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The U.S. Military Launched Chaff Over DFW & It Was Picked Up on Radar
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?. This didn't stop the conspiracy theorists from jumping into the comment section. Covering up a UFO flyover was very popular. Others believed it was some kind of weather control experiment. I still find that baffling that our weather is being controlled artificially. That's very bad sci-fi movie stuff there. There were others who wondered if it would interfere with airport radar to the point they would lose aircraft positions in the air.
Pastor booted from Tarrant County Commissioners Court after public comment
FORT WORTH, Texas — When Fort Worth Pastor Ryon Price spoke at Tarrant County Commissioner's Court on July 2nd, he had no idea it would land him in hot water. He is a regular who signs up for public comment. But this time, Pastor Price went 8 seconds over the three-minute limit. That led to him being held in contempt of court.
Tarrant County cuts ties with youth justice program over perceived political stances
Tarrant County won’t renew its contract with a youth justice nonprofit because of concerns over initiatives the program mentions on its website. The county’s juvenile board voted Wednesday not to renew its contract with Youth Advocate Programs, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram first reported. Tarrant County has partnered with the local branch of the Pennsylvania-based, nonpartisan nonprofit since 1992.
Fort Worth leaders weigh-in on presidential race
FORT WORTH – U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, has joined three other members of Congress in asking President Biden directly to pass the torch to the next generation of Democratic leaders."We must face the reality that widespread public concerns about your age and fitness are jeopardizing what should be a winning campaign," said Veasey in a letter – with Democrats Jared Huffman of California, Chuy Garcia of Illinois, and Mark Pocan of Wisconsin – to Biden.One week ago, Veasey said that he didn't think the president was the strongest candidate who could run on the Democratic ticket, but he...
American Airlines has a contract deal with flight attendants, and President Biden is happy about it
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — American Airlines and the union representing its flight attendants said Friday they have reached agreement on a new contract that includes pay raises, and President Joe Biden said the deal avoids a strike that would have hurt the U.S. economy and consumers. Terms of...
Country singer Neal McCoy attends Texas Sheriffs Conference
FORT WORTH, Texas — Country singer Neal McCoy made an appearance at the Texas Sheriffs Conference in Fort Worth this year, taking time to greet representatives from the Refugio County Sheriff's Office. Pictured left-to-right in a photo provided by the Refugio County Sheriff's Office are Kleberg County Attorney's Office...
Texas residents blame private water company for hydrant problems
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — Residents of a gated community about half an hour northwest of downtown Fort Worth feel they got less than they bargained for when they bought their homes. Their most ardent complaint: there’s not enough water. Amanda Jones and her family spent last week splashing...
North Texas reports more poor air quality days to date than all of 2023
A month into a hot Texas summer, Dallas-Fort Worth already has surpassed the number of poor air quality days reported in all of 2023. As of July 18, the region reported 17 days that ground-level ozone, or smog, exceeded levels considered healthy for all populations. In 2023, the area reported 13 ozone air quality alerts.
Fort Worth considers increasing fees to repair stormwater pipes, evaluate flood risk
Fort Worth increased its stormwater utility fee by 15% last year in a bid to tackle rising flood risks across the city. This year, city staff are proposing an additional 5% increase that would bump average residents’ monthly fee from $6.61 to $6.94. While fee increases often draw criticism...
North Texas grapples with fallout from worldwide technology outage
A software update by a Texas-based cybersecurity company called CrowdStrike led to technology issues around the world. Here's some of the issues that North Texas governments, businesses and residents had to deal with:. Local airports. Both Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field Airport reported delays and cancellations. Early...
City Council Goals Work Session
The North Richland Hills City Council held a work session on July 11 and 12, 2024 in the Community Room at City Hall to update the city’s vision statement, mission statement and goals. The new vision mission and goals are listed below. Watch the work session meeting here. Vision.
Upcoming Park & Recreation Month Events
In honor of Park and Recreation Professionals Day on July 19, the City of Hurst extends heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated Parks and Recreation professionals, whose tireless efforts continually enrich our lives. They work diligently to organize wonderful events and maintain pristine green spaces where families can gather and create lasting memories. Their passion and commitment make our city a vibrant and welcoming place to live. We sincerely thank this exceptional group of individuals for their invaluable contributions to our community. Don’t forget, we are in the heart of Park & Recreation Month with plenty of events you can still attend!
Popcorn Tradition Crosses State Lines…
A popcorn tradition was born 50 years ago this summer in the garage of our home in southwest Fort Worth. That was some 26 tons of popcorn and four machines ago. It was sparked by the late Dr. Veda Hodge, who owned a string of movie theaters and multiple West Texas oil wells.
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