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New changes to historic neighborhood in North Fort Worth raise concerns among residents


March 13, 2024

Changes are underway at 1332 N. Main St. in Fort Worth, as Transwestern undertakes the renovation of the old Mulholland building. Anette Landeros, the president of the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, expressed that Transwestern is keen on attracting a prominent restaurant and various retail establishments to the location. She noted ongoing communication between Transwestern and the Chamber, with …

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Dallas Arboretum welcomes Spring Break visitors


March 13, 2024

There are blooms of all kinds everywhere you look at the Dallas Arboretum. This week, children are also dotting the landscape, running on the lawns, and posing for pictures with flowers. It’s Spring Break time, and that means the Dallas Arboretum is busy! “They love the wide open spaces to play around,” mom Julie Shults said, watching her two daughters …

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Report reveals Dallas is the second US city with the biggest inflation problem


March 13, 2024

A recently released report sheds light on the cities in the United States facing the greatest struggles with inflation in 2024, amid rising prices that have concerned many Americans. Analysts at WalletHub noted that the COVID-19 pandemic led to a 40-year high in the U.S. inflation rate, which has since moderated. However, as of February 2024, the year-over-year inflation rate …

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President George Bush Turnpike closed in Irving after fiery 18-wheeler crash


March 13, 2024

On Wednesday morning, the southbound lanes of the President George Bush Turnpike in Irving were shut down following a collision involving an 18-wheeler. The accident, which occurred between MacArthur Boulevard and Gateway Drive on State Highway 161, involved a semi-truck and a trailer. Authorities reported that the semi caught fire during the incident, and as of 8 a.m., the flames …

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Texas Tech pitcher out for season due to an injury that left him in the hospital for almost two weeks


March 12, 2024

Brady Trombello, a pitcher for Texas Tech, will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a head injury during a workout when he was struck by a batted ball. The freshman, hailing from Ridgefield, Washington, spent nearly two weeks in the hospital receiving treatment before being transferred to a rehabilitation facility for further care. Although the incident occurred on …

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Paxton sues 4 DFW businesses, including State Fair, for not letting off-duty officers carry guns on-premise


March 12, 2024

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is taking legal action against five businesses in the state for allegedly prohibiting off-duty officers from entering with their firearms. The lawsuits, four of which are against North Texas businesses, claim that restricting peace officers, even when off-duty, from carrying authorized firearms poses a threat to public safety. The businesses named in the lawsuits include …

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DQ offers ‘free cone day’ to celebrate the first day of spring


March 12, 2024

As the days grow warmer, Dairy Queen is reintroducing Free Cone Day to coincide with the official start of spring. On March 19th, patrons can enjoy a complimentary small DQ soft serve vanilla cone with the iconic curl at participating locations across Texas and nationwide (limit one per customer, subject to availability). “Texans recognize the arrival of spring when they …

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Bluebonnets are blooming in North Texas!


March 12, 2024

It’s a sure sign of spring in Texas, Bluebonnets have started to spring up alongside highways in North Texas. An NBC 5 photojournalist captured video of the state flower along State Highway 360 near FAA Boulevard near the Studios at DFW. NBC 5 Senior Meteorologist David Finfrock said he expected to see a bumper crop of the state flower and other wildflowers …

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Affording a comfortable mortgage in Dallas: What homebuyers need to know


March 12, 2024

Achieving a comfortable mortgage in North Texas is within reach for buyers who conduct thorough research and plan diligently. In Dallas, realizing the dream of homeownership has become increasingly challenging, with buyers now requiring an annual income of at least $121,398 to comfortably afford a mortgage. This represents a significant increase of $53,000 from 2020, as per recent data from …

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