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Pantego, Dalworthington Gardens mayors wish you'd stop calling their towns 'speed traps'
For both new transplants and first-time drivers in North Texas, one piece of advice has lingered for decades: don’t speed in Pantego or Dalworthington Gardens. The warning was one of the first Jill Weaver received when she moved to Texas 17 years ago. Weaver, who lives near Dalworthington Gardens, sets her cruise control to 39 miles per hour when she drives Bowen Road – a mile under the speed limit, with some room in case her speedometer reading is incorrect.
'Rather large' bee colony shuts down North Texas splash pad
MANSFIELD, Texas — A splash pad at a Mansfield park will be closed Wednesday, and possibly Thursday, as the city says a rather large colony of bees has been drawn to the water source. According to a Facebook post from the city's parks and recreation department, there is a...
Cedar Hill residents spot bobcats and coyotes
CEDAR HILL, Tenn. — As a former NFL family, the Wesley’s love entertaining; however, in the evening, coyotes steal the show. “It's more like National Geographic,” said Dante Wesley. Wesley and his wife, Renetta Wesley, live in Cedar Hill next to some interesting neighbors. “We see pretty...
Fast-growing Parker County prepares for ‘a lot more change’ with arrival of UTA campus
The landscape of Parker County — an area known for its open pastures and ranch land — has experienced drastic change over the past decade. And with the August announcement of plans to build a new University of Texas at Arlington campus, the area is set to see more.
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.
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.
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.
West Arlington Celebrates Halfway Point in $112.5 Million Upgrade of Pierce Burch Water Treatment Plant
The ambitious $112.5 million revamp of the Pierce Burch Water Treatment Plant in West Arlington is on track, having already seen several new installations come online as the project crosses the halfway mark, a significant milestone for Arlington Water Utilities and the city's residents who rely on this critical infrastructure for their tap water. Initiated in 2021, the upgrade encompasses the integration of advanced chemical facilities, expansive clear wells designed for storing up to 8 million gallons of treated water, a high-service pump station poised for enhanced efficiency, state-of-the-art power distribution infrastructure, and robust emergency generators poised to provide redundancy, according to the City of Arlington.
Tarrant County Young Marines Honor Navajo Code Talkers
A group of Tarrant County Young Marines took the time to travel to Window Rock, Arizona earlier this month to learn from and meet three of the remaining Navajo Code Talkers, and their families. The Young Marines, which is a national organization for boys and girls from age eight to...
Pastor banned from Tarrant County Commissioners Court is now allowed back in the building
Rev. Ryon Price’s yearlong ban from the Tarrant County Commissioners Court only lasted about a month and a half, after the Sheriff’s Office approved his appeal, Price said Tuesday. Price, the senior pastor of Fort Worth’s Broadway Baptist Church, got a trespass warning at the July 2 Commissioners...
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