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Dallas-Fort Worth Warned of Impending Storms and Poor Air Quality, Residents Urged to Take Precautions
Residents of Dallas and the Fort Worth area are being cautioned of potential hazardous weather and air quality conditions over the coming days. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has triggered an Ozone Action Day for today, due to expected high levels of ozone air pollution. The public is urged to minimize pollution by carpooling, taking public transit, and other eco-friendly actions, as per the National Weather Service.
Countdown to Kickoff 2024: 42 Days
All-Big 12 linebacker Ty Summers delivered in the clutch for the Horned Frogs 42 | LB Ty Summers (2014-18) Responsible for the iconic 4th-down stop in 2OT in the freezing rain to seal the victory over the No. 7 Baylor Bears in 2015, linebacker Ty Summers was a keystone of some outstanding Horned Frogs defenses during his time in Fort Worth. His 23 tackles that night vs. Baylor were the most by a Horned Frog since Scott Taft’s 30 vs. UTEP in 1997 and earned Summers National Defensive Player of the Week honors. A two star quarterback prospect out of...
Improving Socioeconomic Conditions in High-Deprivation Areas May Reduce Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistance
The following is a summary of “Socioeconomic Disparities and the Prevalence of Antimicrobial Resistance,” published in the June 2024 issue of Infectious Disease by Cooper et al. The rise of antimicrobial-resistant infections poses a major global health threat, influenced by complex socioeconomic factors that drive increased morbidity, mortality,...
Scream It From the Rooftops: July Could Be Done WithTriple-Digit Temperatures
You’ve likely already felt the effects of the cold front that blew through the Dallas-Fort Worth area on Wednesday, and we’re here to break even better news. While we won’t go as far as to say it’s cool out, these less-hot temperatures should be sticking around through the end of July.
Tumbling Elite Travels to Fort Worth for National Competition
The National 2024 Stars and Stripes Championships, hosted by the USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling Association, will take place in Fort Worth this weekend. Local gymnasts Harlie Nunn (11), Charlee Halsell (12), and Skyler Martin (9) will be representing the West Texas Elite Sports Center, competing for a chance to showcase their skills on a national level.With a mix of excitement and…
Hailey Van Lith's Outfit Turns Heads At WNBA All-Star Event
TCU Horned Frogs women's basketball star Hailey Van Lith was pictured at the WNBA All-Star Orange Carpet event, where she stunned fans with her outfit. Van Lith was wearing what seemed like a custom, cropped blazer paired with shorts and a white undershirt. Aside from her clothing, she ...
Fort Worth family-owned candy shop helps mother-son duo become entrepreneurs
One TikTok and several disappointing attempts to experience the airy, crispy treat that is freeze-dried candy led Fort Worth resident Adrick Phan to take matters into his own hands. “It just didn’t taste right, and every reaction I saw on TikTok looked so good. So I was like, ‘I bet...
Weekend Worthy: Cutting horse spectacular draws Taylor Sheridan, Bella Hadid
The Triple Crown isn’t solely for elite racing horses. Cutting horses, or those that help separate a cow from the rest of the herd and hold it away, have a Triple Crown competition series of their own. The National Cutting Horse Association Summer Spectacular, the third jewel in the...
Fort Worth considers increasing fees to repair stormwater pipes, evaluate flood risk
Fort Worth increased its stormwater utility fee by 15% last year in a bid to tackle rising flood risks across the city. This year, city staff are proposing an additional 5% increase that would bump average residents’ monthly fee from $6.61 to $6.94. While fee increases often draw criticism...
Two North Texas moms were robbed, kidnapped at gunpoint before a jog along Trinity Park, police say
FORT WORTH, Texas — Two Fort Worth moms are still reeling from trauma after police say they were robbed and kidnapped at gunpoint over the weekend. On Sunday, at around 5:30 a.m., the two sisters-in-law who asked not to be identified out of concern for their safety, met at Trinity Park for their weekly run. The women, who drove separately, were preparing to stretch before their run when suddenly a white Cadillac parked directly behind one of their vehicles.
The Hidden Horrors of Texas’ Deadliest County Jail
Since 2017, there have been 65 in-custody inmate deaths at the Tarrant County Jail. There have been seven deaths in the year 2024 to date. The most recent death was reported on just last Friday, July 12. These deaths have come from suicides, overdoses, and fatal encounters with jail staff....
Canine Couture Fashion Show To Benefit Lighthouse Dog Rescue
ARLINGTON (KDAF) — Pixees Paws Pet Palace and Pampered Pooch Events is hosting Canine Couture – A Fashion Affair to benefit Lighthouse Dog Rescue, the non-profit that rescues, rehabilitates and rehomes abused, abandoned and neglected dogs in Tarrant County. The event will take place on Sunday, August 18,...
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