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Fort Worth police chief takes heat over officers using department cars after-hours

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Residents and elected officials rally to oppose private landfill near Lake Worth

Fort Worth Star-Telegram 12/5 4:06P Harrison Mantas

Roughly 1,000 people crammed into the Brewer High School auditorium to voice their opposition to state environmental officials.

Fort Worth police chief takes heat over officers using department cars after-hours

NBCDFW.com (Local) 12/5 3:13P Tahera Rahman

Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes is taking some heat after a report showing some of his officers may be taking advantage of the city s take-home car privileges. An audit shows city employees who...

Missing since March, Fort Worth detectives believe Sheri Vickers is dead, ask for help

Fort Worth Star-Telegram 12/5 2:04P James Hartley

Sheri Vickers talked to her family every day and cared for her mother and autistic son. She suddenly stopped communicating with them when she disappeared on March 23.

Tarrant County settles disability discrimination lawsuit for $225,000

Fort Worth Star-Telegram 12/5 9:31A Emily Brindley

Tarrant County will pay a $225,000 settlement to a former county employee who had sued — and already won at trial — over disability discrimination.

Lightscape returns to Fort Worth Botanic Gardens with new holiday-themed light displays

Fort Worth Star-Telegram 12/5 8:35A Christopher Torres

The two-mile long trail showcases unique art displays using various light sources.

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TCU Receives Reaffirmation of Accreditation

TCU News 12/5 9:05A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has granted TCU a reaffirmation of accreditation until 2033 following a rigorous review process that...

The Golden Statue Goes to TCU's Brand Anthem

TCU News 12/4 1:45P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

The Office of Marketing & Communication was awarded a Lone Star Emmy Award for its TCU Brand Anthem: Lead on 150 from the National Academy of Television Arts and Science.

Horned Frogs in the News, Nov. 16-30

TCU News 12/4 1:31P kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

From holiday shopping to a beloved football rivalry, TCU is in the news.

Turning Hot-Button Issues into Civic Learning

TCC News 12/4 8:13A PR & Marketing

Tarrant County College recently partnered with Unify America in the 5th biannual Unify Challenge College Bowl. Thousands of students from 104 universities across 40 states...

TCU Post Office Offers Service, Advice for Holiday Mailing

TCU News 12/1 6:20A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

Make your list and check it twice. Dec. 15 is the target deadline this year for mailing packages in time for Christmas, and the TCU Post Office is as the ready.?

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Essence of Burgundy & Provence River Cruise with AmaWaterways

Tanya Foster 12/5 11:00A Tanya Foster

We've recently returned from a 7 night river cruise on the Rhone with AmaWaterways . It was the Essence of Burgundy Provence Wine Cruise on board the AmaCello. Who is a river cruise for? If you want...

Camp El Tesoro Invites You to Breakfast with Santa

Tanglewood Moms 12/5 7:23A Lee Virden Geurkink

Tis the season for jolly moments and festive cheer. And breakfast! Camp El Tesoro invites you to celebrate the season by spending a morning of holiday joy having Breakfast with Santa. It’s a magical...

Southlake mayor to run for congressional seat

Community Impact 12/5 6:17A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

Huffman served on council since 2015 and mayor since 2021.

As More Immigrant-Owned BBQ Joints Open, a Marriage—and Sometimes Clash—of Cultures Follows

Texas Monthly 12/5 3:00A Farhan Mustafa

Back in May, I spent a languid Saturday afternoon with Zain Shafi. We were taste-testing recipes for his new joint, Sabar BBQ, inspired by his Pakistani culture, that opened this fall in Fort Worth. I...

Q&A: North Texas Realtor network helps serve area seniors making a move

Community Impact 12/5 2:00A mcrouchley@communityimpact.com (

Cathi Coridan launched the Network of Realtors Serving Seniors in NTX in March, with the goal of bringing like-minded Realtors together to provide resources, referrals for...

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Mo’ Bettahs to Bring “Aloha Spirit” to Frisco with New Location Opening on Dec. 8

Restaurant News 12/5 3:00P RestaurantNews.com

Popular Hawaiian-style concept to open first restaurant in Sports City USA Bountiful, UT ( RestaurantNews.com ) Frisco is home to the Dallas Cowboys World HQ, The National...

