Fort Worth’s police overtime bill topped roughly $25M in FY2025. New Chief Eddie García is racing to hire officers to cut costly extra shifts and ease burnout.

A Fort Worth jury acquitted Ahmad Peterson-Adeyanju of assaulting a detention officer after a June 2023 jail scuffle. Separate charges tied to alleged threats against TCU remain pending.

Carroll ISD trustees heard a plan to close Durham Intermediate in 2027–28 and shift fifth‑ and sixth‑graders as enrollment falls; the district says the move would save about $2.5M.

CPS Energy says a $10 million jump in unpaid bills during the federal shutdown has pushed roughly 92,000 households toward disconnection as the utility ramps outreach and eyes future rate talks.

A barn blaze in Godley drew multiple city and county crews Tuesday afternoon. Officials urged people to avoid Alecia Lane while firefighters worked.

A Fort Worth man pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and received a 40-year sentence. Officials say roughly 9 grams of fentanyl pills were seized.

A McKinney trooper pulled multiple people from burning vehicles after a wrong‑way crash on the Dallas North Tollway. The Texas DPS honored the rescue at its December meeting.

A Vikings fan suffered a spinal fracture after a pickup struck him in Lot B at AT&T Stadium following Sunday’s Cowboys game. Arlington police are investigating and say witnesses provided a plate number.

Mesquite ISD will cut $24M from its 2026–27 budget, including instructional and support roles, citing falling enrollment and rising costs. Officials say fewer students and high payroll forced the move.

Charles Hibbler, 29, was fatally shot on December 15, 2025, in Highland Hills, Dallas. The case is under investigation by the Dallas Police Department.

Arlington PD opened a new "cop shop" satellite office in the southeast quadrant as part of community engagement and security efforts. This is the fourth such outpost in the South District but is not for public services.

Dallas prepares for a week of mixed weather with cloudy skies, sunshine, possible drizzle, and varied temperatures, as per the National Weather Service.

The Fort Worth Police Department remains vigilant with no credible threats to the city, maintaining a visible presence and high awareness, and encourages community engagement in safety.