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Gardner finds home in Pecan Plantation

Jim Gardner has only lived in Hood County for a year and a half, but the former Southlake resident has found a home in Pecan Plantation where he appreciates serenity and a change of pace from larger cities. Gardner is a local Realtor who focuses his business in the Pecan...

Hood County, TX · 1d
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Year-round Christmas shop opens on Granbury square

“Why can’t it be Christmas all year?” is something countless children and many adults have wondered, and a new store on Granbury’s courthouse square will make it possible in at least one part of the community. Robert and Delisa Swanson opened Swanson’s Christmas Shoppe Nov. 7, making...

Granbury, TX · 1d
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Fort Worth StarTelegram

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‘Something's wrong': Tarrant Republicans demand change in party leadership

An open letter from several Tarrant County Republicans demands new leadership at the helm of the county party after voters swept Democrats into office in last week’s midterm. Democrats won all of the statewide and countywide races in Tarrant County, deserting its title of the largest red county in the nation. The letter says Tarrant County voters still believe in conservative policies but made it clear they were done with the Republican Party taking them for granted. Organized by former Southlake Mayor John Huffman, the letter was signed by 16 Republicans , most of whom have served as mayors, representatives, school board members and precinct chairs. Other Republicans who believe in the sentiments are welcome to sign on too, Huffman said. Notably missing from the list are Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare and Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. Neither responded to the Star-Telegram’s requests for comment. By electing Democrats from top to bottom, voters said they were not pleased with the Republicans’ performance in office, commitment to kitchen table issues and divisive party culture. “When a lifelong Republican does not feel welcome in their own party, because I fought for my school district, something’s wrong there,” said co-signer Chelsea Kelly,

Tarrant County, TX · 1d

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Eastbound I-30 shutting down this weekend in western Tarrant County

TARRANT COUNTY, Texas - Construction will force a major closure on eastbound Interstate 30 in western Tarrant County this weekend, officials said. Crews will close the eastbound lanes of I-30 between Interstate 20 and Chapel Creek Boulevard starting at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13. The closure will last until 6...

Tarrant County, TX · 1d
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Multiple crashes cause major morning delays across Dallas County

DALLAS - Commuters traveling through Dallas County face a challenging Thursday morning drive as several crashes slow traffic to a crawl on major highways. A wreck on northbound Interstate 35E between Camp Wisdom Road and Laurel Land Road is slowing traffic to roughly 15 to 20 mph. Wreckers are on the scene and working to load the final vehicle involved in the crash.

Dallas County, TX · 16h

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While Texas went Blue, Montague County stuck with Red on Nov. 3

While Texas voters said no to almost every Republican statewide candidate in the Nov. 3 general elections, Montague County voters stuck with the Red despite the Blue Democratic wave that swept the state. Voters certain came out in force which is not often the norm for a mid-term election. There...

Montague County, TX · 23h

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Former Denton County sheriff battling liver disease and cancer makes urgent plea for donor

After decades of protecting and serving North Texas communities, former Denton County Sheriff Will Travis is now asking those same communities to help save his life. Travis, who currently serves as a Fort Worth city marshal, is searching for a living liver donor as he battles a chronic liver disease and bile duct cancer.

Denton County, TX · 2d

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

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As Texas child care costs rise, advocates push for bigger changes in 2027

During the previous legislative session, Texas lawmakers made a historic $100 million investment in child care subsidies. But advocates say rising costs largely absorbed that investment, limiting its ability to expand access for families. Now, ahead of the 90th Texas Legislature in 2027, advocates are calling for more sustainable funding...

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Fort Worth StarTelegram

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Development brings 199 homes to rural Tarrant County road. Here's what to know

Residents along Redbird Lane in southern Tarrant County moved to the area for its open space and country quiet. Now a 199-home Pulte development is being built next door after the city of Fort Worth annexed that land, and neighbors worry about traffic, flooding and what comes next on the remaining acres. FULL STORY: They sought country living. Then Fort Worth annexed the land next door Here are key takeaways: In 2021, Parks of Village Creek, LLC — tied to Fort Worth-based James R. Harris Partners — bought roughly 100 acres of pastureland at the intersection of FM 1187 and Redbird Lane a few miles east of Interstate 35W and signed a pre-annexation agreement with Fort Worth. Pulte purchased 60-plus acres and is now building a 199-home community there. Susan Schaumburg, whose property is nearby, said FM 1187 is already congested enough, and the expected increase in traffic from the new development will only worsen that. There’s also the worry that traffic will increase on Redbird Lane, which is barely wide enough for two vehicles to pass. Chad Brantley, who lives across from the Pulte site, told the Fort Worth Zoning Commission and City Council that Pulte’s rezoning application wrongly

Tarrant County, TX · 1d

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This Magical Drive-In Theater In Texas Will Make You Feel Like A Kid Again

Most people spend their weekends looking for something worth doing, and the answer has been sitting in a field in Granbury, Texas the whole time. The Brazos Drive-In is the kind of discovery that makes you immediately want to call someone and tell them about it, which is either a sign of genuine enthusiasm or a sign that you need more friends who give good recommendations.

