Texas Won’t Legalize Online Gambling. Texans Are Doing It Anyway.

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Here is a fact that captures the absurdity of gambling law in Texas. You cannot legally place a real-money bet on a sportsbook app in Fort Worth, but you can drive ten minutes in any direction and watch your neighbors do exactly that on their phones, using offshore sites the state has no power to […] The post Texas Won’t Legalize Online Gambling. Texans Are Doing It Anyway. appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.

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Dallas Weather: Tuesday was the first 100-degree day of the year

It’s official. Tuesday was the first triple-digit day of the year in North Texas.Triple-Digit HeatWhile it’s been hot throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex for the past few days, Tuesday was the first official day of triple-digit temperatures.According to the National Weather Service, the temperature hit 100 degrees at DFW Airport at 3:20 p.m.The average first triple-digit day of the year is July 1, according to the NWS. So, the intense heat arrived just a few days behind schedule this year. "It’s plenty hot out there regardless of where you are and regardless of if it’s 99 or 100. And keep in mind that with the humidity, it feels even hotter," said FOX 4 Meteorologist Josh Johns.7-Day ForecastThe heat will intensify mid-week as rain chances dwindle. Forecasters have capped Wednesday’s rain chances at 10% along the I-35 corridor and 20% to the east, with highs again reaching the upper 90s. Rain chances drop to zero on Thursday, paving the way for the first widespread triple-digit

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Fort Worth resident is 50 millionth fan to attend a FIFA World Cup match

Over 50 million fans have now attended a World Cup match after Monday's game at Dallas Stadium, and lucky number 50 million lives in Fort Worth.50 millionth fan attends the World CupFIFA recognized Immy Khan, a resident of Fort Worth, as the 50 millionth fan to attend a FIFA World Cup match in the history of the tournament after he attended Monday's Spain victory over Portugal at Dallas Stadium.Khan, originally from Pakistan, has attended nine matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. He was presented with a large ticket by FIFA legends Carles Puyol and Pepe to commemorate the milestone.After Monday's Spain vs. Portugal at Dallas Stadium, fan attendance for the 2026 World Cup stood at 6,071,923 fans, with 11 more matches remaining.The all-time attendance for FIFA World Cup matches stood at 50,020,653 after Monday's match."What an incredible experience! We’re blessed to be hosting so many incredible visitors, welcoming us to the city of Dallas, the city of Fort Worth. What a great city to

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Fort Worth officials vote against data center zoning rules after residents voice concerns

Fort Worth zoning officials rejected proposed recommendations for data centers built in the city on Wednesday. Leaders spent much of the day addressing concerns over data centers in nearby neighborhoods and how it affects their quality of life.Fort Worth Data CentersFort Worth's zoning commission voted 7-4 against new restrictions on data centers in the city.Some members said they need more information before imposing regulations on a constantly changing industry.Currently, Fort Worth does not have any specific regulations when it comes to the construction of data centers within city limits. They follow industrial development standards.Fort Worth already has four operational data centers. There are another five that are planned or already under construction.According to the city, the data centers have generated more than $83 million in property taxes for Fort Worth over the past five years.Complaint data compiled over those five years has been minimal.Still, many residents are worried

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