Scofflaw News

Fort Worth to host forgiveness day for those with outstanding warrants

For any Class C criminal case filed with the Court such as traffic violations, ordinance violations and penal code violations.

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Scofflaws in Fort Worth are getting cut some slack: The Fort Worth Municipal Court is hosting a forgiveness event where anyone with an outstanding citation can clear it up without fear of arrest.

According to a release, those with outstanding citations with the Fort Worth Municipal Court can appear at a municipal court location or Court in the Community event to resolve their outstanding cases, and may be eligible for alternatives such as community service or a reduction in their fine based on ability to pay.

They're hosting a "Court in the Community/Warrant Forgiveness" event on Saturday, September 16 from 9 am-12 pm, at Heritage Church of Christ, 4201 Heritage Trace Pkwy.

There'll be a total of 120 spots open: 50 reserved spots and 70 walk-in spots. To register or get more information, call 817-392-6700.

"I encourage anyone who has an outstanding citation with the Fort Worth Municipal Court to contact us immediately so we can provide options to move those cases to a final resolution," says Court Director William Rumuly. "We are a Safe Harbor Court, meaning we do not arrest persons who come voluntarily to see us on their outstanding cases."

Community partners offering additional services
In addition to the forgiveness element, there'll also be a team of partners to help facilitate as follows:

The City of Fort Worth EnVision Center and Community Action Partners will also be onsite to help with rent, past-due rent, utilities, and past-due utility payments. To learn more about the EnVision Center and related services, contact Suzanne Richards by email or at 817-392-2591.
Goodwill North Central Texas will be at the event with employment opportunities, job placement services, one-on-one career counseling and job readiness skills training, including resume writing, interviewing skills and job search techniques. Services are available at no cost, and appointments are not needed. To learn more about Goodwill’s services, go online or call 817-332-7866.
Legal Aid of NorthWest Texas will offer general civil intake, including family law, wills and estates, landlord/tenant cases, public benefits, federal tax, bankruptcy, and real property matters. To learn more, call 800-955-3959 or visit online.

This is for Fort Worth citations only, including any Class C criminal case filed with the Court such as traffic violations, ordinance violations, and penal code violations through the issuance of a citation.

Residents can still participate in the Warrant Forgiveness program even if their case has been referred to a collection agency.

Fire News

New Fort Worth restaurant HG Sply Co. catches fire days after it opens

Photo courtesy of HG Sply Co.

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A fire broke out at a restaurant that just opened in Fort Worth: The north Fort Worth location of HG Sply Co. caught on fire on November 15 — mere days after the restaurant opened in Alliance Town Center at 3351 Texas Sage Trail.

Restaurant management stated that they noticed the smell of smoke and smoke from vents as they were evacuating the restaurant. The Fort Worth Fire Department responded to the fire at the restaurant-bar at 12:55 pm.

"FWFD is working a multiple alarm commercial structure fire in the 3300 block of Texas Sage Trail," the department said. "This is an active fire as of 12:55PM and details are limited. If at all possible, please avoid this area as there are several fire apparatus and personnel on scene."

It was a two-alarm fire that caused damage to the chimney and injured one firefighter, who was treated for injuries at the scene and transported to a local clinic for evaluation. The fire has since been contained.

According to a Fort Worth Fire Department public information officer, there was an accidental fire in the chimney, which spread to the attic. Fox 4 had overhead footage showing two firetrucks on the scene, as well as a shot of the chimney, blackened by soot.

Management reported to the fire department that 40-50 employees and 35 customers were able to safely exit the building without injuries. A re-opening date has not been announced, but an employee said it would probably not be long.

"Yes, some water and smoke damage — fire damage, thankfully was from the fireplace structure," the employee said. "As our team get things cleaned up. We will be working hard to reopen asap."

HG Supply Co. was founded in Dallas in 2013, and has two other locations, in west Fort Worth and Trophy Club. Coincidentally, this new location just made CultureMap's monthly list of "Where to eat in Fort Worth right now."