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‘I can do it.’ Tarrant County program builds girls’ confidence in STEM
Valeria Venegas wants to be a pediatrician. She faces an obstacle: the gender divide in the STEM workforce. Men make up 65% of the industry, according to the National Center for Science and Engineering Statistics. However, Valeria, an incoming junior at Fort Worth ISD’s Paschal High School, said she has...
Fort Worth celebrates Fourth at Panther Island Pavilion
Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther Island is the "biggest fireworks show and Independence Day celebration in DFW." Fort Worth's Fourth takes place annually at Panther Island Pavilion, just outside downtown Fort Worth. With soaring temperatures across the metroplex, it's important to stay hydrated. MedStar said they're prepared for the extreme heat and will have multiple crews on-site to provide care if needed. Thousands of visitors are expected to attend the annual Independence Day event and brave the Texas heat. Fourth of July fashion includes red, white and blue everything. Live music performances are scheduled throughout the night at Panther Island Pavilion. Activities such as face painting, water slides, a zip line and various inflatables fill the afternoon ahead of the highly anticipated fireworks show. Even the cutest spectators have their seats prepared to watch the fireworks. The fireworks show is expected to begin around 9:30 p.m. and lasts about 30 minutes.
Como neighborhood caps off triumphant Independence Day celebrations with Lake Como Day Parade
One of Fort Worth’s longest-running Fourth of July traditions returned Thursday as the 74th annual Lake Como Day Parade brought huge crowds and city leaders to the west Fort Worth neighborhood. Thursday morning, the sidewalks on Horne Street were packed with people taking in the event. A tradition since...
Heart failure at 24? How a Fort Worth hospital saved a supposed picture of health
FORT WORTH, Texas — Hayden Grant thought he was the picture of health. His heart was telling him otherwise. And doctors in Fort Worth rushed to get a clearer picture why a 24-year-old fitness instructor was suddenly hours away from death. "I knew this was life and death," Hayden...
Northwest ISD adopts $15.8 million deficit in 2024-25 budget
Northwest ISD is blaming the state for the district’s adoption of a deficit budget for the 2024-25 school year. During a June 24 meeting, the Northwest ISD board voted unanimously to adopt the more than $500 million 2024-25 budget. The general fund budget, which funds daily operations, outlines $321.1 million in revenues against $336.9 million in expenditures.
Fort Worth nonprofit expands beyond youth, encourages civic engagement
Founded as an organization to push young people to get involved, SteerFW has now shifted to promoting civic engagement throughout Fort Worth. Created in 2011 by then-Mayor Betsy Price, the organization was officially registered in 2017 as a nonprofit and began to work autonomously. Recently, SteerFW has grown its mission and wants people of all ages involved in its programs.
The Military Launched Chaff Over DFW Metroplex and it Was Picked Up on Radar
There have always been conspiracy theories of the military doing stuff over the skies of Texas. It's not that I don't believe the military is conducting various drills or missions over us, it's that I don't believe there is something nefarious going on because there's a weird cloud in the sky after a plane flies overhead. A few months ago, a weird "rain cloud" was captured on radar over the Dallas - Fort Worth Metroplex but it wasn't raining. So what was it?
Fort Worth's NAS JRB Announces "Ultimate Toy Hauler" Sweepstakes with Monster Energy for Military Community
In a move that has military shoppers buzzing with anticipation, the Exchange and Monster Energy have come together to present the Ultimate Toy Hauler sweepstakes, a chance for one lucky individual in the armed forces community to dramatically up their recreation game. NAS JRB Fort Worth announced the details of this exciting competition, which runs through Aug. 31, enticing participants with a prize package that includes a 2024 Heartland travel trailer, a custom Ford F-150, a Kawasaki ATV, and a $10,000 cash award.
Fort Worth police crack down on illegal street racing with new laws, technology, and vehicle seizures
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Police Department is intensifying efforts to combat illegal street racing and street takeover events, leveraging new state laws and advanced technology. The Texas Legislature passed laws last year to strengthen penalties for these dangerous activities, which have claimed several lives in recent...
Fort Worth police seek community help identifying robbery and assault suspect
FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Police Department is seeking the community’s assistance in identifying a suspect wanted for robbery and indecent assault. On Monday, June 17, around 9:50 p.m., the victim exited a store at 6416 Hulen Bend Blvd. The suspect, who had been waiting outside, approached the victim from behind, attempting to take their purse and bags, according to a press release from the department. Surveillance video shows the suspect entering the store, walking around, and trying to engage another female in conversation. The victim walked by the suspect at one point in the store. The suspect then exited the store and positioned himself to see inside. When the victim walked out, the suspect turned and made his assault.
Firefighters rescue and revive two dogs in Fort Worth house fire, another tragically perishes
FORT WORTH, Texas — Firefighters and EMS crews rescued and revived two dogs from a residential fire on Portales Avenue, though one dog perished. Just before 11 a.m., the Fort Worth Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire in the 2900 block of Portales Avenue on the west side. The only occupant who was home escaped before units arrived.
New HSC College of Nursing Extends Application Deadline
The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth’s new College of Nursing has moved its fall application deadline to July 15 to give more nurses time to join the inaugural class. Students can become part of the College of Nursing by applying for either the Registered...
Topgolf Ice Cream Truck Coming To North Texas
Cool down this summer with Topgolf's new ice cream truck, set to make its way through North Texas. As part of a summer initiative, the brand has introduced an ice cream truck journeying from California to New England. Along its route, the truck will make stops at multiple North Texas Topgolf locations, distributing complimentary ice cream and Topgolf merchandise to attendees on a first-come, first-served basis. Schedule: - July 13: Fort Worth - July 15: The Colony - July 16: Park Lane - July 17: Allen To learn more, or to follow the ice cream truck’s journey, check out its Instagram. In addition to the truck, Topgolf is...
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