The 109 Archives

Minor injuries in parked car accident

By Joey McReynolds
Published Jan 13, 2016

A white SUV hit a red jeep parked on Bellaire Drive at around 10 p.m. Tuesday.

Fort Worth roping in its 120th annual stock show

By Sierra Tuthill
Published Jan 12, 2016

This year's show will feature a larger budget for the music lineup and the newly renovated Tower Promenade.

Council to vote on re-zoning for TCU fine arts building

By Shelby Whitson
Published Jan 12, 2016

Texas Christian University has proposed a re-zoning to build a new fine arts building. Fort Worth City Council will vote on the issue tonight.

City Council approves zoning change for TCU fine arts building

By Shelby Whitson and Joey McReynolds
Published Jan 12, 2016

Fort Worth city council approved the rezoning of four residential lots on West Cantey Street that TCU will use for a proposed fine arts building.

Police: Mentally ill man who threatened woman near TCU campus arrested at UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth

By Ali Montag
Published Jan 11, 2016

The man, who has a history of mental illness, was released from the hospital on Jan. 6 following a psychiatric evaluation.

Vacancies increasing at the Fort Worth Police Department as recruiting slows

By Samirah Swaleh
Published Jan 11, 2016

A nation wide shortage of police officers is affecting Fort Worth as the city attempts to expand.

Local businesses able to prohibit open carry

By Joey McReynolds
Published Jan 1, 2016

Business can prohibit the open carrying of handguns on their premises by posting a 38 word message at all of their entrances.

License to carry goes into effect Jan. 1

By Elizabeth Campbell
Published Dec 31, 2015

Starting Jan. 1 Texans will be able to carry their handguns, but there are a few exceptions.

ZBonz Dog Park to open in February

By Samirah Swaleh and Samirah Swaleh
Published Dec 29, 2015

Fort Worth's second dog park will be opening in February after being delayed due to weather.

To protect and to serve: The growing militarization of America’s police force

By Beth Griffith
Published Dec 28, 2015

Law enforcement agencies have been quietly arming themselves with military-style gear for decades, blurring the line between cop and soldier.

To protect and to serve: The growing militarization of America's police force

By Beth Griffith
Published Dec 28, 2015

Law enforcement agencies have been quietly arming themselves with military-style gear for decades, blurring the line between cop and soldier.

The University Next Door

By TCU 360
Published Dec 22, 2015

TCU's enrollment has increased by more than 60 percent over the past 20 years. Now the campus and its neighborhoods are recognizing the changes that come with 1200 more students living off campus.