1 dead after shooting in East Fort Worth

One man is dead after being shot inside a car Friday night in East Fort Worth.

1,500 mail-in ballot applications rejected in DFW due to new voter ID law, election officials say

With three weeks left to request a mail-in ballot, nearly 1,500 applications have been thrown out in Dallas and Tarrant counties mostly because of the new voter ID law. State and local officials say they are working fast to fix the issue.

Aaron Dean trial: Prosecutors want ex-Fort Worth officer’s trial date moved up

Aaron Dean attended the hearing virtually because of a medical issue. He is currently free on bond. Prosecutors want the trial to begin in the month of March rather than the tentatively set date in May.

Texas violated voting rights law during redistricting, retiring state GOP senator says

A senior Republican state senator with redistricting experience said he believes his party violated federal voting laws when it drew new boundaries for state Senate District 10 in the Fort Worth area.

6-year-old battling cancer sworn in as honorary Fort Worth officer

Rylan Pruitt is now an honorary Fort Worth police officer. The 6-year-old who loves sirens and police promised to fight crime while also fighting his own cancer battle.

Colleyville synagogue standoff: Man who allegedly sold gun to suspect charged by feds

Henry "Michael" Williams was charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm after authorities say he sold the weapon that Maisal Akram used to hold a rabbi and three others hostage for hours.

Arlington PD: Man used assault rifle to kill girlfriend in her own apartment

The victim's brother says she had only been dating her boyfriend for about six months. She described plans to break up with him and start fresh just days before she was found shot to death.

Texas seeing statewide decrease in COVID-19 cases, doctors say

Statewide, health officials are beginning to see COVID-19 cases decrease. Metro areas like DFW and Houston are seeing it first. Sadly, fatalities are still on the way up. But some leading indicators are now on the way down. 

Family of Fort Worth hit-and-run victim encourage driver to come forward

Fort Worth police say the fatal hit-and-run happened around 10 p.m. on December 16 along State Highway 121 near the Beach Street exit.

Fort Worth ISD's school day will be 15 minutes longer next year

Fort Worth ISD is adding an extra 15 minutes to the school day for all students next year. It's a way to help those who fail the STAAR test.

Former Lake Worth officer facing lawsuit also involved in deadly police shooting

In November 2020, Jonathan Granado struck a man with his police SUV during a chase. Granado was punished but stayed on the job. Then in September 2021, Granado shot and killed an armed 18-year-old during a chase.

Omicron surge may have peaked in North Texas area, new data shows

New data shows parts of North Texas may have already reached its peak in omicron cases. While it is good news, health officials say we are not out of the woods just yet.

Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo goes pink for breast cancer awareness

Dickies Arena will be filled with pink Tuesday night. Rodeo contestants and fans at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo will help raise awareness for breast cancer.

North Texas restaurants dealing with low staff, supplies during omicron surge

Restaurants are still feeling the pain from staffing and product shortages during this ongoing COVID-19 surge. One Fort Worth restaurant owner says he had to close down right before New Year’s Eve because he didn't have staff. He’s still struggling to find ingredients for certain menu items and supplies.

Former Lake Worth officer sued after running over fleeing suspect

A Fort Worth man is suing a former Lake Worth police officer in federal court, calling an incident where he was running away from cops on foot and struck by a police SUV excessive force. We want to warn you the video may be hard to watch.

Arlington Fire Dept. investigating parking garage fire that killed tow truck operator

The Arlington Fire Department says the flames inside a parking garage on Mitchell Street Friday morning burned nine vehicles and killed a tow truck operator. While, initially, crews say the fire seemed accidental, the man's family is looking for proof.

Carroll ISD board, teacher reach agreement after complaint about anti-racist book

Both Carroll ISD and the teacher came to an agreement during a hearing Monday morning. Neither the district nor the teacher’s attorney would say much about the agreement they were able to reach, only saying both sides are pleased with the outcome.