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Arlington honors the life and legacy of Elzie Delano Odom — a trailblazer, community servant, and the city’s first Black...
11/17/2025

Arlington honors the life and legacy of Elzie Delano Odom — a trailblazer, community servant, and the city’s first Black mayor.

Born in 1929 in Shankleville, Texas, Odom’s roots ran deep in a historic freedom colony founded by his ancestors. After serving as one of the first Black postal inspectors in the nation, he moved to Arlington in 1979 and continued his lifelong commitment to service.

He made history again in 1990 as Arlington’s first Black City Councilmember, and in 1997 as the city’s first Black mayor. During his leadership, he championed youth and senior programs, strengthened local infrastructure, and helped secure major projects like The Ballpark in Arlington.

A devoted member of Mount Olive Baptist Church, Odom was known for his humility, faith, and dedication to uplifting the community. His legacy lives on through the Elzie Odom Athletic Center and the countless lives he influenced.

We send our condolences to the Odom Family.

Photos from UTA’s MavMatrix

UPDATE: Arlington Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred last night on westbound I-20 near Bowman Spri...
11/13/2025

UPDATE: Arlington Police are investigating a deadly shooting that occurred last night on westbound I-20 near Bowman Springs Rd that claimed the life of a young woman.
Around 7:40 PM, a man called for help from the QuikTrip located at I-20 and Little Rd in southwest Arlington, reporting he’d been shot. Officers found an adult male with a gunshot wound, an unresponsive adult female, and two children inside the vehicle.
The female victim—who investigators believe may have been pregnant—was taken to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased. The two children were transported to Medical City Arlington as a precaution, and the male victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. Out of respect for the victims and their families, names will not be released until next of kin are notified.
A second vehicle was also struck by gunfire, but no injuries were reported.
No arrests have been made, and APD is urging anyone with information to contact investigators.

Developing Now: Arlington Police report a shooting around 7:40 PM in the 4900 block of Little Road. Multiple people have...
11/13/2025

Developing Now: Arlington Police report a shooting around 7:40 PM in the 4900 block of Little Road. Multiple people have been reportedly shot. More details to come as APD releases information.

BREAKING: In a sweeping joint RICO operation the Arlington Police Department, FBI Dallas Field Office, and U.S. Attorney...
11/12/2025

BREAKING: In a sweeping joint RICO operation the Arlington Police Department, FBI Dallas Field Office, and U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas have charged 21 alleged members of Arlington street gang “Kiccdoe” under the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act.

The coordinated arrests took place on November 6, 2025, following a multi-year investigation into gang-related crimes across the city. Officials say the defendants — ranging in age from 18 to 22 — face charges connected to a pattern of violent offenses, including aggravated assaults, robberies, shootings, and drug trafficking.

According to Arlington Police, more than 180 criminal incidents involving Kiccdoe members have been documented since 2022. Local authorities, after multiple state-level arrests, turned to federal partners to pursue RICO charges in an effort to dismantle the organization’s criminal network within the city.

The individuals charged include:

22-year-old Blake Scott
21-year-old Bradly McArthur
18-year-old Cortez Atkinson
18-year-old Datraven Warren
19-year-old DeMarco Westmoreland
20-year-old Dillen Opare
19-year-old Raphael Opare
21-year-old Isaiah Wiley
19-year-old Jakyla Totten
20-year-old Jamarion Manogin
22-year-old Jaylen Franklin
18-year-old Joseph Hill
22-year-old Kyron Oates
18-year-old Michael Mensah
21-year-old Lamarion Austin
20-year-old Marcus Shaw
21-year-old Sadedrick Wilson
19-yaer-old Vernell Woods
21-year-old Sir James Mack Williams
22-year-old Chauncey Ross
20-year-old Keyshawn Burton

Arlington Police Department make an arrest in the 2021 murder of Alphonso Lewis Jr. nearly four years after he was found...
11/06/2025

Arlington Police Department make an arrest in the 2021 murder of Alphonso Lewis Jr. nearly four years after he was found in the kitchen of his southwest Arlington apartment with a gun shot wound to his head.
According to a press release from APD, following an extensive investigation and from a tip after the police released a still image of the masked suspect, detectives identified 39-year-old Jason Reyes as the suspect. A warrant for his arrest on one count of Capital Murder was issued, and on October 30, 2025, members of the U.S. Marshals North Texas Fugitive Task Force located Reyes in Fort Worth and took him into custody without incident.

Investigators say Lewis and Reyes knew each other and were reportedly involved in high-risk drug activity at the time of the shooting. Cell phone records and surveillance footage helped detectives connect Reyes to the scene.

Reyes is currently being held in Tarrant County Jail on one count of Capital Murder.

