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How many African American students were enrolled in Texas College Preparatory Academies School District in 2021-22 school year?

By Mid City Times | Jan 18, 2024

African American students made up 15.2% of Texas College Preparatory Academies School District's student body in the 2021-22 school year.

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Texas Rangers, Delaware North to Host Seasonal Employee Job Fair on Jan. 20, 2024

By Mid City Times Report | Jan 18, 2024

The World Series Champion Texas Rangers and its exclusive concessionaire Delaware North are partnering to host a hiring event for 2024 seasonal positions at Globe Life Field and Choctaw Stadium.

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Dallas County Education: 113,712 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Jan 17, 2024

There were 113,712 Black students enrolled in Dallas County schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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2020-21 School Year: 60.4% of the 631 students at Arlington High School not on "college track"

By Mid City Times | Jan 17, 2024

Of the 631 students at Arlington High School in Arlington, 381 (60.4%) 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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2021-22 School Year: 91% of the 937 students at Crockett Middle School not on "college track"

By Mid City Times | Jan 17, 2024

Of the 937 students at Crockett Middle School in Irving, 853 (91%) 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: white students comprised 50.9% of Westlake Academy Charter School District's student body in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Jan 17, 2024

White students made up 50.9% of Westlake Academy Charter School District's student body in the 2021-22 school year.

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Improvements Planned for University Drive North of I-30

By Mid City Times | Jan 17, 2024

Improvements are set to take place along University Drive near the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, with plans to make pedestrian and traffic signal enhancements. The project, known as Phase 2 of the University Drive project, aims to improve pedestrian and traffic safety south of I-30. To learn more about the details of the project, residents are encouraged to attend an upcoming public meeting. According to the plans, a portion of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden Park and Trinity Park will be utilized to accommodate these improvements. Approximately 3.293 acres will be removed...

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Fort Worth Scores 100 for LGBTQ Inclusiveness for Eighth Consecutive Year

By Mid City Times | Jan 17, 2024

Fort Worth, Texas, has once again earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign's Municipal Equality Index (MEI), reaffirming its commitment to LGBTQ inclusiveness. The MEI is a rating system that measures cities' inclusion of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender residents based on 49 criteria.According to the report, to achieve a perfect score, cities must go beyond the protections offered by their state or the federal government and embrace inclusive laws and policies. Fort Worth has consistently surpassed these expectations, earning a score of 100 for...

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Fort Worth Public Library Reflects on a Year of Growth and Engagement

By Mid City Times | Jan 17, 2024

The Fort Worth Public Library has undergone significant changes and achievements in the past year, as it continues to provide resources and activities to the residents of Fort Worth. From the opening of the Vivian J. Lincoln Library to the closure of the Central Library, the library remains committed to informing, educating, and entertaining people of all ages.One of the library's highlights in 2023 was the successful implementation of various programs and activities. Story times were a favorite among visitors, with 1,736 sessions drawing 33,330 attendees. The library...

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Learn how genocide often starts and how to help prevent it

By Mid City Times | Jan 17, 2024

Published on January 17, 2024Providence Umugwaneza, a survivor of the Rwandan genocide in 1994, shares her personal experience of losing her entire family and neighbors during the 100 days of violence against the Tutsis. Reflecting on this tragic event, Providence emphasizes the importance of understanding how genocide often starts and the role we can play in preventing it.The International Holocaust Remembrance Day, observed on January 27th each year, serves as a reminder of the liberation of captives at the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp towards the end of...

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Denton County home prices fall in December 2023 compared to December 2022

By Mid City Times | Jan 16, 2024

In December 2023, the median sale price of a home in Denton County fell by $8,382 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 2%.

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Bexar County Education: 25,809 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Jan 16, 2024

In Bexar County schools, 7.6% of students identified as Black in the 2021-22 school year.

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Enrollment Analysis: white students comprised 17.8% of Newman International Academy of Arlington School District's student body in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Jan 16, 2024

White students made up 17.8% of Newman International Academy of Arlington School District's student body in the 2021-22 school year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Dallas County in week ending Jan. 13?

By Mid City Times | Jan 16, 2024

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

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Report: 64.4% of the 59 students at Newman International Academy of Arlington not on "college track" in 2020-21 school year

By Mid City Times | Jan 16, 2024

Of the 59 students at Newman International Academy of Arlington in Arlington, 38 (64.4%) 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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2021-22 School Year: 92% of the 690 students at Speer Elementary School not on "college track"

By Mid City Times | Jan 16, 2024

Of the 690 students at Speer Elementary School in Arlington, 635 (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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Rep. Van Duyne Commends Announcement of Pro-Growth, Pro-Family Tax Package

By Mid City Times | Jan 16, 2024

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne, a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, has expressed her support for the recently announced tax package aimed at benefiting families and job creators. In a statement, she highlighted the importance of addressing the current cost-of-living crisis faced by American families, workers, and job creators.Van Duyne commended Chairman Jason Smith's leadership in negotiating a strong, pro-growth, pro-family tax package that delivers on the promises made to the American people by Republicans. She emphasized the package's...

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Uplift Grand High School: 92% of the 366 students not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Jan 15, 2024

Of the 366 students at Uplift Grand High School in Dallas, 337 (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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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Dallas County in week ending Jan. 13?

By Mid City Times | Jan 15, 2024

The lowest price of premium 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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How many white students were enrolled in Premier High Schools District in 2021-22 school year?

By Mid City Times | Jan 15, 2024

Premier High Schools District had 2,063 white students enrolled in their schools in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.