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Emerald ash borer found in Fort Worth Botanic Garden, threatened trees treated
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is thanking a group of tree specialists for donating their services to protect ash trees in the sprawling garden from the invasive emerald ash borer beetle. The non-native small green beetle devastates ash tree populations, boring its way into the bark to lay eggs. The...
US Marines from VMFA-112 Cowboys Receive Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals at NAS JRB Fort Worth
The performance of a select group of United States Marines has been officially recognized during ITX 4-24, as the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals were awarded to commend their exceptional efforts and contributions. According to the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, the distinguished Marines honored include GySgt Valadez, Sgt Zaragoza, Cpl Antillon, and Cpl Harris, each receiving the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal for their commendable performance.
ISP: Women Arrested for Helping to Kidnap 7-Year-Old Child
INDIANAPOLIS — State Police say three women have been arrested after they kidnapped a 7-year-old from Indianapolis…who ended up in Texas. Officers heard about the possible kidnapping Monday evening. After speaking to the child’s father and investigating, they learned that the 7-year-old was likely with his/her mother – Brandy Clark – in Fort Worth, Texas. […] The post ISP: Women Arrested for Helping to Kidnap 7-Year-Old Child appeared first on WIBC 93.1 FM.
The Station That Introduced Color TV to Texas
June 25th is National Color TV Day. So, when did Texas see color TV for the first time? Well, we'll need to travel back just a couple of years to 1954 in Fort Worth, TX. The precursor to NBC 5/KXAS, WBAP was Texas' very first television station in '48. Although...
Wealthy 1000: These DFW ZIP codes made national list of most affluent enclaves
DALLAS — Read this story and more North Texas business news from our partners at the Dallas Business Journal. On a new ranking of the nation's 1,000 wealthiest places, 20 ZIP codes in Dallas-Fort Worth made the cut. The 75225 ZIP, which covers part of University Park and extends...
2025 Three-Star ATH Cameron Jamerson Commits to TCU
Sonny Dykes and the TCU Horned Frogs added a new name to the Class of 2025 with the commitment of three-star athlete Cameron Jamerson. Jamerson, a 6-foot athlete from Texas, chose the Horned Frogs over offers from 16 different programs, including Houston, Kansas State, Louisville, Washington, and more. Coming out...
Luke List betting profile: Rocket Mortgage Classic
FORT WORTH, TEXAS - MAY 23: Luke List of the United States hits a tee shot on the sixth hole during the first round of the Charles Schwab Challenge at Colonial Country Club on May 23, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images) A. Change Text Size.
Grandmother of Juneteenth Receives Reparations After 85 Years
Opal Lee, often referred to as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth” for her work towards getting June 19 recognized as a national holiday, recently received reparations after her family was pushed out of their home in Fort Worth, Texas 85 years ago. The 97-year old Texas resident was only 12-years-old when a racist mob forced her family to flee from their residence.
City of Arlington to conduct targeted ground spraying for West Nile Virus
Arlington has confirmed one positive West Nile Virus mosquito sample and will conduct targeted ground spraying at the following locations:. Targeted ground spraying will occur following the Arlington Health Authority, Tarrant County Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations, spraying only in areas with a confirmed presence of the virus. Contractors will conduct two consecutive nights of targeted ground spraying between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 25 and Wednesday, June 26, weather permitting. This schedule is meant to reduce the known virus-infected adult mosquito population as quickly as possible.
Supreme Court upholds Arlington gun case. Tarrant County officials, advocates react
Across Tarrant County, officials and activists say a Supreme Court ruling with an Arlington connection will protect domestic violence survivors from gun violence. In its 8-1 decision on the United States v. Rahimi case, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a 1994 federal law prohibiting domestic violence perpetrators from owning firearms is constitutional.
Texas Republicans Put Trans, Nonbinary Teachers in the Crosshairs
Trans educators speak out after the Texas GOP adopted a platform plank to ban them from the classroom. On April 19, Governor Greg Abbott spoke at the Young Conservatives of Texas gala at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, voicing an opinion that would later become enshrined in the Texas Republican Party platform and spreading misinformation spawned by a far-right influencer whose posts have repeatedly incited threats against the subjects of her ire.
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