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Fort Worth lost a $300K veterans grant. Here’s how the city can replace the funds
For the first time since 2018, the city of Fort Worth did not receive a $300,000 grant from the state that annually funds one of its veterans assistance programs. The loss means that Fort Worth’s Healthy Homes for Heroes program, which provides home modifications to veterans living in Fort Worth, does not have existing funding for the upcoming year. City leaders are working on plans to fill the gap.
Fort Worth rock band Hotel Satellite finds pleasure in taking its time
Singer-songwriter Kevin Aldridge has never been one to rush the result. A Fort Worth music scene fixture for decades, and a passionate music fan for the entirety of his life, Aldridge has drifted between various combinations of collaborators, tweaking and searching and refining. His latest creative endeavor, Hotel Satellite, has...
'So appreciative' | Tarrant Area Food Bank receives $32,000 grant
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Tarrant Area Food Bank received a $32,000 grant from the Morgan Stanley Foundation to support its Ready to Learn program ahead of the school year. The Ready to Learn program is a children-focused initiative for education through the expansion of in-school food pantries, targeted kids' programming and the construction of a kid-friendly market at TAFB where families can receive groceries.
Friday Night Forecast: Additional rain chances this weekend, heating up next week
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a few spotty showers. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: 71. Winds: SE 5 MPH. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy skies with a few storms around. Chance of rain: 40%. High: 83. Winds: S 5-10 MPH. SUNDAY: Partly cloudy skies with a few isolated showers and thunderstorms. Fairly warm. Chance of rain: 20%. Low: […]
Texicare launches in West Texas
Jul. 26—In 2021, the Texas Legislature asked Texas Mutual to investigate options to provide health care plans to small businesses in Texas. The result was Texicare, which recently launched in West Texas. In 2022, Texas Mutual's board of directors approved Texicare's creation. CEO Meredith Duncan said their primary focus is businesses with less than 50 employees, although they have quoted some ...
Greg Abbott announces over $95 million in housing tax credits across Texas
TEMPLE, Texas — The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA) has awarded more than $95 million in housing tax credits to help "finance the development or rehabilitation of more than 60 rental properties, offering reduced rents and increased housing options for Texans throughout the state," Governor Greg Abbott announced on Thursday, July 25.
Eldery Man Gets Into Fight at Texas Walmart Store
An elderly man got into a heated altercation at a Texas Walmart and the fight was caught on camera. We don't know what caused the two individuals to get into the fight, but as you'll see below, the two men were swinging. At one point the elderly man covers his...
New school safety system launches in Texas
(The Center Square) – A new school safety system has launched in Texas through the Texas Education Agency. “As a new school year approaches, the safety of students, school faculty, and staff across Texas remains a top priority,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. “To bolster school safety standards, we are launching Sentinel – a new, sweeping system to enhance the safety and security of students and teachers across our great state. This cutting-edge technology is available to all schools in Texas and will expand the state’s...
Internationally recognized Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory leader dies
Konrad Eugster, DVM, Ph.D., executive director emeritus of the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, TVMDL, died July 21. Eugster was the second TVMDL director, serving from 1980 to 2002 – the longest tenure of a director in agency history. Eugster was instrumental in discovering several diseases new to...
City of Keller to rebid South Elm Street construction project
An agreement with Tarrant County will help Keller complete a major project on Elm Street in Old Town Keller. (Rendering courtesy city of Keller) A reconstruction project on South Elm Street will have a delay after Keller City Council gave a consensus to go out for bids again. During a...
A look behind-the-scenes of "The Chosen," a Biblical-based TV show filmed in North Texas
MIDLOTHIAN – One of the top streaming shows in the country has made its way to North Texas."The Chosen" is a retelling of the Biblical story of Jesus, but series creator and director Dallas Jenkins said the series was made for all audiences, not just people of the Christian faith.The historical drama based on the life of Jesus is told through the eyes of those who knew him.The seven-season series is set against the backdrop of first-century Israel, offering an intimate look at Jesus' revolutionary life and teachings, but Jenkins said the drama is not just about religion. "It's really pointing...
Midlothian PD investigates auto/pedestrian accident
MIDLOTHIAN – The Midlothian Police Department is investigating an auto/pedestrian accident that happened Thursday, July 25 at around 12:21 p.m. in the 1400 block of southbound East State Highway 287. The accident, which left one man dead, had traffic snarled for several hours while southbound State HWY 287 was...
UFL: Birmingham Stallions at Arlington Renegades
Mar 30, 2024; Arlington, TX, USA; Birmingham Stallions defensive back Chris Jackson (1) tackles Arlington Renegades tight end Sal Cannella (80) during the second half at Choctaw Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Johnson Named All-State, All-Region
ARLINGTON – For the second time in her career, Kaylynn Johnson was named All-State by VaSID and All-Region by NFCA. The slugger earned First Team All-State laurels for the second straight year and Second Team All-Region after being First Team All-Region a season ago. Johnson was also named First Team All-Conference and the AEC Player of the Year for the second season in a row. In 2024, she finished with a slash line of .379 AVG / .423 OBP / .720 SLG. She also led the conference with 10 home runs and 45 runs batted in. Her RBI total broke…
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