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Bills mounting for owners of illegal dump site in Fort Worth
FORT WORTH — Months after the I-Team revealed a massive illegal dump in a quiet Fort Worth neighborhood, the cleanup has begun.Illegal dumping, tax breaks and donkeys; I-Team investigates Fort Worth propertyIt's been a long time coming for neighbors along Randol Mill Road, near East Loop 820. They've spent years worried about water pollution, fire hazards, and mosquitoes -- all because of the dump hidden within the heavily wooded 70-acre lot.When our chopper flew over the property in February, we could see mountains of shingles and tires among the trees. The city and state found out about it in May 2022...
Fort Worth ISD trustees approved $38M in purchases in June. Here’s what they are buying
Fort Worth ISD trustees approved over $38 million in new spending during its June 25 board meeting, targeting areas such as insurance, educational services and after-school programs. Other purchases include investments in district infrastructure, such as repairs on air conditioning units and educational capabilities, including state-adopted curriculums for the coming...
When does each major North Texas school district start the new school year?
It’s that time to prepare for the new school year 2023-2024 across Dallas-Fort Worth. If you wonder how much more time you have to prepare for that first day of class, you have come to the right place.
Downtown Fort Worth street reopens to traffic after Sandman Hotel explosion
FORT WORTH — The street where the Sandman Hotel explosion in Downtown Fort Worth occurred over six months ago has opened to both foot and vehicle traffic.The City of Fort Worth announced last week that 8th Street would reopen by the end of the month. For the past few months, temporary pavement repairs have allowed pedestrian traffic through the area. Starting Monday, vehicles can pass through the area, and some parking has returned.To protect drivers, steel plates have been placed over a pit next to the building. The crater was part of the damage from the blast to the surrounding area and...
2023-24 TCU Women’s Equestrian Season Recap
The TCU women’s equestrian team remained one of the elite programs in the country during the 2023-24 campaign. The Horned Frogs went 14-3 overall and scored eight victories against ranked opponents throughout the regular season. TCU ultimately took second in the Big 12 Championship before reaching the final round of the NCEA National Championship, where the Horned Frogs fell against SMU to take second place. It was TCU’s 11th season under director Haley Schoolfield, who won Big 12 Coach of the Year honors.
The Last Word: Style Advice from the North Texas Winner of the ‘Stuck at Prom’ Duct Tape Contest
…offering his style advice as the winner of the international “Stuck at Prom” Duct Tape Design Scholarship Contest. He designed a prom tuxedo that isn’t just totally awesome—it’s waterproof, too. And now Isaac Cervantes has won two international awards and $16,000 in scholarships in the 2024 “Stuck at Prom” Scholarship Contest presented by Ohio-based Duck Tape.
Fort Worth Stockyards Museum determined to hold its place in history amid redevelopment
Did you know Fort Worth’s Stockyards Museum has a light bulb that hasn’t burned out in more than century? Or an 1886 wedding gown that has brought “disaster” to all who wore it? Here are some other hidden gems you’ll find there.
Grapevine Community Unites for Pet Welfare: Free Vaccines and Food Pantry Support Local Animal Owners
Residents and their furry friends have a reason to wag their tails with the recent collaboration between a local outreach center and Grapevine Animal Services. The team-up offered essential services to the pet community, including a food pantry and vaccine clinic. The outreach endeavors resulted in numerous pets receiving rabies vaccinations and microchip implantations. Additionally, supplies such as cat litter, and both dog and cat food were distributed to animal owners in need.
DeSoto Family & Friends Night at UniverSoul Circus
Residents of DeSoto gear up for an exciting evening of entertainment and community experience as the UniverSoul Circus comes to town for the much-anticipated DeSoto Family and Friends Night. The event is set to take place on Friday, July 26, at 7:00 PM at Red Bird Mall, featuring a vibrant...
Lancaster Named 2024 WPSL Most Outstanding Player
FORT WORTH - TCU Soccer's Camryn Lancaster was named the 2024 WPSL Most Outstanding Player after helping lead the California Storm to its fifth Women's Pro Soccer League title. Lancaster played in eight games during the season, tallying eight goals and two assists. Lancaster collected a hat trick in her season debut against Fresno Freeze FC. In four playoff games, she netted three goals and added an assist. She notched the game-winning goal in the sixth minute against the Charlotte Eagles in the championship match. Lancaster enters her senior season as a two-time All-Big 12 honoree including a spot on...
Ex-treasurer stole $16K from Guyer football booster club, reports say
The former Guyer High School football booster club’s treasurer was recently arrested after she allegedly stole nearly $16,000 from the organization. Denton ISD employees at Guyer this spring reported to police in April that funds were missing from the booster club, which is run by volunteers, the Denton Record-Chronicle reported. Denton Police Department detectives found a lot of charges that appeared to be made by the club’s former treasurer, Shauna Martin — including purchases for travel, food, utilities and more — for more than $15,800.
Horned Frogs Earn Fifth-Consecutive ITA All-Academic Team Honor
FORT WORTH – TCU women's tennis was named an Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team for the fifth consecutive year, the outlet announced Monday. Graduate students Chiho Mushika and Margaret Polk were also honored as 2024 Division I Women's ITA Scholar-Athletes for their outstanding academic success this year. "The...
First high-rise tower in Downtown Fort Worth in 30 years.
Southern Land Company recently celebrated the grand opening of Deco Fort Worth, a 567,000-square-foot high-rise residential tower in Downtown Fort Worth. This is the first high-rise residential tower to be constructed in the area in nearly three decades. The completion of this project is expected to pave the way for similar developments in Fort Worth's urban core.
Sweet News For The Sour Boule Bakery
Lance and Alexis Misner display several fresh baked food items from their new bakery the Sour Boule. A simple sign in front of what was once the Edelweiss German Restaurant at 3801 Southwest Boulevard, is making waves on Fort Worth’s west side. The sign reads, “The Sour Boule Bakery & Café, Coming Soon, again… Since September of last year, Lance and Alexis Misner, the husband-and-wife team behind this eatery’s inception, have been busy at their current locale, right next door at 3701 Southwest Boulevard serving their unique style of baked goods.
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