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Renovations to the Mabee Center Revealed
A renovation celebration in honor of the newly refurbished J.E.& L.E. Mabee Social Services Center took place at 1855 E. Lancaster Avenue on July 23. Several dignitaries were in attendance including area commander of The Salvation Army of North Texas Major Paul McFarland and Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. Following the ribbon cutting, ceremony attendees were ushered through the new digs, which include upgrades to the individual men’s and women's shelters, which are now family shelters.
2026 5-star OT out of Fort Worth (TX) will reportedly visit Texas A&M this month
The recruiting dead period has lifted, and recruits can continue visiting programs as the summer winds down. At the end of the month, the annual Texas A&M recruiting pool party will take place, featuring a long list of 2025 and 2026 prospects. As the news regarding who will attend the event continues to trickle out, Rivals insider Landyn Rosow has confirmed that 2026 5-star offensive tackle John Turntine III out of Fort Worth (TX) will attend on the final weekend of July, taking his first visit to Texas A&M since early April. Standing at 6-5 and nearly 300 pounds, Turntine is one...
Grand Prairie Historical Society holds summer meeting and potluck dinner in DeWitt, features presentations on local history and upcoming events
The Grand Prairie Historical Society (GPHS) held its summer quarterly meeting and annual potluck dinner at the DeWitt campus of Phillips Community College on the evening of July 18. Around forty attendees were present. A presentation on the history of Immanuel School and its notable graduates was given by former educator Janice Streeter of the Citizens for Immanuel organization.
Dallas And Fort Worth Texas In The Top Bed Bug Infested Cities In The USA
Even if you're sleeping tight tonight, the bed bugs will still bite in Dallas and Fort Worth who rank in the top bed bug infested cities in America. If anyone knows where the worst bed bug infestations are in the country, it would be Orkin. They just released their annual list of the Top 50 cities in the USA for bed bug treatments.
Restoration of Fort Worth Public Market building reaches milestone
FORT WORTH, Texas — Editor's Note | This article was originally published in the Dallas Business Journal here. The developer working to bring life back to the old Public Market building in Fort Worth said construction is more than a third finished. Jess Green, senior vice president at Wilks...
Fort Worth ISD trustees approved $38M in purchases in June. Here’s what they are buying
Fort Worth ISD trustees approved over $38 million in new spending during its June 25 board meeting, targeting areas such as insurance, educational services and after-school programs. Other purchases include investments in district infrastructure, such as repairs on air conditioning units and educational capabilities, including state-adopted curriculums for the coming...
Aledo golfers win Fort Worth Junior Golf Association Girls Championship
Several golfers from Aledo captured the top spot in their respective division in last week’s Fort Worth Junior Golf Association Girls Championship. The tournament was played on various courses in and around Fort Worth. Reagan Gilliland won the second flight of the Girls 14-18 Division I with a total...
PT students volunteer at Camp John Marc for children with disabilities
Five dedicated students from The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Department of Physical Therapy recently spent a transformative weekend volunteering at Camp John Marc’s Camp Strong. The camp, which caters to children with neurological diagnoses and their families, offered an enriching experience for both the campers and the volunteers.
SFA has ‘ballpark day’ at Globe Life Field on Saturday
ARLINGTON, Texas (KTRE) - The SFA Lumberjacks made their way to Arlington on Saturday for ballpark day with Nac native, Grayson Rodriguez, on the mound for the Orioles. SFA President, Dr. Neal Weaver, threw out the ceremonial first pitch before Saturday’s game. Globe Life Field and the Texas Rangers...
Flash flood wreaks havoc on Sherman streets Tuesday
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - The National Weather Service issued a Flash Flood Warning for Sherman and its surrounding area Tuesday after heavy rains. Sherman Police say the following areas are flooded as of 2:30 p.m. -FM-1417 in front of Globitech. -300-500 block of E Lamar. -Intersection of Washington and Ricketts.
Terrifying Texas Shark Attack Takes Chunk Out Of Woman’s Leg
WARNING: Article contains graphic footage of shark attack. A shocking video went viral over the weekend showing a vicious and gruesome shark attack that left one Texas woman without a calf. SOMETHING LARGE AND LURKING IN THE WATER. Tabatha Sullivent from Celina, Texas was celebrating the holiday weekend with her...
Amari Cooper inexplicably gets new contract before Cowboys pay CeeDee Lamb
The Dallas Cowboys continue to operate like one of the most dysfunctional organizations in the entire NFL. It's a miracle to think they have just three losing seasons in the last 19 years, but it's not at all surprising that they haven't advanced beyond the divisional round since 1995. On...
Cowboys' Next Workhorse RB May Be Available Soon
The Dallas Cowboys have had a lackluster offseason in terms of improving the roster. After getting bounced in the first round of the playoffs, they decided not to make any major additions to better the team. They watched as starters like Tyron Smith and Tony Pollard left town in free...
Hammond native makes Dallas Cowboys cheerleading team
NEW ORLEANS — Hammond native Darah Haidet announced that she will be a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader this fall. Darah Haidet posted on social media Tuesday saying, I’m BEYOND humbled and honored to announce that I am a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader" Haidet attended LSU and was a member of...
Heavy rains on and off Wednesday, flood risk low
More showers and storms today with a threat for heavier rains at times. Rain chances are expected to stay at 80% as activity remains on and off throughout the day. The flash flooding risk for our area remains low and localized. There is a greater threat for flash flooding across southeast Texas today and the […]
'Trying to do a good deed' | North Texas father, husband drowns after saving two kids from Trinity River
FORT WORTH, Texas — A family is mourning the loss of a father-of-three after he drowned while trying to save two boys in the West Fork of the Trinity River Sunday afternoon. According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, the Crowley man jumped into the river at Gateway Park when he attempted to save a child but never resurfaced.
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