Robert Parr Grower Profile

Texas Wine Lover 12/5 5:29A Amie Nemec

Every wine lover in the state of Texas will appreciate a wine tasting with Robert and Dilek Parr. They have a great story and love to share it while pouring wines in their Mason Parr Vineyards tasting...

Loop 9 BBQ for Christmas and Holiday To-Go Packages

Crave DFW 12/1 5:31A Steven Doyle

Loop 9 BBQ , the renowned pitmaster haven nestled in Grand Prairie, is gearing up to make this holiday season stress-free and delicious with its exclusive Christmas Day to-go...

Tempe Creek Vineyard & Farms

Texas Wine Lover 11/30 11:52P Jeff Cope

Located near Lake Livingston outside of Sam Houston National Forest is Tempe Creek Vineyard & Farms owned by Michael and Jennifer Cook. Tempe Creek Vineyard & Farms first opened in 2019, but we all...

End the Year with December Texas Wine Events

Texas Wine Lover 11/29 11:34P Amie Nemec

The holiday season is in full swing, and there s no shortage of wine events to keep things lively and festive. Here are just a few examples of great wine events in December....

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gift guide: fitness

Dallas Wardrobe 12/5 6:38A Dallas Wardrobe

Today s gift guide is for all the fitness lovers out there! No matter what kind of workout you prefer, there is definitely something in this gift guide that you ll love. Wade and I use these exact...

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HOW TO WEAR A MONOCHROMATIC LOOK

The Middle Page 12/5 1:59A Cathy Williamson

HOW TO WEAR A MONOCHROMATIC LOOK Hi, everyone! Are you all feeling the holiday stress yet? I have purchased almost everything I am going to for the grandkids, but I haven t even begun for the rest of...

BEST STOCKING STUFFERS & GIFTS UNDER $100

The Middle Page 12/1 5:22A Cathy Williamson

TOP 10 STOCKING STUFFERS UNDER $100 ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR // FIVE // SIX // SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE // TEN Happy December Lovlies! Christmas is officially in 25 days, which...

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November: Best of Amazon

The Sister Studio 11/29 11:54P Jennifer Reed

My Best of Amazon Newsletter for November is HERE! Happy *almost* Friday, friends! I have several really cute Amazon fashion finds, dresses and sweaters + several Amazon Gift Guides for the family!...

Cozy Pieces I Love and Wear for Fall and Winter

Color and Chic 11/28 5:47A Hoang-Kim

When the weather gets chilly, I love to reach for my luxe fabrics. Cashmere, wool, anything soft and cozy. Layering is key for staying warm, but not overheating. Whether you re heading into an office...

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MBB: Rams Fall on the Road to SAGU

Texas Wesleyan Rams 12/2 11:11P

On Saturday, Texas Wesleyan faced off against SAGU in a game that ended with SAGU emerging victorious with a final score of 77-59.

World Series champion Texas Rangers will return entire coaching staff next season

Spectrum Local News Sports 12/2 5:31A Associated Press

General manager Chris Young said Thursday he is excited to keep the entire group together.

MBB:Rams Lose Conference Opener at Home to UNT-D

Texas Wesleyan Rams 11/30 11:31P

On Thursday, the Texas Wesleyan University men's team faced off against UNT Dallas at the Sid Richardson Center on November 30, 2023.

WBB: Rams Rout Trailblazers 71-54

Texas Wesleyan Rams 11/30 9:44A

FORT WORTH, TX – The Texas Wesleyan women's basketball took care of business in its first SAC contest of the season as the Rams breezed by the University of North Texas -...

WBB: Meet the Rams - Driving the Lane - Season 1 Episode 2

Texas Wesleyan Rams 11/30 3:36A

In the second edition of Meet the Rams: Driving the Lane, Director of Sports Information James H. McBride sits down with Head Basketball Coach Scott Hyland to talk about the...

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Is Buying Better Than Renting in Dallas Fort Worth?

VIP Realty 12/3 9:55A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

I remember a friend of mine who was torn between buying a house and continuing to rent. She had been renting for years and loved the flexibility it afforded her, but she was...

Merry & Bright

Texas Real Estate Blog (Ebby.com) 11/28 7:21A Nichole Moreno

The holiday spirit is alive and shining brighter than ever in North and East Texas! From dazzling light displays to festive events, we ve curated a list of the most enchanting spots that promise to...

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