cardiac arrest. Jakob Perez, 18, known by family and friends as JJ, was a...
TierPoint To Build Third DFW Data Center
A Missouri company plans to start constructing its third data center in North Texas next month after acquiring a 208,000-square-foot property in Fort Worth. TierPoint is converting the vacant space...
Cowtown Investments Appear BlackRock-Free
Documents obtained by The Dallas Express show that the City of Fort Worth stands out in terms of being BlackRock-free when it comes to its holdings. Fort Worth’s public employee 457(B) Deferred...
Has Cowtown Gone Woke?
Tarrant County Republican Party Chair is sounding the alarm about the City of Fort Worth’s alleged spending on DEI programs and its political leanings.
Decorated Navy Vet Pressures TX Rep Over Corruption Allegations
Texas Rep. Justin Holland's campaign website now denies accusations reported on by The Dallas Express that he attempted to carry out a corrupt real estate deal involving the family property of a...
Will Local Airport Become Unlawful Migrant Hub?
A new hangar and customs facility are coming to McKinney National Airport, but not without prompting speculation over whether the new facility is meant to facilitate the entry of unlawful migrants...
VIDEO: Alligator Sightings Increase After Recent Flooding
Visitors to Eagle Mountain Lake in North Fort Worth may want to look twice before dipping their toes into the water, as alligators have recently been spotted swimming there. Alligators are native to...
Local DA Defends Decision To Appeal Illegal Voting Case
The Tarrant County District Attorney's Office is attempting to re-open the illegal voting case of Crystal Mason, who had her five-year sentence vacated by an appeals court last month. As previously...
Severe Weather Possible in Dallas
Thunderstorms are forecast to begin this afternoon in North Texas, with the potential for severe weather and heavy rainfall. Strong to severe storms are possible in DFW today, with the potential for...
4-Year-Old Boy Killed in Texas Flash Floods
Following several days of heavy rain last week, flooding occurred across North Texas, leading to the death of a 4-year-old boy. Over the weekend, 4-year-old Lucas Warren of Burleson, south of Fort...
Community Gathers To Raise Fentanyl Crisis Awareness
FORT WORTH — Community members gathered on Friday to raise awareness about the fentanyl crisis as overdoses continue to rise throughout the metroplex. The May 3 event highlighted the striking...
Cowtown Voters Approve Hotel Tax Increase
Voters in Fort Worth overwhelmingly approved an increase in the city's hotel tax on Saturday to fund the renovation and expansion of the city's convention center. More than 70% of the voters who...
Cowtown To Explore Expanding Internal Rail System
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker has announced the creation of a committee that will examine how to bring a fixed rail system to the city. In conjunction with Trinity Metro, the mayor's Urban Rail...
Extreme Heat Headed to Dallas
A short bout of extreme heat is expected in North Texas this week. If the forecast holds, North Texas will face its hottest day so far this year. The National Weather Service predicts the heat index...
VIDEO: All-Electric Trash Truck Comes to North Texas
Plano is officially the first city in North Texas to use a trash and recycling truck powered exclusively by electricity. The new all-electric truck can service upwards of 1,100 homes before...
Sculpture Memorializes Victims From Allen Outlets Shooting
A new sculpture at Allen Premium Outlets commemorates the lives of eight lives lost last year in one of the most tragic events in the history of the City of Allen. On May 6, 2023, a lone gunman...
Former Inmate Finds Hope in Opening Business
As the founder of The Train Station, a Fort Worth gym, Brandon Reed has built his business on compassion and empathy for all who enter its doors. Those who know Brandon Reed recognize him as a...
Big Night for Bonds, County Judge Tim O’Hare
Municipal, school board, and bond elections were held across North Texas on Saturday, and voter turnout was relatively low.