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Enrollment Analysis: multiracial students comprised 3% of Premier High Schools District's student body in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Feb 9, 2024

Premier High Schools District had 203 multiracial students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Ywla at Bill Arnold: 88% of the 762 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Feb 8, 2024

Of the 762 students at Ywla at Bill Arnold in Grand Prairie, 671 (88%) 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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Enrollment Analysis: multiracial students comprised 5.2% of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District's student body in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Feb 8, 2024

Multiracial students made up 5.2% of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District's student body in the 2021-22 school year.

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Atherton Elementary School: 89% of the 558 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Feb 7, 2024

Of the 558 students at Atherton Elementary School in Arlington, 497 (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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Birdville ISD schools Education: 816 multiracial students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Feb 7, 2024

Birdville ISD schools had 816 multiracial students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy: 10.6% of the 85 students not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

By Mid City Times | Feb 7, 2024

Of the 85 students at Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy in Grand Prairie, nine (10.6%) 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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New Payroll Software to Improve Accuracy of First Responders' Pay

By Mid City Times | Feb 7, 2024

City staff in Fort Worth, Texas, have announced plans to implement a new payroll software package in order to streamline the process of calculating pay for police officers and firefighters. The software, which will be tested in the coming months, aims to improve efficiency and eliminate errors in the payroll system.The decision to invest in the new software comes after years of payroll issues that resulted in some first responders being over- or under-paid. In September 2021, the City Council approved the hiring of consultants Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG) to address these...

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Celebrating Black History Month with Afrofuturism Program

By Mid City Times | Feb 7, 2024

Published on February 07, 2024Fort Worth, Texas - In celebration of Black History Month, the City of Fort Worth Diversity & Inclusion employee committee is organizing a program titled "Afrofuturism: Imagining the Future While Honoring the Past." The program, scheduled for Thursday, February 15th, aims to pay tribute to the contributions and legacy of African Americans throughout history.Dr. Angela Mack, a renowned scholar, will be delivering a presentation during the event. She will provide an overview of Afrofuturism, a cultural and artistic movement that combines...

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AllianceTexas Celebrates 35th Year with $120 Billion in Economic Impact

By Mid City Times | Feb 7, 2024

AllianceTexas, a 27,000-acre master-planned development in north Fort Worth, has reached its 35th year with an impressive $120 billion in economic impact. According to Insight Research Corp.'s annual economic impact report, AllianceTexas has generated an estimated $119.8 billion in regional economic impact over the past three and a half decades, with over $9.84 billion created in 2023 alone.The success of AllianceTexas can be attributed to its innovative public-private partnership model, with total investment surpassing $15.2 billion in 2023, of which $14.1 billion came...

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Feb. 13 workshop to explore solutions, strategies for homelessness

By Mid City Times | Feb 7, 2024

Fort Worth City Council has scheduled a workshop on February 13 to address the urgent issue of homelessness in the city. The workshop, requested by the City Council, aims to delve into effective solutions and strategies to tackle homelessness and its impact on the community.During the workshop, City staff and partner agencies will present a comprehensive overview of local strategies that have been implemented in Fort Worth over the past several years. They will also provide recommendations for future efforts in combating homelessness.Both short-term and long-term...

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Fort Worth's Road to Safety with Vision Zero

By Mid City Times | Feb 7, 2024

In a visionary move to prioritize safety on our streets, the Fort Worth City Council adopted the Vision Zero strategy in November 2019. This strategy aims to eradicate all traffic fatalities and serious injuries through a multifaceted approach involving roadway design, education, and the implementation of policies and regulations that prioritize safety for all modes of transportation."The Vision Zero strategy, internationally recognized for its effectiveness, operates on the principle that all traffic-related fatalities and serious injuries can be prevented through a...

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Tarrant County in week ending Feb. 3

By Mid City Times | Feb 6, 2024

The only price of regular 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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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in Westlake Academy Charter School District in 2021-22 school year?

By Mid City Times | Feb 6, 2024

Westlake Academy Charter School District had 135 Hispanic students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Analysis: 11 of 98 students at Uplift Summit International High School not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

By Mid City Times | Feb 6, 2024

Of the 98 students at Uplift Summit International High School in Dallas, 11 (11.2%) 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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Report: 89% of the 941 students at Delay Middle School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Feb 6, 2024

Of the 941 students at Delay Middle School in Lewisville, 838 (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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Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne Introduces the Protecting Healthcare Employee Privacy Act

By Mid City Times | Feb 6, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne has put forward the "Protecting Healthcare Employee Privacy Act," a bill aimed at eliminating burdensome vaccine reporting requirements imposed on healthcare personnel employed at Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs). The legislation seeks to remove the unfair penalty faced by ASCs if they fail to report their employees' COVID-19 vaccination status every quarter. These reporting mandates create unnecessary challenges for ASCs, exacerbate workforce shortages, and jeopardize access to quality care.Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne...

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Arlington Eats: Paleteria Oasis Brings the Taste of Mexican Snacks to Arlington

By Mid City Times Report | Feb 6, 2024

It’s Mexican flavor in Texas! On this episode of Arlington Eats, host Cynthia Lemus takes you to Paletería Oasis, where you can have Mexican snacks, popsicles, ice cream and much more.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Tarrant County in week ending Feb. 3?

By Mid City Times | Feb 5, 2024

The only price of premium 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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2020-21 School Year: 11.8% of the 68 students at Uplift Infinity High School not on "college track"

By Mid City Times | Feb 5, 2024

Of the 68 students at Uplift Infinity High School in Dallas, eight (11.8%) 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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Report: 89% of the 538 students at Rankin Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Feb 5, 2024

Of the 538 students at Rankin Elementary School in Arlington, 479 (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).