A suspect in “multiple vehicle burglaries” at the Brownstone Apartments, at 400 Pecan Bend, off Brown Trail, just south of Bedford Road, was arrested last Friday, April 4, according to Bedford Police. Bedford Police announced that Kelvin Jerome Simon, 20, of Fort Worth, was apprehended at another apartment complex in Fort Worth with the assistance of the Mid-Cities Task Force and the Texas Department of Public Safety Criminal Investigations Unit.
Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD is reaching out to the community in the wake of a disturbingly violent incident between two students last week at Harwood Junior High School, in Bedford. In a statement released Wednesday, the District announced it is seeking people in the community to serve on a “Student Safety Task Force.”
Friday & the Weekend, April 25 – 27, 2025
Private school vouchers to become Texas law – The program will officially launch at the start of the 2026-27 school year.
What to know about 2023 A-F grades for Texas schools – Failing grades for districts were made public for the first time since 2019. They showed schools with the poorest students were more likely to get a low score.
Lotto.com sues Texas Lottery to block courier ban – Lotto.com’s suit, which was filed Thursday, comes less than a week before the state agency votes to ban the third-party services.
by Molly Smith Metzler
Onstage, in Bedford
June 5 – June 22, 2025
Directed by Libby Hawkins
A comedy with dark edges, Cry It Out takes an honest look at the absurdities of being home with a baby, the power of female friendship, the dilemma of going back to work, and the effect class has on parenthood in America.
by Ken Ludwig
Onstage, in Bedford
July 31 – August 17, 2025
Directed by Joe Chapa
Packed with thrills, romance, laughter, and immortal characters like Little John, Friar Tuck, and Maid Marian, Sherwood: The Adventures of Robin Hood tells the enduring story of a hero of the people who takes on the ruthless powers that be. So get ready to duck a quarterstaff or two – you won’t want to miss a moment of the swashbuckling fun!
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