Crime & Safety

North Texas Teen Arrested for Terroristic Plots Linked to Overseas Extremist Group

A 17-year-old resident of south Fort Worth is facing adult charges after law enforcement uncovered a sophisticated plot to commit mass violence at 14 North Texas schools. Evan Banda was arrested on January 8, 2026, following an investigation that linked local arson incidents to an international extremist organization. The Investigation: From Arson to Terrorism The […] Arlington Network …


North Texas Demonstrations: Hundreds Gather in Fort Worth and Southlake to Protest Fatal ICE Shooting

Tensions over federal immigration enforcement reached a boiling point in North Texas this weekend as hundreds of residents joined a nationwide wave of protests. The demonstrations follow the fatal shooting of Renee Nicole Good, 37, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Minneapolis on January 7, 2026. Local Rallies for Accountability In Fort […] Arlington Network …



Two Bicyclists Struck and Killed by Vehicle During Group Ride in North Texas

A tragic collision involving a motor vehicle has claimed the lives of two prominent members of the North Texas cycling community. The incident occurred on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at approximately 8:19 a.m. on FM 455 E, just east of Fritcher Road in Pilot Point. The victims, identified as Andre Kocher, 60, and Scott Mages, […] Arlington Network …


Arlington Pride 2026 Suspended After City Council Removes Local Anti-Discrimination Protections

ARLINGTON, Texas — The largest Pride event in North Texas has been indefinitely suspended for 2026 following a controversial 5-4 vote by the Arlington City Council on December 9. The council voted to remove local anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ residents, women, racial and ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, veterans, and families with children from the […] Arlington Network …


Arrest Made in Deadly I-20 Shooting: Suspect Charged with Capital Murder of Pregnant Arlington Woman

ARLINGTON, Texas — A 29-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the deadly shooting along Interstate 20 in November that claimed the life of 29-year-old Bre’Asia Johnson, who was pregnant. The suspect, identified as Malik Miner, 29, was apprehended on December 10 by the U.S. Marshals North Texas Fugitive Task Force in Midlothian. Arlington […] Arlington Network …



Fatal I-30 Crash in Arlington Leaves One Dead, Another Injured in Fiery Collision

ARLINGTON, Texas — A tragic early morning collision on Interstate 30 has resulted in the death of one driver and injuries to another. Arlington police are investigating the fatal I-30 crash that occurred early Saturday, November 29, which caused a vehicle to burst into flames. Details of the Collision Emergency responders were dispatched to the […] Arlington Network …


Federal Sweep: 21 “Kiccdoe” Gang Members Indicted on RICO, Murder, and Drug Charges in Arlington Arrested

ARLINGTON, Texas — A massive collaborative law enforcement operation has resulted in the federal indictment of 21 alleged members of the violent “Kiccdoe” street gang, based in Arlington. The charges, announced by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas, include racketeering (RICO), murder, drug trafficking, and firearms offenses. The operation, which involved […] Arlington Network …