First doses of swine flu vaccine are distributed in Tarrant County
By DIANNA HUNT The swine flu vaccine made its public debut in Tarrant County on Monday with a few tears, a few squirms and, for some, a few giggles. "It tickles a bit," 10-year-old Colby Lovelace said. Colby was among more than a dozen children who became the first... read the full story
Man gets 25 years in fatal beating of 18-month-old stepson
By MARTHA DELLER FORT WORTH — A 21-year-old Fort Worth man has been sentenced to 25 years in prison after admitting that he fatally beat his 18-month-old stepson because the boy spilled food on the carpet. Lawrence Lorenzo Parker was sentenced Friday by... read the full story
Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods gets grant to educate about pipelines
FORT WORTH — A neighborhood group has received a federal grant to help educate the public about natural gas pipeline safety. The Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods will spend part of the $48,300 grant on consultants who will study the effect of pipelines on... read the full story
Couple buys Fort Worth macaroni producer
By BARRY SHLACHTER O.B. Macaroni Co., which has been extruding pasta just south of downtown Fort Worth since 1899, has been purchased by a Georgetown couple who this summer acquired a 121-year-old Cajun spice company, Rex Fine Foods. Jenni and Gene Ratliff, who have... read the full story
Fort Worth says it has resources to get out word to residents about 2010 Ce
WASHINGTON — With the 2010 Census looming, many major U.S. cities whose residents are at high risk of being missed are struggling to find money and manpower to prepare for an accurate count. A study by the Pew Charitable Trusts released Monday found several... read the full story
Couple buys Fort Worth macaroni producer
By BARRY SHLACHTER O.B. Macaroni Co., which has been extruding pasta just south of downtown Fort Worth since 1899, has been purchased by a Georgetown couple who this summer acquired a 121-year-old Cajun spice company, Rex Fine Foods. Jenni and Gene Ratliff, who have... read the full story
Man, 20, fatally stabbed during brawl in northeast Fort Worth
By BILL MILLER A 20-year-old man died Sunday in an emergency room after he was stabbed in a brawl at an apartment complex in east Fort Worth, police said. Yannick Blake was pronounced dead 8:31 p.m. Sunday at the John Peter Smith Hospital ER, according to the Tarrant... read the full story
Cowboys again make Fox4 feel like a million in Dallas-Fort Worth ratings
Even so, it was the second-lowest total of the regular season, with 1,102,738 viewers watching the early starting game on Fox. read the full story
Queer Liberaction to hold Queer Kiss-In at Fort Worth Stockyards
A queer kissing booth, free “queer hugs” and queer kiss-in games are all planned aspects of this fun event. read the full story
Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Fort Worth to present Mystery on the Western.
The evening will feature a luxury train ride, heavy hors d'oeuvres, fine wine, live entertainment, and a few Old West surprises. read the full story
What's closed on Columbus Day?
Some government offices will be closed today for Columbus Day. Federal offices and post offices are closed. Most city offices in Fort Worth will be closed as city employees take a day of unpaid leave. The closings will affect City Hall, the Municipal Courts,... read the full story
I was fully immersed in the dog world recently while competing in an agility trial in Fort Worth. read the full story
Quicksilver sees rich future in Canada, Barnett Shale
By JACK Z. SMITH Quicksilver Resources has enjoyed considerable buzz and a recent uptick in its stock price as a result of a new Canadian well with impressive initial daily production of 13 million cubic feet of natural gas. But the Fort Worth-based company’s... read the full story
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