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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that Senate Bill 4, which empowers Texas state and local law enforcement to act in immigration matters, can be enforced while its legality is being determined in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. The decision has elicited contrasting responses from different quarters. While the White House views the ruling as sowing chaos and confusion …

Following the appointment of an independent panel to review the Houston Police Department’s handling of over 261,000 cases suspended due to staffing shortages, Chief Troy Finner is facing calls to recuse himself from the investigation. The Houston Police Officers’ Union (HPOU) sent a letter to Finner and Mayor John Whitmire, urging Finner’s removal from any involvement in the investigation due …