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New Fort Worth Police Station Set for Grand Opening on the City’s South Side
Fort Worth residents have a new reason to feel secure, as the latest Fort Worth Police station is set to open its doors on the city’s south side. The grand opening of the facility located at 3501 W. Risinger Road is scheduled for Monday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to noon, as reported by the City of Fort Worth.
Arts Fort Worth Redefines Role, Steps Back from Community Arts Center Management Amid Financial Strains
Arts Fort Worth, an organization known for its stewardship over the cultural scene, is stepping back from managing the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, located at the bustling hub of 1300 Gendy St. In a clear-cut statement on Thursday, executive director Wesley Gentle communicated that they're shifting gears to concentrate on their primary mission of enhancing public art and amplifying their grants programs for the arts community. "While changes like this can feel surprising and concerning, Arts Fort Worth isn’t turning its back on the local arts community," Gentle asserted, according to the City of Fort Worth. The entity will begin winding down certain programs by the start of August this year.
Countdown to Kickoff 2024: 34 Days
34 | RB Ed Wesley (2008-2011) Arriving at TCU as a two-star out of Irving MacArthur, ranked outside the top 1,600 prospects in the Class of 2008, running back Ed Wesley would become the Horned Frogs starting running back and leading rusher in 2010. After redshirting his first season on...
Massive illegal dump site being cleared in Fort Worth
“I mean, look at this place, it’s a beautiful rainforest in the middle of the city," said Ramsey Shufi as he looked over his fence into his neighbor's yard. It's been a serene backdrop for Shufi and his family, blighted with trash--tons of it. The Texas Commission on Environmental...
Group of North Texas colleges just made it easier to earn a bachelor’s degree with less debt
For college students, transferring to a different school has often come with a hidden expense: credits that don’t transfer. In a novel move, four North Texas colleges signed an agreement to help students get their bachelor’s degree with less debt. Leaders from Dallas College, the University of North Texas at Dallas, Texas A&M-Commerce and Texas Woman’s University inked the Dallas Transfer Collaborative on Thursday afternoon, a move they said will get students who transfer from Dallas College into select programs at any of the three universities and across the graduation stage faster.
Fort Worth’s Incora Names VP To Lead New Global Supplier Development Organization
Fort Worth-based Incora has introduced a global supplier development organization that will be led by U.K.-based Chiara Laiena, VP of supply chain development and transformation. She will report directly to Chad Stecker, chief supply chain officer. Laiena is a veteran executive with extensive experience leading global teams across supply chain,...
Mammoth completes door installation on 777-200LRMF prototype
Mammoth Freighters has installed the main-deck cargo door on its prototype 777-200LRF conversion at the Aspire MRO facility in Fort Worth, Texas (AFW). The conversion company has also successfully supplied power to the door, according to a social media post today. The large cargo door, which has a width of 163 inches and a height […]
Conjuring customers: New Fort Worth Voodoo brewery opens Saturday
David Goldblatt, a 21-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran, starts his new job as a Fort Worth brewery owner this weekend. Goldblatt, who was stationed at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth before his recent retirement, is opening Voodoo Brewing Co. at 1001 S. Main St. in Fort Worth Saturday. It will be the brewery’s fourth Texas location, following openings in Katy, Plano and Grand Prairie.
Downtown businesses celebrate street opening as Sandman explosion investigations continue
That’s how long the section of 8th Street between Throckmorton and Houston Street was closed. After an explosion in January at the Sandman Signature Fort Worth Downtown Hotel, the road was forced to close amid a flurry of cleanup and construction. To commemorate the opening of the block, Downtown...
Dallas Parks and Recreation considering closing community pools to help cut budget
The Glendale swimming pool opened Thursday at noon. There wasn't a line waiting to get but people who live in the community say the pool is important to them. "I was here when they originally put the pool here," Glendale neighbor Kenneth Blair said. He said losing it would be...
Bridgette Harrington joins COMPASS, launches new team
Bridgette Harrington is now affiliated with COMPASS in Dallas-Fort Worth and will be launching the Bridgette Harrington Group. Formerly associated with Rogers Healy & Associates, Harrington exceeded a sales volume of $53.8 million in the past 12 months. “I’m excited to elevate my client experience through the industry’s leading technology...
New grocery delivery location opens in South Dallas
DALLAS - A North Texas nonprofit is making it easier for people living in a food desert to have access to fresh groceries. A second "Grocery Connect" location opened in South Dallas on Friday. The free online grocery delivery service is through Kroger. It's part of a partnership with Bonton...
Hank’s Cowboys & Cowgirls Weekend
Real Country 92.1 Hank FM celebrates the National Day Of The American Cowboy this Saturday July 27th in the Fort Worth Stockyards. To make this event even more special we’re saddling up your favorite songs on a Cowboys & Cowgirls Weekend from the cowboy capitol of the world!. We’d...
Mesquite Community Rallies in Search for Missing Local Man, Diego Rosas
The Mesquite Police Department is asking for help from the public to track down Diego Rosas, a missing person whose absence has stirred unease within the community. Rosas, described as a Hispanic male around 5'06" tall, weighing 145 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes was last confirmed to be seen on May 28th. The concern for his whereabouts grew significant when he was officially reported missing yesterday at 4:00 pm from his hometown of Mesquite, Texas.
Suspect arrested after Dallas police shooting was wanted for March double murder
DALLAS - Dallas police have released the names of the three people arrested at a Northeast Dallas apartment complex on Thursday,. 17-year-old Eric Lampkin-Scarborough, 21-year-old Damon Price and 19-year-old Deantae Moore were arrested after ramming two police cruisers in a stolen truck. Police say Moore was wanted on two counts...
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