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Fort Worth considers increasing fees to repair stormwater pipes, evaluate flood risk
Fort Worth increased its stormwater utility fee by 15% last year in a bid to tackle rising flood risks across the city. This year, city staff are proposing an additional 5% increase that would bump average residents’ monthly fee from $6.61 to $6.94. While fee increases often draw criticism...
Fort Worth family-owned candy shop helps mother-son duo become entrepreneurs
One TikTok and several disappointing attempts to experience the airy, crispy treat that is freeze-dried candy led Fort Worth resident Adrick Phan to take matters into his own hands. “It just didn’t taste right, and every reaction I saw on TikTok looked so good. So I was like, ‘I bet...
Irving’s Heidelberg Materials Selected by the EPA for Up to $5M Environmental Project
Irving-based Heidelberg Materials North America has been selected to receive up to $5 million in funding from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a robust, web-based tool that can help ready-mix concrete, cement, and aggregate facilities to quickly produce high-quality Environmental Product Declarations. “With this funding, Heidelberg Materials...
Longtime Fort Worth literary figure dies
Longtime TCU Press editor Judith MacBain Alter, 85, died July 13 after a brief illness. A key figure in the literary life of Fort Worth, Alter made a name for herself in Western literature and remained active until shortly before her death. “We are beyond heartbroken to post this news...
FEMA funding $750 to households impacted by Hurricane Beryl
HOUSTON (KIAH) – There’s still time to get assistance from FEMA if you were impacted by Hurricane Beryl. If you haven’t done so already, please take pictures of your storm damage! Those with insurance should contact their insurance company before applying for FEMA (the agency only covers damage beyond the scope of a property owner’s insurance).
Restaurant leases top 3 floors of downtown Fort Worth tower
FORT WORTH, Texas — this story and more North Texas business news from our partners at the Dallas Business Journal. A Latin fusion restaurant called Bocado is taking the top three floors of one of the tallest buildings in Fort Worth. It has leased 16,397 square feet in The...
Developer’s finalized plans for Hunter Ranch include 6,000 homes around the highest point in Denton
North Texas real estate developer Hillwood announced that it has finalized plans for the Hunter Ranch property in southwestern Denton. Hillwood is planning a 3,200-acre residential and mixed-use development known as Landmark that will bring about 6,000 single-family homes to the area, anchored by a 300-acre entertainment and park district encompassing Pilot Knob and the surrounding hills.
Exceptional Service in Action: Court Clerk Sara Villalobos Exemplifies Outstanding Customer Service
At the 2024 Employee Appreciation Awards, Sara Villalobos shone brightly as she was honored with the prestigious Kristin Pitzinger External Customer Service Award. Known for her unwavering dedication and commitment, Sara’s work at the City of Southlake Municipal Court sets a shining example of the level of customer service the City aims to provide daily.
Former Gateway Church pastor: Robert Morris' 'betrayal' was 'hiding in plain sight'
SHERMAN, Texas — A former pastor at the Gateway Church in Southlake said he believes past church leaders knew of disgraced founder Robert Morris' alleged sexual assault of a 12-year-old girl and assisted in covering it up. Stephen LeBlanc, who is now senior pastor of the Sherman Bible Church,...
Keller officials announced changes to Bear Creek Parkway after a teen was hit by a suspected drunk driver in the area
KELLER, Texas — The Keller City Council approved changes to slow down drivers and improve traffic flow on a portion of Bear Creek Parkway after a 14-year-old girl was hit and nearly killed by a suspected drunk driver while running in the area in April. Crews have been repaving...
LOOK: 28 Texas Cold Case Murders Have Been Solved Since 2019
I'm an avid watcher of TV shows such as NCIS, Law & Order, and the various CSI dramas. I enjoy them, but I realize that the breakneck speed at which they can solve crimes is a massive exaggeration of how things play out with detectives in the real world. Yes,...
Killer Virus Now Spreading All Over Texas
As Texas is dealing with the scorching summer temperatures, but the extreme ultraviolet radiation is just the tip of the threat the outdoors brings in the Lone Star State during this time of year. We have grown accustomed to dealing with the presence of West Nile Virus over the past twenty years, but now a new viral threat is surging across Texas, and once again we have the world's most deadly animal to blame.
Former Texas High School Band Instructor Receives Sentence For Grooming Students
A Texarkana, Arkansas Man Is Going To Federal Prison For A Very Long Time After Pleading Guilty To Some Heinous Acts. A former director of the Texas High School color guard plead guilty to federal charges connected to alleged sexual misconduct in a shocking story that rocked educators and parents across the area.
Richard Moore Outdoor Report: Resilient Red-Crowned Parrots
HARLINGEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Recent rainfall in the Rio Grande Valley has been a boon to wildlife, and the Valley’s flocks of Red-crowned parrots are voicing their enthusiastic approval. Parrots thrive amidst flowering and fruiting native plants like anacua that provide shelter and sustenance. They nestle amidst prolific white flowers on some trees, while other […]
A Close Look at a Terrifying North Texas Tornado
Storm chasers in North Texas got up close and personal with a twister. I don’t know how they do it. I watch a lot of storm chasers’ videos on social media and all I can think is that they’re going in the exact opposite direction I would if I were in that situation.
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