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Fort Worth’s Hill elected to board at Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
James Hill, a board member of the Tarrant Regional Water District and director of the Center for Real Estate at TCU’s Neeley School of Business, has been elected to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas board of directors. He will serve the remaining portion of an unexpired term ending...
Social Media Webpage Tracks Dallas-Fort Worth Car Thefts
(TNS) — Johncarlos Moreno was running late for a showing of “Twisters” with his girlfriend. Though the new film was set for wide release in mid-July, they got to see it just under a month before its release. He normally parks his blue 2023 Chevrolet Camaro at...
14-Year-Old Black Entrepreneur Who Designs Custom Jewelry Honored with a Prestigious Community Leadership Award
Fort Worth, TX — Jasmine Bledsoe, a 14-year-old African American entrepreneur who is also a scholar athlete from Fort Worth, Texas, has been honored with a prestigious leadership award in recognition of her exceptional service to others. Her dedication to her community, innovative spirit, and commitment to making a positive impact have made her a standout leader and role model. She is continuing the legacy of service that runs in the family. Her grandparents, her parents, and even her brother have made it a priority in their lives to give back to their community.
LeClair appointed pastoral administrator for Granbury’s St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church
The Rev. Father Brandon LeClair is the newly appointed pastoral administrator of St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church and St. Rosa Lima Catholic Church. He was ordained in May 2023 and brings a fresh perspective and a deep commitment to his new roles in the community. LeClair described himself as “a...
About Last Weekend: TUBMAN Gallery hosts exhibit highlighting Black artist in east Fort Worth
About Last Weekend looks back at a Weekend Worthy event and informs you of what you may have missed. About Last Weekend is part of Weekend Worthy, your Fort Worth Report guide to fun events in Tarrant County. Karen Fleming wants children in underrepresented communities in Fort Worth to know...
Fort Worth Naval Air Station Celebrates Firefighter's Promotion to Captain at Pinning Ceremony
In an intimate ceremony held recently, the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth celebrated the achievements and promotion of one of its own. Jordan Mahaney was honored with a Pinning Ceremony to mark his advancement to the rank of Captain. The event, a blend of military tradition and personal milestone, was a testament to his service and dedication.
Fort Worth’s John Wayne Museum Celebrates Expansion
Fort Worth’s John Wayne Museum celebrates its expansion in the historic Stockyards on July 27, National Day of the Cowboy. Grit, integrity, and courage: The world needs more John Wayne. And we’re getting it with the expansion of John Wayne: An American Experience, an intimate glimpse into the Western icon’s life in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. Located steps away from the daily longhorn cattle drive, the museum has added 3,500 square feet of exhibition space and doubled the size of its gift shop for a total of 14,000 square feet. Members of the Wayne family will be on hand for the expansion’s opening party on July 27, the National Day of the Cowboy.
TCU Makes 2025 Five-Star Jazzy Davidson’s Final Cutdown List
Jazzy Davidson, a five-star recruit in the Class of 2025, has narrowed her final list to six schools: TCU, USC, UCLA, Duke, Connecticut, and Texas, per Dushawn London. ESPN ranks the 6-foot-1 point guard as the No. 3 overall prospect in her class and the second-best point guard. Davidson told...
Wanted felon on the run in Johnson County
ALVARADO, Texas - Police in Johnson County are looking for a wanted felon who ran from traffic stop on Tuesday night. Alvarado Police pulled over a car shortly after 8 p.m. Jeremy Coker, 30, fought and assaulted the officer who pulled them over. 41-year-old Peggy Rotenberry, a wanted felon, was...
Stephen A. Smith left speechless by First Take guest’s Dak Prescott remark as fans laugh ‘he is what he is’
ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith doesn't believe Dak Prescott will end the Dallas Cowboys' 28-year Super Bowl drought next season. The sportscaster clashed with First Take colleague Chris "Mad Dog" Russo over the Cowboys quarterback during Wednesday's episode. Smith and Mad Dog discussed Dallas wideout CeeDee Lamb's contract situation as...
51 Texas school districts are not complying with state ban on hairstyle discrimination, ACLU says
TEXAS (TEXAS TRIBUNE) – The ACLU of Texas said Wednesday it found 51 school districts, including four East Texas school districts, in violation of the Texas CROWN Act, which bans race-based hair discrimination, and urged them to update their dress code policies. The Texas CROWN Act prohibits schools, workplaces and housing authorities from discriminating against […]
Texas Woman Who Stole Over $100 Million From U.S. Army Receives Sentence
A Texas woman who pleaded guilty to charges of stealing nearly $109 million from a youth development program for children of military families has received her punishment. In a story that rocked a Texas military base, a civilian worker for the U.S. Army allegedly stole hundreds of millions of dollars that were meant for military families and spent the money to fund her extravagant lifestyle earning her the nickname the "Gucci Goddess".
Texas Rainfall Brings Out ‘Toxic’ Worms that Regenerate When Chopped in Half
The recent excessive rainfall in the Houston area has brought an unexpected and toxic guest out of hiding: the hammerhead flatworm. These invasive worms, known for their distinctive hammer-shaped heads, emerge from their subterranean homes due to the massive amounts of precipitation. Danger Lurking in Your Yard. These flatworms can...
With CenterPoint in the hot seat, Texas policymakers look to Florida which quickly restored power to millions after a cat 4 storm
Lawmakers plan to seek answers during a senate hearing Monday on why CenterPoint and other Texas utilities didn’t have power restored sooner after category 1 Hurricane Beryl swept through the Houston region. Listen. This coming Monday, a Texas Senate select committee will hold its first hearing to investigate the...
Harris To Speak To Texas Teachers
Kamala Harris is bringing her presidential campaign to Texas. Today, she’ll speak with teachers at a gathering in Houston for a union convention. Rice University political analyst Mark Jones says that teachers and the union have already endorsed Harris’s campaign. And she needs that support in swing states. Jones says this also gives Harris the opportunity to fundraise in Houston, which has a large number of deep-pocketed Democratic donors.
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