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Five Fort Worth homes damaged by massive water main break, city says
The Fort Worth Water Department says crews are making progress on repairs to a 33-inch pipe struck by an outside contractor Monday. The city says a contractor hit the line near Trinity Boulevard and Precinct Line Road in Hurst.
Allen outlet mall 'ignored' police requests for more officers before mass shooting, lawsuit says
DALLAS — A lawsuit filed on behalf of the Allen outlet mall shooting victims and their families alleged that the mall's ownership and security service did not properly staff the mall with security, despite requests from Allen Police Department to add more officers. The lawsuit, filed on Aug. 24,...
Half-Day, Part-Time, and Transitional Kindergartens in Dallas
Previously, I wrote a post entitled “Whatever Happened to Half-Day Kindergarten?” that expressed my frustration with the cultural shift toward full-day kindergarten. To be more precise, full-time school with homework, less play, and no rest time for five and six year olds. In response to that post, we received many requests for a list of part-time kindergartens in Dallas.
Man drowns in North Texas lake while saving teenage girl after his baptism
WAXAHACHIE, Texas - A family is mourning the loss of a loved one who drowned after his baptism over the weekend. The 21-year-old man died while trying to rescue a teenager in a lake near Dallas. The incident happenedaround 12:45 p.m. on Aug. 24 at Lake Waxahachie, about 35 miles...
Dallas Hit and Run Incident Caught on Video
A bystander filming Dallas police making an arrest happened to catch a hit and run incident on video. You talk about being in the right place at the right time. That’s one of the benefits of everyone breaking out their phones as soon as chaos breaks out. And Dallas is a hotbed of chaos.
DCTA takes conservative approach, approves lower budget than last year at $64.2 million
The Denton County Transportation Authority Board of Directors approved a $64.2 million budget for fiscal year 2025, nearly $6 million less than the previous year. DCTA plans to allocate $51.9 million for operating expenses and $24.9 million for large investments or major maintenance projects. To account for the surplus expected between operating and maintenance expenses, DCTA expects to cover some expenses through other means, which could mean additional funding or financing.
Fort Worth to again annex acreage in Denton County, near Texas Motor Speedway
FORT WORTH — 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, the Fort Worth City Council is expected to consider annexing more than 9 acres for right of way access for Dale Earnhardt Way near Texas Motor Speedway. The site, a triangular area north of State Highway 114 and west of Interstate 35W, is within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Fort Worth.
Study Says Texas Teachers Rank #1 in USA for Being Overworked
Teachers rank near the top when it comes to people who are the most underpaid and overworked. They work well over 40 hours a week, don't get paid what they deserve, and often take money out of their own pocket to buy school supplies. How about the frustration of dealing...
Southwire Celebrates DFW CSC Grand Opening
In support of the company’s ongoing commitment to provide a world-class customer experience, Southwire recently celebrated the grand opening of its Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Customer Service Center (CSC) in AllianceTexas. Approximately 150 Southwire team members, leaders, community partners and guests gathered on Thursday, August 22, to cut the...
Texas’ Smallest High School Has An Enrollment In The Single Digits
I used to always think my former high school in Texas was small, but as it turns out, it was pretty midsized. It was one of those places where you knew everyone in your high school class, along with the upper and lower classes, but you didn't all necessarily talk. The same thing applied to the small town of Brownsboro, TX where it was located.
The rules have changed. Read this before you buy or sell a home!
DALLAS — There have been a lot of headlines lately about legal settlements that are changing the way homes are bought and sold. Probably the most talked about settlement was the $418 million one entered into by the National Association of Realtors earlier this year. That agreement, and the changes it brought about, just went into effect nationwide this month.
Parents Are Furious After Texas School Allegedly Misplaces Child
It is the second week of school for the Killeen Independent School District. Unfortunately, there have already been some disturbing moments with a child who attends Reese’s Creek Elementary. A concerned parent reached out to me and explained a horrifying episode. The mother (Kristina Case) of the six-year-old girl stated that the Killeen Independence School District allegedly mishandled transportation for her daughter. This Texas mother said she couldn’t find her daughter for at least 15 minutes and not only did this put her into a complete panic but how she felt Reese Creek Elementary handled it was completely coldhearted and careless. .
Veterans Land Board offers essential training for realtors working with veterans
AUSTIN - Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., announced today that the VLB’s Texas Real Estate Commission-approved (TREC) Continuing Education course is now available to realtors.
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