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Texas Court Overturns $26 Million Verdict for Paralyzed Woman In Honda Odyssey Crash
Sarah Milburn sustained severe vertebrae injuries in a 2015 Honda Odyssey crash with a pickup. The minivan’s third-row middle seat had a two-piece seatbelt, which was worn incorrectly. The victim was initially awarded $37.6 million in damages for her injuries. A woman left quadriplegic after riding in a 2011...
Tarrant County considers sweeping reforms to property tax appraisal process
FORT WORTH – Tarrant County homeowners could soon see significant changes to their property tax bills if the Tarrant Appraisal District Board gives final approval to reforms it approved earlier this week.The board voted for changes to the current appraisal process to provide relief for homeowners. The proposed reforms include freezing residential property values until 2026 and then appraising them every other year instead of annually. This would give homeowners a break between appraisal years."In theory, people won't have to protest in the off year," said Joe Don Bobbitt, Chief Appraiser for the Tarrant Appraisal District. "It kind of gives people...
Three people killed in wrong-way crash in Somervell County
DPS says three people from North Texas were killed in a head-on accident in Somervell County northeast of Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. One car was heading east on 67 when suddenly the driver got in the westbound lane and hit another car head-on.
Commerce City Native, RP3 Gregory Solis, Honored for Commitment to Service and Spirituality at NAS JRB Fort Worth
The U.S. Navy shines a light on the lives of its service members, giving us a glimpse into the world of those who serve our country. Recently highlighted is Religious Program Specialist Third Class (RP3) Gregory Solis, who hails from Commerce City, Colorado. Solis enlisted in the Navy on June 11, 2023, and quickly found his place at NAS JRB Fort Worth, his first duty station. Serving others runs in his blood; his family's military lineage spans across branches and generations. He chose to continue this tradition, finding his calling within the Religious Program, a decision inspired by both heritage and personal dedication.
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.
'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.
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