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Aledo offers resources to save water and money for Smart irrigation Month
July is Smart Irrigation Month, and the City of Aledo reminds customers that more than 50% of landscape water may be wasted due to overwatering, inefficient watering practices, and broken or poorly maintained irrigation systems. Minimal rainfall in July means Parker County is experiencing abnormally dry conditions. Adhering to Aledo’s...
The U.S. Military Launched Chaff Over DFW & It Was Picked Up on Radar
A few months ago, a weird "rain cloud" was captured on radar over the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex but it wasn't raining. So what was it?. This didn't stop the conspiracy theorists from jumping into the comment section. Covering up a UFO flyover was very popular. Others believed it was some kind of weather control experiment. I still find that baffling that our weather is being controlled artificially. That's very bad sci-fi movie stuff there. There were others who wondered if it would interfere with airport radar to the point they would lose aircraft positions in the air.
Three earthquakes shake West Texas, felt in Dallas-Fort Worth
The eighth strongest earthquake in the state's history shook West Texas late Monday night, with one of three quakes that occurred Monday reaching a magnitude of 4.9. People reported feeling shakes as far as the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
$50 million lawsuit filed against Chris Brown for alleged attack backstage at Texas show
HOUSTON — Music star Chris Brown, his entourage and the entertainment company Live Nation were named in a lawsuit filed by Houston attorney Tony Buzbee. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of four men who claim to have been beaten after Brown performed in Fort Worth last weekend. It happened Saturday after a show at the Dickies Arena. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiffs were invited backstage with about 40 women.
Laid-back Dallas suburb named 5th best in U.S. by Travel + Leisure
The Dallas-Fort Worth city of Coppell has new bragging rights: It was declared the No. 5 best American suburb to live in by a recent Travel + Leisure report. The report analyzed feedback from Realtors and data from "recent livability rankings" to determine the 10 best U.S. suburbs with the most "affordable housing, top-rated schools, and excellent job opportunities."
Governor Abbott Praises Texas Sheriffs for Commitment to Public Safety at SAT Conference in Fort Worth
At the recent Sheriffs' Association of Texas (SAT) 2024 Annual Training Conference & Expo in Fort Worth, Governor Greg Abbott delivered a keynote address that commended the dedication and bravery of Texas sheriffs. In a crowd of over 500 law enforcement officials and community leaders, Abbott expressed profound gratitude on behalf of the state for their work in protecting communities, particularly regarding challenges posed by border policies. "It takes an extraordinary human being to be willing to put their life on the line to make sure that others are protected and that communities are safe," said Governor Abbott.
Bills mounting for owners of illegal dump site in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH — Months after the I-Team revealed a massive illegal dump in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, the cleanup has begun.Illegal dumping, tax breaks and donkeys; I-Team investigates Fort Worth propertyIt's been a long time coming for neighbors along Randol Mill Road, near East Loop 820. They've spent years worried about water pollution, fire hazards, and mosquitoes -- all because of the dump hidden within the heavily wooded 70-acre lot.When our chopper flew over the property in February, we could see mountains of shingles and tires among the trees. The city and state found out about it in May 2022...
Annetta doing their part for Monarch butterflies
When we see a child on a swing, playing hide-and-seek, or chasing a butterfly, we are reminded that it is the little things that bring us the greatest joy. The late American author and motivational speaker Leo Buscaglia once said, “I still get wildly enthusiastic about little things… I play with leaves. I skip down the street and run against the wind.”
Young gymnast sticks the landing at Parker County Stock Show
SPRINGTOWN — At only 9 years old, Gracelyn Olson is already a multi-talented young lady. Gracelyn is the reigning Level 4 state champion in gymnastics and trains year-round. As a member of Springtown 4-H Club, she also raises pigs and earned the down ear championship in the breeding swine competition at the Parker County Stock Show this year.
School starts soon in Fort Worth. Here’s when
School bells will be ringing soon. Public schools in the Fort Worth area kick off the 2024-25 academic year, with start dates of Aug. 5 through Aug. 15, depending on the district. Here’s when traditional public schools and charter schools in the city are scheduled to hold their first day...
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.
Willow Park Council unveils new communications between residents and City Hall
Communication between Willow Park residents and City Hall just got easier. Got a question about trash pickup? Water? Now, the answers are just a text away. The Willow Park City Council, at its meeting on Tuesday, July 23, joined those in attendance to witness the unveiling of TextMyGov, a new service designed to improve communication between those who live in the city and those who work for and lead the city.
Fort Worth coffee shop turns into meetup spot for local runners
FORT WORTH – When Ampersand Coffee owners Huy Vu and Michael Ferrari Le signed up for the Cowtown Marathon, they knew they needed to start training. "Ampersand was our meetup spot to start training," Vu said. "And over time, it kind of just grew into what you see it is today." "We would, you know, drink coffee, drink tea, whatever we like and then just use that energy, that caffeine, to kind of just give us that boost to just start making a run for it," Le said. Their training runs quickly started getting attention. "People walked by and asked what we're doing and...
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