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Top Stories: ➊ – After guilty verdict in Fort Worth capital murder, defendant shouts to jury in outburst (Thursday), ➋ – Three people shot at south Fort Worth house party (Sunday), ➌ – Fort Worth will get weather sensors to help guide self-driving trucks along roads (Wednesday), ➍ – Man gets 40 years for killing 2 with truck while fleeing Fort Worth police after stabbing (Tuesday), ➎ – Hail, even a gustnado or two possible with new line of storms headed for Dallas-Fort Worth (Thursday)

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New Fort Worth building rules allow developers to get high on Panther Island

Fort Worth Star-Telegram 4/23 7:34A Harrison Mantas

The city council voted unanimously Tuesday to loosen restrictions on building height.

Bois d’Arc Lake latest North Texas reservoir to open in 30 years. Here’s how to say name

Fort Worth Star-Telegram 4/23 6:00A David Montesino

Fort Worth boaters have another lake to play in, a short hour-and-a-half drive northeast.

Computers to grade written portions of STAAR tests, parents and faculty question AI reliability

NBCDFW.com (Local) 4/23 5:10A Larry Collins

As North Texas students continue with STAAR testing, there is a major change to the way part of the test will be scored. A computer program and technology will score written...

Suspected gunman in West 7th area shooting in custody, Fort Worth police say

Fort Worth Star-Telegram 4/23 5:07A Harriet Ramos

Joshua Arias Rosales was booked into the Fort Worth City Jail on Monday. According to police, he’s the suspected shooter in a March 17 assault that left a 23-year-old in...

Man shot wife to death in Fort Worth, police say. Her body was found wrapped in tarp

Fort Worth Star-Telegram 4/22 11:13A Emerson Clarridge

After being away, the suspect’s brother found him intoxicated and discovered the body of the suspect’s wife, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.

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Psychology Professor Talks Taylor Swift with 'Time'

TCU News 4/22 11:32A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

With the release of her 11th studio album, Time posed the question: "Why Taylor Swift's Music Makes Us So Emotional." TCU psychology professor Naomi Ekas had an answer.

New Course in AddRan Tailored for Transfer Students

TCU News 4/22 10:35A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

To help these students in their TCU journey, the AddRan College of Liberal Arts is adding a new class next fall called Transfer Student Success.

TCC Aviation Maintenance Technology students recognized for excellence

TCC News 4/22 5:14A PR Marketing

FORT WORTH, Texas — Tarrant County College dominated an industry-standard aerospace maintenance competition April 9-11, with six Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) students...

TCC Celebrates Technical Education with NC3 Signing Day

TCC News 4/19 11:25A PR & Marketing

FORT WORTH, Texas – Tarrant County College had 227 students sign letters of intent committing to its future technical program pathways NC3 and attending TCC once they have...

EV charging station opens at Tarrant County College Opportunity Center

TCC News 4/19 8:59A PR Marketing

FORT WORTH, Texas — As electric vehicles continue to gain popularity across the country, an EV charging station is now available at Tarrant County College’s Opportunity Center...

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Nokes family bringing New York Butcher Shoppe to Colleyville

Community Impact 4/23 5:00A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

Steak, chicken, pork, veal and lamb are among the offerings for customers.

Hop & Sting Brewing Co. offers tap room and beer garden in Grapevine

Community Impact 4/22 7:00P kchaney@communityimpact.com (Kar

When Jon Powell, Brian Burton and Lane Joseph opened the doors of Hop & Sting Brewing Co. in 2018, they boiled together a diverse skill set and flavored it with a...

Influencing with Purpose: Cameron Cushman of HSC Next

Tanglewood Moms 4/22 8:33A Lee Virden Geurkink

We started “Influencing with Purpose” to shine a spotlight on local social media influencers who use their platforms for more than just advertising themselves. For our local business issue, who better...

Majestic Vanity moves to new location in Grapevine Mills

Community Impact 4/22 6:11A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

The store moved into the vacant spot left by Rally House I.

Go Beyond Grades academic awareness campaign launches April 9 in Tarrant County

Community Impact 4/21 7:00P mfadden@communityimpact.com (Mar

New research shows that more than 9 in 10 Tarrant County parents believe their child is on grade level, but STAAR reports it is closer to only 50%.

