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The U.S. Military Launched Chaff Over DFW & It Was Picked Up on Radar
A few months ago, a weird "rain cloud" was captured on radar over the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex but it wasn't raining. So what was it?. This didn't stop the conspiracy theorists from jumping into the comment section. Covering up a UFO flyover was very popular. Others believed it was some kind of weather control experiment. I still find that baffling that our weather is being controlled artificially. That's very bad sci-fi movie stuff there. There were others who wondered if it would interfere with airport radar to the point they would lose aircraft positions in the air.
East Fort Worth Tackles Massive Illegal Dump Cleanup, Suspect Warranted as Community Unites
East Fort Worth's persistent illegal dump saga has its local community rolling up its sleeves and spearheading the lengthy cleanup process. According to the City of Fort Worth, the discovery of the large illegal dump site, spurred by vigilant residents led to the City's collaboration with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to birth a remedy to the ongoing environmental sore.
American Airlines has a contract deal with flight attendants, and President Biden is happy about it
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines and the union representing its flight attendants said Friday they have reached agreement on a new contract that includes pay raises, and President Joe Biden said the deal avoids a strike that would have hurt the U.S. economy and consumers. Terms of...
Texas residents blame private water company for hydrant problems
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — Residents of a gated community about half an hour northwest of downtown Fort Worth feel they got less than they bargained for when they bought their homes. Their most ardent complaint: there’s not enough water. Amanda Jones and her family spent last week splashing...
Country singer Neal McCoy attends Texas Sheriffs Conference
FORT WORTH, Texas — Country singer Neal McCoy made an appearance at the Texas Sheriffs Conference in Fort Worth this year, taking time to greet representatives from the Refugio County Sheriff's Office. Pictured left-to-right in a photo provided by the Refugio County Sheriff's Office are Kleberg County Attorney's Office...
Fort Worth leaders weigh-in on presidential race
FORT WORTH – U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, has joined three other members of Congress in asking President Biden directly to pass the torch to the next generation of Democratic leaders."We must face the reality that widespread public concerns about your age and fitness are jeopardizing what should be a winning campaign," said Veasey in a letter – with Democrats Jared Huffman of California, Chuy Garcia of Illinois, and Mark Pocan of Wisconsin – to Biden.One week ago, Veasey said that he didn't think the president was the strongest candidate who could run on the Democratic ticket, but he...
Fort Worth Celebrates as NAS JRB Exchange Approaches Historic 129th Anniversary with Festive Events
The Exchange is about to hit a landmark 129th Anniversary on Thursday, and the NAS JRB Fort Worth Exchange stores are gearing up to host a series of celebratory events. According to the NAS JRB Fort Worth, each store within the Exchange will have its array of activities suited to salute this historic milestone.
Tarrant County cuts ties with youth justice program over perceived political stances
Tarrant County won’t renew its contract with a youth justice nonprofit because of concerns over initiatives the program mentions on its website. The county’s juvenile board voted Wednesday not to renew its contract with Youth Advocate Programs, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram first reported. Tarrant County has partnered with the local branch of the Pennsylvania-based, nonpartisan nonprofit since 1992.
$150M Deco 969 apartment high-rise is a bet on future of downtown Fort Worth
FORT WORTH, Texas — this story and more North Texas business news from our partners at the Dallas Business Journal. Tim Downey, founder and CEO of Nashville-based Southern Land Company LLC, knows all eyes are on Deco 969, the 27-story luxury apartment tower his company developed and just opened in downtown Fort Worth.
North Texas grapples with fallout from worldwide technology outage
A software update by a Texas-based cybersecurity company called CrowdStrike led to technology issues around the world. Here's some of the issues that North Texas governments, businesses and residents had to deal with:. Local airports. Both Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field Airport reported delays and cancellations. Early...
Strike a Pose with the Texas Rangers World Series Trophy at Arlington's Downtown Library Event
The George W. Hawkes Downtown Library is hosting an event where you can snap a picture with the 2023 Texas Rangers World Series Trophy, a testament to the team's triumphant season last year. According to the Arlington Public Library, the event is set for Wednesday, July 24, from 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Popcorn Tradition Crosses State Lines…
A popcorn tradition was born 50 years ago this summer in the garage of our home in southwest Fort Worth. That was some 26 tons of popcorn and four machines ago. It was sparked by the late Dr. Veda Hodge, who owned a string of movie theaters and multiple West Texas oil wells.
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