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Planning Retirement in North Texas? Five Smart Downsizing Tips for a Fresh Start

Retirement is more than leaving the workforce. It is an opportunity to reshape daily life around comfort, flexibility, and the priorities that often get pushed aside during busy working years. Across North Texas, many retirees are finding that downsizing creates financial freedom while reducing the stress of maintaining a large home. Whether the goal is […] The post Planning Retirement in North Texas? Five Smart Downsizing Tips for a Fresh Start appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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A North Texas dad is keeping up with a silly tradition of wearing wild and crazy outfits on the first day of school.Wild OutfitsFor the past several years, Tracy Travers has dressed up to send his kids off to school on their first day. And this year was no different.He shared photos of this year’s 80’s fitness routine-inspired getup.Travers said he hopes his outfits teach kids it’s okay to laugh at yourself, to be confident, and not worry so much about what other people think."If there’s one impression I hope to leave on this world, it’s a positive one, especially on kids. Children are our future, and I want them to see that it’s okay to laugh at yourself, be confident in who you are, and not worry so much about what other people think," he said in a social media post. "If dressing a little crazy, painting my toenails, or making myself look silly can help a child smile, feel less nervous, or learn to carry themselves through life with humor and confidence, then I’d say I’ve accomplishe

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Fort Worth police need help with a hard-to-solve case involving a shooting that happened at an after-hours party two months ago.Two people were shot, and one man died.The shooting happened around 4:30 a.m. on June 14 in a vacant lot in the 2300 block of Riverside Drive near Powell Street.Police said hundreds of people were gathered and someone fired a weapon.One man was shot in the leg and survived. But Jonathan Wayne Scott’s injuries were fatal.Fort Worth Police Officer Buddy Calzada said the 42-year-old victim was innocent. He was just in the wrong place at the wrong time."We don’t believe there was any type of altercation. We believe he was just an innocent individual that was at this party and died from somebody that was reckless and shot a gun into the crowd," he said.Calzada said detectives don’t have much to go on in this case. There are no photos or videos of a suspect. But they believe someone knows who fired the gun at the party."I think the hardest thing is that, you know, s

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Fort Worth police need help with a hard-to-solve case involving a shooting that happened at an after-hours party two months ago.Two people were shot, and one man died.The shooting happened around 4:30 a.m. on June 14 in a vacant lot in the 2300 block of Riverside Drive near Powell Street.Police said hundreds of people were gathered and someone fired a weapon.One man was shot in the leg and survived. But Jonathan Wayne Scott’s injuries were fatal.Fort Worth Police Officer Buddy Calzada said the 42-year-old victim was innocent. He was just in the wrong place at the wrong time."We don’t believe there was any type of altercation. We believe he was just an innocent individual that was at this party and died from somebody that was reckless and shot a gun into the crowd," he said.Calzada said detectives don’t have much to go on in this case. There are no photos or videos of a suspect. But they believe someone knows who fired the gun at the party."I think the hardest thing is that, you know, s

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The FBI is offering a big reward for information about the man accused of killing his girlfriend and her mother in Irving in 2024.They’re hoping the $50,000 will lead to tips on Hector Vicente Paguada Paguada’s whereabouts.Irving Double MurderIrving police said the double murder happened on Jan. 19, 2024, at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of West Irving Boulevard.Investigators believe Paguada shot and killed 23-year-old Nayeli Medina, who he had been in a relationship with, and her mother, 55-year-old Juana Rodriguez. Medina’s 5-year-old son witnessed the murders.Four people are already in custody after being accused of helping Paguada escape.Two women -- Nicolle Martinez Tome and Paguada’s sister, Yudi Mabel Paguada Ruiz – allegedly helped him get rid of the vehicle he used to flee the scene and one of them also deleted digital evidence. They were allegedly paid $100 to get rid of Paguada's SUV.Yeferi Josue Aguilera Hernandez was charged with hindering apprehension of a known

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A North Texas dad is keeping up with a silly tradition of wearing wild and crazy outfits on the first day of school.Wild OutfitsFor the past several years, Tracy Travers has dressed up to send his kids off to school on their first day. And this year was no different.He shared photos of this year’s 80’s fitness routine-inspired getup.Travers said he hopes his outfits teach kids it’s okay to laugh at yourself, to be confident, and not worry so much about what other people think."If there’s one impression I hope to leave on this world, it’s a positive one, especially on kids. Children are our future, and I want them to see that it’s okay to laugh at yourself, be confident in who you are, and not worry so much about what other people think," he said in a social media post. "If dressing a little crazy, painting my toenails, or making myself look silly can help a child smile, feel less nervous, or learn to carry themselves through life with humor and confidence, then I’d say I’ve accomplishe

