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There were 931 Hispanic students enrolled in Newman International Academy of Arlington School District in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Feb 5, 2024

Hispanic students made up 30.7% of Newman International Academy of Arlington School District's student body in the 2021-22 school year.

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Chairman Williams’ Bill to Go After Stolen Pandemic Loan Funds Heads to House Floor

By Mid City Times | Feb 5, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Roger Williams (R-TX), Chairman of the House Committee on Small Business, has announced that his bill, H.R. 7129, the Put America on Commission Act of 2024, has passed out of Committee and is now headed to the House floor for further consideration.The bill aims to address the issue of stolen pandemic loan funds, which the Small Business Administration (SBA) estimates to be around $200 billion in fraudulent activity. Chairman Williams emphasizes the need for innovative solutions to recover this money for the American people, stating, "We must...

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Celebrate Black History Month 2024 With the Arlington Public Library

By Mid City Times Report | Feb 5, 2024

This February, join the Arlington Public Library in celebrating Black culture and contributions, past, present, and future. Check out our programs to commemorate Black History Month!

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Arlington Water Utilities' Minor Plumbing Repair Assistance Program May Aid Low-income Homeowners

By Mid City Times Report | Feb 5, 2024

The Arlington Water Utilities Minor Plumbing Repair Assistance Program provided $25,000 worth of assistance to Arlington homeowners during Fiscal Year 2023, and applications are being accepted now for assistance in the current fiscal year.

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Remaining Arlington Mlk Four-day Celebration Events Rescheduled for Feb. 18 & 19, 2024

By Mid City Times Report | Feb 5, 2024

After the Arlington Martin Luther King, Jr. “Advancing the Dream” Four-Day Celebration Committee, Inc. decided to reschedule the events initially planned for Sunday, Jan. 14, and Monday, Jan. 15, 2024, due to extreme winter weather, the committee announced those postponed events have been rescheduled for Feb. 18 and Feb. 19, 2024 in alignment with Black History Month.

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Uplift Grand High School: 13% of the 46 students not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

By Mid City Times | Feb 4, 2024

Of the 46 students at Uplift Grand High School in Dallas, six (13%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to Mid City Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Tarrant County in week ending Feb. 3?

By Mid City Times | Feb 4, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Tarrant County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Premier High Schools District Education: 3,601 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Feb 4, 2024

Premier High Schools District had 3,601 Hispanic students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Get a sweetheart deal at February Court in the Community event

By Mid City Times | Feb 4, 2024

Fort Worth Municipal Court is hosting a Court in the Community/Warrant Forgiveness event on February 10th at Ebenezer Missionary Baptist Church. This event is open to anyone who has outstanding citations with the Fort Worth Municipal Court.Court Director William Rumuly encourages those with outstanding citations to contact the court immediately in order to resolve their cases. He states, "We are a Safe Harbor Court, meaning we do not arrest persons who come voluntarily to see us on their outstanding cases."During the event, attendees will have the opportunity to meet...

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Expanded hours mean more play time at community centers

By Mid City Times | Feb 4, 2024

Fort Worth’s Park & Recreation Department has increased hours of operation at several community centers across the city. This change is made possible by funding from the Crime Control & Prevention District and aims to enhance accessibility and meet the growing demand for various programs and services.Among the community centers with expanded hours is the Chisholm Trail Community Center. According to the department, the center will now be open on Sundays from 1-5 p.m. Additionally, on weekdays, the center will be open from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m., with extended hours until 10...

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In February, Shop Talk Invites Police-Community Engagement

By Mid City Times | Feb 4, 2024

Each year in February, the Fort Worth Police Department takes the opportunity to honor the contributions and legacy of African Americans throughout U.S. history and society. As part of this celebration, they are bringing awareness to Shop Talk, a community engagement program aimed at bridging the gap between the police and the community.Shop Talk is an evidence-based program that has been in partnership with the nonprofit organization One Community USA and several barbershops in the area. The goal of the program is to create open and honest conversations in a comfortable...

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Report: 89% of the 654 students at Berry Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Feb 4, 2024

Of the 654 students at Berry Elementary School in Arlington, 583 (89%) 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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Which former Mid City Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5?

By Mid City Times | Feb 4, 2024

These former Mid City Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Feb. 5.

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FDA issued 2 citations in cities across Tarrant County in January

By Mid City Times | Feb 3, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Tarrant County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in January, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Texas College Preparatory Academies School District Education: 4,897 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Feb 3, 2024

Hispanic students made up 32.1% of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District's student body in the 2021-22 school year.

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Founders Classical Academy: 17.9% of the 67 students not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

By Mid City Times | Feb 3, 2024

Of the 67 students at Founders Classical Academy in Lewisville, 12 (17.9%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2020-21 school year, according to Mid City Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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Dallas County home sales during week ending Jan. 27

By Mid City Times | Feb 3, 2024

There were 139 reported residential sales in Dallas County in the week ending Jan. 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Week ending Jan. 27: Denton County home sales

By Mid City Times | Feb 3, 2024

There were 13 reported residential sales in Denton County in the week ending Jan. 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Mid City Times area weekly mass times

By Mid City Times | Feb 3, 2024

The following parishes in the Mid City Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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FDA conducted inspection of 1 company in cities located in Tarrant County in January

By Mid City Times | Feb 3, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with Tarrant County that received an FDA inspection in January, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.