One Democrat in 80 years, yet the pickets come out in Dallas

When the Mansfield Lake Ridge and Lancaster football teams square off in Lancaster this Friday, fans will get to see two of the top programs in the state go head-to-head. … Click to Continue »

Burned, dismembered body found at park near Lake Grapevine
Police are investigating the discovery of a body off Oak Grove Loop South in Grapevine. The body was found about 6:30 a.m. Wednesday. … Click to Continue »

Grand jury clears Waco officers in biker shootout
A McClennan County grand jury has declined to indict three officers involved in the Twin Peaks shootout in Waco in 2015 that left nine bikers dead, 18 wounded and 177 … Click to Continue »

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra cancels more concerts as strike continues
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra announced two more concert cancellations as a strike by its musicians continues. Although performances with the Texas Ballet Theater this weekend in Dallas will go … Click to Continue »

Food distributor moving into Mansfield
Frozen food distributor AMC Warehouse plans to build four freezer buildings totaling more than 465,000 square feet in southwest Mansfield. The estimated $64.7 million project will create 110 full-time jobs … Click to Continue »

Flu season nears and officials say now is the time to get a shot
Judging by the signs at neighborhood pharmacies and grocery stores, everyone should be rushing to get a flu shot. Already, Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth is reporting its … Click to Continue »

30 years later, GrapeFest’s thirst for wines goes way beyond Texas
The first GrapeFest was a one-day event held on one block. About 900 people attended. This year, for the 30th annual GrapeFest — A Texas Wine Experience, more than 250,000 … Click to Continue »

Police work to clear fatal wreck on I-20 entrance ramp in Forest Hill
Police are working to clear a two-vehicle wreck on an eastbound entrance ramp of Interstate 20 that killed a man late this morning. Forest Hill police Capt. Jerry Cozby said … Click to Continue »

National Merit semifinalists: 108 Tarrant-area seniors make list
About 16,000 high school seniors nationwide, including 108 from the Tarrant County area, have been named semifinalists in the 2017 National Merit Scholarship program and will compete for more than … Click to Continue »

Eyes on Arlington: Boys & Girls Clubs’ Party for a Purpose is Oct. 1
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Arlington do a remarkable job of serving at-risk youths, and they also happen to be excellent party-throwers. For example, their 57th annual Party for …Click to Continue »

Eyes on H-E-B: Summer Santa party celebrates 20 years
Any party that invites guests to wear Texas chic and includes line dancing and listening to great country music while helping needy children gets my ticket money before you can …Click to Continue »

Cowboys fans fight each other during season-opening loss to the Giants
Playing football is violent by nature. Watching it at AT&T Stadium shouldn’t be. Yet during Sunday’s Dallas Cowboys season-opener against the New York Giants, an ugly brawl among fans, men … Click to Continue »

Woman left dead in Garland home for two days, roommate arrested
A 60-year-old Garland man remained in custody Wednesday, a day after police found his roommate fatally stabbed in a residence. Police believe that the stabbing occurred on Sunday in the … Click to Continue »

Body found in Grapevine near Oak Grove Park
Police are investigating the discovery of a body near Oak Grove Park in Grapevine early Wednesday morning. Officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Oak Grove Loop South, near … Click to Continue »

Former Fort Worth resident Tom Lang killed in Miami
The husband of the former CEO of Fort Worth’s Samaritan House died Saturday after an altercation with a homeless man in Miami, according to multiple news outlets. Tom Lang, 71, … Click to Continue »

Fort Worth council approves 2017 budget, looks for money for seniors
Senior Citizen Services of Tarrant County could get an additional $40,000 from revenue left in the city’s fiscal 2016 budget after residents asked for additional money in the 2017 budget … Click to Continue »

‘Texas Miracle’ is short on money, but Straus says put kids first
Texas is facing “hard choices,” House Speaker Joe Straus said Wednesday. What was Texas’ first clue? ▪ Every day, from 3,000 to 6,000 children in danger of imminent death, injury or … Click to Continue »

Super volunteer honored
The name is different. The man is different. But after meeting him, you won’t forget him. Zeno Pfau, pronounced “Zee-no Fow” (the “p” is silent), serves as the Senior Services …Click to Continue »

Best colleges list: Where do the Texas schools rank?
The annual U.S. News & World Report ranking of the best colleges in the country was released Tuesday, and the report card for Texas schools was a mixed bag. The … Click to Continue »

Colleyville, Grapevine and Southlake community calendar
Colleyville Sept. 16 Meals on Wheels Metroport Meals on Wheels serves lunch at Colleyville Senior Center, 2512 Glade Rd. Coffee, treats and games in the morning, followed by lunch at … Click to Continue »

Not for sale: Aging Fort Worth church no longer on the market
Members of a historic African-American church in downtown Fort Worth have successfully stopped the sale of their building. The three church leaders who were pushing the sale have agreed that … Click to Continue »

Sip some fun at Grapevine’s 30th Annual GrapeFest on Sept. 15-18
Sip some fun at Grapevine’s 30th Annual GrapeFest — A Texas Wine Experience, which runs Sept. 15-18 and features wines from Australia, California and Texas. This year’s event will place … Click to Continue »

Lights of Hope vigil slated for Sept. 17 in Grapevine
The Addict’s Mom, a nationwide organization that gives mothers support in helping their addicted children, is holding its Dallas-Fort Worth Area Lights of Hope candlelight vigil in Grapevine on Sept. … Click to Continue »