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Fort Worth police need help with a hard-to-solve case involving a shooting that happened at an after-hours party two months ago.Two people were shot, and one man died.The shooting happened around 4:30 a.m. on June 14 in a vacant lot in the 2300 block of Riverside Drive near Powell Street.Police said hundreds of people were gathered and someone fired a weapon.One man was shot in the leg and survived. But Jonathan Wayne Scott’s injuries were fatal.Fort Worth Police Officer Buddy Calzada said the 42-year-old victim was innocent. He was just in the wrong place at the wrong time."We don’t believe there was any type of altercation. We believe he was just an innocent individual that was at this party and died from somebody that was reckless and shot a gun into the crowd," he said.Calzada said detectives don’t have much to go on in this case. There are no photos or videos of a suspect. But they believe someone knows who fired the gun at the party."I think the hardest thing is that, you know, s

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There is a distinct magic to a neighborhood business. It’s in the quiet hum of the espresso machine early in the morning, the sound of the door chime ringing when a regular walks through, and the owner knowing customer orders by heart. Honestly, it is that quiet understanding that this place belongs to the community […] The post How Small Businesses Can Grow Without Losing What Made Them Local appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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A July confrontation on Main Street in Dallas led to the victim's death after getting pushed down a flight of stairs, and the suspect's charges being upgraded to murder.Dallas Main Street confrontation21-year-old Josiah Gomez was arrested on July 22 and charged with aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury in connection to a July 5 confrontation at a Dallas bar.An arrest affidavit states on July 5, Gomez got into a verbal argument with 26-year-old Sylvester Victor at the Vidorra Bar on Main Street in Dallas.Gomez was reportedly upset that Victor and his companion were walking too slowly.A witness stated they heard Gomez call Victor a racial slur before pushing Victor down a flight of stairs, causing Victor to suffer severe brain trauma after hitting his head at the base of the stairway.Victor was transported to a hospital and immediately underwent surgery. On July 22, he was transferred to hospice care, and on August 6, he died from his injuries.Gomez fled the scene, and was la

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A former Denton County detention officer is facing child porn charges.He was arrested after Dropbox reported suspicious files on his account to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.Detention Officer ArrestedRichard Caleb Goodman, 43, was arrested on Aug. 3 and booked into the Denton County jail for possession with intent to promote child pornography.His bond was set at $100,000.According to an arrest warrant affidavit, investigators got a tip about Goodman after Dropbox contacted the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The file sharing company said it found child sexual abuse material linked to Goodman’s account.Denton County investigators obtained search warrants for both Goodman’s Dropbox account and Google account. They allegedly found more files containing child pornography, as well as a photo of Goodman’s driver’s license, a W2 showing that he worked for Denton County, and email receipts for food orders delivered to the Denton County Sheriff’s Off

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The Dallas Stars have taken another step towards building their future home in Plano, hiring a firm to lead the proposed arena's design.Stars hire arena design firmThe Dallas Stars have selected HNTB as the lead design firm for their planned new arena in Plano, the team announced on Monday.HNTB will lead the work on the arena, which the team is planning to be the centerpiece of a mixed-use business district at the current site of the Shops at Willow Bend Mall off of the Dallas North Tollway.The firm has previously worked with NFL and NBA teams, including the San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders and Milwaukee Bucks, to build those franchises' new arenas."We are thrilled to officially announce the selection of HNTB," said Tom Gaglardi, Dallas Stars owner, governor and chairman. "The wealth of experience and knowledge that their team brings to the table will allow us to create the best arena in the NHL. Many of the premier facilities in professional and collegiate sports were designed b

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CyrusOne John Hatem, CEO John Hatem has been appointed CEO of data center developer CyrusOne. Since joining CyrusOne in 2011, Hatem’s held multiple leadership roles with the company, and most recently served as president. His tenure with the Dallas-based company has involved strengthening operations and executing strategy. In his new role, Hatem will continue to structure … Continued The post CyrusOne, HTeaO, and More Appoint New CEOs appeared first on D Magazine.

