Fort Worth vehicle-lifting death: What officials reported and OSHA guidance says
Officials classified Christopher Jones' Fort Worth vehicle-lifting death as accidental. OSHA materials outline precautions for supporting a raised vehicle.
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Burkhart sentenced for evidence tampering; murder charge remains unresolved
Koby Burkhart was sentenced on three evidence-tampering convictions, while a deadlocked jury left the murder charge unresolved.
White Castle’s Fort Worth plan maps a $2.1 million Retail Way build
A Texas filing maps White Castle’s planned Fort Worth restaurant to 6013 Retail Way, with a $2.1 million build and projected early-2027 construction.
Central Motel remains open as Fort Worth seeks nuisance ruling
The Central Motel remains open while Fort Worth pursues a nuisance ruling, a receiver and a possible one-year closure over allegations that have not been…
France-Spain in Arlington: Parking and transit guide for July 14
France and Spain meet in Arlington at 2 p.m. July 14. Here are the official parking, rail-connection, rideshare and walking options.
Charles Nash Elementary sale proposals reportedly due July 24
Reported sale terms for the former Charles Nash Elementary property include a July 24 deadline, no minimum price and restrictions on its next use.
Dirdie Birdie opens mini-golf restaurant and bar in West 7th
Dirdie Birdie opened a restaurant, bar and 12-hole indoor miniature-golf course at 2821 Morton Street in Fort Worth.
Fire temporarily closes Fort Worth H-E-B, reports say
A three-alarm fire temporarily closed the Heritage Trace Parkway H-E-B. The drive-through pharmacy remained open while the main store awaited inspection.
Wonder files $1.2 million restaurant buildout in north Fort Worth
A Texas filing identifies Wonder’s planned north Fort Worth restaurant at 8825 North Freeway, Suite 109, with a $1.2 million buildout.
MilkShake Factory permanently closes Grapevine shop
A MilkShake Factory spokesperson confirmed that the Grapevine shop at 919 E. Northwest Highway permanently closed July 3.
Arlington reports World Cup hotel record, but business gains are uneven
Arlington reported record June hotel revenue during the World Cup, but two local businesses had sharply different results and final public costs remain unknown.
Methodist Southlake plans $650,000 women’s imaging clinic buildout
Methodist Southlake Medical Center plans a $650,000 conversion of an existing clinic into a 3,355-square-foot women’s imaging clinic.