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No kidding, Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s new landscape crew is a herd of goats


April 7, 2024

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden has enlisted a unique cleaning crew, affectionately dubbed the “Greatest Of All Time.” From now until April 15, the botanical garden is hosting a small herd of goats to assist in clearing out an invasive plant species in the Native Texas Boardwalk area. This eco-friendly approach, commonly referred to as “goat-scaping,” involves utilizing goat herd …

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First comic book to feature Superman sells for $6 million in Dallas


April 7, 2024

This week, the most valuable comic book globally was sold at Heritage Auctions in Dallas. Action Comic No. 1, which introduced Superman to the world, was sold on Thursday for a staggering $6 million. Regarded as the most significant and influential comic book ever published, it came with a letter from one of Superman’s creators, providing insights into the character’s …

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Woman found shot to death on Colonial Avenue, Dallas Police investigating


April 7, 2024

Authorities are on the lookout for a suspect following the discovery of a deceased woman with gunshot wounds at a residence in a Dallas neighborhood early Saturday. Upon receiving reports of a shooting, the Dallas Police Department dispatched officers to a residence situated in the 4300 block of Colonial Avenue. Upon arrival, law enforcement found a woman who had sustained …

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Eclipse chasers arrive in North Texas two days ahead of totality


April 7, 2024

Visitors from across the nation and around the globe are flocking to North Texas for the rare opportunity to witness a total solar eclipse. “I’ve seen a partial one, back in August maybe. That was pretty cool, but this… I think this is going to be awesome,” remarked Hunter Burton, a seasoned space camp attendee. Burton, along with his family, …

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Tents are set up in North Texas for the total eclipse experience


April 7, 2024

With just two days left until the total solar eclipse, anticipation is high as some enthusiasts set up camp for a weekend-long experience. Gillian Cole from Dallas is among those who have pitched tents at Samuell Farm in Mesquite for the Totality Dallas event organized by the Dallas Park and Recreation Department. Equipped with essentials like a sleeping bag, silk …

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Small-town North Texas businesses embrace total solar eclipse crowd rain or shine


April 7, 2024

In a Texas town, reminiscent of nearly 150 years ago, the anticipation of a total solar eclipse is tinged with the familiar worry of cloud cover spoiling the view. Forecasted overcast skies threaten Monday’s celestial event, drawing eclipse enthusiasts to small-town businesses in hopes of a clear spectacle. Waxahachie, located half an hour south of Dallas, is gearing up for …

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$100K bond set for Harris Co. judge’s wife accused of murdering nephew in fight in Katy, docs say


April 7, 2024

Mei Wolfe, 48, appeared in court for the first time early Saturday morning following allegations of fatally shooting her nephew during a confrontation in northwest Harris County, according to official documents. Wolfe is charged with murder after deputies reported that a longstanding dispute with her nephew culminated in her shooting him inside her residence on Thursday night. The incident occurred …

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Man and 16-year-old passenger injured while driving after suspect opens fire in SE Houston, HPD says


April 7, 2024

Authorities in Houston, Texas, are seeking to identify the individual responsible for shooting a teenager and a man on Friday evening in southeast Houston. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. in the 8500 block of Broadway. According to Lt. Riley of the Houston Police Department (HPD), the man and the 16-year-old were traveling in an unspecified direction when an assailant …

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Crowd gathers outside Harris County Jail after 3 reportedly arrested at pro-Palestine protest


April 7, 2024

On Friday night, outside the Harris County Jail, a group of protesters clashed with authorities, demanding the release of three individuals arrested earlier during a demonstration in southwest Houston. Witnesses reported seeing demonstrators chanting and waving the Palestinian flag, expressing their discontent over what they perceived as unjustified arrests fueled by Islamophobia. According to the Houston Police Department, a sizable …

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