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Inside Fort Worth’s Growing Barbecue Empire
While working at other barbecue joints in and around Austin, Texas, friends and fellow pitmasters Jalen Heard, Jonny White, and Lane Milne saved up their money to eventually fund their own operation: Goldee’s opened just outside Fort Worth in February 2020 — and its dining room was effectively shuttered by the onset of the pandemic just five weeks later. But the team endured, and today, Goldee’s is considered one of the state’s top barbecue spots, with a companion restaurant, Ribbee’s, making its debut just last month.
North Texas Communities Devastated by Deadly Storms, White Settlement Police Offer Support
Storms ravaged parts of North Texas last night, leaving a trail of destruction in their wake. Residents across Denton, Cooke, and Collin Counties faced the fury of the weather, which took a deadly toll on some communities. The White Settlement Police Department informed the public about the plight of these neighborhoods and extended a helping hand.
Tarrant County DA's Office Praises Arlington Police for Upholding Community Safety
The Tarrant County District Attorney's office publicly commended the efforts of the Arlington Police Department in a recent case, taking to social media to extend gratitude and praise for their role in sustaining community safety. The social media post, published on May 24th, amplified a message of appreciation for the department's diligent work.
Lake Como in Ft. Worth Wins Coveted 'Neighborhood of the Year' at National Conference in Lubbock
Ft. Worth's Lake Como neighborhood has clinched the title of Neighborhood of the Year, a top honor dished out at the Neighborhoods USA Conference in Lubbock, local leaders announced. The Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council nabbed the grand prize along with first place in the Social Revitalization category, according to...
Man shot and killed in grocery store parking lot in Tarrant County
HALTOM CITY, Texas — A man was fatally shot in the parking lot of an Aldi grocery store in Haltom City on Thursday, police said. Officers responded around 8 p.m. to a report of the shooting at the Aldi located at 3173 Denton Highway, according to a police news release. When they arrived, they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds. The man died at the scene, police said.
Fort Worth Shelter Issues Urgent Call for Foster Parents Amid Kitten Population Surge
The kitten population is booming at Fort Worth Animal Care & Control and the shelter is sending out an S.O.S for foster parents. With tiny paws and whiskers aplenty, these furballs are in dire need of temporary homes. The shelter's cry for help comes at a time when the feline surplus has reached critical mass, and the kindness of locals is their only lifeline, according to the City of Fort Worth.
Fort Worth City Council Approves Transition of EMS Services to Fire Department
In a move to ensure the future of emergency services in Fort Worth, the City Council has greenlighted a plan to bring Emergency Medical Services (EMS) under the wing of the local Fire Department. The strategy, involving a collaboration with Fitch & Associates, aims to render EMS both financially sustainable and quality-focused, reports the City of Fort Worth.
BJ’s Wholesale Club eyes Fort Worth location
Southwest Fort Worth, which already boasts warehouse club giants Costco and Sam’s Club within a few giant shopping cart trains of each other, appears to be getting a new entrant in that retail segment. Marlborough, Massachusetts-based BJ’s Wholesale Club has filed permits for construction of a location at 5901...
White Settlement Fire Chief Completes Prestigious Texas A&M CEO Program
Fire Chief Rick Sanderson of the White Settlement Fire Department (WSFD) has completed the Chief Executive Officer Program at Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX), known for its rigorous nature and reputation for shaping fire service leaders. The Mays Business School runs the program, which is tailored specifically to enhance the leadership abilities of fire service veterans.
Fort Worth’s inaugural veterans affairs officer wants to champion city’s 44K vets
Joaquin Castillo felt called to serve his country in 2001, when a “crazy” coincidence spared him from the tragedy of the Sept. 11 terrorist attack in New York City. He was on a plane flying home to New York from his cousin’s wedding in Spain when his flight was diverted to Brussels, Belgium, after a plane crashed into the north tower of the World Trade Center. After learning why his flight was interrupted, Castillo rushed to the airport lobby just in time to see the second plane hit the center’s south tower on an airport TV broadcasting the news.
Texas House District 97 Democratic runoff election to be decided May 28
Two candidates in southwest Fort Worth are facing off in a May 28 runoff election to determine the Democratic Party nominee in the race for Texas House District 97. The runoff pits Carlos Walker, director of the Fort Worth ISD Family Action Center, against photographer and former presiding election judge Diane Symons. Walker and Symons are both first-time candidates.
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