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Watch senior dog stuck in an Irving drainpipe for 12 hours get rescued overnight
It’s a heart-stopping story with a happy ending. A dog stuck in a drainpipe in Irving for several hours was rescued and reunited with her family overnight just before the Fourth of July holiday. The dog’s owner, Taylor Tousley, said minutes turned to hours as panic set in.
Fort Worth celebrates Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion
Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther Island is the "biggest fireworks show and Independence Day celebration in DFW." Fort Worth's Fourth takes place annually at Panther Island Pavilion, just outside downtown Fort Worth. With soaring temperatures across the metroplex, it's important to stay hydrated. MedStar said they're prepared for the extreme heat and will have multiple crews on-site to provide care if needed. Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the annual Independence Day event and brave the Texas heat. Fourth of July fashion includes red, white and blue everything. Live music performances are scheduled throughout the night at Panther Island Pavilion. Activities such as face painting, water slides, a zip line and various inflatables fill the afternoon ahead of the highly anticipated fireworks show. Even the cutest spectators have their seats prepared to watch the fireworks. The fireworks show is expected to begin around 9:30 p.m. and lasts about 30 minutes.
National Medal of Honor Museum receives largest artifact ahead of opening
“Nancy Lee” made a 1,400-mile trek from Murrieta, California, to her new home in Arlington. Before moving into her residency, she was reunited with her husband, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Patrick Brady. Affectionately named after his late wife, Brady’s Bell UH-1H Iroquois Helicopter landed in its permanent display at...
Pac-12 triple jump champ Sir Jonathan Sims follows coach to Tarleton State
Sophomore jumper Sir Jonathan Sims won the triple jump championship at the final Pac-12 Track and Field Championships less than two months ago. He may win another conference title, but it won’t be for the Arizona Wildcats. Tarleton State announced that Sims had transferred to the Texans on Thursday. It came less than two weeks after former Arizona assistant coach Bobby Carter was announced as the new head coach of the Tarleton State Track and Field and Cross Country teams. Carter had been at Arizona for three years, where he coached the horizontal jumps and multis. View this post on...
Dallas shooting: 2 injured in Fourth of July shooting
DALLAS - Police are investigating a shooting in Old East Dallas that sent two men to the hospital on Thursday. Two men entered an apartment on Carroll Avenue without permission just before 1 p.m., according to police. A fight broke out between one of the men who entered the apartment...
Como neighborhood caps off triumphant Independence Day celebrations with Lake Como Day Parade
One of Fort Worth’s longest-running Fourth of July traditions returned Thursday as the 74th annual Lake Como Day Parade brought huge crowds and city leaders to the west Fort Worth neighborhood. Thursday morning, the sidewalks on Horne Street were packed with people taking in the event. A tradition since...
Heart failure at 24? How a Fort Worth hospital saved a supposed picture of health
FORT WORTH, Texas — Hayden Grant thought he was the picture of health. His heart was telling him otherwise. And doctors in Fort Worth rushed to get a clearer picture why a 24-year-old fitness instructor was suddenly hours away from death. "I knew this was life and death," Hayden...
MySweetCharity Photo Gallery Alert: 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Theme Reveal
Even as the doldrums of summer set in, the promise of future activities can inspire excitement about the months to come. That’s why on the end of North Texas spring gatherings, 2024 Crystal Charity Ball Chair Cheryl Joyner‘s announcement of the legendary ball’s 2024 theme helped cool the summer heatwave.
Onyx Prime wins DFW World Series
It didn’t take long for the Onyx Prime 13-under youth baseball team to make an impression at the USSSA DFW 14-Under World Series. Upon arriving in Dallas, Onyx Prime won a pair of skills events that showed the rest of the field what it was about to be matched up against.
Argyle Community Bolstered by Active Shooter Readiness Drills and CRASE Training Opportunities
Residents of Argyle have a reason to feel a tad more secure this week following a series of joint active shooter exercises conducted by local public safety agencies. The Town of Argyle, alongside Denton County Emergency Services District #1 and Argyle ISD Police Department, collaborated to enhance their collective readiness in the face of potential threats.
Fort Worth's NAS JRB Announces "Ultimate Toy Hauler" Sweepstakes with Monster Energy for Military Community
In a move that has military shoppers buzzing with anticipation, the Exchange and Monster Energy have come together to present the Ultimate Toy Hauler sweepstakes, a chance for one lucky individual in the armed forces community to dramatically up their recreation game. NAS JRB Fort Worth announced the details of this exciting competition, which runs through Aug. 31, enticing participants with a prize package that includes a 2024 Heartland travel trailer, a custom Ford F-150, a Kawasaki ATV, and a $10,000 cash award.
Hayden Springer matches course-record 59, takes commanding lead at John Deere Classic
SILVIS, Ill. – He graduated from Byron Nelson High School and learned the game at the only course ever designed by Ben Hogan. Perhaps, nothing in his past gave the outside world reason to suspect Hayden Springer could claim standing alongside such Texas golf royalty. Yet, on the Fourth...
Fort Worth police crack down on illegal street racing with new laws, technology, and vehicle seizures
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Police Department is intensifying efforts to combat illegal street racing and street takeover events, leveraging new state laws and advanced technology. The Texas Legislature passed laws last year to strengthen penalties for these dangerous activities, which have claimed several lives in recent...
Fort Worth police seek community help identifying robbery and assault suspect
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for robbery and indecent assault. On Monday, June 17, around 9:50 p.m., the victim exited a store at 6416 Hulen Bend Blvd. The suspect, who had been waiting outside, approached the victim from behind, attempting to take their purse and bags, according to a press release from the department. Surveillance video shows the suspect entering the store, walking around, and trying to engage another female in conversation. The victim walked by the suspect at one point in the store. The suspect then exited the store and positioned himself to see inside. When the victim walked out, the suspect turned and made his assault.
Mesquite City Council approves proposed Ranch at Rodeo Center development
The Ranch at Rodeo Center is set to go vertical at 21701 I-635 after unanimous approval from city council. At a July 1 meeting, Planning Director Jeff Armstrong presented the proposed town and patio home development. Attention Business Owners: One Ad Buy = 28,000+ potential new customers!. Reach over 28,000+...
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