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'Baby, you're a firework!' North Texas NICU babies dress patriotic for July 4
DALLAS — For many parents, celebrating their baby’s first Fourth of July means watching fireworks or going to a barbecue. But that’s not possible for families with an infant in the NICU, or neonatal intensive care unit. These patriotic preemies are shining like a bright light in...
40,000 American flags to line the streets of Dallas suburb in celebration of the Fourth of July
IRVING, Texas (Video: KTVT via CNN Newsource) — A suburb of Dallas, Texas, is celebrating Old Glory in a big way this Fourth of July. Ahead of Independence Day, folks in Irving, Texas, are lining the streets with a massive amount of American flags as part of the town's flag caper event.
Mansfield Grooves to Jimmy Buffett Vibes: LOT Downtown Hosts Sold-Out 'End of an Era: Bluffett' Concert
It was set to be an evening of nostalgia and laid-back vibes in Mansfield, as Parrotheads converged for the "End of an Era: Bluffett" concert last Saturday night. The LOT Downtown was alive with folks channeling their inner Jimmy Buffett, reveling in an experience that's as much about the chill atmosphere as it is about the music. According to the City of Mansfield, Texas, the event is a hot ticket – it's entirely sold out – but for those lucky enough to snag a spot, the gates swing open at 7 p.m. with the tunes starting to pour at 8:30 p.m.
Fireworks are mostly illegal in North Texas, here's where you can still shoot them
DALLAS — Odds are, it is illegal to possess or shoot off fireworks near your North Texas home and if you're caught lighting up a sparkler or firecracker, it could cost you. If you're looking for a sure way to avoid tickets and fines, you can always just attend one of the many events being held throughout North Texas.
The Military Launched Chaff Over DFW Metroplex and it Was Picked Up on Radar
There have always been conspiracy theories of the military doing stuff over the skies of Texas. It's not that I don't believe the military is conducting various drills or missions over us, it's that I don't believe there is something nefarious going on because there's a weird cloud in the sky after a plane flies overhead. A few months ago, a weird "rain cloud" was captured on radar over the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex but it wasn't raining. So what was it?
Blood and resilience: New exhibit shows Mexican American struggles in Texas
The white walls of the Beatrice M. Haggerty Gallery at the University of Dallas are adorned with red plaques recounting one of the most violent periods in Texas history. Each plaque vividly depicts the challenges and hardships faced by Mexican Americans in the early 1900s. “Life and Death on The...
Happy 4th of July from The DeSoto Tribune
As the Fourth of July quickly approaches, The DeSoto Tribune would like to wish everyone in the city of DeSoto and the Best Southwest area a happy and safe Independence Day. Families across the state are gearing up to celebrate Independence Day with festive celebrations and delicious food. Barbecues, parades,...
Mansfield Assistant Finance Director Acknowledged for Completing Key Development Program
Mansfield's own Assistant Finance Director Bryan Rebel was recognized by the City Council for completing a notable development program. As reported by the City of Mansfield, Texas, Rebel successfully finished the North Central Texas Council of Government's training aimed at New and Emerging Finance Directors. This esteemed program brings together municipal finance leaders to explore the evolving landscape of public finance, covering new trends, perspectives, and the advancing technology that shapes their field.
East Texas veteran, pastor looking for help after getting detained by U.S. Customs
RUSK, Texas — Julio Torres, an East Texas veteran and pastor, is at risk of being deported to Mexico after visiting family in June. Torres has been at the Prairieland Detention Facility in Alvarado, 150 miles away from home in Rusk, since June 27. Torres is a Marine veteran...
Arlington’s massive July 4 parade, No. 58.5, is ready to roll again
Arlington’s population had just passed the 50,000 population mark in 1965 when Dortheda “Dottie” Lynn and a few members of Church Women United decided Arlington needed a little Independence Day spirit. Maybe a parade. Sort of. They organized a little loop-the-loop around the paths of Randol Mill...
Fort Worth gets $5 million boost to tackle affordable housing crisis
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded Fort Worth $5 million in grant funding to combat the city’s affordable housing crisis, city leaders announced at a press conference July 2. “Today is a huge opportunity for us,” Mayor Mattie Parker said. “We know that in Fort...
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