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The FBI is offering a big reward for information about the man accused of killing his girlfriend and her mother in Irving in 2024.They’re hoping the $50,000 will lead to tips on Hector Vicente Paguada Paguada’s whereabouts.Irving Double MurderIrving police said the double murder happened on Jan. 19, 2024, at an apartment complex in the 2000 block of West Irving Boulevard.Investigators believe Paguada shot and killed 23-year-old Nayeli Medina, who he had been in a relationship with, and her mother, 55-year-old Juana Rodriguez. Medina’s 5-year-old son witnessed the murders.Four people are already in custody after being accused of helping Paguada escape.Two women -- Nicolle Martinez Tome and Paguada’s sister, Yudi Mabel Paguada Ruiz – allegedly helped him get rid of the vehicle he used to flee the scene and one of them also deleted digital evidence. They were allegedly paid $100 to get rid of Paguada's SUV.Yeferi Josue Aguilera Hernandez was charged with hindering apprehension of a known

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The Dallas Stars have taken another step towards building their future home in Plano, hiring a firm to lead the proposed arena's design.Stars hire arena design firmThe Dallas Stars have selected HNTB as the lead design firm for their planned new arena in Plano, the team announced on Monday.HNTB will lead the work on the arena, which the team is planning to be the centerpiece of a mixed-use business district at the current site of the Shops at Willow Bend Mall off of the Dallas North Tollway.The firm has previously worked with NFL and NBA teams, including the San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders and Milwaukee Bucks, to build those franchises' new arenas."We are thrilled to officially announce the selection of HNTB," said Tom Gaglardi, Dallas Stars owner, governor and chairman. "The wealth of experience and knowledge that their team brings to the table will allow us to create the best arena in the NHL. Many of the premier facilities in professional and collegiate sports were designed b

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I really hope this news cycle about Gen Z’s disinterest in the attention economy in favor of the physical realm is based on real events and not the result of some psyop-like clipping-based marketing campaign, which is a thing I learned about only recently, probably like everyone else my age who needed a reason to […] The post Finally, Tactile Pleasures appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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The Dallas Stars have taken another step towards building their future home in Plano, hiring a firm to lead the proposed arena's design.Stars hire arena design firmThe Dallas Stars have selected HNTB as the lead design firm for their planned new arena in Plano, the team announced on Monday.HNTB will lead the work on the arena, which the team is planning to be the centerpiece of a mixed-use business district at the current site of the Shops at Willow Bend Mall off of the Dallas North Tollway.The firm has previously worked with NFL and NBA teams, including the San Francisco 49ers, Las Vegas Raiders and Milwaukee Bucks, to build those franchises' new arenas."We are thrilled to officially announce the selection of HNTB," said Tom Gaglardi, Dallas Stars owner, governor and chairman. "The wealth of experience and knowledge that their team brings to the table will allow us to create the best arena in the NHL. Many of the premier facilities in professional and collegiate sports were designed b

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Not long after the Dallas City Council left the chambers Wednesday for an executive session to discuss several notice letters sent by the Save Dallas City Hall Coalition’s lawyers, the organization announced it had filed suit against the city. The suit names the city, Mayor Eric Johnson, all 14 City Council members, as well as … Continued The post Dallas City Hall Preservation Group Sues the City Over ‘Demolition by Neglect’ appeared first on D Magazine.

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It’s a challenging time to be an independent filmmaker. Funding has always been difficult to come by, and even after a film gets made finding a distributor is a herculean task. Many filmmakers see their film play a handful of festivals and disappear; many more struggle to get even that much exposure. Even the lucky … Continued The post How Filmmaker Josh David Jordan Gave His Indie a Blockbuster Release Strategy appeared first on D Magazine.

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CyrusOne John Hatem, CEO John Hatem has been appointed CEO of data center developer CyrusOne. Since joining CyrusOne in 2011, Hatem’s held multiple leadership roles with the company, and most recently served as president. His tenure with the Dallas-based company has involved strengthening operations and executing strategy. In his new role, Hatem will continue to structure … Continued The post CyrusOne, HTeaO, and More Appoint New CEOs appeared first on D Magazine.

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There is a distinct magic to a neighborhood business. It’s in the quiet hum of the espresso machine early in the morning, the sound of the door chime ringing when a regular walks through, and the owner knowing customer orders by heart. Honestly, it is that quiet understanding that this place belongs to the community […] The post How Small Businesses Can Grow Without Losing What Made Them Local appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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