Wednesday, September 9, 2026
BREAKING NEWS
Firefighters Battling Ross Fire Need Water, Electrolyte Drinks.
As firefighters battle the massive Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County, the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office is asking North Texas residents to help keep crews hydrated.
Benbrook Firefighters Help Battle 20-Acre Brush Fire.
With temperatures climbing well above 100 degrees Monday afternoon, firefighters spent more than four hours battling a roughly 20-acre grass and brush fire on Fort Worth’s far west side.
Benbrook Firefighters Deploy to Massive Ross Fire.
Two Benbrook firefighters are heading west to help battle a wildfire that has grown to an estimated 50,000 acres in Palo Pinto County.
Small Grass Fire Reported Near Winscott Road.
A small grass fire drew an emergency response near Winscott Road in Benbrook just before 3 p.m. Tuesday.
Check on Your Neighbors During the Heat.
There’s hot, and then there’s Texas-in-August hot. Benbrook is getting another dose this week, with afternoon temperatures expected to climb above 100 degrees each day.
Special Needs Dayz Return to Splash Dayz.
For families who may find a typical trip to the water park difficult or overwhelming, Splash Dayz is setting aside two evenings just for them.
Summer Heat Can Take a Toll on Trees.
The Texas summer is hard on more than the people trying to stay cool. Trees feel it, too.
Benbrook Ace Encourages Residents to Prep Before the Storm.
North Texas weather can turn quickly, and Benbrook Ace Hardware is reminding local residents that a little preparation now can make the next round of severe weather easier to handle.
That Shade Could Be Hurting Your AC.
In a Texas summer, putting a little shade over an outdoor AC unit sounds like a good idea. According to local HVAC professionals, it can actually make the unit work harder.
Solar Eclipse Wednesday, But Benbrook Won’t See It.
The moon will cross in front of the sun Wednesday, Aug. 12, creating the next total solar eclipse. But unlike the unforgettable April 2024 eclipse, Benbrook will miss this one entirely.
