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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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Heat advisory issued for Cowtown Marathon events Sunday

The organizers of the Cowtown Marathon have issued a heat advisory for all events scheduled for Sunday in downtown Fort Worth. Heidi Swartz, the executive director of Cowtown, emphasized, “Participant safety is our first priority. All runners and walkers should take every precaution to ensure they’re prepared for these anticipated weather conditions.” The wheelchair/handcycle race will commence at 6:45 a.m., …

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Cyberattack impacting pharmacies leaves patients struggling to fill prescriptions

Managing her husband’s medication is a daily routine for Sonja Horan, but Thursday morning presented unexpected challenges, starting with a call to the pharmacy. “They said, ‘Well, we have a problem. Our systems have been down since yesterday morning and we’re not getting anything electronically,’” Horan recounted. Upon the doctor faxing the request, Horan followed up with another call. “The …

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Warm stretch signals early start to planting in North Texas

As February continues, winter seems to be in name only in North Texas, with signs of spring emerging strongly. At Ruibal’s Plants of Texas in the Dallas Farmers Market, Lexi Grant from Arlington was seen on Saturday selecting the perfect plant. “This is going to be a philodendron white wizard,” Grant said. “I feel like this is also recovery because …

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Forest Hill fires police chief, names interim replacement

Following the termination of Eddie Burns Sr. earlier this month, the City of Forest Hill has appointed Captain Lee Sumpter as the interim police chief. In a statement released on Friday, the city announced that Captain Sumpter assumed the role of interim chief effective February 17th. The decision to terminate Burns was made after city officials conducted discussions regarding multiple …

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Trinity Railway Express opens a new station in Fort Worth, closes another

Fort Worth welcomes a new addition with the opening of a fresh train station in the northeast part of the city. Trinity Lakes Station made its debut on Monday, situated east of Loop 820 at 7979 Trinity Boulevard. It fills the gap between the former TRE Richland Hills station, which ceased operations on Feb. 17, and the Bell Station, according …

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Fort Worth police officer seriously hurt in car crash

An on-duty Fort Worth Police officer is in serious condition following a crash that occurred early Friday. According to Fort Worth Police, the officer was traveling northbound on the Interstate 35W toll road entrance ramp near downtown when the collision occurred around 7:30 a.m. The officer sustained serious injuries in the crash and was promptly transported to the hospital. As …

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Brag: Trinity Springs Middle School teacher makes history come to life

Students at Trinity Springs Middle School in Keller ISD are engaging with history through interactive role-play and critical questioning. In a courtroom setting, they delve into the events leading to the Boston Massacre, embodying various historical figures and examining different perspectives. London Borish, portraying a British officer, reflects on the complexity of her character’s actions, acknowledging differing viewpoints among her …

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