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In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Burleson from local and regional media.
“I'm the Police Chief, So Deal With Me”: Texas Officer Grabs Handcuffed Driver by Neck
“I'm the Police Chief, So Deal With Me”: Texas Officer Grabs Handcuffed Driver by Neck Yahoo
Oct 8, 2026Pedestrian fatally struck on Jacksboro Highway, Fort Worth police say
A woman was fatally struck by a vehicle early Friday, Sept. 4, while trying to cross Jacksboro Highway, Fort Worth police say. Courtesy: Fort Worth police A woman was fa...
Sep 5, 2026Gnats and rodent droppings found in latest Frisco health inspections
Rodent droppings were found at one Frisco restaurant and critical violations at two others in the latest round of city health inspections, according to the inspection report.The report compiled by the Star-Tele...
Aug 29, 2026North Texas cities increasingly affected by smoke as Ross Fire grows
The Ross Fire that started west of Fort Worth in Palo Pinto County on Monday, Aug. 24, had already consumed 80,000 acres as of Wednesday morning, Aug. 26, officials say. Texas A&M Forest Service...
Aug 27, 2026Ross Fire grows to 80,000 acres in North Texas; 12% contained, officials say
The “monster” Ross Fire that started west of Fort Worth in Palo Pinto County on Monday has grown to 80,000 acres and is only 12% contained, Texas A&M Forest Service officials said Wednesday.Forest Service s...
Aug 26, 2026New plans emerge for southeast Fort Worth data center campus
Developer Black Mountain is asking the Fort Worth City Council to approve rezoning of an additional 119 acres for inclusion in a development that includes a data center. The area is near Weston Gardens, bottom ...
Aug 25, 2026Cleburne officer shot, suspect killed after chase ends in officer-involved shooting in Burleson
A Cleburne police officer was shot and wounded and a suspect was killed Monday evening after a pursuit that began in Cleburne and ended outside a Sam's Club in Burleson, authorities said. According to the Clebu...
Aug 25, 2026Police chase ends in deadly shooting, officer injured
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Aug 25, 2026Tarrant County meeting arrests raise First Amendment concerns
Individual rights experts and political scientists are raising questions about the Tarrant County Commissioners Court decorum policy that led to the arrest of two people.Former state Rep. Lon Burnam of Fort Wor...
Aug 24, 2026Roach infestation temporarily closes Arlington convenience store
An Arlington convenience store was temporarily closed during the most recent round of inspections due to a critical health violation, according to data from the city compiled by the Star-Telegram.Monterrey...
Aug 13, 2026Man arrested after profanity at last week’s Tarrant commissioners meeting
Last week, he used profanity in a public government meeting. On Wednesday morning, he was in jail.Fort Worth police arrested Efrin “EJ” Carrion around 3 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, on a warrant from Tarrant...
Aug 12, 2026We need answers on why a growing Tarrant would cut voting locations | Opinion
Some of my earliest memories of democracy are of going with my parents when they voted.I remember walking beside them into our neighborhood polling place and seeing people from every part of the community....
Aug 4, 2026