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What you need to know about Texas’ takeover of Fort Worth ISD

A takeover is meant to correct the course of struggling school districts. But it can become a fraught process since the district’s elected school board loses its decision-making power.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Education Agency takes over Fort Worth ISD, replacing its elected school board

The North Texas district is the 11th since 2000 to be taken over by the state and the second largest after Houston ISD.

The Texas Tribune

"We are blown away!" Rush share new video as they add 17 more US and Canadian cities to Fifty Something tour

Rush will play their first live shows in eleven years in 2026 on their Fifty Something tour

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Fort Worth Plane Crash Horror as Two Die and Trucks Burn Near Homes

A fiery plane crash in Fort Worth leaves two dead after a small aircraft hits multiple trucks near Hicks Airfield. Read the full story on the tragic incident and the ongoing FAA investigation.

International Business Times UK

"The past few days have been quite overwhelming": New Rush drummer Anika Nilles reacts to sudden spotlight

Nilles has also thanked fans for their "open-minded" reaction to her appointment

Louder

Rush add additional dates to Fifty Something 2026 tour

Rush's "evening with" shows will see the band performing two distinct sets from a catalogue of greatest hits and fan favourites

Louder

American Airlines fact checks right wing influencer who claimed a passenger was forced to change out of a Charlie Kirk shirt

Milo Yiannopoulos, a British far-right commentator, claimed the incident had occurred Wednesday during a flight from Dallas Fort Worth, Texas, to New York

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A Wave of School District Takeovers Could Be Coming. Some Past Interventions Ended with More Failing Schools.

Fort Worth ISD is among the districts that could join Houston in having its elected board deposed, while Beaumont and Edgewood ISDs offer a cautionary tale.

Texas Observer

Texas cities, counties pinch pennies amid slowing economy

Economic uncertainty, inflation, strict state limits on property tax collections and uncertainty around future federal funds have crimped local budgets.

The Texas Tribune

'Here's The Good News — She's Not Marrying You For The Money' — Man Earning $200,000 Fears Marrying His Girlfriend Who Makes $4 Million

Kevin, from Fort Worth, Texas, admitted to co-hosts on "The Ramsey Show" that he was afraid to marry his girlfriend because she earns millions more than he does. While he makes $200,000 working in financial services, his girlfriend brings in $3.5 to $4 million annually through her insurance company and…

Benzinga

Texas Couple Earning $161K Struggles With $90,000 Credit Card Debt Yet Still Splurged on a $20,000 Vacation — 'We Just Made Some Bad Decisions'

Earning $161,000 in Fort Worth, Texas — in a state with no income tax and a relatively low cost of living — should be a ticket to financial breathing room. Instead, one couple's choices have left them buried in nearly $90,000 in credit card balances, a $53,500 Tesla loan, and…

Benzinga

Are Your Politics Costing You Money? 5 Cities Loved by Republicans That Are Actually Financial Traps

Before you sell your home and move to a city in a red state, know precisely what you'll be paying for. These cities loved by Republicans are big money traps.

GOBankingRates

In rapidly diversifying Tarrant County, a summer of GOP redistricting hits Black and Latino representation

Despite explosive growth turning Tarrant into a racially diverse swing county, two new political maps will leave it with whiter, more Republican representation.

The Texas Tribune

Texas county cuts over 100 polling sites as Trump attacks mail-in voting nationally

The decision in Tarrant County comes amid growing concern about GOP efforts to limit voting access ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

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From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political lines

The GOP push to redraw the state’s congressional maps isn’t just a partisan move but one that deeply affects how Texans are represented in Congress.

Benzinga

Kamala Harris Thanks Nicole Collier And Texas Democrats: 'We Are All In That Chamber With You'

Former Vice President Kamala Harris phoned Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier (D-Texas) on Tuesday, thanking the Fort Worth Democrat for "standing up for the people" after Collier spent the night on the House floor rather than accept a round-the-clock police escort ordered for Democrats who broke quorum in a redistricting…

The Texas Tribune

Nicole Collier, Texas lawmaker who slept at statehouse, files lawsuit challenging police escorts

The Fort Worth Democrat was confined in the Capitol overnight after refusing to be shadowed by state police, a requirement for lawmakers who had left the state over the GOP redistricting plan.

The Texas Tribune

Rep. Nicole Collier spends night on Texas House floor after refusing police escort

The Fort Worth Democrat refused to sign a permission slip that allowed quorum-breaking lawmakers to leave the Capitol while being shadowed by a state trooper.

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Homeland security secretary Kristi Noem announces new Ice jail in Nebraska amid Trump crackdown – as it happened

Department plans ‘Cornhusker Clink’ for south-western part of state, latest in string of new detention facilities

The Texas Tribune

Dallas and Fort Worth end their diversity efforts to keep federal funding

The North Texas city councils said hundreds of millions of dollars were in jeopardy if they didn’t shut certain programs to comply with the Trump administration.

Texas Observer

Can a Great Museum City Survive the Censorious Right?

Fear and reticence spread in Fort Worth as Sally Mann’s nude photos of her children were held as police evidence.

The Texas Tribune

State Rep. Nate Schatzline drops Texas Senate bid, endorses conservative activist Leigh Wambsganss

The North Texas district opened up last week when Republican Kelly Hancock resigned from the upper chamber to take over as the state’s acting comptroller.

The Guardian - UK

Keys to success: the 2025 Van Cliburn piano competition, the instrument’s Olympics

One of the world’s most prestigious and intensive musical competitions took over downtown Fort Worth these past few weeks. Will its winner prove to be another Yunchan Lim-style sensation?

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Here Are The 5 Best Cities In Texas For Those Looking For Big Homes On A Budget

Everything is bigger in Texas, but that doesn’t mean it has to be more expensive. While real estate prices across much of the country continue to climb, Texas still offers plenty of places where homebuyers can get a lot of square footage without going broke. For growing families, remote workers…

Plunged in Debt

From Gospel to Gold Chains: Kirk Franklin’s Net Worth Will Shock You

Kirk Franklin’s journey from a young choir director in Fort Worth, Texas, to a multi-millionaire gospel superstar is nothing short of inspirational. Known for blending traditional gospel with contemporary sounds, Franklin has redefined the genre and reached audiences worldwide. His innovative approach has not only earned him critical acclaim but…

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