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More patrols coming to Fort Worth’s West 7th entertainment district


January 25, 2024

In response to safety concerns in the West 7th Street Entertainment District, Fort Worth City Council members have given approval for a pilot ambassador program. This decision follows the tragic shooting of Texas Christian University student Wes Smith in the area during the fall of 2023. The city has contracted with Block by Block, the same company managing the downtown …

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Texas flags ordered to half-staff Wednesday to honor Navy SEAL


January 25, 2024

In honor of a fallen Navy SEAL from Trophy Club, Governor Greg Abbott has issued an order for flags to be flown at half-staff on Wednesday. U.S. Navy SEAL Special Warfare Operator 2nd Class Nathan Gage Ingram, 27, was declared deceased this week, along with another SEAL, Special Warfare Operator 1st Class Christopher J. Chambers, 37, who went missing during …

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Federal officials consider adding 10 more species, including big bumble bee, to endangered list


January 25, 2024

Federal wildlife officials have announced their consideration of adding 10 new species to the Endangered Species Act, including a crucial bumblebee serving as a primary pollinator across the United States. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has completed 90-day reviews of petitions for adding these species to the list, determining that listing may be necessary, triggering further reviews of their …

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DISD’s STAG at Pleasant Grove offers parents financial literacy classes


January 25, 2024

In the library of the School for Talented and Gifted at Pleasant Grove, parents participate in a financial literacy class aimed at addressing the education deficit in finance. Financial coach Beatriz Carrillo highlights the lack of guidance for managing paychecks and emphasizes the importance of financial education. The 5-week program covers topics such as saving, investing, and understanding credit for …

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Dallas efforts to combat eviction and homelessness


January 25, 2024

The Dallas City Council has taken steps to address eviction prevention and homelessness by renewing a program aimed at providing assistance to individuals at risk of eviction. Allocating $240,000 to Legal Aid of Northwest Texas using COVID-19 relief funds, the city aims to support tenants facing eviction through education and legal representation in court. While this funding represents a fraction …

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Two women have tragically died of hypothermia in Tarrant County.


January 25, 2024

Last week, two women in Tarrant County tragically died of hypothermia during the severe winter storm. The first woman, 81-year-old Odessa Johnson, passed away on January 16 at her Fort Worth home on Bratcher Street. The extreme cold temperatures during the winter storm led to her developing hypothermia. Johnson, who lived alone, was found dead inside her home by the …

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Police have released surveillance video capturing a double homicide near a beauty supply store in the Dallas area.


January 25, 2024

Dallas Police have released surveillance footage of a shooting that occurred just days after Christmas, resulting in two men being killed. The incident, classified as a capital murder case, took place in Pleasant Grove at a strip shopping center around 9 a.m. on December 27. The surveillance video shows a red Nissan Sentra entering the parking lot at the 9500 …

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Audio clip of President Joe Biden threatening war against Texas is fake


January 20, 2024

As tensions simmer between the Texas government and the Biden administration over access to part of the U.S.-Mexico border, some social media users are saying President Joe Biden threatened to dramatically escalate the issue. In a Jan. 13 TikTok video, President Joe Biden appears to say, “We’re going to make sure those cowboys don’t stop the surge of military-age men …

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Rahim Shah’s Dallas Concert Sparks Controversy: Award Revelation, Cross-Cultural Interactions, and Disappointed Fans


January 20, 2024

Dallas (Raja Zahid Akhtar Khanzada) Famous Pakistani singer Rahim Shah made a significant revelation during his concert in Dallas, disclosing that he did not receive Pakistan’s highest award based on his Karachi domicile. He mentioned a deceased high-ranking official but refrained from revealing the name. Currently on a tour in the United States and performing concerts in various states, Rahim …

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