Dallas-Fort Worth Area Ramps Up Preparedness with MetroX Emergency Simulation Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Fort Worth joins the Dallas-Forth Worth area in MetroX, a mock emergency response exercise in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, involving numerous agencies to improve readiness for potential threats and emergencies.
Advocate Elise Gill to Share Survivor Insights at Fort Worth's 5 Stones Taskforce Meeting on Human Trafficking
Elise Gill, an advocate with a personal history of confronting human trafficking, will speak at the Tarrant County 5 Stones Taskforce meeting to share her insights on survivor support and systemic change.
Arlington Residents Invited to Shape City's Future at Comprehensive Plan Workshops and Events
Arlington invites public input on its future through the Innovate Arlington Comprehensive Plan in November, with events for people to review and comment on the draft Vision Framework and growth scenarios.
Scuba Ranch Instructor Suspended and Scuba Toys Training Halted After Tragic Drowning of 12-Year-Old in Kaufman County
Following a 12-year-old's drowning at The Scuba Ranch, instructor Bill Armstrong and Scuba Toys face a "permanent suspension." Equipment crucial to the investigation wasn't initially collected, and the case remains open.
Arlington's Sam Houston High School Lockdown Lifted; Juveniles Charged with Making Terroristic Threats Over Toy Gun Incident
Arlington Police reported that a threat at Sam Houston High School, caused by juveniles with a toy gun, was resolved with no injuries, and the lockdown was lifted. Two juveniles were arrested and charged.
Mansfield Invites Locals to Celebrate Inaugural Unplug Texas Day: Volunteers Sought for Screen-Free Adventure
Texas celebrates the first Unplug Texas Day, with Mansfield Texas Parks & Recreation seeking volunteers to document screen-free activities using special cameras, highlighting life beyond digital screens.
Tarrant County Sets Execution Date for Convicted Murderer Cedric Ricks Amid National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Cedric Ricks' execution date is set for March 11, 2026, by the Tarrant County DA, coinciding with Domestic Violence Awareness Month. He was convicted in 2014 for murdering his girlfriend and her son.












