Mid City Times

Of the 671 students at Sherrod Elementary School in Arlington, 604 (90%) 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).

Report: 28% of the 764 students at Marcus High School not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

Of the 764 students at Marcus High School in Flower Mound, 214 (28%) 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).

Newman International Academy of Arlington School District Education: 147 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

Newman International Academy of Arlington School District had 147 Asian students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Top 20 announced for 2024 Fort Worth Business Plan Competition

The 2024 Fort Worth Business Plan Competition has reached its next stage, with 20 competitors moving forward to receive essential business development workshops, mentorship opportunities, and pitch practice. This annual event celebrates Fort Worth's entrepreneurial spirit and aims to train emerging small businesses for long-term success.Robert Sturns, the economic development director for the City of Fort Worth, expressed his enthusiasm for the competition, stating, "The Fort Worth Business Plan Competition is honestly one of my favorite events that we do as a department,...

Join the Cowtown Cleanup, Saturday, March 23

Keep Fort Worth Beautiful (KFWB) is hosting its 39th Annual Cowtown Great American Cleanup on Saturday, March 23. The Cowtown Great American Cleanup is KFWB’s largest annual litter cleanup and beautification event of the year. In 2023, Cowtown Cleanup volunteers removed more than 170,000 pounds of trash from the city.Registration for the event opens on Thursday, February 1. According to KFWB, all volunteers will be provided with litter cleanup supplies, including trash bags and gloves. The first 4,500 volunteers to register will also receive a free T-shirt. Individuals or...

Westlake Academy Charter School District Education: 178 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

Westlake Academy Charter School District had 178 Asian students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

Report: 90% of the 756 students at Thornton Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 756 students at Thornton Elementary School in Arlington, 681 (90%) 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).

2 gas stations in cities throughout Tarrant County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Jan. 27

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Tarrant County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Omani Delegation Explores Fort Worth's Innovations and Tourism Initiatives

On January 26, a delegation from Oman visited the vibrant city of Fort Worth as part of their tour of North America. The delegation, organized by the Fort Worth Office of Innovation in collaboration with the Thunderbird School of Management of Arizona State University, chose Fort Worth as one of their destinations due to its impressive innovation, tourism, and economic development initiatives.The visit commenced with an informal greeting at the Fort Worth Club, where the delegation had the opportunity to meet with various representatives from the city and the community....

Analysis: 211 of 749 students at Keller High School not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

Of the 749 students at Keller High School in Keller, 211 (28.2%) 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).

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Tarrant County in week ending Jan. 27?

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Tarrant County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

Grapevine High School: 30.9% of the 469 students not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

Of the 469 students at Grapevine High School in Grapevine, 145 (30.9%) 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).

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 4.5% of Birdville ISD schools' student body in 2021-22 school year

Asian students made up 4.5% of Birdville ISD schools' student body in the 2021-22 school year.

Analysis: 937 of 1,041 students at Carter Junior High School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

Of the 1,041 students at Carter Junior High School in Arlington, 937 (90%) 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).

Congressman Williams Leads Letter to AG Garland Opposing the DOJ’s Lawsuit Against the State of Texas

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressman Roger Williams (TX-25) has led a letter, along with 20 members of the Texas Congressional Delegation, to Attorney General Merrick Garland expressing their concern and opposition to the Department of Justice's lawsuit against the State of Texas in relation to Senate Bill 4.In the letter, Congressman Williams states, "Against all odds, Texas and Texans have stepped up in the fight to secure our border. If President Biden is not going to take responsibility for the invasion of our country, Texas must be allowed to protect itself without fear of...

Congressman Williams Expresses Concern Over High School Closure to House Illegal Aliens

Congressman Roger Williams from Texas has expressed his concern and disappointment over the closure of James Madison High School in New York City to house illegal aliens. In a letter addressed to Department of Education Secretary Miguel Cardona, Congressman Williams highlighted the negative impact of school closures on students during the COVID-19 pandemic."The closure of James Madison High School to house illegal aliens should concern every American," said Congressman Williams. He emphasized that school closures had devastating consequences for students, including...

Congressman Williams Introduces Bill to Give Texas the Authority to Secure the Southern Border