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TCU HC Sonny Dykes discusses development of DL Markis Deal
TCU had a stellar 2023 recruiting class, and the jewel of the class was four-star defensive lineman Markis Deal. The 6-foot-5, 325-pounder was ranked as the No. 78 overall prospect in the nation and the No. 11 defensive line prospect. The big lineman had offers from coast to coast including Georgia , USC, Alabama, LSU, Michigan, Texas and Texas A&M before ultimately choosing the Frogs.
Fort Worth Settles for $800K in Decade-Old Police Shooting Lawsuit Involving Jerry Waller
The City of Fort Worth has approved a settlement with the family of Jerry Waller, who was shot and killed by police officers in May 2013, after a decade-long legal battle. The settlement, amounting to over $800,000 of taxpayer money, is an outcome of a lawsuit that accused the city and police officers of violating Waller's constitutional rights the night of the fatal shooting mishap, in which officers Richard Hoeppner and Benjamin Hanlon accidentally went to the wrong address while responding to a burglary call, according to The Dallas Express.
Fort Worth Detectives Montoya and Sullivan Honored by Tarrant County DA for Exceptional Public Safety Efforts
The hard work of the Fort Worth Police Department, specifically FWPD Sex Crimes Detective Montoya and Homicide Detective Sullivan, has recently garnered acknowledgment for their efforts in keeping the local community secure. The Tarrant County District Attorney's Office took to social media to express gratitude to the team for their recent case work, "Thanks to the Fort Worth Police Department – and FWPD Sex Crimes Detective Montoya and Homicide Detective Sullivan – for their work on this case."
Police investigate double shooting near Fort Worth's Stockyards, officials say
FORT WORTH, Texas — Two men were fatally shot overnight blocks away from the Fort Worth Stockyards, police said. Officers responded to a shooting call around 1:51 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 at 2420 Ross Ave. according to a press release from the Fort Worth Police Department. Police found two...
System4 Expands in Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with new Colleyville TX Location
System4 simplifies processes for business owners, operators, and management by saving time, reducing complexity and overall cost. FORT WORTH, Texas /Massachusetts Newswire – National News/ — System4 Facility Services Management (“System4”), an industry leader in facility management solutions that specializes in customized commercial cleaning, disinfection and repair and maintenance services announced that a new office has opened in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. System4 DFW takes an existing office in Tarrant County and adds Collin, Denton, Johnson and Rockwell Counties to their service area.
Mitigating high summer energy costs with solar solutions
As temperatures soar in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, so do energy bills. The relentless summer heat drives residents to crank up their air conditioners, leading to skyrocketing electricity costs. However, there is a solution that not only reduces these costs but also benefits the environment: Solar energy. By installing solar panels and/or batteries, homeowners can significantly cut down their energy expenses during the peak summer months.
North Texas police adopt "electronic lassos" for non-lethal arrests
NORTH TEXAS – The use of deadly force by police officers has outraged communities and polarized the nation at times.But there's a new tool that some law enforcement agencies hope will make a difference by giving officers another non-lethal option when making arrests.You'll find them on the belts of Chief Bill Weatherly and his two officers who patrol the small Kaufman County town of Oak Ridge."When you're ready to shoot, you push the button and it shoots back in here. You're ready to go. It's that simple," Weatherly said.Oak Ridge is one of two Dallas-Fort Worth area police departments that, along...
Dallas-Fort Worth saw the second-largest drop in home prices in the country over the last year, new report shows
DALLAS — Home sales were up in July compared to last year and the median sales price dropped for the first time this year across 51 metro areas, according to a new report from Remax. So, how does Dallas-Fort Worth compare to the rest of the country in terms...
Leon Bridges is ‘Coming Home’ with Dickies Arena debut
Grammy-nominated singer Leon Bridges will be “Coming Home” for his debut at Dickies Arena in support of his new album “Leon.”. The title of the track that launched Bridges’ career is apt for the singer, who said this album is his most personal work yet. “I...
Landsea Homes Names New VP of Sales and Marketing for Its DFW Division
Veteran homebuilding executive Will Grimes has been appointed vice president of sales and marketing for Dallas-based Landsea Homes Corp., a publicly traded residential homebuilder. “Will’s experience in growing a new homebuilding division, along with his extensive local market experience and sales and customer service expertise, will ensure our team’s continued...
Fort Worth’s Flowerbed: the Next Shoegaze Band to Break Ground in Texas
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Heat-related illness calls spike in North Texas
MedStar is seeing an uptick in heat-related illness calls in Fort Worth and 13 surrounding cities. The ambulance service has responded to 585 calls between June 23 and Aug. 15, and 379 of those patients had to be taken to the hospital. “The increase is definitely showing its ugly side,"...
Shaquille O’Neal Bringing Bass Festival Back To Texas In November
Get Ready To Party With DJ Diesel If You Can Handle All The BASS In Fort Worth, TX In November!. Shaquille O'Neal is always into something. The Texas resident has been expanding his chicken chain and he's been seen all around North Texas showing random acts of kindness. But if...
TCU professor faces backlash over police abolition posts
FORT WORTH – A Texas Christian University professor is in hot water after her comments on social media rubbed some Tarrant County leaders the wrong way.In her fourth year as an English professor, Alexandra Edwards comments frequently on X about "abolishing the police." Some posts are from yesterday, others date back to 2021, all with similar verbiage. In one post, Edwards elaborated on her beliefs, stating, "Between 2012 and 2022, I began studying police abolition and eventually came to a point where I describe part of my politics using that term. It's because the systems of policing and imprisonment in this...
Teachers start school with training in new engaging science labs
North Texas Science teachers are set to introduce new, more innovative science labs. Remember science labs where you were looking under a microscope trying to find cells. Well, the latest new and improved view of cells is nothing like the grainy images you may remember. "Oh, you're looking at basically...
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