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In 1920, Fort Worth welcomed Mexico’s new president with open arms. But danger lurked.
Mexico’s new president in 1920 made a whirlwind visit to Fort Worth and Dallas, greeted by thousands of revelers. But assassins from Los Angeles had also secretly come to town.
Local family invites residents to sip, relax and connect
Longtime Flower Mound residents Paul and Jackie Dietzler cordially invite everyone over this summer to kick back and relax in their cozy living room. The only thing is that they’re not talking about their gorgeous home. They’re opening a coffee house, and by the looks of it, Cerulean Blue Coffee House is set to be the next best thing.
Keller, Texas, Announces Tax and Revenue Certificates to Fund Street Overhauls
Keller, the suburban Texas city, is gearing up to pave the way for progress. The city has published a notice of intent, signaling its plans to issue Combination Tax and Revenue Certificates of Obligation. This financial move is designed to provide the necessary funding for street improvements. The notice made public on May 16th, outlines the city's planned investment in infrastructure, which includes the related costs of issuance, according to the City of Keller.
Foodie Friday: Homemade happiness at Marty B’s Ice Cream
It’s always a party at Marty B’s in Bartonville. And what’s a party without ice cream? And what’s Marty B’s without nachos? You heard right — nachos at an ice cream shop! But it’s not what you think. Marty Bryan just opened Marty...
Carroll ISD to challenge Title IX changes protecting LGBTQ+ students
Carroll ISD plans to challenge the Biden administration’s recent changes to Title IX that extend protections to LGBTQ+ students. The Carroll school board voted unanimously Wednesday night to “proceed with litigation against all necessary parties related to proposed changes to Title 9 and their effect on Carroll ISD,” the district said on social media.
East Fort Worth Art Gallery turning heads with unique approach
The Tubman Gallery is turning heads because of its unique approach at exposing the community to powerful art by black and brown artists. “We wanted to actually showcase something that's next level, right? Like where you don't have to go downtown or to the west side or to the art district to actually experience this level of art,” said Dante Williams, Tubman Gallery co-founder.
Speakers demand Denton ISD take action on bullying after recent attack aboard school bus
Local students and parents demanded during Tuesday’s board meeting that Denton ISD officials resolve alleged campus bullying. The open forum grew tense and emotional at times, with one parent shouting an expletive as she left the boardroom in frustration. The statements from students, parents and advocates follow a recent...
Fort Worth mobile home nightmares eclipse the dream of homeownership for some
Mayra Leyva and her husband knew they wanted to move into their own house one day. However, her husband’s $30,000 annual income from his server job and Leyva’s inability to work because of her disability meant the couple could not qualify financially to buy one. So, in 2018,...
Southlake Carroll schools made headlines for partisan clashes in 2021. This book examines why.
The Carroll Independent School District, located in the wealthy Fort Worth suburb of Southlake, made headlines starting in 2021 when parents pushed the district to ban certain books from classrooms and libraries. Many school districts in the Lone Star State faced an uptick in book challenges around this time, but...
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