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Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson switches to Republican Party

Though the mayor’s position in Dallas is technically nonpartisan, Johnson joins Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker as one of two Republican mayors to lead a major Texas city.

The Texas Tribune · Sep 22, 2023

Suspect admits to fatally shooting Texas college student outside a bar – but can’t explain why

Matthew Purdy Jr, 21, told police he did not know Wes Smith, who he shot in an apparent random attack on Friday, but said he shot him in the head ‘because he wanted to make sure he was dead’

The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2023

What can cities do to correct racism and help all communities live longer? It starts with city planning

The average life expectancy in the U.S. is 76.1 years. But this range varies widely – a child raised in wealthy San Mateo County, California, can expect to live nearly 85 years. A child raised in Fort Worth, Texas, could expect to live about 66.7 years.

The Conversation · Aug 29, 2023

Why American Airlines is spending $125 million at New York’s JFK International Airport

American Airlines is investing another $125 million into redeveloping a terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport, one of the most competitive airports for the Fort Worth-based carrier’s operations.

Tribune News Service · Jul 13, 2023

JetBlue won’t appeal antitrust ruling that struck down American Airlines alliance

DALLAS — JetBlue Airways won’t appeal a federal court’s ruling that struck down a long-term partnership with Fort Worth-based American Airlines, instead focusing attention on a proposed merger with budget carrier Spirit Airlines.

Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023

Fort Worth police officer, arson investigator kill 2 after ‘altercation’, authorities say

A Fort Worth police officer and an arson investigator from the Fort Worth Fire Department shot and killed two armed men who were involved in an “altercation” early Wednesday morning, according to police.

Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023

Dramatic video captures moment gunfire erupted at Fort Worth’s ComoFest killing three

The footage shows residents cowering behind cars and ducking for cover as gunfire erupts

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

Fort Worth shooting: Dramatic video captures chaos at ComoFest two of three victims identified

Follow updates on the July 4 gun violence in Fort Worth including the mass shooting at ComoFest

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

3 dead, 8 wounded in shooting as holiday violence flares again in Fort Worth neighborhood

FORT WORTH, Texas — Three people were killed and eight were wounded late Monday when gunmen fired indiscriminately into a crowd at a Como parking lot following the west Fort Worth neighborhood’s annual celebration on the eve of Fourth of July.

Tribune News Service · Jul 5, 2023

What we know about the Fort Worth shooting that killed 3, wounded 8

A shooting after a Fourth of July festival in Forth Worth killed three people and wounded eight others late Monday night.

Tribune News Service · Jul 4, 2023