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School starts soon in Fort Worth. Here’s when
School bells will be ringing soon. Public schools in the Fort Worth area kick off the 2024-25 academic year, with start dates of Aug. 5 through Aug. 15, depending on the district. Here’s when traditional public schools and charter schools in the city are scheduled to hold their first day...
Bills mounting for owners of illegal dump site in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH — Months after the I-Team revealed a massive illegal dump in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, the cleanup has begun.Illegal dumping, tax breaks and donkeys; I-Team investigates Fort Worth propertyIt's been a long time coming for neighbors along Randol Mill Road, near East Loop 820. They've spent years worried about water pollution, fire hazards, and mosquitoes -- all because of the dump hidden within the heavily wooded 70-acre lot.When our chopper flew over the property in February, we could see mountains of shingles and tires among the trees. The city and state found out about it in May 2022...
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.
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.
First high-rise tower in Downtown Fort Worth in 30 years.
Southern Land Company recently celebrated the grand opening of Deco Fort Worth, a 567,000-square-foot high-rise residential tower in Downtown Fort Worth. This is the first high-rise residential tower to be constructed in the area in nearly three decades. The completion of this project is expected to pave the way for similar developments in Fort Worth's urban core.
DFW Area Hospitals Shine in Texas Top 15 Medical Centers, U.S. News & World Report Reveals
Several Dallas-Fort Worth area hospitals have been named amongst the elite in Texas, according to a recent report by U.S. News & World Report. Out of the 584 hospitals evaluated across the state, five DFW medical centers were ranked in the top 15 of the "Best Hospitals in Texas." The Houston area dominated the top 10, with Houston Methodist Hospital leading the pack as the number one hospital in Texas, according to the U.S. News.
Fort Worth Stockyards Museum determined to hold its place in history amid redevelopment
Did you know Fort Worth’s Stockyards Museum has a light bulb that hasn’t burned out in more than century? Or an 1886 wedding gown that has brought “disaster” to all who wore it? Here are some other hidden gems you’ll find there.
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.
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...
Tarrant Appraisal District approves sweeping changes to appraisal process
It didn’t take long for new Tarrant Appraisal District board members to make their mark on how the district handles property appraisals. On Monday, during the first official meeting since the historic May election of three new members by taxpayers, the board voted to drastically change the district’s appraisal process. The trio of new members — Matt Bryant, Eric Morris and Callie Rigney — ran on a platform of capping residential appraisal increases at 5% and limiting appraisals to once every three years.
North Texas leaders seek funds to plan development near Trinity Railway Express stations
A lakeside promenade could one day be filled with people as they visit shops and restaurants near the Trinity Lakes train station in northeast Fort Worth. That’s the transit-related development goal for a proposed master-planned retail and residential community that would occupy about 1,600 acres just east of the crossroads of Interstate 820 and State Highway 121.
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...
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.
Colleyville Approves Luxury Homes Plan After Three Rejections Over Trees
After three denied rezoning applications, developers with WillowTree Custom Homes were granted approval this month by the Colleyville Planning and Zoning Commission to build nine estate homes on 14 acres previously designated for agricultural use. Developers promised at the July 8 P&Z meeting that the new application for The Bluffs...
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