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As death penalty decision looms, Tarrant trial opens in strangulation of girlfriend, child

Fort Worth Star-Telegram 4/16 5:04A Emerson Clarridge

A jury has begun to hear evidence in the capital murder case in which a mother and her 10-year-old daughter were slain in east Fort Worth.

Hackers post Tarrant County property owners’ data from ransomware attack on dark web

Fort Worth Star-Telegram 4/16 4:17A Noah Alcala Bach

Taxpayers’ driver’s license and Social Security numbers posted on dark web.

Fort Worth food truck does ‘crazy things with hot dogs.’ Would you try PB&J? Shrimp Alfredo?

Fort Worth Star-Telegram 4/16 3:39A Candi Bolden

Big Dawgs Hot Dog Company opened in 2021 and works outside Rusty Nickel IceHouse.

American Airlines pilot's union reports ‘a significant spike' in safety and maintenance issues

NBCDFW.com (Local) 4/15 10:35A The Associated Press

The pilots union at American Airlines says there has been “a significant spike” in safety issues at the airline, including fewer routine aircraft inspections and shorter test...

Sports Rush: Playoff Buzz Includes Fort Worth

Fort Worth Weekly 4/15 9:57A Rush Olson

North Texas has a serious playoff buzz on right now. The Dallas Stars won the NHL’s Central Division and will most likely rank first in the Western Conference as well, with a...

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Reduce, Reuse, ReFrog: Program Promotes Sustainability During Move-Out

TCU News 4/15 11:33A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

This volunteer event was created last year to reduce waste?by diverting usable items from the landfill to community members?while Horned Frogs depart their residence halls.?

TCC Northeast Presents ‘Lend Me a Tenor’

TCC News 4/15 6:03A PR & Marketing

FORT WORTH – Lend Me a Tenor, winner of three Tony Awards and four Drama Desk awards, runs April 17-20 at 7 p.m. with a 2 p.m. April 20 matinee in the Northeast Drama...

FWISD Director Named TMEA President

FWISD News 4/10 3:48A

Jesse Cannon Makes History as the First Black President of the Organization

Three Graduate Programs Ranked by U.S. News

TCU News 4/9 5:19A kelli.lamers@tcu.edu (Kelli Lame

U.S. News & World Report ranked three TCU programs in its Best Graduate Schools rankings for 2024-25, all climbing multiple spots from last year.

FWISD Congratulates Community Partner Academy 4 on Receiving 2024 Governor’s Volunteer Award

FWISD News 4/6 6:32A

FWISD Felicita a su Socio Comunitario Academia 4 por Recibir el Premio de Voluntario del Gobernador 2024

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Ulete provides venue for athletes to improve in Southlake

Community Impact 4/16 5:00A cthorn@communityimpact.com (Cody

The facility offers indoor and outdoor fields for games, tournaments and training.

Fort Worth’s Crescent Hotel Transports Guests to a Different Side of Cowtown

Texas Lifestyle Magazine 4/16 3:41A Emily Hord

This Ain’t Texas (except that it most certainly is). Despite the perception and its occasional overlap with the truth, Texas does not adhere to a stereotype. Sure, there are plenty of places where...

Grapevine-Colleyville ISD opens summer learning registration

Community Impact 4/16 1:00A mfadden@communityimpact.com (Mar

Registration for Grapevine-Colleyville ISD summer learning programs, including summer enrichment, extended-day summer camp and secondary summer school, opened on April 15.

Healthy Waists, Healthy Wallets: Tax Day Spaghetti Squash Spinach Smash

Tanglewood Moms 4/15 11:57A Lee Virden Geurkink

It’s Tax Day, and I’m sure some of us are feeling the pinch in our wallets right now. Days like this is why we started the Healthy Waists, Healthy Wallets series. Eating healthy doesn’t mean that we...

Texas cities and nonprofits receive $15.4M for tree planting, education

Community Impact 4/15 10:01A hnorton@communityimpact.com (Han

The grants from the Texas A&M Forest Service are aimed at building and expanding forests in urban communities across the state.

