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The Fort Worth charter school community is mourning the loss of two students who tragically passed away in separate accidents during Spring Break last week. Leaders at Harmony School of Innovation Fort Worth revealed that eighth-grader Kaitlynn Nguyen lost her life in a skiing accident in New Mexico, while tenth-grader Layla Pazarac died in an ATV crash in Hill County, …

The impact of Ja’Shawn Poirier’s death still resonates one year later at Lamar High School. Poirier, just weeks shy of his 17th birthday, was tragically shot and killed on campus. On the anniversary of his passing, family, friends, and educators gathered at the high school to commemorate his life. Reflecting on the past year, Poirier’s mother, Rashone Jacob, shared that …

Horses, cowboys, country. All things commonly used to describe Dallas from an outsider’s perspective, but an outsider turned insider is trying to broaden that perspective. Hance Taplin, founder of By Way of Dallas, showcases his vision of Dallas through the brand. The creative founded the company in 2011 when his family called him back to Dallas. He is originally from …

A large pothole caused major problems and flat tires for drivers in Dallas Tuesday morning. The Dallas County Sheriff’s Department responded to calls of several vehicles with flat tires at Interstate 20 and Bonnieview Road. Deputies located a large pothole and the roadway damaged in the center-right lane. Law officials advise using caution in the area. Lanes will be closed …

Billionaire philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott announced Tuesday she is giving $640 million to 361 small nonprofits that responded to an open call for applications. Yield Giving’s first round of donations is more than double what Scott had initially pledged to give away through the application process. Since she began giving away billions in 2019, Scott and her team have researched and selected …

The Fort Worth Park and Recreation Department wants to start a new program that would put off-duty police officers at parks across the city. Buddy Calzada, Public Information Officer for Fort Worth Police, said the department is considering the request, along with other proposals, for the Crime Control and Prevention District funds. CCPD funds are provided by a half-cent sales tax …

A recent study by Captain Gambling revealed that 49% of Americans typically feel upset when they lose a game. Researchers delved into which states handle defeat the best, aiming to determine the true winner in the game of losing. Based on the study, about 15% of Americans have been in fistfights after losing a game. Over 10% of Americans oppose …

A North Texas man got his life back after a dire prognosis thanks to a life-saving transplant that came from a stranger. Scott Brock, a Dallas husband and father, has been cancer-free for over four years now thanks to a bone marrow transplant at Baylor Scott and White’s Sammons Cancer Center. TEXAS MAN WAITS FOR STEM CELL BONE MARROW TRANSPLANT …

The upcoming solar eclipse is expected to cause a significant reduction in energy supply to the state’s power grid due to the sudden and dramatic decline in solar generation caused by the lack of sunlight. Scheduled for April 8, 2024, the total solar eclipse presents an opportunity for tens of millions of skywatchers to witness the celestial event, marking the …

According to a report from the city, the number of individuals experiencing homelessness in Fort Worth has more than doubled over the past three years. In response to this concerning trend, the city has initiated a new pilot program aimed at providing housing and mental health services to those in need. On Tuesday night, the Fort Worth City Council approved …