DM 2h ago
There are 50 days until the State Fair of Texas opens, and longtime Fair fans know that you really don’t start counting them off until the finalists for Big Tex Choice Awards are announced. That happened bright and early this morning, which means we’re going to learn about fried food and booze before some of … Continued The post Meet the 2026 Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists appeared first on D Magazine.
FOX4 1d ago
Fort Worth Independent School District educators gathered on Wednesday to usher in the new school year. It will be a year of change for many teachers in the district now that it is under state control.Back to School ConvocationThe 2026 Fort Worth ISD Convocation on Wednesday morning included a pretty elaborate production with music, lights, and entertainment. There were also school bands, cheerleaders, special presentations, and upbeat performances.The added energy and inspiration will be needed as Fort Worth ISD’s educators prepare to work under a new state-appointed board of managers.The Texas Education Agency took control of the district in March over concerns about students’ academic performance districtwide, as well as five consecutive failing grades at a campus that is now closed.The new board of managers and new superintendent are charged with boosting student achievement before the district can be placed under local control again.During the convocation, Dr. Peter Licata, the di
FW 19h ago
Twice a year, area restaurants band together to not only give diners a chance to try gourmet meals at a discount but also to help a local nonprofit. For every meal purchased at a participating restaurant during the fall DFW Restaurant Week, which is now actually a full month, 20% will be donated to Lena Pope, […] The post Where Are Your Manners? appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
