A Tarrant County jury awarded Ronny and Mandy McCoy $21.6 million after finding NAE Enterprises liable for construction defects in their home. The defects included improperly installed plumbing vents in the attic that allowed sewer gas to circulate inside, along with mold and moisture problems. The jury found NAE Enterprises responsible for negligence, breach of implied warranty, and knowing and intentional violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
$$21.6 million for judgment
Ronny McCoy, plaintiff; Mandy McCoy, plaintiff; NAE Enterprises, defendant, contractor and 5 more
County Judge Tim O'Hare delivered his annual State of the County address, touting lower taxes and public safety efforts ahead of early voting. He is seeking his second term as county judge and faces Democratic Commissioner Alisa Simmons.
$County commissioners lowered the county tax rate for the fourth consecutive year, saving property owners an estimated $1 per year on their tax bills. [1]
Tim O'Hare, County Judge, Tarrant County; Alisa Simmons, County Commissioner, Tarrant County, Democratic nominee for County Judge; Fort Worth Chamber, Host of State of the County address
Governor Abbott sent a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on October 15, 2026, requesting federal disaster tax relief for individuals and businesses affected by severe storms and flooding that began on July 14, 2026.
$Abbott requests temporary suspension of federal tax filing and payment deadlines and waiver of late fees and penalties for taxpayers in all 62 counties affected by July storms.
Greg Abbott, Governor of Texas; Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary
Democrat James Talarico appeared at a CNN town hall in Fort Worth on Wednesday, where he answered questions from Texas voters on abortion, energy, immigration, voter ID, and other issues. Republican opponent Ken Paxton was invited but did not respond to CNN's invitation.
James Talarico, Democratic Texas Senate candidate; Ken Paxton, Republican Texas Senate candidate; Paul Begala, Democratic strategist and 1 more
Grand Prairie Independent School District canceled a production of "Little Shop of Horrors" at South Grand Prairie High School after a female student was cast in the male lead role of Seymour. The district cited compliance with Texas Senate Bill 12 and concerns about themes in the musical involving an abusive relationship.
Ana Mota, South Grand Prairie High School senior cast as Seymour; Grand Prairie Independent School District, School district that canceled the production; Nancy Jimenez, Ana Mota's mother
Boil water notices were issued in three Texas cities due to water pressure drops and maintenance. City of Killeen issued a notice for a water meter relocation. Texarkana Water Utilities issued a notice for the Shadow Brooke Street area after water pressure loss. City of Fort Worth issued a notice for the Ventana neighborhood in Southwest Fort Worth.
City of Killeen, Water and Sewer Services, Issued boil water notice; Texarkana Water Utilities, Issued boil water notice; City of Fort Worth, Issued boil water notice and 1 more
Lockheed Martin announced a $300 million expansion of its Grand Prairie operation to increase advanced munitions manufacturing capacity. The company plans to create 6,000 jobs across the United States, including 2,000 in Texas, and will partner with Hadrian to install a 24-machine automated machining cell expected to be operational in early 2027.
$$300 million for expansion investment
Lockheed Martin, announced expansion plans; Jim Taiclet, chairman, president and CEO of Lockheed Martin; Michael P. Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment and 2 more
Democrat James Talarico appeared at a CNN town hall Wednesday in Fort Worth, addressing questions from Texas Democrats, independents and Republicans on issues including abortion, energy and immigration. His opponent, Republican Ken Paxton, was invited by CNN but did not respond.
James Talarico, Democratic state representative running for U.S. Senate; Ken Paxton, Republican Attorney General running for U.S. Senate; CNN, Host of town hall and 4 more
A Texas judge ruled that Tarrant County does not have to restore nearly 100 polling places that county officials cut before the November 3 midterm election. The ruling came after voting rights advocates and minority group representatives sued, arguing the cuts disenfranchise voters.
District Judge Patrick Gallagher, Judge who ruled on the polling site cuts; Deborah Peoples, City councilwoman and plaintiff; Black; Kathleen Hicks, Former city councilwoman and plaintiff; Black and 9 more
Brandon Dillard, 48, was arrested in Grapevine on charges including indecency with a child by sexual contact and assault of a family member. He was an associate pastor at IMRSN Church in Fort Worth.
$$230,000 for bond
Brandon Dillard, associate pastor at IMRSN Church in Fort Worth; IMRSN Church, employer
Trump endorsed Ken Paxton in the Republican primary for Texas Senate over incumbent John Cornyn, despite warnings from national GOP leaders that Paxton was weaker in the general election. Trump visited Texas three times recently, including headlining the GOP's first midterm convention in Dallas last month, and made stops in Denton and San Antonio promoting his economic record and urging voters to elect Paxton. Some Republican candidates skipped Trump's rallies or the convention, and Gov. Greg Abbott was absent from Trump's stops in Denton and San Antonio while focusing on his own race.
