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Things to do in Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend: Asian film festival, Black invitational rodeo and championship cricket match
DALLAS — Back to school is just around the corner for some school districts, but Dallas-Fort Worth is still celebrating summer break with big events. Watch a new movie at the Asian Film Festival of Dallas or giddy up to the Texas Black Invitational Rodeo. If you’re looking for even more activity and mystery, check out the Major League Cricket championship game where the Texas Super Kings might be playing.
Fort Worth Mitsubishi and White Settlement PD Host Back-to-School Event With Free Supplies and Family Fun
Fort Worth community members should mark their calendars for an upcoming back-to-school event this weekend. On Saturday, August 3, from 10 a.m. to noon, Fort Worth Mitsubishi and the White Settlement Police Department will provide essential school supplies at 8000 West Freeway. Students can pick up items like paper, pencils, pens, and markers, according to the City of White Settlement.
Arts Fort Worth vacates community arts center amid uncertainty over building
FORT WORTH, Texas — Arts Fort Worth, the nonprofit that has managed the Fort Worth Community Arts Center at 1300 Gendy Street for over 20 years, will vacate the property amid uncertainty over the building's fate. Arts Fort Worth provided artists and performers with galleries, offices, theaters, and studios...
Fort Worth police officer charged with making terroristic threat
FORT WORTH, Texas - A Fort Worth police corporal has been arrested after he allegedly made a terroristic threat. Brandon Parker turned himself in to Fort Worth police on Tuesday. An arrest warrant had been issued for Parker, and he was charged with the terroristic threat of a household member.
Master Peace Christian Counseling provides counseling, coaching in Colleyville
Master Peace Christian Counseling opened in May in Colleyville. (Mark Fadden/Community Impact) Master Peace Christian Counseling was opened by A. J. Molina in May in Colleyville. Molina is a licensed professional counselor and holds a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy. The business provides counseling and coaching to...
Texas Murderer Spared From Execution Over DNA Testing Concerns
Ruben Gutierrez was spared being executed less than an hour before it was scheduled to take place, leaving the victim's family devastated. Gutierrez was set to be put to death just after 6 pm on Tuesday, July 16th, 2024, but it looks like things have changed. His arguments regarding DNA testing in a lower court ruling led to an order to halt the execution by the high court.
Texas man drowns after saving 2 kids from river, family says
FORT WORTH, Texas (KAKE) - A Texas father of three drowned in a river over the weekend after saving two boys, the man's family says. The Fort Worth Fire Department said the Crowley man jumped into the Trinity River in Gateway Park and attempted to save a child, but he never resurfaced.
A new concert series in North Texas aims to support live music and independent venues
A local law firm and an event production company are launching a concert series. Shane Mullen and Joe Morrison, two attorneys at Mullen & Mullen Law Firm, are leading a new project with Spune Productions called the Mullen & Mullen Music Project. Spune Productions is a family-owned production company, which is responsible for booking concerts at select venues across North Texas. Based on their mutual love for local music, the law firm and Spune created the project to support local acts and venues strained by the pandemic.
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Coming To Fort Worth
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is opening a new location in Fort Worth this September and is looking to fill approximately 300 positions. The Fort Worth location, located at 2701 Andretti Karting Drive Fort Worth, boasts over 98,000 square feet of family fun. This renowned entertainment center will offer excitement for everyone, featuring high-speed electric Superkarts on a multi-level track, state-of-the-art arcade games, a two-story laser tag arena, Hologate VR, interactive bowling and a 7D Xperience motion theater. To elevate the experience, the Fort Worth Andretti will also include a full-service restaurant and two full bars, offering an extensive selection of delicious dining...
TCU to Face South Carolina at Dickies Arena
FORT WORTH – TCU has a date with the defending national champions. The Horned Frogs will face South Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 8 at Dickies Arena this upcoming season in the USLBM Coast to Coast Challenge featuring the Hoopfest Women's Basketball Classic. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. and the game will be televised on an ESPN Network.
4.9 Magnitude Earthquake in West Texas Felt in DFW/Austin
Earthquakes in Texas are more common than you think! At approximately 10:39 PM CDT on Monday, July 22, 2024, an earthquake occurred between Snyder and Roby Texas. This was a magnitude 4.9 and is tied for the 8th strongest earthquake recorded in Texas. An aftershock was reported at 10:46 with a magnitude of 4.4 struck in roughly the same location. Effects from the aftershocks were felt in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and were also felt as far north as Amarillo and as far south as Austin.
'Twisters' Movie Soundtrack Features Major North Texas Musicians
To make up for its Oklahoma setting and loss of Fort Worth native Bill Paxton, the folks who brought us the new Twisters movie made sure it was jam-packed with Texas music talent. In addition to its new Texas star, Austin native Glen Powell, the film's soundtrack boasts a number of modern Texas music legends, including some Dallas-Fort Worth locals.
TCU celebrating history at the 2024 Paris Olympics
HAILEY VAN LITH – USA Women’s 3x3 Basketball. Van Lith joined TCU basketball in the spring of 2024. Van Lith is the only active collegian who was selected to a USA Basketball Men's or Women's National Team in a 5-on-5 or 3x3 competition. "Getting to compete for my...
Mayor claims ethics violation in council vote
The Denton City Council appointed 12 community members to the Charter Review Committee on July 16. Mayor Gerard Hudspeth asked council members to vote separately on two Charter Review Committee nominees he didn’t want appointed because one was running for public office and the other had a conflict of interest, Hudspeth claimed.
Denton Celebrates 150 Years of Bravery: Fire Department Unveils Commemorative Shirts
The Denton Fire Department, an institution since 1874, is celebrating its sesquicentennial anniversary by donning new commemorative shirts for the next six weeks. Reflecting on its historic roots that trace back to a modest blacksmith shop on North Locust Street, the Denton Fire Brigade, as it was then known, had beginnings featuring a handful of volunteers armed with simple 3-gallon buckets. From these humble beginnings, the fire department has evolved, maintaining its volunteer spirit while significantly upgrading its equipment and capabilities over the last 150 years, according to the City of Denton Fire Department.
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