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12 Essential Mexican Restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth

Eater Dallas 4/23 3:32A Courtney E. Smith

Nopalitos fritos at Don Artemio | Don Artemio With a taste of all sorts of regional Mexican cuisine While we love our Tex-Mex in Dallas-Fort Worth, we also appreciate the fine chefs who work hard to...

WaBa Grill Enters Fourth State With Dallas Debut

Restaurant News 4/23 12:40A RestaurantNews.com

WaBa Grill Now Open in Dallas Growing Healthy Rice Bowl Chain Continues Strategic Western Expansion Anaheim Hills, CA ( RestaurantNews.com ) WaBa Grill , one of the...

Did You Know? Diving Into the Texas Wine Lover Menu – About

Texas Wine Lover 4/23 12:03A Jeff Cope

There are a lot of features on the Texas Wine Lover website, and we started writing about them so you can learn about them and be able to use the many resources available. We’re moving across the...

The 14 Essential Restaurants in Granbury

Eater Dallas 4/22 3:03A Courtney E. Smith

A basket of fried catfish on Lake Granbury at Stumpy’s | Stumpy’s Where to dine in this small-town lakeside getaway full of historic gems Steeped in American history and outlaw folklore, the historic...

Layne’s Chicken Fingers Celebrates 30th Anniversary, ‘Making Memories Since 1994’

Restaurant News 4/22 3:01A RestaurantNews.com

The Soon to be Famous chicken franchise is celebrating 30 years with growth so rapid it s hard to project what the next 30 will bring. College Station, TX (...

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MOTHER’S DAY GIFT IDEAS

The Middle Page 4/22 3:14A Cathy Williamson

MOTHER S DAY GIFT IDEAS Happy Monday, ladies! I hope you have had a great weekend! I have never seen as much rain, lightning, and thunder as we had on Saturday. It was wild, and it lasted all day...

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY

The Middle Page 4/16 1:46A Cathy Williamson

A DRESS FIT FOR AN ISLAND TRIP OR POOL PARTY Hello, ladies! Do you all know much about Mercury in Retrograde? An explanation is that the planet Mercury appears to travel backward across the sky three...

Finds I’m LOVING this week!

The Sister Studio 4/13 10:29P Jennifer Reed

Happy Sunday to you, my friends!! May your coffee be strong and your house be nice and quiet this morning! We had a busy day of kids soccer and basketball yesterday, so I m enjoying this morning when...

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SB: Rams Drop Four Game Series

Texas Wesleyan Rams 4/22 1:13A

OKLAHOMA CITY, OK – The Texas Wesleyan softball team dropped a four-game series against No.2 Oklahoma City University over the weekend.

BVB: Women's Beach Volleyball Pair Named to the All-Conference Team

Texas Wesleyan Rams 4/21 11:21P

FORT WORTH, TX – The 2024 Central States Conference Women's Beach Volleyball All-Conference Team has been announced. The Rams had one pair named to the All-CSC team.

Netflix announces new documentary series on the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

Spectrum Local News Sports 4/18 4:34A Katharine Finnerty

The show will follow the personal stories behind the uniforms through the 2023-24 season, from auditions to the NFL playoffs.

WGOLF: Rams Thump Field at TXWES Spring Invitational

Texas Wesleyan Rams 4/16 11:41P

WILLOW PARK, TX - The Lady Rams showcased a dominant performance at their home tournament at Squaw Creek Golf Course on Tuesday, securing victory over Our Lady of the Lake by...

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T&F: Rams Sweep SAC Oklahoma Ford Dealers Track and Field Athletes of the Week Awards.

Texas Wesleyan Rams 4/16 2:46A

Oklahoma City – Members of both the men and women's Track & Field team earned this week's Sooner Athletic Conference Oklahoma Ford Dealers Track and Field Athletes of the Week...

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When’s the Best Time to Buy a House in Dallas-Fort Worth?

VIP Realty 4/21 3:01A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

Hey there If you’re thinking about buying a house in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and wondering when to make your move, you’re not alone. It’s one of the big questions we get...

What’s So Grand About Grand Prairie Life?

VIP Realty 4/13 2:55A tom@57realty.com (Thomas Heinz)

If searching for a new spot in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Grand Prairie deserves a good look. It offers a sweet mix of affordability, location, and community, making it a...

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