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Update to Fort Worth Residential Collections

By Mid City Times | Jan 15, 2024

Solid Waste residential collections in Fort Worth will be shifting by one day this week due to improved roadway conditions. Starting on Tuesday, January 16, contracted crews will conduct curbside pickup of garbage, recycling, yard waste, and bulk waste. The collection schedule for residents will be from January 16th to January 20th.Cody Whittenburg, the Environmental Services interim director, emphasized the importance of exceptional customer service in the community. He expressed his gratitude to the solid waste team and residential customers for their flexibility during...

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Lewisville High School: 66% of the 1,019 students not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

By Mid City Times | Jan 15, 2024

Of the 1,019 students at Lewisville High School in Lewisville, 673 (66%) 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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City Completes Randol Mill Park Erosion Repair and Drainage Improvement Project to Protect 65 Homes From Flood Risk

By Mid City Times Report | Jan 15, 2024

The City of Arlington has completed a three-year, $9.5 million drainage improvement project to reduce the risk of flooding for 65 homes as well as repair creek bank erosion threatening Randol Mill Park and nearby Oakwood Lane.

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Dallas County home valuations fell in 2023

By Mid City Times | Jan 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in 2023 in Dallas County fell by $710, while total sales decreased by 14.9%.

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Dallas County experienced increase in median home valuations

By Mid City Times | Jan 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the fourth quarter of 2023 in Dallas County rose by $3,900, while total sales decreased by 6.1%.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Dallas County in week ending Jan. 13

By Mid City Times | Jan 14, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Dallas County was found at one gas station in the week ending Jan. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rising home valuations in Dallas County in second half of 2023

By Mid City Times | Jan 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2023 in Dallas County rose by $2,790, while total sales decreased by 7.7%.

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Analysis: 96 of 142 students at Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

By Mid City Times | Jan 14, 2024

Of the 142 students at Ischool Virtual Academy of Texas in Lewisville, 96 (67.6%) 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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Enrollment Analysis: white students comprised 38.7% of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District's student body in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Jan 14, 2024

Texas College Preparatory Academies School District had 5,892 white students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Dallas County effective property tax rate in Q4 2023 was higher than the national average

By Mid City Times | Jan 14, 2024

Property owners in Dallas County paid 3% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2023, which is more than 2.7 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Mid City Times.

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Johnston Elementary School: 92% of the 800 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Jan 14, 2024

Of the 800 students at Johnston Elementary School in Irving, 736 (92%) 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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AEDC Poised for Visibility, Community Engagement in 3rd Year of Operation

By Mid City Times Report | Jan 14, 2024

The Arlington Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) is in the news with a KERA story after interim executive director Lyndsay Mitchell delivered a comprehensive economic development update at Arlington City Council’s Tuesday afternoon meeting.

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Which former Mid City Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 15?

By Mid City Times | Jan 13, 2024

These former Mid City Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 15.

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How many white students were enrolled in Birdville ISD schools in 2021-22 school year?

By Mid City Times | Jan 13, 2024

White students made up 36.6% of Birdville ISD schools' student body in the 2021-22 school year.

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Analysis: 791 of 859 students at Barton Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Jan 13, 2024

Of the 859 students at Barton Elementary School in Irving, 791 (92%) 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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Ask Arlington: How to Create a Basic Emergency Supply Kit to Help Your Family Weather the First 72 Hours After a Disaster

By Mid City Times Report | Jan 13, 2024

Being prepared for an emergency isn't just about staying safe during a storm or a disaster. It's also about how to stay comfortable, clean, fed, and healthy afterwards—when a storm or disaster may have knocked out electricity disrupted your normal life.

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Weekly recap, week ending Jan. 6 home sales in Denton County

By Mid City Times | Jan 13, 2024

There were 41 reported residential sales in Denton County in the week ending Jan. 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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The Arctic Blast Arrives: Safety Tips and Resources to Know About

By Mid City Times | Jan 13, 2024

The arctic blast has arrived in Fort Worth, bringing dangerously cold temperatures and the potential for snow and ice impacts. As residents prepare for the cold weather storm, it's important to stay safe and informed. Here are some tips and resources to help navigate through the weekend.Firstly, it is crucial to be aware of the available emergency shelters in the area. Presbyterian Night Shelter and Union Gospel Mission are prepared to serve individuals on cold nights. If these shelters reach full capacity, individuals will be relocated to available overflow beds at...

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Mid City Times area weekly mass times

By Mid City Times | Jan 13, 2024

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

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Dallas County home sales in week ending Jan. 6

By Mid City Times | Jan 13, 2024

There were 358 reported residential sales in Dallas County in the week ending Jan. 6, according to BlockShopper.com.