Fort Worth considers buying houses in flood-prone areas of Arlington Heights
Flooding has gotten so bad in the some areas of the Arlington Heights neighborhood that city officials are revisiting the idea of a residential buy-out program. Greg Simmons, assistant director … Click to Continue »

What are some of the top priorities for Texas’s 85th Legislature?
Texas’ youth are at the top of House Speaker Joe Straus’s priority list for the next legislative session. Straus said Tuesday that he wants to help improve the embattled child … Click to Continue »

Fort Worth officials train citizens on active shooter situations
Avoid, deny, defend. The strategy sounds simple, but it can save your life in an active shooter situation, Fort Worth officials told citizens Tuesday at the first of several community …Click to Continue »

Man accused of flashing TCU students arrested
A 31-year-old man facing deportation is accused of exposing himself to TCU students twice in the last month, police said. Jose Ortiz-Salas was arrested about 4 p.m. Monday in the … Click to Continue »

State trooper’s kind gesture goes viral in Facebook video
A 2-year-old boy got a permanent cowboy keepsake at AT&T Stadium on Sunday, but it doesn’t have a Cowboys star on it. Cassie Loftin, a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, posted … Click to Continue »

Carroll officials look at possible 2017 bond options
Carroll trustees recently began discussing options for a possible 2017 bond election to increase capacity at the elementary level and upgrade facilities around the district. Carroll’s last bond election was … Click to Continue »

Colby wants to cuddle with you
We have a “chocolate surprise” as our new Pet of the Week. Meet Colby. He is a young and energetic chocolate lab who is athletic, friendly and just down right … Click to Continue »

Newberry Cumberland Presbyterian Church celebrates “A Texas Homecoming”
Deep in the heart of Texas, God prepared a place for his people. It was 148 years ago, his faithful people came to Texas and established Newberry Cumberland Presbyterian Church … Click to Continue »

Weatherford College mobile unit helps jump start college applications
The Mobile Go Center made a stop at Aledo Learning Center today to assist senior students with applications to Weatherford College and to the FASFA – the Free Application for …Click to Continue »

Estate Planning/Conservation Easement Workshop scheduled
Organizers of the North Texas Conservation Easement Workshop aim to help rural landowners hang on to their piece of the state, organizers said. The conference will start with registration from … Click to Continue »

Game day snacks that will score points with your family
Football is into full swing. Now that the NFL has ‘kicked off,’ I have some terrific treats for your armchair quarterbacks. You’ll score big points with your family and friends … Click to Continue »

Racquet Cats stay perfect in district
With another strong showing at home, the Aledo High School tennis team extended their District 6-5A record to 3-0 with a convincing 19-0 win against Saginaw recently. Aledo is 3-1 … Click to Continue »

WC Foundation golf tourney set for Oct. 20
Known for its popular raffle prizes and great October weather, the 16th annual Weatherford College Foundation Golf Tournament is set for Thurs., Oct. 20, at Canyon West Golf Club. Tournament … Click to Continue »

KHS renovations honor tradition and innovation
Students and staff at Keller High School are enjoying the added square footage and remodeled spaces now that most of a $23 million renovation is complete. The project touched almost … Click to Continue »

Trinity Christian to recognize first responders
Trinity Christian Academy is planning a “Back the Blue” night on Tues., Sept. 20. TCA will honor all area law enforcement and firefighting personnel before that evening’s varsity volleyball game … Click to Continue »

Freshmen twins pace Aledo runners at Marcus
Aledo freshman Gracie Morris topped a field of 220 runners to take first place in the Varsity Girls Open Division at the Flower Mound Marcus Invitational held recently in Denton. …Click to Continue »

Lady Roos, Ladycats start district with wins
The Weatherford Lady Kangaroos and Aledo Ladycats began their quests for district championships with victories this past weekend. Meanwhile, the Peaster Lady Greyhounds won another tournament, taking the top prize … Click to Continue »

Season of extremes in early going for KISD squads
It’s been nothing but extremes for the Keller ISD’s four football programs. Keller Fossil Ridge and Keller Timber Creek are 3-0. Keller and Keller Central are 0-3. It always seems …Click to Continue »

Roos go for second straight win in Lubbock, Brock and Aledo win
Weatherford Kangaroos (1-2) at Lubbock Cooper Pirates (2-0) ▪ 7:30 p.m. Friday ▪ Last week: Weatherford 34, Burleson 31; Cooper 35, Frenship 0. ▪ Last season: Weatherford 5-5; Cooper 9-2, second round of … Click to Continue »

Letter to the Editor
Finally, we are in the home stretch of this election season! As we decide how we’re going to invest our time and treasure in candidates, I encourage you to evaluate … Click to Continue »

Lee takes over as Millsap superintendent
Call her superintendent Lee. The interim label was removed from Deann Lee as she was recently named the Millsap Independent School District Superintendent by the board of trustees in a … Click to Continue »

Weatherford Art Association looking for a new home
Ordinarily, upon receiving a registered letter, is the news rarely favorable. For members of the Weatherford Art Association – (WAA), such was the case when they received word they would … Click to Continue »

100 years later, Fort Worth woman is wonderfully witty, full of wisdom
Before Sunday school Mae Cora Peterson sat on a floral print sofa in the reception center at Broadway Baptist Church, satisfying her sweet tooth with a light refreshment. “Mae Cora, … Click to Continue »

Carroll runner living up to potential