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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

Fort Worth StarTelegram

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

Fort Worth StarTelegram

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 · 2d

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

H-E-B, Central Market to host free holiday dinners for thousands in Fort Worth and Dallas

The annual Feast of Sharing celebrations will take place in Fort Worth on Wednesday, Nov. 11, and Dallas on Wednesday, Nov. 18, offering thousands of community members a chance to enjoy a free holiday meal. In addition to dinner, attendees can enjoy live music, family-friendly activities, and visits from Santa...

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

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

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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 · 2d

The Dallas Morning News

Tiny home village for Dallas veterans and other real estate news

A tiny home project across from the Dallas VA Medical Center in east Oak Cliff was dedicated following a parade on Wednesday.

Dallas, TX · 15h

newcountry963.com

Things To Do in DFW with Stens In The City!

Where: Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (2020 NW 21st, Fort Worth) Enjoy a weekend celebrating Greek culture with authentic Greek food, a live band, traditional dancing, pastries and more!. 18th Annual Blues, Bandits and BBQ – When: Nov 14 | 12pm-4pm Where: Kidd Springs Park (Oak Cliff) Enjoy live blues...

Dallas, TX · 2d

Fort Worth StarTelegram

Fort Worth city leaders' travel took them around the world. Here's the bill.

Fort Worth City Council members and Mayor Mattie Parker collectively recorded more than $100,000 in travel spending for city business between Oct. 1 2024, and August 2026, including a trip to President Donald Trump’s inauguration, plus trips to Indonesia and Japan. Travel expenses for Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and the city’s current council members — plus previous members Gyna Bivens, Jared Williams, and Alan Blaylock — were obtained by the Star-Telegram through a public records request. Any reimbursements for trips, cancelled trips, or other changes in past spending that was added to spending reports after the data was received is not reflected. These spending records also include trips to professional conferences and trainings that council members attended. Here’s what to know about what Fort Worth’s leaders spent on travel as the city navigated a $94 million budget gap ahead of passing a $3.33 billion budget, and how the city governs traveling on the taxpayer’s dime. Who spent the most – and the least The highest spender out of the mayor and City Council members was council member Michael Crain, who recorded more than $36,000 in travel expenses. Crain traveled to trainings and workshops in several cities, including trips to

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CBS Texas

Head of state-appointed FWISD board weighs in on district's future

Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa has vowed to overhaul public education in Texas, including removing the TEA commissioner.

Fort Worth, TX · 21h

fortworthreport.org

Memories march on at Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade in Fort Worth

Hints of red, white and blue flickered in the air Wednesday as flags waved on veterans riding military vehicles through downtown Fort Worth for the Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade. The Nov. 11 parade, titled Saluting Our Nation: 250 Years of Veterans in Service, brought veterans, service members and residents...

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CBS Texas

How Hinojosa's education agenda could reshape Fort Worth ISD

Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa made public education a centerpiece of her agenda.

Fort Worth StarTelegram

A Tarrant Dem exited a Texas House race, then won. Now she plans to take office.

A North Texas Democrat who won the race for House District 93 despite suspending her campaign amid eligibility questions related to a conviction says she is qualified for office and plans to assume the elected position. Ericka Lomick won Nov. 3 elections for the Fort Worth area district , defeating Republican Alan Blaylock, a former Fort Worth City Council member. She left the race in the weeks before Election Day for a full term beginning in January and a partial term to fill the remainder of former Rep. Nate Schatzline’s current term, after he left the office early and didn’t seek reelection. He went on to work as a senior advisor for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott. Lomick’s campaign cited “questions” around her eligibility as the reason for the campaign’s suspension. Specific circumstances that would disqualify her from serving weren’t mentioned, but the announcement followed a news release from a political action committee claiming Lomick has a felony record. Given the timing of her exit, Lomick’s name remained on the ballot for the midterm election and special election. She won more votes than Blaylock in both instances. Federal court records out of North Carolina show that an Ericka Lomick was convicted

Fort Worth, TX · 15h

fortworthinc.com

On Veterans Day, Remembering Fort Worth’s Three Medal of Honor Recipients

Robert Law died in Vietnam on Feb. 22, 1969, the 140th casualty from Tarrant County as part of the yearslong American war effort there. Law had been in the country for eight months. He was planning to return to Fort Worth in June. An Army lieutenant who personally delivered the...

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USA TODAY

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

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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

The Kansas City Star

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 · 21h

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