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Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Texas Senate District 9 in historic special runoff

Voters in Tarrant County delivered a significant political upset on Saturday by electing Democrat Taylor Rehmet to represent Texas Senate District 9 in a special runoff election, flipping a seat that had been controlled by Republicans for decades. Rehmet defeated Republican opponent Leigh Wambsganss with 5

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02 Feb 2026 14:42 PM 163 views

Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Texas Senate District 9 in historic special runoff

Voters in Tarrant County delivered a significant political upset on Saturday by electing Democrat Taylor Rehmet to represent Texas Senate District 9 in a special runoff election, flipping a seat that had been controlled by Republicans for decades. Rehmet defeated Republican opponent Leigh Wambsganss with 5

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Crowley industrial explosion injures worker; victim airlifted to Dallas hospital

Emergency crews were dispatched around 5:45 a.m. to a site in the 900 block of North Crowley Road, where officials reported an incident at the ChampionX Artificial Lift location. First responders arrived to find evidence consistent with an industrial explosion and began providing medical care and securing the area, officials said. The initial response involved multiple agencies and focused on ensuring the scene was safe while assessing the extent of the damage and any ongoing hazards at the f

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05 Jan 2026 12:56 PM 240 views

Crowley industrial explosion injures worker; victim airlifted to Dallas hospital

Emergency crews were dispatched around 5:45 a.m. to a site in the 900 block of North Crowley Road, where officials reported an incident at the ChampionX Artificial Lift location. First responders arrived to find evidence consistent with an industrial explosion and began providing medical care and securing the area, officials said. The initial response involved multiple agencies and focused on ensuring the scene was safe while assessing the extent of the damage and any ongoing hazards at the f

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Taylor Rehmet and Leigh Wambsganss head to runoff in Tarrant County Senate race

The race for Texas State Senate District 9 in Tarrant County is headed to a runoff after none of the three candidates managed to secure a majority in Tuesday’s election. With 100% of precincts reporting, Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss emerged as the top two contenders, setting the stage for what is expected to be a highly competitive second round. Taylor Rehmet, a military veteran and union leader, finished with 48% of the total vote. Wambsganss, a conserva

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05 Nov 2025 11:53 AM 345 views

Taylor Rehmet and Leigh Wambsganss head to runoff in Tarrant County Senate race

The race for Texas State Senate District 9 in Tarrant County is headed to a runoff after none of the three candidates managed to secure a majority in Tuesday’s election. With 100% of precincts reporting, Democrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss emerged as the top two contenders, setting the stage for what is expected to be a highly competitive second round. Taylor Rehmet, a military veteran and union leader, finished with 48% of the total vote. Wambsganss, a conserva

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Man Arrested in Fatal Domestic Shooting at Fort Worth Apartment

A man was arrested Tuesday night in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman during a domestic dispute at a Fort Worth apartment complex, according to police. Fort Worth officers responded to a shooting call around 9 p.m. Tuesday at an apartment located at 3720 Post Oak Blvd. When officers arrived, they found a woman inside the apartment with a gunshot wound to the head. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

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22 Oct 2025 10:22 AM 263 views

Man Arrested in Fatal Domestic Shooting at Fort Worth Apartment

A man was arrested Tuesday night in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman during a domestic dispute at a Fort Worth apartment complex, according to police. Fort Worth officers responded to a shooting call around 9 p.m. Tuesday at an apartment located at 3720 Post Oak Blvd. When officers arrived, they found a woman inside the apartment with a gunshot wound to the head. She was pronounced dead at the scene.

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Tarrant County approves new lower tax rate after heated debate

Tarrant County commissioners have voted to approve a slightly lower property tax rate after days of disagreements and tension. With four commissioners present, the proposal passed by a 3-1 vote, setting the new rate at $0.1862 per $100 of valuation. This represents a small decrease of 0.69 percent from last year’s rate of $0.1875. For a home valued at $300,000, the cut amounts to annual savings of about four dollars. While the financial impact on individual homeowners is min

Finance & Economics

22 Sep 2025 13:57 PM 468 views

Tarrant County approves new lower tax rate after heated debate

Tarrant County commissioners have voted to approve a slightly lower property tax rate after days of disagreements and tension. With four commissioners present, the proposal passed by a 3-1 vote, setting the new rate at $0.1862 per $100 of valuation. This represents a small decrease of 0.69 percent from last year’s rate of $0.1875. For a home valued at $300,000, the cut amounts to annual savings of about four dollars. While the financial impact on individual homeowners is min

Finance & Economics

Three Injured Including Two Children in Boat Crash at Eagle Mountain Lake

A serious boating accident at Eagle Mountain Lake in Azle, Texas, left three people injured, including two children, after a vessel collided with a dock on Sunday evening. The incident, which occurred near Miller Avenue on the west side of the lake at around 7 p.m., has raised concerns about lake safety as authorities continue their investigation. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the boat crashed into the dock under circumstances that remain unc

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01 Sep 2025 13:54 PM 795 views

Three Injured Including Two Children in Boat Crash at Eagle Mountain Lake

A serious boating accident at Eagle Mountain Lake in Azle, Texas, left three people injured, including two children, after a vessel collided with a dock on Sunday evening. The incident, which occurred near Miller Avenue on the west side of the lake at around 7 p.m., has raised concerns about lake safety as authorities continue their investigation. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, the boat crashed into the dock under circumstances that remain unc

