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Here's where you can watch Fourth of July fireworks in Dallas-Fort Worth
The Fourth of July is near, which means you're probably looking for somewhere to catch a fireworks show.There are several family-friendly events across North Texas. Check out what's happening below.Fourth of July events in the DFW area on July 3City of Hurst Stars & Stripes - Hurst Community ParkGates open at 5 p.m.The annual Stars & Stripes event offers families live music, food trucks, a kids area and fireworks show. Free parking shuttles will be available as well. Find more information here.Red, White & Blue Featuring Coffey Anderson - The Stage at Grandscape8 p.m. to 11 p.m.Listen to some music before watching...
Fort Worth's Butler Place and Historic School Granted Landmark Status to Preserve Black Heritage
Fort Worth's efforts to preserve its past are taking a concrete form, with two buildings within the Butler Place public housing community and an adjacent school earning historic designations. In decisions aimed at acknowledging and safeguarding the city's African American heritage, these structures will now enjoy the protections and opportunities that come with being marked as Historic and Cultural Landmarks.
The Military Launched Chaff Over DFW Metroplex and it Was Picked Up on Radar
There have always been conspiracy theories of the military doing stuff over the skies of Texas. It's not that I don't believe the military is conducting various drills or missions over us, it's that I don't believe there is something nefarious going on because there's a weird cloud in the sky after a plane flies overhead. 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?
Fort Worth gets $5 million boost to tackle affordable housing crisis
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded Fort Worth $5 million in grant funding to combat the city’s affordable housing crisis, city leaders announced at a press conference July 2. “Today is a huge opportunity for us,” Mayor Mattie Parker said. “We know that in Fort...
Fort Worth Enforces Firework Ban Ahead of July 4th Celebrations, Illegal Use May Result in $2,000 Fine
As the nation gears up for the annual Fourth of July festivities this Thursday, the City of Fort Worth is sending out a clear reminder ahead of the celebrations: fireworks are a no-go within city limits. With a focus on keeping the festivities safe and sound, the Fort Worth Fire and Police departments are stressing the City's ordinance which states, "The possession, manufacture, storage, sale, handling and use of fireworks are prohibited." They further elaborate on the hefty consequences that come with violations—up to a $2,000 fine, according to the City of Fort Worth.
Randle returning as Fort Worth’s city auditor
Patrice Randle is returning as Fort Worth’s city auditor effective July 1. Randle was city auditor in Fort Worth from November 2013-December 2021, then resigned to launch a private business, Randle Consulting LLC. She returned to the City of Fort Worth in February 2024 as interim city auditor, where she directs performance and compliance audits, identifies process and internal deficiencies, makes recommendations that help mitigate risks, and reports current and emergency risks to City management and the Audit Committee, among other tasks.
City of Grapevine urging people to avoid the lake on the 4th, Fireworks Extravaganza relocated
GRAPEVINE — North Texans still looking to make plans for the Fourth of July should avoid Grapevine Lake. That's the message city officials are spreading ahead of the holiday."This is just a dangerous place," said Mona Quintanilla with the City of Grapevine. "We don't advise people to come out and swim or do anything as such."The water is more than 15 feet above normal right now, after heavy rains in May and early June. Multiple lakefront parks and boat ramps remain closed."We passed by some light posts and some gazebos, you could just see the roofs of them," said Dan...
The Station That Introduced Color TV to Texas
June 25th is National Color TV Day. So, when did Texas see color TV for the first time? Well, we'll need to travel back just a couple of years to 1954 in Fort Worth, TX. The precursor to NBC 5/KXAS, WBAP was Texas' very first television station in '48. Although...
Cook Children's sues Texas to retain Tarrant County Medicaid patients
The Cook Children's Health Plan is suing the State of Texas over its plans to end its Medicaid contract next year, alleging the decision was "unilateral" and "flawed."The big picture: For decades, the state's health commission has contracted with community-based health systems to provide care to low-income families and families with specialized needs.The commission now wants to give Medicaid's STAR and CHIP contracts to for-profit companies.Why it matters: The changes will affect 1.8 million Texans, per Cook Children's.The Fort Worth-based system has helped hundreds of thousands of Tarrant County families for over 20 years through its partnership with STAR and...
Fort Worth City Council Approves $630 Million Project to Expand Stockyards District
The Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved incentives to develop the second phase of the Fort Worth Heritage project at its meeting on Tuesday, June 25. Phase II is a $630 million overall expenditure that will develop the area between East Exchange Avenue, Stockyards Boulevard, and Packers Street. This area is north of the main body of the Stockyards.
Arlington’s massive July 4 parade, No. 58.5, is ready to roll again
Arlington’s population had just passed the 50,000 population mark in 1965 when Dortheda “Dottie” Lynn and a few members of Church Women United decided Arlington needed a little Independence Day spirit. Maybe a parade. Sort of. They organized a little loop-the-loop around the paths of Randol Mill...
TEA announces Generation 29 charter school decisions
Jul. 2—AUSTIN — The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced Tuesday the State Board of Education (SBOE) vote following Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath's recommendation to grant Generation 29 charters. Pending contract approval and the reconciliation of any final contingencies, the following four Generation 29 charter school applicants are slated to begin serving Texas public school ...
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