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Mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus found in Hays County
Public health officials urge Texans to be vigilant in protecting against mosquito bites after confirming the first Texas case of West Nile virus and 10 travel- associated dengue cases this year alone. In Hays county, officials confirmed last week that several mosquito trap samples collected in the Wimberley area tested positive for West Nile Virus. The positive samples were collected from two sites in and around the city of Wimberley on July 11. There are about 20 traps in and around the Dripping Springs and Driftwood area but no mosquito samples have tested positive for the virus. These are the first reported...
Texas Court Overturns $26 Million Verdict for Paralyzed Woman In Honda Odyssey Crash
Sarah Milburn sustained severe vertebrae injuries in a 2015 Honda Odyssey crash with a pickup. The minivan’s third-row middle seat had a two-piece seatbelt, which was worn incorrectly. The victim was initially awarded $37.6 million in damages for her injuries. A woman left quadriplegic after riding in a 2011...
Sutton, Nelson appointed to Azle beautification committee
AZLE — Four months after it was codified by ordinance, Azle’s beautification committee has its first two members. Shadi Sutton and Tiffany Nelson were appointed to Place 1 and Place 3 by the Azle City Council during a July 16 meeting. Sutton is a lifelong Azle resident. Always...
Tarrant County considers sweeping reforms to property tax appraisal process
FORT WORTH – Tarrant County homeowners could soon see significant changes to their property tax bills if the Tarrant Appraisal District Board gives final approval to reforms it approved earlier this week.The board voted for changes to the current appraisal process to provide relief for homeowners. The proposed reforms include freezing residential property values until 2026 and then appraising them every other year instead of annually. This would give homeowners a break between appraisal years."In theory, people won't have to protest in the off year," said Joe Don Bobbitt, Chief Appraiser for the Tarrant Appraisal District. "It kind of gives people...
Inmates to return to Tarrant County following contract termination with private jail provider
Overflow inmates from Tarrant County jail have been housed at Giles W. Dalby Correctional Center in West Texas since 2022. (Courtesy Pexels) Members of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to terminate a contract with a private company that has been housing an overflow of inmates at the Giles W. Dalby Correctional Center in Garza County—about 40 miles southeast of Lubbock—since 2022.
Stephen A. Smith left speechless by First Take guest’s Dak Prescott remark as fans laugh ‘he is what he is’
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith doesn't believe Dak Prescott will end the Dallas Cowboys' 28-year Super Bowl drought next season. The sportscaster clashed with First Take colleague Chris 'Mad Dog' Russo over the Cowboys QB during Wednesday's edition of the sports debate show. Smith and Mad Dog discussed Dallas wideout...
Polarizing Ex-Cowboy Causing Even More Distractions on New Team
This week has seen the Dallas Cowboys, and a number of other teams, finally report to training camp to begin official preparations for the 2024 season. However, like with CeeDee Lamb and Dallas, there's a ton of focus on key players who aren't with their teams yet. As it turns...
Plans for private gated community in Arlington move forward
After a robust discussion about tree preservation, the Arlington Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously July 17 to approve a request by developers to build a private gated residential community on about 5.499 acres. The general area is south of West Abram Street and east of South Bowen Road, located...
The Fort Worth ISD School Board Voted Against a Five Year Plan Ahead of the 2024/2025 School Year
SUMMARY: Fort Worth ISD’s five-year plan was not approved by the school board, with five out of seven members voting against it. The plan aimed to address goals such as improving STAAR testing, enhancing communication with families, and better training and retention of teachers. The necessity for a new plan arose from updated state accountability guidelines, ongoing pandemic recovery, and funding shortages. The ambition was to have the plan in place by the first day of school on August 13, but this goal is now uncertain.
"The Greatest Show on Earth" returns to DFW for first time in 7 years ... without animals
NORTH TEXAS – The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a grand return to the Dallas-Fort Worth area after a seven-year hiatus, showcasing a reimagined performance that excludes animal acts. The circus, which previously faced criticism over its use of animals, has now refocused its energy on human talent. The newly revamped show promises a high-energy, action-packed experience that is bright, colorful, and family-friendly. "Animals were a part of the past, but that was part of us realizing we need to make some changes. We need to update what we're doing and how we're operating. This show is...
Unretiring: Dallas Ranks Number One for this Employment Trend
DALLAS (KDAF) — Are you daydreaming about retirement? If you live in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, you might have to keep dreaming a little longer. According to a new study conducted by LLC.org, the Dallas metropolitan area has the highest percentage of working seniors in the nation. The study analyzed senior employment data from the U.S. Census Bureau among adults aged 65-74 in 170 of the most populated cities across the country to determine where senior workforce participation is the most active.
The Big Question Mark in DFW’s Grocery Category
Without a doubt, the grocery store category is as strong as it has ever been in Dallas-Fort Worth. During the course of this year and the next, we’re seeing new locations from H-E-B, Joe V’s Smart Shop, Kroger, Tom Thumb, Walmart, Sprouts, Target, Costco, and more. But the...
Dziuk to be Inducted into Southwest Conference Hall of Fame
FORT WORTH – Janice Dziuk, a TCU basketball trailblazer, is headed to The Southwest Conference Hall of Fame. Dziuk is one of eight members of a 2024 class of inductees voted on by the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. She is first TCU women's basketball player to receive induction into the Southwest Conference Hall of Fame.
51 Texas school districts are not complying with state ban on hairstyle discrimination, ACLU says
TEXAS (TEXAS TRIBUNE) – The ACLU of Texas said Wednesday it found 51 school districts, including four East Texas school districts, in violation of the Texas CROWN Act, which bans race-based hair discrimination, and urged them to update their dress code policies. The Texas CROWN Act prohibits schools, workplaces and housing authorities from discriminating against […]
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