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All in on Knox: Big-name investors have big plans for luxury hot spot
DALLAS — this story and more North Texas business news from our partners at the Dallas Business Journal. At the convergence of the affluent enclave of Highland Park and the vibrant Uptown neighborhood is a small but popular district tapping into both those worlds. It's now largely controlled by...
Tarrant Appraisal District approves sweeping changes to appraisal process
It didn’t take long for new Tarrant Appraisal District board members to make their mark on how the district handles property appraisals. On Monday, during the first official meeting since the historic May election of three new members by taxpayers, the board voted to drastically change the district’s appraisal process. The trio of new members — Matt Bryant, Eric Morris and Callie Rigney — ran on a platform of capping residential appraisal increases at 5% and limiting appraisals to once every three years.
Urban Air Launching New Attraction In Southlake
Looking for a cool way to beat the heat? Urban Air Adventure Park is about to unleash even more family-friendly fun with their all-new Adventure Slides set to debut in August. With names like the Surf, Scoop, Racer, Launch and Tube Slides, these innovative and patent-pending designs are sure to delight riders both big and small - or at least those 40 inches and taller.
East Fort Worth Tackles Massive Illegal Dump Cleanup, Suspect Warranted as Community Unites
East Fort Worth's persistent illegal dump saga has its local community rolling up its sleeves and spearheading the lengthy cleanup process. According to the City of Fort Worth, the discovery of the large illegal dump site, spurred by vigilant residents led to the City's collaboration with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to birth a remedy to the ongoing environmental sore.
Megan Thee Stallion Blesses Houston Senior Citizens Affected By Hurricane Beryl With Generators
Megan Thee Stallion is doing more for the people of Texas than Governor Greg Abbott and Senator Ted Cruz. Houston native Megan Thee Stallion continues to do right by the people in her hometown. Following Hurricane Beryl’s recent events, which left millions of people in the dark, the Hip-Hop superstar decided to help out those most in need of electricity: senior citizens.
Grapevine Community Unites for Pet Welfare: Free Vaccines and Food Pantry Support Local Animal Owners
Residents and their furry friends have a reason to wag their tails with the recent collaboration between a local outreach center and Grapevine Animal Services. The team-up offered essential services to the pet community, including a food pantry and vaccine clinic. The outreach endeavors resulted in numerous pets receiving rabies vaccinations and microchip implantations. Additionally, supplies such as cat litter, and both dog and cat food were distributed to animal owners in need.
DeSoto Family & Friends Night at UniverSoul Circus
Residents of DeSoto gear up for an exciting evening of entertainment and community experience as the UniverSoul Circus comes to town for the much-anticipated DeSoto Family and Friends Night. The event is set to take place on Friday, July 26, at 7:00 PM at Red Bird Mall, featuring a vibrant...
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Cleburne stopping labor and delivery services
CLEBURNE, Texas — After Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne announced plans to stop labor and delivery service there effective Aug. 30, more than 1,400 have signed a petition calling on the hospital to continue the service. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Cleburne announced plans to stop labor and...
Frisco PD Invites Residents to Enhance Community Safety with Updated Mobile App
The Frisco Police Department is staying ahead of the curve by offering residents an innovative way to stay informed and involved with community safety. The department's most recent invitation to the public is a call to download the latest update of their mobile app—an all-in-one digital tool designed for efficient communication between officers and the community they serve.
Ex-treasurer stole $16K from Guyer football booster club, reports say
The former Guyer High School football booster club’s treasurer was recently arrested after she allegedly stole nearly $16,000 from the organization. Denton ISD employees at Guyer this spring reported to police in April that funds were missing from the booster club, which is run by volunteers, the Denton Record-Chronicle reported. Denton Police Department detectives found a lot of charges that appeared to be made by the club’s former treasurer, Shauna Martin — including purchases for travel, food, utilities and more — for more than $15,800.
The U.S. Military Launched Chaff Over DFW & It Was Picked Up on Radar
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?. This didn't stop the conspiracy theorists from jumping into the comment section. Covering up a UFO flyover was very popular. Others believed it was some kind of weather control experiment. I still find that baffling that our weather is being controlled artificially. That's very bad sci-fi movie stuff there. There were others who wondered if it would interfere with airport radar to the point they would lose aircraft positions in the air.
Jerry Jones heads to federal court to fight woman claiming to be his daughter
DALLAS - Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones returns to an eastern Texas courtroom on Tuesday to fight a decades-old paternity dispute. Jones is suing a mother-daughter duo who he claims violated a confidentiality agreement signed in the 90s. The daughter filed a lawsuit to establish paternity, and Jones believes that...
‘Fully cleared’: Texas Education Agency closes investigation of Prosper ISD superintendent
The Texas Education Agency opened a review into Prosper ISD Superintendent Holly Ferguson earlier this year. The notice placed on her educator certification was cleared as of a July 22 board meeting. (Courtesy Prosper ISD) The Texas Education Agency has closed a review into Prosper ISD Superintendent Holly Ferguson, which...
Louisiana native steers Plano Senior High as new principal
Kennitra Robertson, the new principal of Plano Senior High School, brings 17 years of experience in Plano ISD to her role. Originally from South Louisiana, Robertson has served as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal at various schools in the district. Her career in education began after college, inspired by her work as a tutoring coordinator. Robertson's approach to leadership emphasizes building strong relationships with students and staff, a philosophy she developed through her diverse roles in education. As she takes the helm at Plano Senior, Robertson aims to continue the school's tradition of academic excellence while fostering a supportive community for all students.
Chris Brown, entourage accused of brutally beating Texas concert-goers in $50 million lawsuit
FORT WORTH — R&B star Chris Brown and his paid entourage brutally beat several men who attended Brown's concert Saturday night in Fort Worth, according to a lawsuit.Brown performed at the Dickies Arena as part of his 11:11 tour. After the show, the four plaintiffs and roughly 40 women were invited backstage to Chris Brown's VIP area, an event promoted and marketed by LiveNation, according to the lawsuit filed on behalf of the four plaintiffs by The Buzbee Law Firm. When they entered the VIP area, Brown told all the women to put their phones on a table, the lawsuit states. Brown...
Get to Know Carmen Blackwell, the New Face of North Texas News
CBS News Texas is shaking things up. The network launched a brand new morning show earlier this July, shaped in large part by the results of an extensive viewership survey that received thousands of responses. The new concept will feature an innovative breaking news initiative, an emphasis on “good news,” and a fresh lineup of anchors: two CBS11 veterans (Madison Sawyer and chief meteorologist Scott Padgett) and newcomer Carmen Blackwell, who comes to Dallas by way of Cleveland, Ohio, where she previously anchored at WKYC.
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