Granbury, TX · 1d

Fort Worth StarTelegram

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They sought country living. Then Fort Worth annexed the land next door

If the American Dream is a house with a picket fence and a two-car garage, the Texas Dream is a house with a picket fence, a two-car garage and enough open space that you can do what you want without bothering your neighbor and — more importantly — without your neighbor bothering you. The problems start, though, when one of those neighbors is a real estate developer with enough land, money and sway to remake a neighborhood, igniting a debate over property rights. Just ask the residents of Redbird Lane, a narrow country road that intersects with FM 1187 a few miles east of Interstate 35W in southern Tarrant County. There, urban expansion is happening faster than some would like, leading to a complicated, if not entirely unique, situation in which homeowners believe their quality of life is eroding as development aspirations threaten to bring crowds to their doorsteps. Expansion collides with rural living in south Tarrant County The neighborhood of around 40 homes on Redbird Lane and adjacent Mockingbird Road is like a community unto itself. The houses sit on a couple of acres or more, so the area attracts the kind of person looking to escape the crush

Tarrant County, TX · 1d

Fort Worth StarTelegram

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Democrats' Tarrant sweep triggers GOP dissatisfaction. Here's what to know

Texas voters elected Democrats to every statewide office in the Nov. 3 midterm, ending more than three decades of Republican dominance in the Lone Star State. The sweep also flipped Tarrant County blue and has triggered public dissatisfaction inside the county GOP. Here are key takeaways: Democrat James Talarico defeated Attorney General Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate, Gina Hinojosa beat Gov. Greg Abbott, and Vikki Goodwin ousted Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in what one political scientist called “a demolition” of Republican incumbents . Democrats also captured the railroad commissioner’s seat and several legislative races, leaving GOP control of the Texas Legislature in flux. Sixteen Tarrant County Republicans, organized by former Southlake Mayor John Huffman, signed an open letter demanding new county party leadership after Democrats swept every statewide and countywide race. Signatories blame Tarrant County GOP Chair Tim Davis, elected in November 2025, for a divisive culture that ostracized Republicans who broke with leadership. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.

Tarrant County, TX · 7h

USA TODAY

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Texas football powerhouse out of playoffs after court ruling

Just a few days ago, Argyle Liberty Christian (TX) announced that it would be seeking legal action against the Texas Association of Private and Parochial Schools (TAPPS) decision to ban the Warriors from postseason play . On Tuesday, a Denton County Courthouse denied the school's request for a temporary restraining order. Charles Baggarly of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported that the decision was announced after several hours of deliberation. The ruling keeps Liberty Christian out of the TAPPS Division I postseason. According to Baggarly, 362nd Judicial District Court Judge Bruce McFarling ruled that TAPPS did not do anything illegal or against public policy. The ruling from McFarling came down to proper due process, not whether the athlete was coached by Griffin or if the athlete was ineligible. More: Texas high school football rankings: USA TODAY Sports Super 10, Week 13 The first round of the postseason was moved back a week to allow for changes to be made to the eight-team bracket. Liberty Christian, led by five-star Oklahoma linebacker commit Cooper Witten, was viewed by many as the favorite to win the state championship in the division. TAPPS' original decision was based on findings that found the program broke the

Argyle, TX · 2d

Chron.com

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The Bushes have picked a side in their church's high-stakes UMC fight

The affluent church recently rejected the national denomination's authority.

Dallas, TX · 3d

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Nobody Is Shocked That This Texas City Was Just Named One Of The Happiest In America

Somewhere between the perfectly maintained parks and the smell of something incredible coming from a food hall the size of a small country, Plano, Texas quietly became one of the happiest cities in America. And honestly, once you spend a little time here, the only surprising thing is that it...

Plano, TX · 3d

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Democrats swept the nation's largest red county. Now a group of Republicans want new leaders

An open letter from several Texas Republicans in what had been known as the largest red county in the nation demands new leadership at the helm of the county party after voters swept Democrats into office in last week’s midterm. Democrats won all of the statewide races in Texas and all of the countywide races in Tarrant County, deserting its title of the largest red county in the nation. Fort Worth is the county seat of Tarrant County. The letter says Tarrant County voters still believe in conservative policies but made it clear they were done with the Republican Party taking them for granted. Organized by former Southlake Mayor John Huffman, the letter was signed by 16 Republicans , most of whom have served as mayors, representatives, school board members and precinct chairs. Other Republicans who believe in the sentiments are welcome to sign on too, Huffman said. Notably missing from the list are Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare and Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker. Neither responded to the Star-Telegram’s requests for comment. By electing Democrats from top to bottom, voters said they were not pleased with the Republicans’ performance in office, commitment to kitchen table issues and divisive party

Tarrant County, TX · 13h

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North Texas family fights Rowlett’s eminent domain effort to acquire six-decade-old property

ROWLETT, Texas — A Rowlett family is fighting the city’s effort to acquire their property through eminent domain for a road improvement project, saying the city’s offer does not adequately compensate them for a home that has been in their family for over six decades. Brothers Tim...

Rowlett, TX · 2d

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H-E-B to host free Feast of Sharing holiday dinners in DFW

DALLAS - H-E-B and Central Market will provide free holiday meals to thousands of North Texans this November at the annual Feast of Sharing events in Dallas and Fort Worth. The Fort Worth Feast of Sharing, the 14th annual event for the city, will take place Wednesday, Nov. 11. The...

Dallas, TX · 1d

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Grapevine Packs 1,400 Christmas Events Into 40 Days. 9 Things to Know Before You Go

Grapevine, a city of about 50,000 between Dallas and Fort Worth, takes Christmas more seriously than almost anywhere in Texas....

Grapevine, TX · 2d

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As Dems take over Texas, request issued to restore rainbow crosswalks

Dallas officials urge Governor Hinojosa to reverse TxDOT's directive, restoring rainbow and Black Lives Matter crosswalks in Oak Lawn and Fair Park.

Dallas, TX · 17h