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Fort Worth Opens Texas’ Largest Film And TV Studio Campus

Fort Worth has taken a significant leap forward in the world of entertainment with the opening of a massive new film and television production campus in the AllianceTexas development. At 450,000 square feet, this new complex is the largest studio campus in Texas and represents a powerful new investment in the state’s growing media production industry. The project is a partnership between Hillwood, SGS Studios, and Paramount Television, marking a turning po

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17 Aug 2025 21:06 PM 595 views

Fort Worth Opens Texas’ Largest Film And TV Studio Campus

Fort Worth has taken a significant leap forward in the world of entertainment with the opening of a massive new film and television production campus in the AllianceTexas development. At 450,000 square feet, this new complex is the largest studio campus in Texas and represents a powerful new investment in the state’s growing media production industry. The project is a partnership between Hillwood, SGS Studios, and Paramount Television, marking a turning po

Entertainment

West Nile virus detected in North Texas mosquitoes prompts health warnings

Mosquitoes in parts of North Texas have tested positive for West Nile virus this week, prompting local health officials to issue warnings and urge residents to take steps to protect themselves and their families. Samples collected from traps in both Tarrant County and Dallas County confirmed the presence of the virus, highlighting a seasonal health risk that tends to rise during periods of heavy rain and warm temperatures. The findings serve as a reminder that p

Health & Wellness

14 Aug 2025 16:08 PM 564 views

West Nile virus detected in North Texas mosquitoes prompts health warnings

Mosquitoes in parts of North Texas have tested positive for West Nile virus this week, prompting local health officials to issue warnings and urge residents to take steps to protect themselves and their families. Samples collected from traps in both Tarrant County and Dallas County confirmed the presence of the virus, highlighting a seasonal health risk that tends to rise during periods of heavy rain and warm temperatures. The findings serve as a reminder that p

Health & Wellness

14 Injured as Lightning Strikes Canopy at Benbrook Lake

In a terrifying incident at Benbrook Lake, Tarrant County, Texas, 14 people were injured after a bolt of lightning struck a canopy during a fast-moving storm on Sunday evening, June 1. According to Cresson Fire Chief Ron Becker, the group was attempting to hold down the canopy when the lightning hit, sending a shock through the structure and surrounding area. The storm swept through the region with high winds and hea

Nature

02 Jun 2025 08:00 AM 647 views

14 Injured as Lightning Strikes Canopy at Benbrook Lake

In a terrifying incident at Benbrook Lake, Tarrant County, Texas, 14 people were injured after a bolt of lightning struck a canopy during a fast-moving storm on Sunday evening, June 1. According to Cresson Fire Chief Ron Becker, the group was attempting to hold down the canopy when the lightning hit, sending a shock through the structure and surrounding area. The storm swept through the region with high winds and hea

Nature

Tarrant Redistricting Plan Faces Mayor-Led Backlash

Tarrant County’s proposed redistricting plan, spearheaded by County Judge Tim O’Hare, is drawing intense opposition from Arlington Mayor Jim Ross and a coalition of other city leaders. The redrawn district map, set for a vote on June 3, could split Arlington into three separate precincts foa move critics argue is being rushed without sufficient public input or legal clarity. Mayor Ross, who initiated a formal letter of opposition signed by nine other Tarrant County mayor

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28 May 2025 23:35 PM 771 views

Tarrant Redistricting Plan Faces Mayor-Led Backlash

Tarrant County’s proposed redistricting plan, spearheaded by County Judge Tim O’Hare, is drawing intense opposition from Arlington Mayor Jim Ross and a coalition of other city leaders. The redrawn district map, set for a vote on June 3, could split Arlington into three separate precincts foa move critics argue is being rushed without sufficient public input or legal clarity. Mayor Ross, who initiated a formal letter of opposition signed by nine other Tarrant County mayor

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Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Texas Senate District 9 in historic special runoff

Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Texas Senate District 9 in historic special runoff

Crowley industrial explosion injures worker; victim airlifted to Dallas hospital

Crowley industrial explosion injures worker; victim airlifted to Dallas hospital

Taylor Rehmet and Leigh Wambsganss head to runoff in Tarrant County Senate race

Taylor Rehmet and Leigh Wambsganss head to runoff in Tarrant County Senate race

Man Arrested in Fatal Domestic Shooting at Fort Worth Apartment

Man Arrested in Fatal Domestic Shooting at Fort Worth Apartment

Tarrant County approves new lower tax rate after heated debate

Tarrant County approves new lower tax rate after heated debate

Three Injured Including Two Children in Boat Crash at Eagle Mountain Lake

Three Injured Including Two Children in Boat Crash at Eagle Mountain Lake

Fort Worth Opens Texas’ Largest Film And TV Studio Campus

Fort Worth Opens Texas’ Largest Film And TV Studio Campus

West Nile virus detected in North Texas mosquitoes prompts health warnings

West Nile virus detected in North Texas mosquitoes prompts health warnings

14 Injured as Lightning Strikes Canopy at Benbrook Lake

14 Injured as Lightning Strikes Canopy at Benbrook Lake

Tarrant Redistricting Plan Faces Mayor-Led Backlash

Tarrant Redistricting Plan Faces Mayor-Led Backlash

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Chiranjeevi Pays Tribute to Kota Srinivasa Rao: Telugu Cinema Mourns a Legend

Rio Tinto, AMG Metals Sign MOU to Explore Low-Carbon Aluminium Project in India

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