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Kroger, Albertsons merger could lead to sale of North Texas locations
Kroger and Albertsons have released the list of stores they plan to sell should their proposed $24.6 billion merger be approved by regulators, with the majority of the Texas stores located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Kroger and Albertsons in total would sell 579 stores across the country to New...
The Dish: Tarrant County growth sparks culinary expansion and relocation
With an area developing as fast as Tarrant County, there are bound to be some growing pains. The sports epicenter of Arlington is exploding with restaurants located near the stadiums and the new convention center. Growth in other areas is pushing out old favorites, causing speculation about rising rents. Soy...
New On-Demand service in Mansfield
July 11, 2024 (TARRANT COUNTY, TX) — Starting July 15, Trinity Metro On-Demand will unveil service changes as part of Trinity Metro’s vision to increase access to public transportation in Tarrant County through its recently expanded contract with TransitTech company Via. Trinity Metro On-Demand, which allows riders to...
DFW Restaurant Week Reservations Now Open
The 28th annual DFW Restaurant Week is right around the corner. North Texas’ largest annual culinary event runs Aug. 1-Sept. 1 with 39 Tarrant County restaurants participating. Select restaurants will participate in preview weekend Aug. 1-4. The “Main Week” is Aug. 5-11. Many places have opted to extend their offerings through Sept. 1.
Biostatistician- JPS Main- Day – Fort Worth, TX 76104
JPS Health Network is a $950 million, tax-supported healthcare system in North Texas. Licensed for 582 beds, the network features over 25 locations across Tarrant County, with John Peter Smith Hospital a Level I Trauma Center, Tarrant County’s only psychiatric emergency center, and the largest hospital-based…
Texas megachurch settled lawsuits alleging child sex assault, harassment: court records
SOUTHLAKE — The North Texas megachurch embroiled in controversy over its founder's alleged child abuse settled multiple unrelated lawsuits in the months before that accusation went public, court records show.Gateway Church recently settled two lawsuits: one in April and another one in June.Gateway Church 2020 lawsuitThe case settled in April involved accusations that multiple church pastors covered up the alleged sexual abuse of a child by a member of the congregation in March 2018. The child's mother filed the lawsuit in Tarrant County in 2020, which also claimed pastors encouraged members of the congregation to ostracize her.The lawsuit also claimed that church leaders...
Ozone pollution alert in effect for North Texas until early Friday evening
An air quality alert was issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for Friday. The alert is for Wise, Denton, Collin, Hunt, Parker, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Hood, Johnson, Ellis and Henderson counties. "The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued an Ozone Action Day for the Dallas-Fort...
Kroger & Albertsons reveal locations of 26 stores in North Texas it would sell in merger
Kroger and Albertsons have released a list of North Texas grocery stores it would sell if their merger is approved, including multiple locations in Arlington and elsewhere in Tarrant County. The grocery giants announced plans in fall 2022 for Kroger to acquire Albertsons for $24.6 billion. The proposal was initially...
Fort Worth leaders await economic impact of MLB Draft event in Stockyards
Fort Worth leaders are hoping for a home run as baseball fans rally in Tarrant County. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected at the Fort Worth Stockyards on July 14 for the opening night of the 2024 Major League Baseball Draft, part of All-Star Week events in North Texas that start July 12. The main event, the 94th Midsummer Classic, will be played at Globe LiIfe Field in Arlington on July 16 — the second All-Star Game that the Texas Rangers have hosted in the franchise’s 63-year history.
Tarrant County jail death led to murder charges
The Tarrant County jail is facing scrutiny over the death of a 31-year-old inmate in April.The medical examiner ruled Anthony Johnson Jr.'s death a homicide after determining it was caused by asphyxiation.Why it matters: More than 60 people have died in county custody since Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn took office in 2017, sparking calls for him to step down, per KERA.Waybourn has said Johnson's treatment went against training and policy.What happened: Johnson was arrested on charges of possession of a controlled substance, evidence tampering and evading arrest a few days before his death, per the Star-Telegram.Authorities have said Johnson...
West Nile Virus Found In Arlington
Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH) has confirmed a West Nile Virus (WNV) positive mosquito sample, the first of the 2024 season. They have not reported any human cases this year. They collected sample in the City of Arlington. West Nile Virus season typically runs from April through mid-November. They tested 910 mosquito samples. Residents should dump standing water on their property, use EPA-approved repellent, and dress in long pants and sleeves whenever possible.
Tarrant County Judge Reprimanded for Sexual Harassment
FORT WORTH, TX — A Tarrant County family law judge was reprimanded recently by the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct for sexual harassment of his colleagues. Judge Jesus "Jesse" Nevarez testified he was never informed that calling women "babe" was inappropriate.
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