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You Won’t Believe These Massive Hammerhead Sharks In Texas
Texas angler Rodrigo Rodriguez caught his largest shark yet after reeling in a massive hammerhead shark while fishing in Port Aransas in June. Rodriguez, a Houston resident, said the shark measured over 13 feet long. Rodriguez said he has caught a couple of other big sharks that are closer to...
Scattered showers and storms, below-average temperatures stick around on Tuesday
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake was felt across West Texas late Monday. The epicenter was west of Snyder. A lot of North Texas saw some rain Monday, while others didn’t see a drop. That will be the case again Tuesday through the weekend.
Tremors in Texas: 3 Deadly Earthquakes That Made Their Mark
When people think of earthquakes, Texas isn't the first place that comes to mind. However, the Lone Star State has had its share of seismic events that have left an impact. Texas is not known for frequent or intense earthquakes like the West Coast, but they do happen. Volcano Discovery...
Chinese national indicted in largest fentanyl precursor seizure in Southern Texas
HOUSTON, Texas — A 48-year-old Chinese national has been indicted for his role in a conspiracy involving the importation of what is believed to be the largest amount of fentanyl precursors found in the Southern District of Texas and one of the largest in the country, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
Hispanic civil rights group hopeful Harris can reform immigration policies
Members of a Hispanic civil rights political organization in South Texas say they're excited that President Joe Biden isn't running for another term and are hopeful that if Kamala Harris gets the Democratic nomination, and is elected, that she will reform immigration policies.
Thrice as nice: Texas Two Step jackpot claimed by multiple winners
TEXAS, USA — Several lucky Texans will take home some serious cash following a recent Texas Two Step drawing. According to the Texas Lottery, three winners across the Lone Star State won the $1.2 million drawing on Thursday, July 18. The unclaimed prize winners picked 12-14-16-22 and 13 as...
Portion of Wichita Falls Circle Trail to close for repairs
WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ) - The City of Wichita Falls has announced repairs will begin on the Circle Trail, closing it from the west of Lake Wichita Park to Larry’s Marine Center. The closures will begin on Thursday, July 25. According to the City of Wichita Falls, Earth Builders...
Botanic Garden and TCU Collab Reveals Importance of Urban Greenspace
Many visitors to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden may not realize the significance of its South Woods urban forest, but it plays an important role in our city’s well-being. According to a recent initiative between the FWBG and TCU, this space is crucial in enhancing environmental, economic, and social well-being for the surrounding community.
2026 5-star OT out of Fort Worth (TX) will reportedly visit Texas A&M this month
The recruiting dead period has lifted, and recruits can continue visiting programs as the summer winds down. At the end of the month, the annual Texas A&M recruiting pool party will take place, featuring a long list of 2025 and 2026 prospects. As the news regarding who will attend the event continues to trickle out, Rivals insider Landyn Rosow has confirmed that 2026 5-star offensive tackle John Turntine III out of Fort Worth (TX) will attend on the final weekend of July, taking his first visit to Texas A&M since early April. Standing at 6-5 and nearly 300 pounds, Turntine is one...
After Closing In Sundance Square, Reata Restaurant Reopens In Its Original Fort Worth Location
The interior of the main dining room at Reata will look very familiar to long-time diners. Iconic Fort Worth restaurant Reata made a big move on June 30, when it served its final meal at 310 Houston Street. It’s now reopened in a new location just off Sundance Square — at the base of The Tower.
Renovations to the Mabee Center Revealed
A renovation celebration in honor of the newly refurbished J.E.& L.E. Mabee Social Services Center took place at 1855 E. Lancaster Avenue on July 23. Several dignitaries were in attendance including area commander of The Salvation Army of North Texas Major Paul McFarland and Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. Following the ribbon cutting, ceremony attendees were ushered through the new digs, which include upgrades to the individual men’s and women's shelters, which are now family shelters.
Aledo golfers win Fort Worth Junior Golf Association Girls Championship
Several golfers from Aledo captured the top spot in their respective division in last week’s Fort Worth Junior Golf Association Girls Championship. The tournament was played on various courses in and around Fort Worth. Reagan Gilliland won the second flight of the Girls 14-18 Division I with a total...
PT students volunteer at Camp John Marc for children with disabilities
Five dedicated students from The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s Department of Physical Therapy recently spent a transformative weekend volunteering at Camp John Marc’s Camp Strong. The camp, which caters to children with neurological diagnoses and their families, offered an enriching experience for both the campers and the volunteers.
Fort Worth ISD trustees approved $38M in purchases in June. Here’s what they are buying
Fort Worth ISD trustees approved over $38 million in new spending during its June 25 board meeting, targeting areas such as insurance, educational services and after-school programs. Other purchases include investments in district infrastructure, such as repairs on air conditioning units and educational capabilities, including state-adopted curriculums for the coming...
Records reveal Fort Worth school board didn’t evaluate Ramsey based on STAAR
The Fort Worth ISD school board did not evaluate its superintendent using the district’s recent STAAR results, according to records obtained by the Fort Worth Report. Superintendent Angélica Ramsey’s performance was evaluated using six academic goals and other metrics that included community relations, finance, leadership and staff relationships. Several of the academic goals were based on the MAP test, which tracks academic growth and is administered at the beginning, middle and end of the school year.
Wichita Falls Police Investigating Theft At Southwest Building
Wichita Falls Crime Stoppers could use your help solving a recent theft. On Monday, July 15, the bicycle pictured in the below Facebook post was stolen from the back of a vehicle parked at Southwest Building (sometimes called Chase Bank Tower) at the corner of Kemp and Elliot. The cable lock used to secure the bicycle had been cut.
Community effort replaces hateful graffiti left on TWU mural; no arrests made in ongoing case
Lots of locals turned out over the weekend to start to restore a mural on the Texas Woman’s University campus that was vandalized with hate speech late last month. A university spokesman said there hasn’t been an arrest in the case. “I spoke to the chief about it...
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