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Arts Fort Worth Redefines Role, Steps Back from Community Arts Center Management Amid Financial Strains
Arts Fort Worth, an organization known for its stewardship over the cultural scene, is stepping back from managing the Fort Worth Community Arts Center, located at the bustling hub of 1300 Gendy St. In a clear-cut statement on Thursday, executive director Wesley Gentle communicated that they're shifting gears to concentrate on their primary mission of enhancing public art and amplifying their grants programs for the arts community. "While changes like this can feel surprising and concerning, Arts Fort Worth isn’t turning its back on the local arts community," Gentle asserted, according to the City of Fort Worth. The entity will begin winding down certain programs by the start of August this year.
5 shot and officer injured outside of Dallas gas station, police searching for 3 suspects
DALLAS — Dallas Police say they're searching for three men in connection to Saturday morning's shooting which left five people injured outside of a Texaco gas station in southern Dallas. Police told WFAA the victims are still in the hospital. The Dallas Police Department (DPD) said officers responded at...
New Fort Worth Police Station Set for Grand Opening on the City’s South Side
Fort Worth residents have a new reason to feel secure, as the latest Fort Worth Police station is set to open its doors on the city’s south side. The grand opening of the facility located at 3501 W. Risinger Road is scheduled for Monday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to noon, as reported by the City of Fort Worth.
Group of North Texas colleges just made it easier to earn a bachelor’s degree with less debt
For college students, transferring to a different school has often come with a hidden expense: credits that don’t transfer. In a novel move, four North Texas colleges signed an agreement to help students get their bachelor’s degree with less debt. Leaders from Dallas College, the University of North Texas at Dallas, Texas A&M-Commerce and Texas Woman’s University inked the Dallas Transfer Collaborative on Thursday afternoon, a move they said will get students who transfer from Dallas College into select programs at any of the three universities and across the graduation stage faster.
'It's raining bats': Bat World Sanctuary warns of injured bats in Texas town Mineral Wells
Bat World Sanctuary in Weatherford, about 70 miles west of Dallas, is warning residents of "raining bats" as disease takes over a local colony, leaving bats stranded across Downtown Mineral Wells. Within 24 hours, the rescue center — which is the world's only accredited bat sanctuary — has rescued about 50 bats with...
65% of Home Listings Have Been Sitting on the Market Longer Than a Month, Up From 60% a Year Ago
More listings are growing stale because high housing costs are dampening demand, while the supply of homes for sale is growing. Nearly two-thirds (64.7%) of homes that were on the market in June had been listed for at least 30 days without going under contract, according to a new report from Redfin (redfin.com), the technology-powered real estate brokerage. That’s up from 59.6% a year earlier, marking the biggest annual increase in a year, and the highest share of any June since 2020.
Mavericks clearly dodged a bullet after newest Bronny James rumor surfaces
The Dallas Mavericks aced their offseason, bringing in Klay Thompson and a few players who can help their quest to raise a second championship banner in the rafters of American Airlines Center. They added what could be the final piece of the puzzle by signing Spencer Dinwiddie. Considering that the...
Lewisville ISD preps students with back-to-school fair
Lewisville ISD will host its annual back-to-school fair from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 3 at Lewisville High School. The event is designed to provide more than 6,000 students with free supplies, backpacks and other resources for the 2024-25 school year.
Is It Legal To Shoot A Trespasser In Texas? What You Need To Know
Here in Texas, protecting your home and property is taken seriously, but it's not as simple as "shoot first, ask questions later" when someone trespasses. The laws about the use of force or deadly force against trespassers are specific and it's good information to know. In this day and age, you've got to be ready for anything.
Texas Insurance Rates Spike After Beryl: Will You Be Affected?
The after-effects of Hurricane Beryl are not all physical, as Texan wallets may be impacted in addition to their homes. According to points made in a recent meeting from the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association (TWIA) on July 15th, it's anticipated that half of the catastrophe reserve funds will be spent in damage payouts following Hurricane Beryl's devastation along the Texas coast.
5.0-Magnitude Earthquake Shakes West Texas, Sends Tremors to Dallas-Fort Worth
A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck West Texas on Friday morning, sending aftershocks as far as the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The earthquake occurred around 9:30 a.m. in Scurry County, roughly 200 miles west of Fort Worth. This seismic event follows a 4.9-magnitude earthquake that hit the same region earlier in the week. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the tremors were felt as far away as Durant, Oklahoma, and Georgetown, Texas.
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...
Heavy Rainfall Expected in South-East Texas: Flooding Concerns Rise
Corpus Christi, TX – Heavy rain is set to continue across Texas through the weekend, bringing significant flooding risks. Recent days of consistent rainfall have left soils saturated, increasing the likelihood of rapid flooding development. According to the US National Weather Service in Corpus Christi, periods of heavy rain...
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