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Texas man drowns after saving 2 kids from river, family says
FORT WORTH, Texas (KAKE) - A Texas father of three drowned in a river over the weekend after saving two boys, the man's family says. The Fort Worth Fire Department said the Crowley man jumped into the Trinity River in Gateway Park and attempted to save a child, but he never resurfaced.
A new concert series in North Texas aims to support live music and independent venues
A local law firm and an event production company are launching a concert series. Shane Mullen and Joe Morrison, two attorneys at Mullen & Mullen Law Firm, are leading a new project with Spune Productions called the Mullen & Mullen Music Project. Spune Productions is a family-owned production company, which is responsible for booking concerts at select venues across North Texas. Based on their mutual love for local music, the law firm and Spune created the project to support local acts and venues strained by the pandemic.
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Coming To Fort Worth
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is opening a new location in Fort Worth this September and is looking to fill approximately 300 positions. The Fort Worth location, located at 2701 Andretti Karting Drive Fort Worth, boasts over 98,000 square feet of family fun. This renowned entertainment center will offer excitement for everyone, featuring high-speed electric Superkarts on a multi-level track, state-of-the-art arcade games, a two-story laser tag arena, Hologate VR, interactive bowling and a 7D Xperience motion theater. To elevate the experience, the Fort Worth Andretti will also include a full-service restaurant and two full bars, offering an extensive selection of delicious dining...
Denton Invites Public Input on Proposed Development Code Amendment at Upcoming City Hall Meeting
The City of Denton is opening the floor to public opinion on a new amendment to its Development Code, specifically seeking input on the inclusion of a community engagement incentive process. According to the notice of public hearing, the proposed amendment would affect Section 2.4 Common Review Procedures within the code. Denton's Planning and Zoning Commission has announced a public hearing scheduled for August 14, at 6:30 pm at City Hall in the City Council Chambers on McKinney Street to discuss this amendment, according to the City of Denton, Texas.
TCU to Face South Carolina at Dickies Arena
FORT WORTH – TCU has a date with the defending national champions. The Horned Frogs will face South Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 8 at Dickies Arena this upcoming season in the USLBM Coast to Coast Challenge featuring the Hoopfest Women's Basketball Classic. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. and the game will be televised on an ESPN Network.
Buffs Tabbed Sixth in the LSC Football Preseason Poll
CANYON, Texas – West Texas A&M has been selected sixth in the 2024 Lone Star Conference Football Preseason Poll announced on Thursday afternoon during the league's annual Media Day at McKinney ISD Stadium in McKinney, Texas. Central Washington picked up 20 of the possible 30 first place votes for...
The city of Sherman expands downtown sewer system improvement
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - The City of Sherman is expanding a project to improve the downtown sewer system. The city began the first portion of the project in April after decades of issues. Recently, the Sherman City Council approved a $264,000 change order to add hundreds of feet of water...
Fort Worth ISD board votes down five-year strategic plan. What comes next?
Near the end of Fort Worth ISD’s July 23 board meeting, board President Camille Rodriguez said she did not know the next steps for the district. The comment followed a 5-2 vote against a strategic plan that aims to bolster academic performance across Fort Worth ISD for the next five years. Trustee Quinton Phillips and Rodriguez voted to approve the plan; trustees Michael Ryan, Roxanne Martinez, Tobi Jackson, Anael Luebanos and Wallace Bridges voted against it.
Fort Worth Zoo hits conservation milestone by hatching endangered crocodiles
The Fort Worth Zoo made wildlife conservation history, marking the "first-ever repeated" breeding of endangered gharial crocodiles. "With two new hatchlings of gharial crocodiles this summer, the Zoo remains the only institution in North America to have produced multiple offspring of this species and is now the only North American institution to have repeated this process," reads a July 24 news release from Fort Worth Zoo.
Dallas One Day Doors & Closets offers new door options
LEWISVILLE, Texas — One Day Doors & Closets of Dallas, Lewisville, Texas, has updated its offerings of digitally fabricated cyber doors, custom-tailored to interiors and installed within one day. The company’s updated Cyber collection is made up of three series - Shaker, Raised Panel, and Modern - which are...
Fort Worth's A.D. Marshall Public Safety Building to Close for Staff Training on July 29th
The A.D. Marshall Public Safety Building, which houses the Municipal Court of Fort Worth, is set to close its doors on Monday, July 29th, the reason being an internal staff training and development day is scheduled, actions aimed at honing the judiciary workforce in efforts to perhaps better serve the public in the labyrinth of legality, according to the City of Fort Worth.
Argyle tennis phenom dominates court
Meghna Arun Kumar has established herself as one of the top tennis players in the state of Texas, winning her third consecutive state championship this season for the Argyle High School tennis program. Kumar defeated Maya Diyashev of College Station by the scores of 6-4 and 6-3 to bring home...
Flower Mound is one of the safest cities in the US, study says
Flower Mound is one of the safest cities in the United States, according to a 2024 study by SafeWise, an online research group for all things safety and security. SafeWise compiled a list of the Top 100 safest cities in the country based solely on 2022 Federal Bureau of Investigation violent and property crime statistics and population data. Cities with populations under 25,000 were excluded from the list.
Celina shop stirs up unique blend of retail and espresso
Rachel Baty owns Annie Jack in Celina. The store, which opened in 2016, formerly occupied Valley Vines' current location. Baty and her husband fell in love with the square and community after moving to Celina. Annie Jack began when Baty bought inventory from the previous shop owner. She gradually changed...
McKinney touts high rankings in education, safety
McKinney has been named one of the top school districts in North Texas and the second-safest city in America, according to a Facebook post by the McKinney Economic Development Corporation. “Our community is dedicated to excellence in education and safety, making McKinney the perfect place for your family to live,...
'Twisters' Movie Soundtrack Features Major North Texas Musicians
To make up for its Oklahoma setting and loss of Fort Worth native Bill Paxton, the folks who brought us the new Twisters movie made sure it was jam-packed with Texas music talent. In addition to its new Texas star, Austin native Glen Powell, the film's soundtrack boasts a number of modern Texas music legends, including some Dallas-Fort Worth locals.
Dallas Braces for Scattered Showers and Thunderstorms with Patchy Morning Fog, Reports Fort Worth NWS
The Dallas area stands on the cusp of a divergent weather pattern. Recent predictions note a 30% chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms later this afternoon, coupled with patchy fog that should dissipate by 10 am. Temperatures are expected to climb, with highs hovering around the low 90s, as forecasted by the National Weather Service Fort Worth, TX.
North Texas Uber driver charged with assaulting 12-year-old passenger
PLANO, TX - A North Texas Uber driver charged after sexually assaulting a 12-year-old passenger, police say. According to the Plano Police Department, 31-year-old Robert Johnson III was arrested involving a child sexual assault investigation. Police say the rideshare driver had picked up the child in Frisco and on their...
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