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Keller Oaks Healthcare Center: 4-star nursing home in Tarrant County

By Mid City Times | Feb 29, 2024

Owned by Eastland Memorial Hospital District since Nov. 1, 2019, Keller Oaks Healthcare Center boasted an overall rating of four in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Hanes Elementary School: 87% of the 638 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Feb 29, 2024

Of the 638 students at Hanes Elementary School in Irving, 556 (87%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Mid City Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Hanes Elementary School: 87% of the 638 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Feb 29, 2024

Of the 638 students at Hanes Elementary School in Irving, 556 (87%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Mid City Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Latest Enhance Regional Mobility Newsletter Highlights eVTOL Operations at Arlington Municipal Airport

By Mid City Times Report | Feb 29, 2024

Overair, an emerging global leader in advanced air mobility and developer of all-electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, partnered with the City of Arlington to develop and launch electric vertical takeoff and landing operations, starting at the Arlington Municipal Airport, and extending throughout the DFW region.

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Dallas County 2nd largest nursing home as of Q4 2023: Five Points at Lake Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation

By Mid City Times | Feb 29, 2024

With an overall rating of two, Five Points at Lake Highlands Nursing and Rehabilitation was the second largest nursing home in Dallas County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne Passes First Bill Through U.S. House of Representatives

By Mid City Times | Feb 29, 2024

Washington D.C. - U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne, Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Regulations, celebrated today the House passage of her legislation aimed at improving the reporting process for fraudulent pandemic loans. In her statement, Congresswoman Van Duyne highlighted the importance of the bill in combating fraud, stating, "After the Small Business Administration (SBA) failed to implement basic safeguards to prevent fraud in pandemic lending programs intended to help America’s job creators, we saw...

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Interlochen Health and Rehabilitation Center, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 2 in Q4 2023

By Mid City Times | Feb 28, 2024

Owned by Fannin County Hospital Authority since March 31, 2017, Interlochen Health and Rehabilitation Center had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Dallas County in 2021

By Mid City Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Dallas County received $1.1 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Six Flags Over Texas Announces New Family Ride, a Returning Favorite, and Retheming of a Classic Attraction

By Mid City Times Report | Feb 28, 2024

Six Flags Over Texas, the Thrill Capital of Texas, has announced new park enhancements for the 2024 season.

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UTA Spotlight: Proposed Changes for University Center

By Mid City Times Report | Feb 28, 2024

Greetings from The American Dream City!

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Arapaho Rehabilitation and Care Center was 2nd largest nursing home in Dallas County as of Q4 2023

By Mid City Times | Feb 28, 2024

With an overall rating of two, Arapaho Rehabilitation and Care Center was the second largest nursing home in Dallas County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

Fort Worth Zoo Donates Deed for Predators of Asia & Africa Exhibit

By Mid City Times | Feb 28, 2024

The Fort Worth Zoo has made a generous donation by gifting the deed for its newest exhibit, the Predators of Asia & Africa. The City Council accepted the gift deed from the Fort Worth Zoological Association on Tuesday morning. This significant contribution will further enhance the zoo's offerings and provide visitors with a unique experience.In a statement, the zoo announced, "View a video to learn more." This invitation encourages individuals to explore the details of the new exhibit and understand the importance of conservation efforts for predators from Asia and...

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Analysis: 302 of 346 students at Uplift Infinity High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Feb 28, 2024

Of the 346 students at Uplift Infinity High School in Dallas, 302 (87%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Mid City Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Reps. Beth Van Duyne, Dina Titus Selected to Co-Chair 2024 Congressional Art Competition

By Mid City Times | Feb 28, 2024

Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne and Congresswoman Dina Titus have been chosen as co-chairs for the 43rd Annual Congressional Art Competition, "An Artistic Discovery." Expressing her enthusiasm, Congresswoman Van Duyne stated, "I’ve had the opportunity to meet so many talented young North Texas artists through this program, and have thoroughly enjoyed seeing their skills develop over the years." Congresswoman Titus also shared her excitement, saying, "The Congressional Art Competition is an incredible opportunity to recognize talented high school students involved in the arts...

City Council empowers local students through civic education

By Mid City Times | Feb 28, 2024

On February 28, 2024, students from various school districts and a student group called March to the Polls participated in a City Council meeting focused on civic education. The students were welcomed by the Community Engagement Liaison for their district and councilmembers before the meeting commenced.Mayor Pro Tempore Gyna Bivens commended the efforts of the Communications & Public Engagement and Education Strategy departments, stating, "I’d like to recognize the Communications & Public Engagement and Education Strategy departments that pulled all of this together for...

Westwood Professional Services to Enhance Appearance of Fort Worth Water Sites

By Mid City Times | Feb 28, 2024

Fort Worth City Council has approved a $169,980 agreement with Westwood Professional Services Inc. for the landscape assessment and improvements at various properties owned by the City and managed by the Fort Worth Water Department. The initiative aims to enhance maintenance of City-owned greenspace, as stated by residents who believe they will witness more efforts towards this cause.The move is in alignment with Mayor Mattie Parker’s Good Natured Greenspace Initiative, where the Water Department seeks to improve the appearance of existing facilities in visible areas...

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Ashford Hall Q4 2023’s largest nursing home in Dallas County

By Mid City Times | Feb 27, 2024

Ashford Hall, the largest nursing home in Dallas County, aided an average of 90.6 residents per day during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Tarrant County in week ending Feb. 24

By Mid City Times | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Tarrant County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Who owned Hurst Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation in Q4 2023?

By Mid City Times | Feb 27, 2024

Owned by Maverick County Hospital District since Oct. 1, 2022, Hurst Plaza Nursing and Rehabilitation had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Tarrant County rise or fall in 2021?

By Mid City Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Tarrant County received $6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.