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TX Smoke Shop and Game Room Employee Killed, 3 Suspects Arrested
3 men have been arrested in connection with the shocking murder and assault at a smoke shop and gaming room in Dallas, Texas. Derrick Griffin, Eddie Coleman, and Vincent Casteel are now held at the Dallas County Jail, facing serious charges linked to this violent act. EMPLOYEE THE TARGET OF...
Duck Commit Dakorien Moore Displays Cheat-Code Moves and Explosive Speed
As a junior Dakorien Moore caught 71 passes for 1,523 yards and 18 touchdowns while leading the Duncanville Panthers to their second straight Texas 6A Championship. He committed to Oregon on July 4th with a fireworks display at his home, which was totally appropriate, since he plays like a human ...
Texas Department of Public Safety Director Announces Retirement After 15 Years
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Director Steven C. McCraw announced his retirement in a letter to over 11,000 DPS officers and employees this morning. “There is no more important responsibility in government than ensuring the safety and security of our citizens,” McCraw wrote in the...
Super Moon Over Dallas Texas Time Lapse Video Goes Viral
There is something cool about time-lapse videos. This is the technique where a camera snaps one frame of video every few seconds or even minutes, then when it's played back at regular speed, it looks like it's happening at super speeds. I think most of our first experience with these...
Dallas Animal Services Shares Department Updates for Improved Pet Welfare and Community Engagement
Residents of Dallas with an interest in local animal services can now access the latest bulletin from Dallas Animal Services (DAS), located at 1818 North Westmoreland Drive. This update offers detailed insights into the department's ongoing efforts to care for animals in need and ensure community safety. Dallas Animal Services...
Dallas Contemporary Launches North Texas Graduate Student Program
The Dallas Contemporary has announced the launch of a new initiative to support local graduate students. The DC NTX Graduate Student Program will provide mentorship and networking opportunities and will culminate in an exhibition organized by a visiting curator. One student in the exhibition will receive an $8,000 prize and one art history graduate student will be invited to participate in a curatorial fellowship. With a donation of $500,000, Ann and John McReynolds, longtime supporters of the museum, have underwritten the program for the next five years.
Euless Residents to See Tax Increase as City Council Adopts New Rate for Municipal Upkeep
Euless residents are set to see an uptick in their tax bills following a recent decision by the city council. In a move to generate increased revenue for municipal maintenance and operations, the City of Euless, Texas has adopted a tax rate which will see a 4.19 percent hike from the previous fiscal year.
Colleyville begins planning for 2025 Stars and Guitars event
County artist Rhett Akins performs during the Stars and Guitar concert in Colleyville June 21. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) City of Colleyville officials have started planning the 2025 Stars and Guitar event. The date for next year's event has not been decided, said Hailey Waldon, community relations and events specialist for...
Fort Worth to again annex acreage in Denton County, near Texas Motor Speedway
Fort Worth, known as where the West begins, plans to keep expanding its footprint to the north — by adding more acreage in Denton County. On Sept. 17, Fort Worth City Council is expected to consider annexing more than 9 acres for right-of-way access for Dale Earnhardt Way near the Texas Motor Speedway. The site, a triangular area north of State Highway 114 and west of Interstate 35 West, is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Fort Worth.
Made in Tarrant: Fort Worth app focuses on revolutionizing monetary gifts for children
Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. David and Natalia Bernal are the founders of Fort Worth-based YoorKids. The business is a social gifting app that focuses on building a child’s investment account through personalized gifts and contributions from family and friends.
Record-Breaking Victory: Fort Worth Woman Wins $365M in FedEx Discrimination Lawsuit (Must-See Video)
In a groundbreaking legal decision, Jennifer Harris of Fort Worth, Texas, has been awarded a record-setting $365 million by a jury in a discrimination lawsuit against FedEx. This monumental verdict marks the largest single discrimination judgment ever levied against FedEx, setting a precedent for workplace discrimination cases nationwide. Jennifer Harris’s...
Arlington ISD Faces $6.5 Million "Robin Hood" Payment to State Despite High Low-Income Student Ratio
The financial landscape of Arlington Independent School District (AISD) has come into stark relief, as the district grapples with a budgetary paradox: AISD must return approximately $6.5 million to the state due to falling into recapture for the third consecutive year. This obligation stems from Texas' controversial "Robin Hood" law, designed to redistribute surplus revenue from property-rich districts to bolster those with fewer resources, according to Fort Worth Report.
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