Tragic news — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died early Thursday morning, November 6, 2025, in Plano, TX...
11/06/2025

Tragic news — Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died early Thursday morning, November 6, 2025, in Plano, TX, following a police chase.

Cowboys fans and sports fans around the world are mourning the loss of Kneeland, who had just scored his first NFL touchdown this past Monday night against the Arizona Cardinals. Kneeland was a second-round pick for the Cowboys in 2024.

The Dallas Morning News reports that Kneeland died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after a police chase. On Wednesday around 10:33 p.m., Texas Department of Public Safety officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Kneeland as he traveled on the Dallas North Tollway. He refused to stop, and troopers soon lost sight of the vehicle. The car was later found abandoned on Dallas Parkway after being involved in a crash. Kneeland fled on foot, and officers used drones and K-9 units in their search.

Around 1:31 a.m., Kneeland was found with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Plano PD later stated that they had received information indicating he had expressed suicidal thoughts.

We send our condolences to Marshawn Kneeland’s family, friends, and teammates during this difficult time.

If you or anyone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts, please visit HereForTexas.com or text HOME to 741741 for free, confidential support.

Tonight wasn’t in the cards for the Dallas Cowboys with a lose at AT&T stadium to the Arizona Cardinals. Finale Score: 2...
11/04/2025

Tonight wasn’t in the cards for the Dallas Cowboys with a lose at AT&T stadium to the Arizona Cardinals.
Finale Score: 27-17.

Thoughts?

The Dallas Stars have officially announced they will take part in the NHL Stadium Series at AT&T Stadium on February 20,...
11/04/2025

The Dallas Stars have officially announced they will take part in the NHL Stadium Series at AT&T Stadium on February 20, 2027. Their opponent will be revealed at a later date, and the game will be broadcast nationally on ABC.

This outdoor showdown takes on extra significance amid the Stars’ current disagreement with the Dallas Mavericks — fueling speculation about the possibility of the Stars shifting their home-base to Arlington.

It marks only the second time the Stars and the state of Texas will host an NHL outdoor game, as their last memorable win took place at the Cotton Bowl in the 2020 NHL Winter Classic.

Will you be part of this world class experience in Arlington?

A Mansfield ISD educator & athletic coach has been arrested following an investigation by local authorities into allegat...
11/02/2025

A Mansfield ISD educator & athletic coach has been arrested following an investigation by local authorities into allegations involving child exploitation and s*xual misconduct.

According to police, the suspect — identified as Jared Young, 33 — faces multiple felony counts, including possession of child p*rnography, s*xual assault of a minor, and an improper relationship with a student.

District officials confirmed that Young, who worked at Legacy High School as a science teacher and freshman sports coach, was immediately placed on administrative leave and has since been terminated.

Mansfield ISD emphasized that the investigation does not involve any current district students but said families connected to Young’s prior classes have been notified as a precaution.

In a statement to parents, school administrators reiterated the district’s commitment to safety:

“The well-being of our students remains our top priority, and any behavior that jeopardizes that trust will not be tolerated,” the principal wrote.

The Alvarado Police Department is leading the investigation with assistance from Mansfield PD. Officials urge anyone with relevant information to come forward.

According to a recent Action Network report, Arlington tops the list of safest places for Halloween night, noting low vi...
10/30/2025

According to a recent Action Network report, Arlington tops the list of safest places for Halloween night, noting low violent and property crime rates, calm streets, and pedestrian-friendly crossings — all contributing to an implied Halloween incident risk of just 7%.

El Paso, TX was ranked 2nd on the list. No other North Texas city made the list.

Where do you and your family go trick-or-treating in Arlington?

The Arlington Police Department confirmed in an email to Arlington Urban Media & Entertainment (AUME) that an arrest has...
10/17/2025

The Arlington Police Department confirmed in an email to Arlington Urban Media & Entertainment (AUME) that an arrest has been made in connection to the 2021 murder of Kier Solomon, a transgender woman who was found shot inside a vehicle at a North Arlington apartment complex.

Following a lengthy and complex investigation, detectives identified 25-year-old Arthur Morris Jr. as the suspect. At the time of his arrest warrant, Morris was already serving a 7-year prison sentence for an unrelated aggravated robbery conviction.

Police say Solomon had been communicating with someone through an app before the shooting. Detectives discovered that the same app was used in another armed robbery at the same location two weeks earlier. Digital evidence and phone records later tied Morris to both incidents, placing him at the scene the night Solomon was killed.

Morris is now being charged with Murder and Aggravated Robbery and will be transferred from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice to Tarrant County for arraignment.

Arlington Police Chief Al Jones praised detectives for their persistence, saying their dedication helped deliver long-awaited justice for Solomon.

AUME covered this story back in 2021 and will continue to follow the case as new developments unfold.

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