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A suspect in the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Etavion Barnes outside Arlington’s Bowie High School on Wednesday afternoon has been identified as 17-year-old Julian Howard, according to Arlington police. In a statement issued Thursday morning, Arlington police announced Howard’s arrest on a murder charge in connection with Barnes’ death. Both Howard and Barnes were students at the high school, as …
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MacKenzie Scott doubles planned nonprofit gifts to $640M, gives $7M locally
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 …
Read More »Proposal that would put more Fort Worth police at parks met with resistance
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 …
Read More »Are you a sore loser? 40% of Texans can’t handle being defeated – find out why
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 …
Read More »Dallas man shares journey to becoming cancer-free thanks to rare altruistic bone marrow donor
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 …
Read More »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 a plan to allocate $1,096,847 towards a five-month program dedicated to addressing homelessness. This initiative, in collaboration with the nonprofit My Health My Resources of Tarrant County, will specifically target areas of the city where homelessness has become increasingly visible. Fernando Costa, Assistant City Manager of Fort Worth, highlighted the significant rise in homelessness, with the number of homeless individuals increasing from just over 1,000 to nearly 2,500 between 2021 and 2023. Costa attributed this surge to the expiration of the federal eviction moratorium and the decline in funds for emergency rental assistance. The city has identified seven target areas experiencing a high prevalence of visible homelessness, including the East Lancaster corridor and the Northside and Stockyards. Under the new pilot plan, existing resources like the HOPE Team will be utilized to identify 80 individuals in these high-impact zones who have been homeless for at least two years or are struggling with severe mental illness. Of these individuals, 40 will receive permanent housing and mental health care, while the remaining 40 will be provided with counseling services. The ultimate objective is for 70% or more of the assisted individuals to transition into permanent housing and effectively exit homelessness. If the pilot program demonstrates promise, city leaders intend to seek approval to allocate $2.2 million for a 12-month extension. Business owners in the community are hopeful that addressing homelessness as a mental health issue will lead to meaningful solutions. City leaders have indicated that if the program is extended, it may be expanded to other areas of Fort Worth as well.
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 …
Read More »Fort Worth launches $1M pilot program to combat rising homelessness in local areas
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 …
Read More »New US Farmed seal: Your guide to grown produce, sustainable farming in Texas
American Farmland Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving American farms, has revealed that Texas is projected to lose over 2 million acres of farm and ranch land to new development by 2040, surpassing any other state in terms of land loss. In response to this concerning trend, American Farmland Trust announced a significant initiative aimed at safeguarding local food sources …
Read More »Tiger Woods’ mini-golf concept set to open in The Colony
PopStroke, co-owned by professional golf legend Tiger Woods, is bringing its cutting-edge golf concept to The Colony’s Grandscape area, with an opening scheduled for March 28. This will mark the second location in Texas and the 12th nationwide for the company, offering what they describe as a blend of golf and casual dining in a technologically advanced competitive environment suitable …
Read More »Fort Worth man killed in Austin was ‘aspiring chef,’ family needs help bringing his body home
The family of 26-year-old Cody Shelton initiated a GoFundMe campaign to gather funds for the transportation of his body back to Fort Worth for burial, following his tragic death in a hit-and-run accident on March 12 in Austin. According to police reports, Shelton and another individual were crossing the intersection of East 7th Street and Red River Street in downtown …
Read More »Texas ranked among worst states to live in: What you need to know
Have you ever pondered the experience of residing in both the finest and most challenging states across the United States? Data from the U.S. Census Bureau suggests that individuals in the U.S. typically relocate 11.7 times during their lives. Thus, selecting the right location when moving residences is paramount, given that it represents one of the most significant decisions and …
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