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Freshslice Pizza Announces First Two U.S. Locations

Restaurant News 4/16 3:01A RestaurantNews.com

The Lone Star State Lands Inaugural Locations for Innovative Pizza Brand focused on being the Starbucks of Pizza Freshslice Pizza , the innovative Canadian pizza franchise...

A ‘Jewel Box’ Hideaway in Fort Worth Offers Classic Tableside Service and Formidable Seafood Towers

Eater Dallas 4/16 3:00A Courtney E. Smith

A seafood tower that reaches to heaven (or Fort Worth). | The Crescent Hotel Fort Worth is wading into “low intervention” fine dining Preston Paine stepped into large shoes when he agreed to take over...

Michelle Snider Winemaker Profile

Texas Wine Lover 4/16 12:02A Jeff Cope

Kiepersol has always been a go-to winery in East Texas because of its award-winning wines made only from its estate vineyard. Besides wine, they also make wonderful spirits and they have more than...

Bingham Family Vineyards – Roanoke

Texas Wine Lover 4/13 1:04A Jeff Cope

Bingham Family Vineyards has recently expanded their number of tasting rooms by opening a new location in Roanoke , which is north of Fort Worth, in January 2024. In a recent trip to North Texas, I...

2024 Texas Wine Auction is Announced

Texas Wine Lover 4/12 12:36A Jeff Cope

It was announced that the upcoming 3rd Annual Texas Wine Auction is scheduled for May 4, 2024, at the Carter Creek Winery Resort & Spa in Johnson City, Texas. The event will run from 6:00 p.m. to...

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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...

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND

The Middle Page 4/9 3:22A Cathy Williamson

DAY AND NIGHT LOOK FROM A FAVORITE BRAND Hello, everyone! Did you get a chance to see the eclipse (if you were in the path) yesterday? I didn t think it would be that big of a deal, but let me tell...

SALES ON SALES!

The Sister Studio 4/6 10:47P Jennifer Reed

Happppy Sunday, my friends! We have had a JAM packed week between a quick trip to Austin for work, playing catch up once I got back, and kids sports this week. Remi has a soccer tournament this...

You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas

Style of Sam 4/6 10:46A Sam

[show_shopthepost_widget id="5171132"] The post You had me at Pastels! Cabi Spring 2024 Outfit Ideas appeared first on Style of Sam | DFW Fashion Blog .

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WGOLF: Rams Dominate Field at TXWES Spring Invitational

Texas Wesleyan Rams 4/15 9:18P

WILLOW PARK, TX — The Lady Rams launched their home tournament at Squaw Creek Golf Course on Monday with a commanding display, surging ahead by 51 shots after two rounds.

Related: MGOLF: Rams Play in TXWES Spring Invitational Texas Wesleyan Rams

T&F: Rams Rack Up More National Qualifiers at Meets

Texas Wesleyan Rams 4/14 9:21P

FORT WORTH, TX - The TXWES Rams track and field teams added several new and improved national qualifying marks at the McMurry Warhawk Classic meet in Abilene and a few at the...

CHEER: Texas Wesleyan Cheer Excels at 2024 NCA College Nationals

Texas Wesleyan Rams 4/14 1:25A

CHEER: Texas Wesleyan Cheer Excels at 2024 NCA College Nationals

SB: Rams Split Doubleheader on Senior Day

Texas Wesleyan Rams 4/13 7:12A

FORT WORTH, TX – The Texas Wesleyan softball team split games on Senior Day against Southwestern Christian University at Sycamore Park on Saturday afternoon.

BB: Rams Sweep Pioneers in Extra Innings on Saturday

Texas Wesleyan Rams 4/13 5:47A

FORT WORTH, TX- In a scheduled 9-inning game that stretched into extra innings, Texas Wesleyan University swept the series against Wayland Baptist in a 12-inning battle,...

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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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