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Fort Worth Officer's Funeral Sparks Debate as City Council Members Defend Absence Amid Criticism
Over the weekend, Jimmy Pollozani, president of the non-profit Brotherhood of the Fallen and a Fort Worth police public information officer, expressed his disappointment with three city council members who failed to attend the funeral of Sgt. Billy Randolph. Randolph, a Fort Worth police officer, tragically lost his life in the line of duty on August 12 when he was hit by a driver going the wrong way at the scene of a crash he was responding to. According to a Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Pollozani's now-deleted Facebook post criticized council members Elizabeth Beck, Chris Nettles, and Jared Williams, alleging that their absence at the Saturday service showed a lack of commitment to honoring community servants.
Fort Worth scrap yard faces string of recent fires but no violations
Fort Worth Fire Department Chief Jim Davis says there have been three fires at the site of last week's massive scrap yard fire in the previous six years, but all appear accidental. Davis shared the information during an update to city council members at their work session on Tuesday after...
Fort Worth-based American Airlines extends suspension of flights to and from Israel as war in Gaza continues
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth-based American Airlines has extended its suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv as the Israel-Hamas war continues. The airline confirmed it will continue its pause on flights to and from Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport through March 29, 2025. Travelers who are impacted by the change can rebook without a fee or cancel and get a refund, according to American Airlines.
Arlington ISD expected to make $3.2M Robin Hood payment to Texas, trustees express frustration
Texas now considers Arlington ISD “property rich,” triggering a 30-year-old law that forces the district to send local taxpayer dollars to the state for the first time. According to Texas Education Agency estimates, Arlington ISD is expected to deliver $3.2 million to the state this year under the recapture law — also known as the Robin Hood law — that requires wealthier districts to redistribute funds to poorer districts.
Fort Worth picks a new developer to lead long-delayed urban revitalization project
FORT WORTH, Texas — A new developer is poised to take the reigns of a long-delayed revitalization project in one of Fort Worth's most historic neighborhoods. The Evans & Rosedale redevelopment project is a decades-old plan to restore Fort Worth's Historic Southside neighborhood by adding new housing and commercial spaces. The Historic Southside has a rich history as a haven for Black entrepreneurs, but in recent years the area has become devoid of commercial development and investment, community leaders say.
Arlington Celebrates 25 Years as Tree City USA, Highlights Commitment to Urban Forestry
Arlington's green thumb is getting a thumbs up. For a quarter of a century, Arlington has maintained its status as a Tree City USA community, a testament to the city's commitment to urban forestry and environmental stewardship. This long-standing honor, sponsored by the Arbor Day Foundation in collaboration with federal forestry agencies, isn't just about bragging rights; it spotlights the city's strategic initiatives to cultivate and preserve its leafy landscape.
Briseno and Mathew battle again at Stop #8 on the Cuetec DFW 9-Ball Tour
Back in May, Gus Briseno was once again on top of the Cuetec DFW 9-Ball Tour’s standings, though not by much. He’d yet to win a stop on the tour, while finishes in all four of his previous appearances had kept him just five points ahead of Shane McMinn, who’d won both of the events he’d entered; the season opener in January and Stop #3 in March. Into that spring scenario stepped one Gavin Mathew, whose only tour ‘claim to fame’ was finishing way out of the money in both of his previous appearances (in the two stops won by McMinn). Briseno and Mathew played three times that spring weekend, battling to double hill twice. Mathew won the first one, double hill, in a winners’ side quarterfinal, went on to defeat the tour’s #2 at the time, Mark Johnson and then, grabbed the hot seat over Friday Abismo.
Arlington's Proposed Tax Increase to Finance Public Safety and New ACTIV Adult Center Amid Budget Constraints
The city's financial blueprint for the forthcoming year is on the table, and it's drawing eyes to a penny-sized property tax hike pitched to prop up public commitments—from bolstering safety forces to opening the new ACTIV Adult Center. Detailed in an announcement on the City of Arlington, the adjustment responds to the electorate's wishes and what regular folks strongly desire.
City of Azle proposes increased property tax rate, sets final budget meeting
AZLE — No Azle residents joined the meeting to speak during a Monday night, Aug. 19, public hearing on the proposed budget, the ad valorum tax rate and water and sewage rates. The budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, which begins Oct. 1, will raise more revenue from property values...
Horned Frogs are undefeated after first week of conference play
TCU women’s soccer kicked off the season with back-to-back wins against Alabama and Charlotte, shutting out both with a final score of 3-0. After two matches, many Frogs have netted their first career goals and game appearances. TCU faced the Crimson Tide on home turf at Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium...
Dusk Avenue residents rally against proposed heavy machinery auction site
AZLE — Over a dozen residents of Dusk Avenue filled seats at a recent Azle Planning and Zoning Commission meeting to voice their concerns about a heavy machinery auction company’s proposal to move in next door. The city notified residents within 200 feet of the subject property and...
Ribbon Cutting: Painting With A Twist
The Chamber Ambassadors attended an amazing Ribbon Cutting with Painting With A Twist!. Painting With A Twist Arlington offers a unique, memorable experience where you can pick an event online, or pop in and paint. You get a private class on how to create the painting that you have chosen. A skilled artist will teach the class step by step and before you know it, you have a masterpiece.
Shaq's Big Chicken in Fort Worth gets opening date
FORT WORTH, Texas - Shaquille O'Neal is bringing his Big Chicken restaurant to North Texas. The chicken sandwich shop will open in Fort Worth on September 3. Shaq wore number 34 with the Los Angeles Lakers, so the first 34 customers in line at the opening will receive free Big Chicken food and drinks for a year.
Palladium USA Completes Palladium East Foster Crossing in Anna, Texas
ANNA, TEXAS — Palladium USA has delivered Palladium East Foster Crossing, a $64 million community in the Dallas suburb of Anna. The project is a public-private partnership with the Anna Public Facilities Corp. Palladium East Foster Crossing comprises 239 apartments on an eight-acre site. The four-story development houses one-,...
Experience Summer Recovery at This Fort Worth Wellness Club and Spa
FORT WORTH (KDAF) — Canyon Ranch Fort Worth Wellness Club + Spa is ready to help you recover from the activities, travel, and heat of the summer season. Located in the heart of Fort Worth, Canyon Ranch provides a space prepare your mind and body for the transition into fall with advanced CR Vitality experiences, innovative fitness exercises, and rejuvenating spa treatments.
This small Fort Worth museum features renowned Western art
Texas Standard listener Jennifer Bennett shares information about the Sid Richardson Museum in Fort Worth for the Standard’s Texas Museum Map series:. The Sid Richardson Museum is on Main Street. It’s just three blocks down from the Tarrant County Courthouse, the site where the original fort once stood. This is the same block of Main Street where “Longhair Jim” Courtright had his famous duel with Luke Short at the White Elephant Saloon. And just across the street and one door down, was the photo studio where the classic picture of Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid, and the rest of the Wild Bunch was taken.
NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants are awarded to eight DFW nonprofit organizations
NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants are awarded to eight DFW nonprofit organizations. This year's NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants support youth education and empowerment, next-generation storytellers, and community engagement. NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and Comcast NBCUniversal announced that $227,272 has been awarded to eight local nonprofit organizations through the 2024 NBCUniversal Local Impact...
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