Texas releases new A-F grades for school districts — see how yours rated

Nine Tarrant County area school districts received an “A” grade from the state, including Aledo, Hurst-Euless-Bedford, Keller, Grapevine-Colleyville, Southlake Carroll and Mansfield while Lake Worth received the lowest grade, a “D,” according to an analysis of accountability ratings released by the Texas Education Agency.
White Settlement, Arlington, Castleberry, Crowley, Everman and Fort Worth school districts received a “C” grade.

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Oktoberfest Fort Worth Is Back

Achtung, y’all! Tickets are on sale now for Oktoberfest Fort Worth – a Munich-style celebration at Panther Island Pavilion!  Early online ticket purchases are guaranteed a free 2018 commemorative Oktoberfest stein.

Fire destroys area breakfast spot

A fire engulfed a local breakfast restaurant in Lake Worth early this morning. Read more here…

http://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/2018/07/19/texas-ihop-roof-collapses-from-raging-fire.html

3 shot in attempted bank robbery

Three women were injured during an attempted bank robbery in Fort Worth according to the FBI. Read more here.

https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Bank-Robbery-in-Fort-Worth-488622661.html

White Settlement man jumps to his death

See Story here:

http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article213015239.html

Property in White Settlement Becomes Housing for Vets and Military

A vacant property in White Settlement has undergone a transformation for good.

PGA Tour’s annual event at Colonial renamed Fort Worth Invitational for 2018

The historic PGA TOUR event held annually at Colonial Country Club since 1946 has been renamed the Fort Worth Invitational for 2018. The 72-year-old tournament will be held May 21-27, in Fort Worth, Texas.

WSISD hires most sought after Texas High School Coach as new Brewer Athletic Director and Head Coach

White Settlement ISD hired former DeSoto Head Football Coach Todd Peterman as its new Athletic Director and Head Football Coach during a special board meeting on March 19. 

Brewer football coach resigns

Brewer High School Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Wade Griffin resigned on March 5, after accepting an Athletic Director/Head Football Coach position in Giddings ISD.

Rodeo Champions Crowned at FWSSR

Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

The lion’s share of nearly $650,000 was paid to winners at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s World’s Original Indoor Rodeo, sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Women’s Professional Rodeo Association on Saturday. In addition to the payout, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo paid a $5,000 cash bonus to each event average winner. 

The day got off to a rousing start on Saturday afternoon with the last performance of regular competition. That set the field for Saturday night’s finals and paid checks in the preliminary rounds. 

Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo

WEAR DICKIES GEAR ON TUESDAY FOR FREE GROUNDS ADMISSION

Dickies, the world’s leading performance workwear brand, has teamed up with the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo to offer free grounds admission to those who come dressed in their Dickies threads on Tuesday, January 16.

White Settlement City Council takes no action in allegation claim against City Manager

White Settlement City Manager Jeff James

The White Settlement city manager remains on the job after facing allegations he used racial slurs to refer to city residents.

Smoking out in Fort Worth

Fort Worth City Council votes 8-1 on updates to smoking ordinance.

Beginning March 12, patrons to Fort Worth bars and bingo parlors will have to take their smoking habit outside.

Lockheed to fill 500 positions at job fair

On Dec. 5 the company will hold its fourth local hiring event at the Sheraton Downtown Fort Worth where it hopes to fill at least 500 assembly line jobs, said Ken Ross, a company spokesman. It will be held from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

65-foot Christmas tree fills downtown skyline

Workers cut the straps on the nearly 65-foot Concolor Fir unleashing its wide branches from the trunk. The tree will be lit this weekend.

Excitement is filling the air with the arrival of this year’s beautiful 65-foot Concolor Fir Christmas tree from the state of Michigan. Local dignitaries, representatives from Sundance Square, and Green Mountain Energy Company were on site at 9:30 a.m. Monday for the official standing of the tree in the Sundance Square Plaza.

Veterans Day Parade Fort Worth

Saturday, Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade, Fort Worth

11 a.m. Opening ceremony, Sundance Square

Parade entries will stage by 9:30 a.m. at Panther Island Pavilion and step off at 10:30 p.m., heading south on Main Street toward downtown Fort Worth. After the opening ceremony, the parade will head south on Main to West 5th, west to Houston Street, then north on Houston Street. The parade is expected to feature more than 5,000 participants, including veterans, Junior ROTC groups, high school bands and other organizations.

Hoping the smell of Barbecue will boost attendance of Las Vegas Trail meetings

District 3 Councilman Brian Byrd is hoping a barbecue dinner will bring Las Vegas Trail residents to the table for the next meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13 at Western Hills Elementary School.

Election results 2017

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http://results.enr.clarityelections.com/TX/Tarrant/71197/190655/Web01/en/summary.html

Dangerous curves in White Settlement Road undergoing renovation

If you’ve ever driven west on White Settlement Road heading into Parker County, you’ve probably hit the breaks hard to slow down as you came through two 90 degree turns that have been the location of many automobile accidents. The sharp turns have seen speeding cars bulldoze through iron fences. 

