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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.
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...
Mansfield Police Warn Residents of Alleged Scam by National Police Association Seeking Donations
Residents of Mansfield, Texas, have been warned against an alleged scam involving the National Police Association (NPA). The Mansfield Police Department has taken to social media to alert the public about the unsolicited donation requests being sent to citizens, under the guise of supporting local police efforts. In a Facebook post, the department clarified that they have no affiliation with the NPA and that the organization's claims of supporting the city's police are unfounded.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Iwo Jima survivor: ‘We take it for granted, but this is a wonderful country’
Cpl. Don Graves, a 99-year-old World War II veteran, stood as tall as he could as he led the singing of the national anthem and “God Bless America.”. “This country has been a blessed country, and I’m not too sure that our hearts and our minds and our eyes are on it like we used to. We take it for granted, but this is a wonderful country,” Graves, wearing his Iwo Jima veterans hat, said at Mount Olivet Cemetery’s 95th annual Memorial Day service.
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