Medical Conference Aims to Inspire Future Doctors, Diversify Healthcare Profession

NBC DFW News 2/4 1:34P Lili Zheng

A three-day conference in Fort Worth aims to inspire the future of medicine and one of the goals is to encourage more diversity in the healthcare profession. The conference is hosted by the Latino Medical Student Association and the University of...

Abbott Issues Winter Storm Disaster Declaration in Denton County, Other Counties

NBC DFW News 2/4 12:09P Jacob Reyes

Texas Governor Greg Abbott ( R ) has issued a disaster declaration for seven counties, including Denton County, after this week’s winter storm that caused property damage, travel disruptions and power outages. “The State of Texas has provided all...

Opal Lee Sold Out at DHHRM's Funk Family Upstander Speaker Series, Virtual Option Available

NBC DFW News 2/4 5:11A NBCDFW Staff

Nobel Peace Prize nominee and “Grandmother of Juneteenth” Opal Lee will speak in The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum s Funk Family Upstander Speaker Series on Tuesday. The event is sold out, but options to attend the Feb. 7 event...

Bartender Charged With Overserving Man Convicted in Drunken Driving Crash That Killed Euless...

NBC DFW News 2/3 12:04P NBCDFW Staff

The bartender accused of overserving alcohol to the man convicted in a 202 1 Lake Worth drunken driving crash that killed a Euless police detective was arrested Friday, police said Friday. Cala Richardson, 26, is accused of overserving alcohol to...

Fort Worth police officer arrested, accused of continuous sexual abuse of a young child

CBS DFW 2/2 3:25P Julia Falcon

FORT WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - A Fort Worth police officer has been arrested and accused with continuous sexual abuse of a young child. Police say the incident happened on Nov. 2, 2022, when they responded to a call regarding sexual assault of...

Fort Worth Officer Arrested, Accused of Sexually Assaulting a Child

NBC DFW News 2/2 11:05A NBCDFW Staff

Fort Worth Police say an officer was arrested Thursday after being accused of sexually assaulting a minor. Police officials said in a statement Thursday the sexual assault was reported on Nov. 2, 2022, and that during the course of their...

H-E-B to break ground on second Tarrant County location Friday

CBS DFW 2/2 8:52A Julia Falcon

MANSFIELD, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - Popular Texas-based grocery store H-E-B will be breaking ground on its next location in North Texas. The groundbreaking takes place in Mansfield Friday at 10:30 a.m. This will be the second H-E-B location in...

H-E-B to Break Ground on Mansfield Store Friday Morning

NBC DFW News 2/2 8:51A Frank Heinz

Texas-based grocer H-E-B says they ll break ground on their second flagship Tarrant County store on Friday. The store, which will be built on 28 acres at the corner of U.S. 287 and Broad Street in...

Oncor Reports 4,700 Outages Statewide, 150,000 Customers Without Power

NBC DFW News 2/2 7:19A NBCDFW Staff

Oncor says they are working to repair roughly 4,700 outages statewide Thursday impacting about 150,000 customers, the vast majority of whom are in Central Texas. Oncor said Thursday afternoon that...

Getting Healthcare Heroes to Work During the Winter Storm

NBC DFW News 2/2 6:17A Alanna Quillen

For days, emergency officials have urged drivers to stay off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary. But essential workers have had no choice, especially those in the healthcare field. While many hospitals have created space within their...

Health Care Workers Showing Dedication During Winter Storm

NBC DFW News 2/1 3:37P Meredith Yeomans

Nurses know all about sacrifice. At Medical City Plano on Wednesday, there was yet another example on display. “I am staying the night tonight,” said House Supervisor Jane Lee. Lee is among the many...

Icy roads throw a curve to people driving through North Texas

CBS DFW 2/1 1:49P Jack Fink

DENTON, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) - After driving through Texas on the slick highways for hours, Kathleen Turner and Kim Lopez were happy to just take a break. They're driving from Florida to Oklahoma, and it's an adventure they didn't anticipate....

Weather Leaves Some Travelers Stranded, Others Brace Icy Conditions

NBC DFW News 2/1 11:44A Lili Zheng

The latest wave of wintry precipitation has left some travelers stranded in Fort Worth, as others brave icy conditions to get to their destinations. Eric Fink left Austin early Wednesday morning to...

The Fall Guys

Fort Worth Weekly 2/1 8:26A Fort Worth Weekly

We’re right smack in the middle of it now: the annual tradition of the NFL coaching carousel. It’s a time-honored custom observed by, let’s face it, losers — the rite that takes place at the close of each season, marked by a barrage of firings...

Requesting Public Info

Fort Worth Weekly 2/1 7:57A Fort Worth Weekly

On a recent chilly afternoon, Terry Roach gave me a tour of a densely overgrown and littered forest in Benbrook. Although the land is not owned by the city, there are no fences or signs warning folks...