Election Day in Texas

Among the items on the ballot are a $750 proposed million bond package in the Fort Worth school district, seven constitutional amendments and nearly a dozen local proposals.

Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Man arrested in shooting of 2 females outside bank

Police have arrested a 33-year-old suspect in the shooting deaths of two females outside a bank Saturday night in Willow Park, located in Parker County.

Set those clocks back this weekend

It’s that time of year again. No, not the holidays, although those are fast approaching. It’s time to change the clocks back, as we say goodbye to daylight saving time. At 2 a.m. Sunday (Nov. 5), the clocks “fall back” one hour and we return to standard time — “standard” being the time we use for only four months of the year.

Benbrook Picnic in the Park Today

Walsh Ranch adds three more homebuilders to initial phase

About 1,700 acres are included in the first development phase of the 7,267-acre Walsh Ranch, which has been held by the family since the 1930s. The property is about 20 miles west of downtown Fort Worth, where Interstates 20 and 30 meet, and straddles both sides of the highway.

The 7,200-acre Walsh development has added some new homebuilders. The developers have announced MK Homes, Parkhill Signature Homes and Glendarroch Homes as additional homebuilders selected to build in the development’s initial phase.

Updated Story: Suspected drunk driver kills woman in auto accident on Boat Club Road

Updated Story:

Marie L. Canizales was a single mother raising her 5-year-old son. Her father, Sergio Canizales, said his 28-year-old daughter lived week to week on her paycheck, working to provide a good life for her son, Dylan Williams.

WHY IS CANDY A HALLOWEEN TRADITION?

Fall brings lots of great things – cooler weather, changing leaves, pumpkin spice everything and, of course, Halloween candy. But how did candy come to be associated with a holiday that started out as a Celtic celebration of the harvest?

Fire destroys mansion in Benbrook

A 2-alarm fire devours a $1.6 million Benbrook home Thursday afternoon

A massive fire destroyed a $1.6 million mansion in Benbrook on Thursday afternoon.

The house fire in the 4900 block of Corriente Lane started around noon Thursday. The home’s roof collapsed and most of the house was totally destroyed.

Three people were inside when the fire started, but all were able to get out. No injuries were reported.

Baby found safe after abduction in Lake Worth

An Amber Alert was issued for Aryana Creech of Lake Worth, but she was found safe Wednesday morning. David Alan Derleth, 29, was in custody. Photo courtesy of Lake Worth police

An infant abducted during an apparent domestic dispute was found safe Wednesday morning, ending an Amber Alert for the 6-month-old girl, according to television news reports.

Fort Worth: Soon to be smoke free

Smoking in bars, bingo parlors and private clubs in Fort Worth will soon end.

The Fort Worth City Council decided this past week to draft an ordinance that clamps down on smoking in public places. The only exception: Smoking will still be allowed at stores whose primary business is to sell cigars and tobacco products.

Las Vegas Trail public meetings

 

The Las Vegas Trail Revitalization Project is going live.

After a couple of behind-the-scenes strategy sessions, the committee of city leaders hand-picked by Councilman Brian Byrd is ready to meet the public.

Byrd hopes for a sizable turnout of Las Vegas Trail residents at the first public meeting at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 24 at the Birchman Baptist Church. An evening meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Nov. 13 at a location to be determined.

Nationwide recall for packaged vegetables

The massive listeria-inspired recall by Mann Packing across the United States and Canada is even broader than originally reported. Store brands from Walmart, Aldi, Safeway/Albertson’s, H-E-B and others are affected.

Sponsorship change talk as Colonial golf tournament’s future uncertain

Dean & DeLuca agreed to the sponsorship with the stipulation that its name would be the title of the tournament. Securing a new sponsor is a major pain and the price of re-branding is costly.

According to a letter sent to Colonial Country Club members, Dean & Deluca, title sponsor of the PGA Tour event at the historic Fort Worth country club, may not be able to meet its financial obligations to stage the tournament in 2018.

Report released from federal investigation into a 2016 Texas hot air balloon crash

Investigators say the pilot of a Texas hot air balloon that crashed and killed 16 people flew with enough Benadryl in his system to have the equivalent blood-alcohol level of a drunken driver.

On the right track

The ancient art of tracking helps you follow your wildlife dreams.

by Jonah Evans

From badgers and bobcats to flying squirrels and ringtails, Texas is home to a fascinating diversity of native fauna. Growing up on a ranch, I read about these creatures and wondered why I never saw them. Every ranch walk yielded only a few deer and jackrabbits. Perhaps, I thought, the books were wrong and these animals lived elsewhere in Texas.

Halloween at Texas State Parks

Get a jump-start on Halloween this year by visiting a state park near you! Many parks are offering holiday-themed festivities all month long for you and your friends and family to enjoy.