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Texas Cellphone Ban Yields Fewer Classroom Distractions; Arlington ISD Reports Early Success

ARLINGTON, Texas — Nearly three months after the implementation of the new statewide Texas school cellphone ban, district leaders across North Texas are reporting noticeable improvements in classroom focus and student engagement. This early positive feedback aligns with new academic research suggesting that the policy could lead to significant...

Nine-Year Homicide Cold Case Solved: Arlington Police Arrest Suspect in Michael Hartley Shooting

ARLINGTON, Texas — Closure is finally arriving for a nine-year-old homicide case in Arlington. Police have announced the arrest of a man connected to the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Hartley following a house party in 2016. Lebraxton Brown, 32, was taken into custody last month and now faces a...

Elderly Pedestrian Dies Days After Mid-Block Collision with Truck; Arlington Police Urge Safety Overhaul

ARLINGTON, Texas — A tragic traffic incident has escalated to a fatality, as 76-year-old Joseph Osborn succumbed to his injuries five days after being struck by a construction truck. The collision, which occurred on West Randol Mill Road, is being utilized by the Arlington Police Department as a stark...

Arlington Police Officer Shoots Dog During Dumpster Diving Call; Incident Under Investigation

ARLINGTON, Texas — An Arlington Police Department (APD) officer shot a dog while responding to a commercial alarm call early Tuesday morning. The dog, which belonged to one of the individuals present, was transported to an emergency veterinary hospital for treatment. Details of the Incident The event occurred around 12:48 a.m....

D-FW Job Cuts Surge: Over 400 Local Layoffs Hit North Texas Ahead of New Year

D-FW Job Cuts Surge: Over 400 Local Layoffs Hit North Texas Ahead of New Year The Dallas–Fort Worth (D-FW) area is experiencing a notable surge in job cuts, with several major local employers announcing plans to eliminate over 400 positions heading into...

Fatal Electric Bicycle Crash in Arlington Under Investigation

ARLINGTON, TEXAS — The Arlington Police Department is investigating a fatal crash involving an electric bicycle and a pickup truck that occurred on Sunday, October 26, 2025. The incident claimed the life of the 21-year-old e-bike rider. Crash Details Victim: Tariq Muhammad, 21, identified by the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office. Time...

Texas Health Resources Ranked Among The Best Workplaces for Women this Year

ARLINGTON, TEXAS — Texas Health Resources has once again been recognized for its exceptional commitment to gender equality and employee experience, securing the No. 41 spot on the prestigious 2025 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women™ list. This marks the ninth time the faith-based, nonprofit health system has earned this...

North Texas Thunderstorms Spark Six Structure Fires, Severe Weather Alert Remains in Effect

Early Friday morning, severe thunderstorms swept across North Texas, triggering at least six structure fires and setting the stage for a weekend of continued high-risk weather. Fire officials have confirmed that lightning was the direct cause of at least a couple of these blazes, underscoring the immediate danger of...

UT Arlington Professor Placed on Leave Following Child Pornography Charge

ARLINGTON, TX — A University of Texas at Arlington (UTA) mathematics professor, Paul Leafgreen, 49, has been placed on administrative leave following his arrest earlier this month on a child pornography charge. According to arrest records, Leafgreen was taken into custody on October 8 and was later released on a...

Sam Houston High School Lockdown Triggered by Toy Gun Photo, Two Students Charged

ARLINGTON, TX — Sam Houston High School was placed under an urgent lockdown Friday morning after the Arlington Police Department (APD) was alerted to a potential threat circulating on social media. The incident, which caused widespread disruption and fear, concluded with the arrest of two juvenile students. The lockdown was...