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Pastor booted from Tarrant County Commissioners Court after public comment
FORT WORTH, Texas — When Fort Worth Pastor Ryon Price spoke at Tarrant County Commissioner's Court on July 2nd, he had no idea it would land him in hot water. He is a regular who signs up for public comment. But this time, Pastor Price went 8 seconds over the three-minute limit. That led to him being held in contempt of court.
2 Texas Suburbs Ranked Among Best in the U.S.
A recent study of U.S. suburbs found two Texas cities to be among the best. For my money, suburban living is the way to go if you work in a major metropolitan area. Getting away from the hustle and bustle of the big city is totally worth the commute. Apparently,...
Upcoming Park & Recreation Month Events
In honor of Park and Recreation Professionals Day on July 19, the City of Hurst extends heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated Parks and Recreation professionals, whose tireless efforts continually enrich our lives. They work diligently to organize wonderful events and maintain pristine green spaces where families can gather and create lasting memories. Their passion and commitment make our city a vibrant and welcoming place to live. We sincerely thank this exceptional group of individuals for their invaluable contributions to our community. Don’t forget, we are in the heart of Park & Recreation Month with plenty of events you can still attend!
Executive Director of the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center resigns after investigative reports published by WFAA
DALLAS COUNTY, Texas — Darryl Beatty, the executive director of the Dallas County Juvenile Detention Center, has resigned from his position following investigative reports from WFAA regarding allegations of mistreatment at the facility, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins confirmed Friday. A discussion of Beatty's replacement will be held at...
American Airlines has a contract deal with flight attendants, and President Biden is happy about it
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines and the union representing its flight attendants said Friday they have reached agreement on a new contract that includes pay raises, and President Joe Biden said the deal avoids a strike that would have hurt the U.S. economy and consumers. Terms of...
City Council Goals Work Session
The North Richland Hills City Council held a work session on July 11 and 12, 2024 in the Community Room at City Hall to update the city's vision statement, mission statement and goals. The new vision mission and goals are listed below. Watch the work session meeting here. Vision. To...
5 North Texas Cities Offer Best Quality Of Life In The State
In celebration of July as National Park and Recreation Month, LawnStarter ranked the top U.S. cities for quality of life in 2024. In the Lone Star State, five North Texas cities made the cut. According to LawnStarter, many North Texas cities ranked well in the state, but didn’t fare as well on the national scale. The city of Allen is ranked number one in Texas, but 59th in the U.S. Following closely are Frisco (62), McKinney (78) and Flower Mound (89). Plano holds the eighth spot in the state rankings, but 162 overall. Notably, Allen stood out for its exceptional safety, education...
Tarrant County Health announces positive human case of West Nile Virus
Tarrant County Public Health announced its first human case of West Nile Virus in 2024 on July 13. (Courtesy Tarrant County) Tarrant County Public Health announced the first confirmed human case of West Nile Virus in the 2024 season on July 13. The details. The individual involved contracted the more...
Texas residents blame private water company for hydrant problems
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — Residents of a gated community about half an hour northwest of downtown Fort Worth feel they got less than they bargained for when they bought their homes. Their most ardent complaint: there’s not enough water. Amanda Jones and her family spent last week splashing...
Arlington's Housing Growth Showcased in Latest Development Report with Over 1,100 New Residential Permits Issued
The housing landscape in Arlington is gaining new contours, as the latest second-quarter figures from the city indicate. According to the Quarterly Development Profile released by the City of Arlington, Texas, over 1,100 permits for residential housing have been issued, pacing the American Dream City's growth. Drilling down into the...
Fort Worth leaders weigh-in on presidential race
FORT WORTH – U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, has joined three other members of Congress in asking President Biden directly to pass the torch to the next generation of Democratic leaders."We must face the reality that widespread public concerns about your age and fitness are jeopardizing what should be a winning campaign," said Veasey in a letter – with Democrats Jared Huffman of California, Chuy Garcia of Illinois, and Mark Pocan of Wisconsin – to Biden.One week ago, Veasey said that he didn't think the president was the strongest candidate who could run on the Democratic ticket, but he...
Coca-Cola Classic Christmas Coming To Arlington, Texas
Even though North Texas is in the middle of summer with 100-degree days upon us, it’s never too early to plan for the holiday season. Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages and Enchant Christmas announced Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas, an immersive holiday light experience that will transport guests into a world of Christmas magic. Featuring larger-than-life light sculptures, falling snow, ice skating, visits with Santa and plenty of hot cocoa, Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas brings cherished holiday traditions to life during the most magical time of year. “Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas will bring Real Magic to a new family tradition during the holidays,” VP of Commercial & Digital,...
Upcoming Beam Delivery for the North White Chapel Bridge Replacement Project
We are just a few days away from a major milestone in the North White Chapel—Kirkwood Branch Bridge Replacement project! Starting next Monday, contractors will deliver TEN enormous support beams for our new 200-foot bridge. Each beam is 100 feet long—just over the length of a basketball court—and weighs 41 tons!
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