Willow Park
LATEST NEWS
Funding Approved for Completion of Turkey Peak
Leaders of the Palo Pinto County Municipal Water District #1 were in Austin on July 23rd for the Texas Water Development Board meeting to learn the fate of their funding application of low-cost loans provided through the State Water Implementation Revenue Fund for Texas for the completion of Turkey Peak Reservoir. The project has been a hot topic across the community for decades and is designed to bring water security to the region.
A night to remember: City staff shines following successful July 4 celebration
With the city successfully wrapping up another spectacular July 4th celebration, it’s clear to everyone involved that team work really does make the dream work. For this year’s dream, the Granbury Chamber of Commerce, city staff and Hood County residents all hoped for an unforgettable 50th anniversary — and that’s exactly what happened.
Tarrant County considers sweeping reforms to property tax appraisal process
FORT WORTH – Tarrant County homeowners could soon see significant changes to their property tax bills if the Tarrant Appraisal District Board gives final approval to reforms it approved earlier this week.The board voted for changes to the current appraisal process to provide relief for homeowners. The proposed reforms include freezing residential property values until 2026 and then appraising them every other year instead of annually. This would give homeowners a break between appraisal years."In theory, people won't have to protest in the off year," said Joe Don Bobbitt, Chief Appraiser for the Tarrant Appraisal District. "It kind of gives people...
Downtown Fort Worth businesses celebrate reopening of roads after hotel explosion
FORT WORTH, Texas - Businesses in downtown Fort Worth celebrated the reopening of 8th Street six months after the explosion at the Sandman Signature Hotel earlier this year. The blast injured 21 people and shut down streets around the hotel. Even after six months, the cause of the explosion is...
A new concert series in North Texas aims to support live music and independent venues
A local law firm and an event production company are launching a concert series. Shane Mullen and Joe Morrison, two attorneys at Mullen & Mullen Law Firm, are leading a new project with Spune Productions called the Mullen & Mullen Music Project. Spune Productions is a family-owned production company, which is responsible for booking concerts at select venues across North Texas. Based on their mutual love for local music, the law firm and Spune created the project to support local acts and venues strained by the pandemic.
TCU to Face South Carolina at Dickies Arena
FORT WORTH – TCU has a date with the defending national champions. The Horned Frogs will face South Carolina on Sunday, Dec. 8 at Dickies Arena this upcoming season in the USLBM Coast to Coast Challenge featuring the Hoopfest Women's Basketball Classic. Tipoff is set for 6 p.m. and the game will be televised on an ESPN Network.
'Twisters' Movie Soundtrack Features Major North Texas Musicians
To make up for its Oklahoma setting and loss of Fort Worth native Bill Paxton, the folks who brought us the new Twisters movie made sure it was jam-packed with Texas music talent. In addition to its new Texas star, Austin native Glen Powell, the film's soundtrack boasts a number of modern Texas music legends, including some Dallas-Fort Worth locals.
Things To Do Around DFW: Morgan Wallen, K-pop, Ringling Bros. Circus, and more
From Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth to concerts by Morgan Wallen at AT&T Stadium and K-pop sensation Ateez at Globe Life Field, there’s no shortage of things to do this weekend around Dallas-Fort Worth.
TCU celebrating history at the 2024 Paris Olympics
HAILEY VAN LITH – USA Women’s 3x3 Basketball. Van Lith joined TCU basketball in the spring of 2024. Van Lith is the only active collegian who was selected to a USA Basketball Men's or Women's National Team in a 5-on-5 or 3x3 competition. "Getting to compete for my...
Godley ISD asks parents to acknowledge social media use 'pledge,' but says it's not a mandate
GODLEY -- A small school district serving students from Tarrant, Hood, and Johnson counties is asking parents to be kinder online.However, making this pledge part of the school registration process for the upcoming year has stirred a social media controversy."It was definitely executed in a bad way, if that was their intent," said Godley ISD trustee Kayla Lain. Lain said she had no vote or input on a page that appears during the district's online registration process. The page requires parents to acknowledge the following:"If I have an issue with something at school, I will not immediately post to social media....
GE Aerospace looking to expand engine repair center near DFW International Airport
DALLAS — this story and more North Texas business news from our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal. The maintenance arm of General Electric Aerospace wants to expand and upgrade its operations near Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport — and wants to do so with a tax abatement from the City of Fort Worth.
Suspects In Tulsa Birthday Party Shooting Arrested In Texas, Says Police
The suspects in an April homicide in Tulsa have been arrested in Fort Worth, Texas. According to Tulsa Police, Maximiliano Perez, 28, and Luis Perez, 27, are wanted in connection to the murder of Antonio Rosales, 43, on April 28. Police said they were called to a birthday party at...
Fort Worth man says 'game changing' executive immigration action will impact his life
FORT WORTH — Juan Carlos Cerda's first memories are of spending time with his parents at a park in Atlanta, Georgia. He's lived in Texas since 2000. Here he's gotten married, started a career, and bought a home in Fort Worth. "I am a Texan, for all intents and purposes," Cerda said. "I just don't have that permanent legal status that says I can stay here."When Cerda was 3 years old, his parents left Mexico and moved their family to the United States. Now 31, he calls this country the only one he's ever known as home. But because he...
Mavericks youngster is as good as gone after Spencer Dinwiddie signing
The Dallas Mavericks waited a couple of weeks to fill their final roster spot after a busy start to free agency that included them signing Klay Thompson and Naji Marshall, and the silence finally broke on Monday when they signed Spencer Dinwiddie to a one-year deal. Dinwiddie decided to sign...
Cowboys Get Massive Injury News on Key Young Players as Camp Begins
After a disappointing offseason, the Dallas Cowboys are set to open training camp on Thursday in Oxnard, California, with rookies and veterans reporting. There are a lot of storylines surrounding the Cowboys, which is never a good sign to start a new season. However, we know Dallas will never shy away from the limelight, so it will be interesting to see how things develop over the next few weeks.
Polarizing Ex-Cowboy Causing Even More Distractions on New Team
This week has seen the Dallas Cowboys, and a number of other teams, finally report to training camp to begin official preparations for the 2024 season. However, like with CeeDee Lamb and Dallas, there's a ton of focus on key players who aren't with their teams yet. As it turns...
Benbrook police shoot someone while responding to welfare check
BENBROOK, Texas - The Texas Rangers are investigating after a Benbrook police officer shot someone while responding to a welfare check. The shooting happened Wednesday afternoon at the Sagamore Apartments on Bel-Aire Drive. Investigators only said officers were at the apartment complex after responding to a call about a welfare...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.