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After spending $1 million in legal fees, Fort Worth will discuss settlement in lawsuit with former police chief
FORT WORTH, Texas — WFAA has learned the City of Fort Worth intends to discuss a possible settlement with former Police Chief Joel Fitzgerald during an executive session in August. Fitzgerald is suing the city and the Fort Worth Police Department. Fitzgerald alleges that city employees lied about complying...
Fort Worth ISD board votes down five-year strategic plan. What comes next?
Near the end of Fort Worth ISD’s July 23 board meeting, board President Camille Rodriguez said she did not know the next steps for the district. The comment followed a 5-2 vote against a strategic plan that aims to bolster academic performance across Fort Worth ISD for the next five years. Trustee Quinton Phillips and Rodriguez voted to approve the plan; trustees Michael Ryan, Roxanne Martinez, Tobi Jackson, Anael Luebanos and Wallace Bridges voted against it.
Fort Worth Zoo hits conservation milestone by hatching endangered crocodiles
The Fort Worth Zoo made wildlife conservation history, marking the "first-ever repeated" breeding of endangered gharial crocodiles. "With two new hatchlings of gharial crocodiles this summer, the Zoo remains the only institution in North America to have produced multiple offspring of this species and is now the only North American institution to have repeated this process," reads a July 24 news release from Fort Worth Zoo.
Teen wanted in North Texas triple shooting found under different name out of state, police say
ROWLETT, Texas — A 17-year-old suspect who was apparently living under a different name in Missouri has been arrested in a triple shooting that happened in Rowlett in early 2023, police said. Police did not release the name of the teen but said he faces charges of aggravated assault...
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Coming To Fort Worth
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is opening a new location in Fort Worth this September and is looking to fill approximately 300 positions. The Fort Worth location, located at 2701 Andretti Karting Drive Fort Worth, boasts over 98,000 square feet of family fun. This renowned entertainment center will offer excitement for everyone, featuring high-speed electric Superkarts on a multi-level track, state-of-the-art arcade games, a two-story laser tag arena, Hologate VR, interactive bowling and a 7D Xperience motion theater. To elevate the experience, the Fort Worth Andretti will also include a full-service restaurant and two full bars, offering an extensive selection of delicious dining...
Parts of Houston area to get drenched again today: Who could see the most rain?
HOUSTON – It has been a pretty soggy week in southeast Texas and depending on where you are, you have either seen a lot of rain or not a whole lot at all. For Friday it looks like we are going to play this story out once again. The...
Cowboys Star CeeDee Lamb Sends 6-Word Message Amid Holdout
CeeDee Lamb may not be in training camp with the Dallas Cowboys but the star pass-catcher is still putting in work. Lamb has been working out in Houston amid his holdout, per Jane Slater of NFL Network. Slater also reported a message from Lamb about what he’s looking for on his next contract.
LeSean McCoy: Dak Prescott 'doesn't have that dog in him'
The Dallas Cowboys’ postseason struggles are known far and wide. Dallas won Super Bowl XXX following the 1995-96 NFL season. Since then, Dallas has failed even to reach the NFC Championship Game. It’s been nearly thirty years since the team hoisted a Lombardi Trophy. Dak Prescott, the Cowboys’ starting quarterback since 2016, unsurprisingly has caught Read more... The post Former Eagles star thinks Dak Prescott ‘isn’t tough enough’ to win in postseason appeared first on The Comeback: Today’s Top Sports Stories & Reactions.
Jolie Koppenol, Jamisyn Payne Win State Titles, Now in Dallas for 2024 International Competition
Two young ladies from Central have won statewide beauty titles in Louisiana and are now at the international pageant in Dallas. Jolie Koppenol, a student at Central Middle School, has been named Louisiana Miss at the state pageant. Jamisyn Payne, 5, a student at St. Alphonsus Catholic School, was chosen...
These Texans will be competing for Team USA at the 2024 Olympics
SAN ANTONIO — The Lone Star State representation will be strong in the City of Light when the 2024 Paris Olympics get underway Friday. Of the roughly 600 athletes competing for Team USA, more than 60 have Texas ties. That means that if Team USA lives up to its...
Hurricane Beryl death toll in Texas rises to 36, including more who lost power in extreme heat
The number of Texas deaths after Hurricane Beryl came ashore and knocked out power to millions of residents climbed to at least 36 on Thursday as officials confirmed more people who died in homes that were left without air conditioning during sweltering heat.
The Chupacabra: Are Texans in Danger from This Mysterious Threat?
We continue our series on Texas Cryptids with one proven real, even if it isn't exactly what it seems. There's a lot of things you can see on a Saturday night in Texas. You can see people wilding after a college football game. You can see cars lined up on a local drag. One thing you probably don't want to see is a blood-thirsty feral animal. Texas is home to the Chupacabra and it's VERY real.
Hot and Dry End to July
LUBBOCK, TX (KLBK) – KLBK Chief Meteorologist Jacob Riley has your Thursday evening weather update for July 25, 2024. Tonight: Mostly clear. Low of 68°. Winds SE 5-10 MPH. Tomorrow: Mostly sunny. High of 94°. Winds SE 12-18 MPH. Tonight:. Aside from the continued haze around the...
BEWARE: Poisonous & DEADLY Worms Have Invaded Texas
After the dramatic storms and hurricanes, took place in Texas according to Austin American Statesman an invasion happened here in the great state. Poisonous hammerhead worms have been on the rise after Hurricane Beryl. This species is found in a tropical climate and is usually fond of conditions in very damp or humid areas, and as of right now, experts are saying this creature is in full force.
Texas Powerball – Texas Lottery Confirms ‘Life-Changing’ Win
Our sources at the Texas Lottery have confirmed that Wednesday's Powerball drawing has produced what can be described as a "life-changing" win in last night's game. Texas Lottery players have really been exercising their luck here lately with big wins not only in the multi-state Powerball lottery game. But, Texas tickets have also earned major prizes in Mega Millions and the Texas Lottery's Lotto Texas with Extra!
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