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Status of local rivers, lakes, and the forecast ahead of Labor Day Weekend
With the unofficial last weekend of summer upon us, many may be wanting to make the most out of the three-day weekend with a trip to an area lake, river, or the beach. Here’s what you need to know before heading out:. KEY POINTS:. Not for everyone each day,...
33rd Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament raises $500,000 for non-profits in Texas Panhandle, New Mexico
The United Family announced that multiple non-profit organizations across Texas and the High Plains received a combined $500,000 after the recent 33rd Annual Jacky Pierce Charity Classic golf tournament held in Lubbock.
Trump-appointed judge blocks path to citizenship for undocumented spouses
A Trump-appointed judge in Texas has blocked the implementation of an executive order from President Joe Biden that would have granted immigrants in the country without authorization but married to U.S. citizens an easier path to citizenship, CBS News reported. The decision by District Court Judge J. Campbell Barker came...
In a north Texas county, dazed residents sift through homes mangled by a tornado
VALLEY VIEW, Texas (AP) — The dazed residents of a north Texas county sifted through their mangled homes on Sunday after seven people there were killed when a tornado ripped through the remote region near the tiny community of Valley View. Cooke County Sheriff Ray Sappington said there's “just...
Talk of the Town: Muenster City Wide Garage Sale
MUENSTER, Texas (KXII) - The city of Muenster is hosting a city wide garage sale in September. The event is part of the Red River Valley Tourism Association’s Hwy 82/287 Yard Sale. It will be held on Friday and Saturday, September 6 and 7.
Azle CAP announces Cadet Great Start class
AZLE — Azle Composite Squadron, Civil Air Patrol, announced its next Cadet Great Start class will begin Sept. 17. Class size is limited, and signups are required to ensure proper planning of resources. Interested teens may sign up through the squadron website at azle.cap.gov, the Azle CAP Facebook page or through email at azle@txwg.cap.gov.
Fort Worth-made ‘next generation’ stealth fighter jet presented to Polish government
A Fort Worth-assembled stealth fighter jet will have a thunderous impact on NATO ally Poland’s national defense, officials said. Lockheed Martin’s first F-35A Lightning II was presented to the Polish government during a rollout ceremony involving senior government and military leaders Wednesday morning at the Air Force Plant 4 production facility in Fort Worth.
Autistic 4-year-old left on Dallas ISD bus for 7 hours
DALLAS - The parents of a Dallas ISD preschooler are outraged that their 4-year-old was left alone on a hot school bus for hours. "I depended on them. I trusted them with my child and they dropped the ball. I’m just thankful I still have her," said Robert Pruitt.
Denton police say no signs of foul play in death along N. Loop 288 on Tuesday
Denton police do not suspect foul play in the death of a man found in a wooded area off Loop 288 on Tuesday. At about 3:19 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of North Loop 288 after a report of an unconscious person.
Man arrested on a dozen warrants after allegedly evading Denton police more than once
A 31-year-old Denton man who has evaded officers on multiple occasions now faces over a dozen charges upon his arrest Tuesday, according to police reports. At about 3:23 p.m. Aug. 22, an officer conducted a traffic stop on a truck in the 400 block of West Sherman Drive. The temporary tags on the truck looked suspicious, according to the report.
Azle Future, Hope and Healing Center sings for change
AZLE — Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth, will host a night to remember Sept. 15 with the Notes to Recovery Charity Event benefiting Azle’s very own Future, Hope and Healing Center. The FHHC has held a number of fundraisers over the last year with the goal of raising $1.6 million to build a domestic violence shelter for the Azle area. Over the summer, FHHC held a casino night which netted the organization more than $7,000. In total, FHHC has raised about $15,000 for the project. Executive Director Sally Daniels said the organization still has a long way to go.
Overdose Awareness event to be held at Denton Square
If you see downtown Denton lit up purple this weekend, it’s for overdose awareness. The North Texas Overdose Awareness Day event will be held Saturday evening on the east lawn of the Denton Courthouse-on-the-Square. “This free event is a passion project that strives to reduce the stigma of overdose...
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