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Master ice carvers arrive at Gaylord Texan to create winter wonderland for Grapevine
NORTH TEXAS – Signs, smiles and cheers greeted approximately 40 of the world's best ice carvers Monday as they arrived at the Gaylord Texan Resort."The gentlemen who joined us today are part of a long-standing tradition of ice carvers. Many of their fathers and grandfathers were also in this very unique career," said Gary Walker of Gaylord.Each year, the carvers are welcomed with Texas-sized hospitality as they prepare to transform 2 million pounds of ice into a stunning winter wonderland. This year's theme is "Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," with hand-carved scenes from the story, some up to 30 feet tall.The...
Blue Goose closes Highland Village location temporarily
Blue Goose Cantina in Highland Village is closed temporarily for renovations. According to The Shops at Highland Village, the Tex-Mex restaurant (and its patio) is getting a new look, and it shared a preview of what the new design will be. The closure began Monday, and the restaurant will reopen in two weeks, on Oct. 21.
Convicted Killer Blames Lover for Boyfriend's Murder: "I Hated Him After That"
When Fort Worth Texas police found 51-year-old Tommy Brown dead on his bathroom floor, beaten with a ceramic toilet tank lid, and a bag taped around his head and shoelaces around his neck, they called it one of the worst crimes they’d ever seen. “Been in homicide close to...
‘Big Boy’ locomotive to pass through Argyle this weekend
Train enthusiasts, you’ll want to see this. Big Boy No. 4014, one of 25 huge Big Boy locomotives built exclusively for Union Pacific Railroad over 80 years ago, will be passing through southern Denton County on Sunday. Big Boys weigh 1.2 million pound and measure 133 feet long, dwarfing standard diesel locomotives that reach 74 feet. They normally operated between Ogden, Utah, and Cheyenne, Wyoming, according to the UP website. There are currently seven on public display around the country, including one in Dallas.
Hurst to manage animal adoptions after Humane Society ends contract
HURST, Texas - The Humane Society of North Texas has decided to end its contract with the City of Hurst, prompting the city to resume management of animal adoptions. This change is attributed to the Humane Society's business decision to focus resources on other locations, according to a press release from Hurst Animal Services.The partnership, which began in 2022, has helped numerous animals find homes, and the city expressed gratitude for the Humane Society's contributions. "Their dedication and care have been invaluable to both the City of Hurst and the animals they've served," stated the press release. Despite the end of this collaboration, Hurst remains open to future partnerships with the organization.In response to the change, Hurst has reactivated its Animal Services and Adoption Center Facebook page to feature adoptable pets and continue its mission of finding forever homes for animals. The city encourages residents to stay tuned for updates and pet profiles.
World’s Largest Steam Train Coming To North Texas
Big Boy No. 4014 — the world’s largest operating steam train — is on its way to Fort Worth. The massive train embarked on the "Heartland of America Tour" on Aug. 28, 2024, departing from Cheyenne, Wyoming. The locomotive will travel through nine states: Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. The tour will last eight weeks and is set to conclude in late October. The Fort Worth stop offers the public their first opportunity to view the locomotive up close. It will be displayed at the downtown Fort Worth train station located at 275 W. Lancaster, from 9...
Chef Holdings, Inc. Announce CEO Transition
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, Oct. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chef Holdings, Inc., the parent company of CTI Foods, LLC, announced today a leadership change. Effective September 30, 2024, Tim LaLonde will succeed Terry O'Brien as CEO. Terry will continue to serve on CTI Foods' Board of Directors.
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