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Craft Brews and Live Music Headline Grapevine’s Main Street Fest
Grapevine, Texas, is getting ready to host the 39th annual Main Street Fest, which will take place from May 19th until May 21st, and promises to be a great weekend of festivities. Attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy live music, carnival rides, shopping, and an array of food and…
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Dallas Local News
Fort Worth Art Space’s Future Uncertain Due to Expensive Repairs
Fort Worth residents gathered at a packed art space on Thursday evening to participate in discussions regarding the future of the Fort Worth Community Arts Center and the W.E. Scott Theatre. The Fort Worth City Council formed a task force earlier this year which was assigned the responsibility of assessing…
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Texas News
3 Women Still Missing in Mexico, Daughter Remains Optimistic
Authorities in Mexico are investigating the disappearance of three women from Texas who have been missing for just over three weeks. The women, Marina Perez Rios, 48, Maritza Trinidad Perez Rios, 47, and their friend, Dora Alicia Cervantes Saenz, 53, were en route to a flea market in Montemorelos, in…
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Politics
Nate Paul, Paxton’s alleged corrupt real estate investor, returned to jail after appeal defeat
Nate Paul, a well-known real estate developer from Austin, Texas, at the center of the allegations of illegal conduct by the Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, has been ordered to jail once again. This order follows his unsuccessful appeal in a fraud case with a non-profit where he has been…
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Community
Texas Senate Passes Bill Limiting Transgender College Athletes’ Participation
Texas Senate Passes Bill Restricting Transgender Athlete Participation in College Sports On March 29, the Texas Senate passed Senate Bill 15, which seeks to enforce limitations on transgender athletes’ participation in college sports. Sen. Mayes Middleton, R-Galveston filed the “Save Women’s Sports Act,” which compels college athletes to compete on…
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Education
Texas Judge Halts Removal of Banned Books from Llano Libraries
A federal district court judge from Texas has put a stop to the ongoing removal of books, many of which have LGBTQ themes, from the Llano County library system. The move has led to the immediate reinstatement of these books, which government officials in the central Texas county attempted to…
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Community
Texas Rangers’ Opening Day at Globe Life Field: A Spectacle of Unforgettable Moments
Baseball aficionados were overjoyed as the new season kicked off, and what better way to celebrate than with an Opening Day victory for the Rangers! Beating the World Series runners-up is no small feat, and the team’s performance was nothing short of resounding. However, despite the overwhelmingly positive outcome, there…
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Texas News
10 U.S. States Where You Can Enjoy a Long, Healthy Life: California Not in Top 5
Living to 90 or 100 may seem like a far-off goal, but achieving it may be closer than one might think. Recent studies have revealed that lifestyle choices and the state in which you live can greatly influence life expectancy. In 2019, the United States ranked 40th in life expectancy…
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Texas News
South Texans Worry Wind Farm May Put Ecosystem at Risk
In the rural borderlands of Val Verde County, Texas, a unique battle is unfolding over the proposed construction of 46 towering wind turbines. With plans for some of the tallest turbines in the country, the project has brought whiplash to the area, as well as hurt feelings and a testing…
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Dallas Local News
FBI Dallas’ New Leader Fights Cyber Threats, Fentanyl Abuse
The streets of Dallas are rife with danger, as evidenced by the new Special Agent in Charge of the Dallas FBI Office, Chad Yarbrough. A native of Van Zandt County and a former IRS Criminal Division special agent, Yarbrough is determined to tackle the criminality in North Texas. “It’s humbling…
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Fort Worth Local News
Buttigieg Unveils $29M Airfield Safety Project During DFW Visit
The roar of aircraft overhead was the soundtrack of United States Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg’s visit to DFW Airport Thursday, as he announced groundbreaking for a $28.8 million airfield project designed to reduce the prevalence of near-accidents between planes. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has reported more than 700 incidents…
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Politics
Texas Lawmakers Push to Censor School Library Books
In a move to protect the innocence of young minds, legislators in both the House and Senate have proposed bills that aim to limit the availability of sexually explicit content in the classroom. The bills, if passed, would prevent books and other reading materials with sexually explicit content from being…
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Community
McKinney ISD Pushes for Larger Alcohol-Free Areas Near District Sites
The McKinney Independent School District (ISD) Board of Trustees has unanimously approved a petition to extend the alcohol-free zone around district property from 300 feet to 1,000 feet. The petition, which was facilitated by district documents, is in compliance with the Texas Alcoholics Beverage Code and will be submitted to…
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Fort Worth Local News
Fatal Fort Worth Crash: Friend of Killed Man Disappointed After Suspect Not Charged
On the morning of August 15, 2022, tragedy struck Fort Worth, Texas as a minor car crash tragically escalated into a fatal shootout. Jin Shin, a 43-year-old father and Dallas business owner, was beaten and shot to death after his vehicle rolled into the back of a sedan at the…
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Dallas Local News
Hundreds of people gathered at the Bank of America Plaza in Downtown Dallas to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
On Saturday, a crowd of hundreds of people gathered at the Bank of America Plaza in Downtown Dallas for the 15th annual Big Climb Dallas to support the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. Those in attendance included firefighters, families, and businesses, all of whom were eager to raise money for the…
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Dallas Local News
North Texas veterans and motorcycle clubs coalition has joined forces with groups from other states to form Task Force Amory to help Mississippi town
Amery, Mississippi, a small rural town, has been devastated by a series of tornadoes recently. In response, a coalition of North Texas veterans and motorcycle clubs has joined forces with groups from other states to form Task Force Amory. Their mission is to fill a 26-foot Ryder truck full of…
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Dallas Local News
Texas Police Unite in Austin to Push for Paper Tag Phase-Out
On Wednesday, law enforcement officials and concerned citizens from across Texas arrived in Austin to express their support for a bill that could potentially put an end to fraudulent license plates. HB 718, filed by Fort Worth area Representative Craig Goldman, seeks to eliminate paper tags altogether, an issue that…
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Texas News
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has vowed to tackle a major security gap in the state’s vehicle inspection program
The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has vowed to tackle a major security gap in the state’s vehicle inspection program, as revealed in an exclusive investigation by NBC 5 Investigates. The investigation uncovered evidence of state-licensed vehicle inspection stations taking cash in return for falsely passing cars, with the…
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Education
Dallas ISD Trustees Set Base School Calendars for 2021-23
The Dallas Independent School District (DISD) Board of Trustees recently approved the base school calendars for the 2023-24 and 2024-25 academic years. Prior to the approval, DISD sent surveys to families and staff members to gather input on how the calendar should be structured. An additional survey was distributed in…
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Education
Free Prom Dresses Available This Weekend
Prom season is here and Arlington ISD is ready to make sure every girl has the perfect dress for their special occasion. Thanks to the Junior League of Arlington’s Glass Slipper Program, girls have been able to access gorgeous, free prom dresses for the last 15 years. This year’s Glass…
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Education
Texas Senate Passes Bill Authorizing Education Savings Accounts
The Texas Senate Education Committee voted along party lines to approve a bill that would fund private schools in the state, signaling a major victory for the GOP-led Legislature. The bill, which was championed by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, now moves to the full chamber for a vote. The legislation,…
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