Donald Trump, President; endorsed Paxton in Republican primary; Ken Paxton, Attorney General; Republican Senate candidate; John Cornyn, Incumbent senator; Republican primary opponent to Paxton and 3 more
A fire at Frank Kent Cadillac along West Loop 820 in Fort Worth destroyed several vehicles on Friday. Firefighters extinguished the flames, and the cause remains undetermined.
Frank Kent Cadillac, car dealership where fire occurred
Texas and Oklahoma announced in 2023 that they extended their contract to hold their annual Red River Rivalry game at the Cotton Bowl in Dallas through 2036. The teams have played at the Dallas state fairgrounds every year since 1929, except for the 2018 Big 12 championship game held in Arlington.
University of Texas, team in Red River Rivalry; University of Oklahoma, team in Red River Rivalry
Breakthrough T1D North Texas Area announced Lindsay Pittard as its new territory executive director. Pittard will oversee the organization's Dallas, Fort Worth and Oklahoma chapters.
Lindsay Pittard, New executive director of Breakthrough T1D North Texas Area; Amy Camp, Former Breakthrough T1D North Texas Area executive director; Breakthrough T1D North Texas Area, Organization that announced the appointment
Rubinsky Roofing, LLC was found liable for 27 violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act for scamming customers out of over $500,000 for roofing work never completed. The company was ordered to pay restitution to victims and civil penalties.
$over $500,000 for customer payments accepted for work not completed
Rubinsky Roofing, LLC, Company found liable for deceptive trade practices; Ken Paxton, Texas Attorney General who sued the company; Texas Attorney General's Office, Brought case against company
Multiple Texas universities advanced tennis players to the main draw at the 2026 ITA Texas Regional Championship held in Fort Worth and Waco Oct. 8-9. UT Arlington's Seifeldeen Abdelkader won his first two matches Thursday; UTSA's Victor Rocha, Dmitri Goubin, and Gabriel Jalouneix advanced Friday; Texas A&M's Sydney Jara and Kori Montoya won their debuts Friday.
Seifeldeen Abdelkader, UT Arlington freshman men's tennis player; Leon Grassnickel, UT Arlington senior men's tennis player; Victor Rocha, UTSA men's tennis player and 5 more
The 2026 Michelin Guide Texas announced restaurant awards on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, via email. Three Texas restaurants earned new one Michelin stars: Goldee's Bar-B-Q in Fort Worth, and Kappo Kappo and Fabrik in Austin. Two San Antonio restaurants earned "recommended" status: Lovers Pizzeria and Petit Coquin. One San Antonio restaurant, Barbecue Station, fell from "recommended" status.
$$2.7 million for three-year contract with Michelin Guide
Michelin Guide, Announced restaurant awards; Goldee's Bar-B-Q, Fort Worth restaurant awarded one Michelin star; Kappo Kappo, Austin restaurant awarded one Michelin star and 5 more
Mohammad Dawood Alokozay, an Afghan citizen residing in Fort Worth, pleaded guilty to transmitting a threatening communication in interstate commerce. During a November 2025 video chat, he claimed he was planning a suicide bombing attack targeting infidels and Americans.
$$250,000 for maximum fine
Mohammad Dawood Alokozay, Afghan citizen charged with threatening communication; Ryan Raybould, U.S. Attorney, Northern District of Texas; Jeffrey L. Cureton, U.S. Magistrate Judge and 1 more
Seven University of Texas men's tennis players are competing in the ITA Texas Regional Championships being held at the Friedman Tennis Center in Fort Worth from October 8-12. Two singles players and one doubles pair will qualify for the NCAA Championships.
Jeremiah Braswell, Sophomore, Texas men's tennis player in singles qualifying; Tomasz Berkieta, Freshman, Texas men's tennis player in singles main draw and doubles; Mariano Dedura-Palomero, Sophomore, Texas men's tennis player in singles main draw and doubles and 4 more