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Fort Worth botanic garden, zoo close earlier in the summer heat
Don’t let the Fort Worth heat keep you from spending time outside, but be cautious. To ensure animals and plants at the Fort Worth Zoo and the Fort Worth Botanic Garden aren’t overly bothered by the heat, staff at both venues make modifications in the summer, including increasing time in shaded enclosures, cool pools and ice pops for the critters and planting heat-resistant flora.
FWPD Explorer Program Opens Enrollment for 2024
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) has announced that enrollment for its Explorer Program will be open from July 1 to August 31, 2024. The FWPD Explorer Program is a career educational and experience-based initiative designed to help young people develop into mature and responsible adults. The program focuses on character development, physical training, and career education, preparing participants to make ethical decisions and achieve their full potential, according to the FWPD.
Meow Wolf Grapevine celebrates first anniversary with a multi-day birthday celebration
One year after opening, Meow Wolf Grapevine has a lot to celebrate, and the arts and entertainment company is marking the milestone with a spectacular multi-day birthday bash July 11-14. "The past year for Meow Wolf Grapevine has been nothing short of extraordinary,” said Meow Wolf Grapevine General Manager Kelly...
Local churches prepare to head out as Beryl inches closer to Texas
PFLUGERVILLE, Texas — As Beryl inches closer to Texas, some churches across the state are preparing to head out and help when the storm hits. First Baptist Church of Pflugerville is part of the Southern Baptists of Texas Convention Disaster Relief, (SBTC Disaster Relief), which consists of recovery teams with a purpose to provide resources for those in need.
Texas Vignette Announces Open Call For Texas Women Artists
Texas Vignette, a Dallas-based arts nonprofit with a mission “to promote, support, and connect women in the arts in Texas,” has announced an open call for its 2024 Vignette Art Fair. Woman-identifying artists from across the state of Texas are eligible to apply, and the deadline to submit is August 2. Notifications of selection will be made on August 26.
Texas Drawn Hunt Program Opens for the 2024-25 Season Applications
AUSTIN – Hunters will have new opportunities and scenery this fall through the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department’s (TPWD) drawn hunt permits program. The program, which issues permits for drawn hunts on both public and private lands throughout Texas, is now accepting applications for a shot at nearly 9,400 permits in more than 60 high-quality hunt categories.
California Woman Shocked by How Texans Act at Waterpark
A TikTok video has gone viral of a California woman and she was shocked how Texans act at the Waterpark. She comes from California and could not believe that Texans just leave their belongings unattended while they enjoy the Waterpark. Nobody rummages or steals anything and goes about their day. She ends the video with "...and that is why we moved to Texas!" Welcome to Texas, psychollly! The comments are fantastic.
Tractor trailer crash in Grapevine leaves Plano driver dead
GRAPEVINE, Texas — A 62-year-old man from Plano died early Saturday morning after his tractor trailer crashed and overturned on the exit from northbound SH-121 to eastbound I-635. The incident occurred around 5:30 a.m. on July 6, 2024, when the driver failed to navigate a curve, causing the truck...
Crockett doubles down on Biden support post-debate: Trump ‘only cares about himself’
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) doubled down on her support of President Biden as calls for him to drop out rise, and warned of a second term with former President Trump because he “only cares about himself.” Crockett joined MSNBC’s Katie Phang on Saturday to discuss the fallout from Biden’s poor debate performance and the growing…
Severe storms & heavy rain expected in northern counties of Big Country Sunday
BIG COUNTRY, Texas (KTAB/KRBC) – Widespread storms could be possible for most of our northern counties Sunday evening into overnight hours. The Storm Prediction Center has already issued both a marginal (level 1 out of 5) and slight (level 2 out of 5) for the chance of severe weather. The main threats from these storms […]
Nurse practitioners wanting to practice independently spark Texas debate about patient outcomes
Kimberly Posey waits by the exam rooms at Preferred Primary Care in Bedford, on the lookout for her next patient to arrive. She sports a white coat with a stethoscope hung around her neck. The patient walks through the door and Posey greets them with a smile. Posey guides the...
Harte Research Institute offers free program to encourage sustainable oyster farming
The Harte Research Institute has created a free online platform to educate those interested in oyster farming in Texas. The online courses are free, and include the opportunity to apply for a paid internship at a oyster farm or hatchery upon completion of the program. Texas is the second largest...
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