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Mike Tyson, Jake Paul face off in Arlington ahead of July mega-fight

The upcoming match between boxing icon Mike Tyson and YouTuber Jake Paul is generating significant buzz, marking one of the most intriguing matchups in recent times. Their highly-anticipated bout, set to take place in Arlington this summer, drew a large crowd to Texas Live for a promotional event on Thursday night. Prior to the event, eager fans lined up outside …

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Flooding victims brace as rain drenches Kaufman County

Among the regions in Texas bracing for severe storms on Thursday, Kaufman County found itself under a flood watch, eliciting concern among residents still reeling from recent flooding. Jim Collinsworth, pastor of Becker Methodist Church, recounted the inundation their 134-year-old building endured just three weeks prior. Water seeped into the structure, reaching up to eight inches high, leaving behind visible …

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Town of Chico mourns mother, 3 children killed in fiery crash

The town of Chico in North Texas is grieving the tragic loss of a woman and her three young children following a devastating car crash in Wise County early Tuesday morning, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. The agency identified the victims as 32-year-old Brandy Price, along with her children: 10-year-old Skyla Price, 8-year-old Gracie Mullins, and 3-year-old …

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Fort Worth’s Crystal Mason speaks at Dallas luncheon amid legal battle

The Dallas Democratic Forum organized a luncheon on Wednesday afternoon, featuring Crystal Mason and her attorneys, Alison Grinter Allen and Justin Moore. In 2016, Crystal Mason, a resident of Fort Worth, cast a provisional ballot that was later deemed illegal. Individuals on probation for a previous felony conviction are ineligible to vote. Crystal Mason has consistently maintained that she was …

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Dallas Wings season opener against Chicago Sky sells out amid WNBA excitement

The Dallas Wings are gearing up to face the Chicago Sky in a highly anticipated matchup, marking the debut of some of the WNBA’s newest talents. Angel Reese, representing the Sky, is thrilled about the current spotlight on the WNBA. She appreciates the overwhelming support from fans and acknowledges the challenges of securing tickets even for family members. With Wednesday …

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Texas university leaders cut hundreds of positions and programs to comply with DEI ban

During a legislative hearing on Tuesday, school officials disclosed that Texas universities had made significant workforce and program adjustments in response to a recent state law imposing stringent restrictions on diversity programs on college campuses. James Milliken, Chancellor of the University of Texas system, revealed that the system’s academic and health campuses had collectively eliminated 300 positions and over 600 …

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Learning garden helps Fort Worth students grow food and life skills

Setting up a garden in an asphalt-covered courtyard that receives minimal sunlight may seem unconventional, but for the student caretakers in the Special Education R.I.S.E. (Reaching Independence through Structured Education) program at William James Middle School in Fort Worth, it’s an opportunity to defy expectations. Teacher April Barnett, who leads the Special Education R.I.S.E. program, emphasizes the importance of recognizing …

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Teen wrestler’s recovery following devastating spinal injury; Doctors describe it as a ‘Miracle’

Doctors at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Grapevine are describing it as nothing short of miraculous. Angel Hernandez, a 15-year-old high school wrestler, has defied expectations after experiencing a severe spinal injury. Hernandez, along with three other patients, was invited to BSW’s Grapevine Trauma Survivors Reunion to share his inspiring story and reunite with medical staff and first …

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Fort Worth streets identified as dangerous years ago are still among the most deadly: NBC 5 Investigates

An examination of crash records by NBC 5 Investigates indicates that several of Fort Worth’s most perilous streets for motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists remain unchanged from a safety study conducted four years ago. Despite efforts to enhance safety through Fort Worth’s Vision Zero initiative, concerns persist regarding the lack of action to address hazardous locations identified years ago. In the …

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