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City of Grapevine, businesses prepare for April 8 total solar eclipse crowds


March 9, 2024

Weinberger’s Deli, located on Historic Main Street Grapevine, is typically bustling with activity, but owner Dan Weinberger anticipates that the total solar eclipse on April 8 will bring a different kind of excitement. “We’re gearing up for the crowds to descend on Main Street, and we couldn’t be more thrilled,” Weinberger remarked. Preparations are underway to accommodate the influx of …

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Fort Worth firefighters battling Smokehouse Creek fire get ready to come home


March 9, 2024

First responders in the Texas Panhandle are seeing progress in containing three active wildfires, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. As per the Forest Service’s incident viewer, the state’s largest-ever fire, the Smokehouse Creek fire, is now 87% contained as of Friday afternoon. The nearby Windy Deuce fire is 92% contained, while the Grapevine Creek fire is 96% contained. …

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American Heart Association celebrates heart survivors at Go Red for Women luncheon


March 9, 2024

On Friday afternoon, the American Heart Association held its 20th annual Go Red for Women luncheon, drawing over 1,000 men and women clad in red attire to the Dallas Omni Hotel. The event aimed to promote the Go Red for Women Movement in Dallas, raising awareness about cardiovascular disease in women and addressing care disparities. Previously believed to primarily affect …

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Sherman superintendent suspended amid investigation into ‘Oklahoma!’ casting move


March 9, 2024

Sherman schools Superintendent Tyson Bennett has been placed on paid suspension, a move made in the midst of a third-party investigation concerning the removal of a transgender student from their role in the high school’s production of Oklahoma! The decision to suspend Bennett was made by Sherman trustees following over three hours of closed-door deliberations on Friday. While the school …

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150 Japanese cherry trees to join 350,000 blooming tulips at Dallas Blooms


March 9, 2024

Dallas Blooms, the most extensive annual floral festival in the southwest, returns for its 39th edition at the Dallas Arboretum, boasting hundreds of thousands of tulips and 150 breathtaking Japanese cherry trees. Featuring over 500,000 spring-blooming flowers from a diverse array of more than 120 varieties, including an impressive 350,000 tulips, Dallas Blooms promises a vibrant spectacle. Within the upcoming …

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TxDOT: ‘Drive Sober. No Regrets.’ Police step up enforcement over spring break


March 9, 2024

Texans embarking on spring break journeys will encounter illuminated signs urging them to “Drive Sober. No Regrets.” This initiative by TxDOT aims to educate drivers, particularly college students, about the severe consequences of driving under the influence, which can lead to lifelong regrets. In 2022, TxDOT recorded 810 DUI-alcohol-related traffic accidents in Texas during the spring break holiday period, resulting …

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Globe Life Field transformed for American Western Weekend


March 9, 2024

The transformation from a baseball field to a dirt-filled arena at Globe Life Field marks the beginning of the American Western Weekend, which commenced on Friday night. Reining horse trainer Jason Vanlandingham highlighted the unique preparations required to accommodate elite horse athletes in the arena. He compared the horses to Michael Jordan in their exceptional abilities and emphasized the importance …

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Mother of teen disputes daughter’s suspension for not reporting classmate with gun


March 9, 2024

NBC 5 has learned that three students from Mesquite Charter School were suspended after a classmate brought a gun to school, leading to a standoff with the police. They were disciplined for not reporting the incident to adults. Martha Fonseca expressed her dismay, stating that she had always taught her daughter to speak up, but the situation at Pioneer Technology …

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Chris Brown adds second Fort Worth show for upcoming ’11:11′ summer tour


March 8, 2024

Grammy Award-winning R&B artist Chris Brown has announced an extension to his upcoming 11:11 tour, adding a second show in Fort Worth, Texas. Initially, Brown’s 26-city summer tour was unveiled, commencing with a performance in Detroit on June 5 and concluding two months later in Los Angeles. The North Texas leg of the tour is scheduled to kick off on …

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Maps tell the story of how Texans voted for president, senator on Super Tuesday


March 8, 2024

Following Super Tuesday, Texans have cast their votes in the primary elections, determining their choices for president and senator. The maps provided illustrate the voting patterns among Texans participating in both the Republican and Democratic primaries. In Texas, voters have the option to select either party’s primary but are restricted to voting in only one primary per election cycle. Additionally, …

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