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Fort Worth Local News
Fort Worth Area Acquires New Water Supply from Local Source.
Fort Worth-area cities in North Texas have been granted permission to purchase water from a new source without having to build a new reservoir. This marks the first time since 2005 that there has been an opportunity to do so. The Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) can divert and sell…
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Dallas Local News
Dallas Craigslist: A comprehensive guide to finding jobs in the Dallas area
Craigslist is a popular online platform that offers a wide range of job opportunities to job seekers in the Dallas area. It is one of the most widely used job search engines, with over 60 million users per month in the United States alone. With a staggering 50 billion page…
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Fort Worth Local News
Difficulty in finding ADHD drugs in Fort Worth and across the US causes concern for patients.
A Shortage on Name Brand Adderall Plagues Tarrant County and Beyond Reported shortages on name brand Adderall, a medication used for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), have left residents of Tarrant County anxiously searching for answers. Since October 2022, countless sufferers have noticed diminished supply and increased difficulty in obtaining their essential…
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Education
Free Pre-K for All 4-Year-Olds: STEM-Focused Registration Open for Pre-K 3 Now.
Arlington ISD, renowned for its commitment to student success, has launched a free universal pre-K 4 program for all 4-year-old children, as they firmly believe in the power of pre-K education. The program has been initiated for the 2021-22 academic year, and all children who turn four by September 1,…
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Fort Worth Local News
Fort Worth parents demand armed security officers in public schools at Capitol
Parents from the Tanglewood Elementary school in Fort Worth have joined forces with City Council member Michael Crain and local law enforcement officials in their bid for armed security officers to be present at every school in Texas. Their lobbying efforts initiated a pilot program consisting of off-duty Fort Worth…
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Politics
Texas House committee approves bills to increase gambling availability.
The Texas House committee has taken a step forward in expanding gambling in the state, with both major proposals advancing on Monday. Although facing long odds in the Senate, the movement marks more progress than the last legislative session, where the proposals had hearings in committee but never made it…
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Texas News
Lotto Texas Jackpot Reaches $61.5 Million, Highest in a Decade
Lotto Texas Jackpot Continues to Rise: Estimated at $61.5 Million for Monday Night Drawing In the most recent Lotto Texas jackpot drawing, which took place last Saturday, April 1st, no one was lucky enough to get the winning combination of six numbers. Consequently, the largest advertised jackpot in the Texas…
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Fort Worth Local News
New Tarrant Businesses: Butcher’s Son Tops List
Exciting news for foodies in Fort Worth! Several new eateries are set to open in the coming weeks and months, offering a variety of cuisines and dining experiences. From sliders and shakes to wood-fired pizza, here’s a rundown of what to expect: Opening on March 20 is Son of a…
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Politics
Texas Lawmakers Clash with Chinese Americans Over Representation
Chinese American Community Expresses Concerns Over Anti-China Policies in Texas As Texas continues to grapple with a surge in its population, which includes a large number of Chinese Americans, members of the community say they are increasingly worried about anti-China policies being adopted by officials in the state. While such…
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Dallas Local News
Texas Baptist Men Provide Disaster Relief to Arkansas After Deadly Tornadoes.
Texas Baptist Men Send Volunteers to Tornado-Ravaged Little Rock On Saturday, a dedicated team of disaster relief volunteers from Texas Baptist Men started their journey from Dallas to Little Rock to provide aid and comfort after a deadly tornado rampaged through the city, leaving a trail of devastation. The group’s…
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Dallas Local News
Mother Charged as Police Search Porch for Missing Everman Boy
Everman Parents Face Child Abandonment Charges in Missing 6-Year-Old Case Everman parents, Cindy Rodriguez-Singh and her husband, are now facing felony child abandonment charges after their 6-year-old son, Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, went missing, and the couple fled to India with their six other children. The police had conducted a welfare check…
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Education
Dallas ISD staff walk for Pre-K program funding.
Dallas ISD Early Learning Team Rolls Out Strategic Recruitment Strategy The Dallas Independent School District (ISD) Early Learning team and volunteers hit the streets last week, encouraging parents to register their children for pre-K programs. Staff and volunteers knocked on the doors of dozens of homes in 30 Dallas neighborhoods,…
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Education
Key Dates and Information for Prospective Pre-K and Kindergarten Parents
Future pre-K and kindergarten parents, mark your calendars! The registration process for the upcoming 2023-2024 school year is set to open on Monday, April 3, and will be available online. The process begins at 9 a.m., so make sure to visit the website to secure your spot. As you prepare…
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Dallas Local News
Four tornadoes hit New Jersey on Saturday, confirms National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service has confirmed that four tornadoes struck New Jersey on Saturday amid a fierce storm that caused significant damage and left many without power. The affected areas were Cinnaminson, Sea Girt, Howell Township and Jackson. The NWS will announce the strength of the tornadoes after evaluating the…
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Community
Allie-Coosh celebrates 30 years of fashion for North Texans
Paulette Martsolf, a resident of Newfoundland, never would have guessed that she would someday make it big in the fashion industry. Nevertheless, her passion for all things fashion eventually led her and her husband to move to Toronto, where she enrolled in a fashion design course. She honed her skills…
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Dallas Local News
Vertical Horizon and Little Texas to Headline Grapevine’s Main Street Fest
Grapevine, Texas – The Main Street Fest is back again, and this year it promises to be bigger and better than ever. The festival coordinators have proudly announced the headlining acts for this year’s festival that will be hosted in the Historic Downtown Grapevine from May 19-21, as Vertical Horizon…
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Dallas Local News
Severe Weather Expected Across North Texas Today: First Alert
Severe weather is predicted in North Texas today as the Storm Prediction Center warns of an Enhanced Risk (Level 3) for storms in most of the region, including the Metroplex. The CBS News Texas First Alert Weather Team has urged caution, advising all residents to stay aware of rapidly changing…
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Fort Worth Local News
Fort Worth sees surge in eviction filings, fears crisis
Fort Worth, Texas has seen eviction filings reach levels higher than those prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new nationwide eviction data. The Eviction Lab at Princeton University reports that more than 3,800 evictions were filed in February 2023 – a shocking 36% higher than pre-pandemic monthly averages. These…
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Community
Dallas County makes a comeback
Explosive Growth in Dallas’ Collin and Denton Counties Drives Population Gain, Per U.S. Census Report Exciting news for North Texas! The U.S. Census released new data yesterday revealing that the region’s growth has once again gained momentum. Despite some urban counties in the South and West still grappling with pandemic-induced…
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Dallas Local News
Nowitzki Inducted Into NBA Hall of Fame Class of 2023
Basketball icon Dirk Nowitzki has officially been announced as one of the headline acts of the 2023 NBA Hall of Fame Class in an announcement made by the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on Saturday. Nowitzki joins the likes of Tony Parker, Paul Gasol, Dwayne Wade, Becky Hammon, and…
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Community
CVS Acquires Signify Health for $8 Billion: CEO Shares Next Steps
Dallas-based health platform Signify Health has been acquired by pharmacy and insurance giant CVS Health for $8 billion. The purchase has officially closed, and Signify Health CEO Kyle Armbrester stated that the acquisition will bring more resources and opportunities for expansion. The deal will also enable Signify Health to serve…
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