James Hartley
Breaking News Reporter/Producer, Fort WorthJames Hartley is an award winning journalist reporting on Arlington Government Accountability for 四虎影院. A North Texas native, Hartley has covered stories across the region since 2019. He's passionate about true stories, understated movies, house music and good tea.
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One firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation but no other injuries were reported when a fire destroyed Beirut Grill, Smash Toast and Folklore Grove Bookstore in West Arlington. -
Frederick Spears was found guilty of capital murder and sentenced to life in prison without parole for stabbing his estranged wife multiple times in her Arlington backyard in September 2025. -
Melvin Leonard Mitchell III pleaded guilty to three charges including wire fraud, unlawfully using someone else's identity and piloting a drone in restricted airspace without a license. -
Experts not employed by city agree Arlington could face serious consequences if issues with stormwater runoff and erosion aren't addressed, though they don't fully agree on a timeline. City officials say the situation is under control. -
Mayra Velasquez, a 42-year-old real estate agent, was charged after police said DNA evidence linked her to the stabbing more than 14 years after. The victim, Irasema Chavez, was stabbed more than 100 times. -
White Settlement Police Chief Christopher Cook took the job as top cop in his hometown after working for Arlington police, where he achieved the rank of deputy chief. -
Attorneys for Mayra Velasquez said in a statement that the evidence in the case doesn't line up and, in a court document, they argue the denial of bond violates her constitutional rights.
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Police have arrested Mayra Velasquez, 42, and charged her with capital murder. They say she killed Irasema Sanchez by stabbing her more than 100 times in 2012. -
Arlington police have not released any details on the killing for which Mayra Velasquez was arrested. She's being held at the Tarrant County Jail without bond. -
The World Cup is about soccer, but fans say it's also about joy, heartbreak and new cultural experiences. We're taking a look back at some of the biggest topics and events throughout the tournament's tenure in North Texas. -
Police said 18-year-old Torrey Marshall was shot Tuesday, just before midnight, and pronounced dead at the scene. Police have not announced any arrests but said multiple people were in custody. -
France, an early favorite to win the championship, is going home. Spain awaits the results of the other semifinal between England and Argentina on Wednesday. The winner of that match will join Spain in the winner-takes-all finale on Sunday.
