Top stories: Best Mexican food; World Cup love for Rodeo Goat; Tornado Terry’s closing
Today’s most-read stories range from a beloved family business closing to World Cup visitors discovering local flavors. Here’s a roundup of top stories from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram:
- Fort Worth locals shared their favorite Mexican restaurants on Nextdoor, with recommendations including La Rueda, Las Fuentes and Casa De Lina. One of the suggested taquerias was also recognized in Texas Monthly’s “25 best new Texas taquerias” list. Reporting by Ella Gonzales.
- Tornado Terry’s Family Amusement Center, a 35-year-old Fort Worth business, plans to close in August after construction on Keller Hicks Road cut profits to 45% of previous levels. Owner Shannon Bell has not taken a personal paycheck since September and sold her late husband’s 1968 Camaro to cover living expenses. Reporting by Fousia Abdullahi.
- A 40-year-old man died after a medical emergency in custody at Tarrant County Jail on Monday afternoon. James Kent Johnson had been taken into custody Sunday by River Oaks police on a charge of violating a bond or protective order, and he did not consent to a standard medical screening at booking. Reporting by Lillie Davidson.
- Japanese World Cup fans flooded social media with posts about Rodeo Goat’s specialty burgers, with one post viewed nearly 100,000 times. The burgers feature unusual toppings like grilled peaches, bacon-onion marmalade and jalapeño-pickle chutney. Reporting by Bud Kennedy.
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