World Cup could drive demand, but human trafficking a ‘year-round issue,’ experts say
Long before soccer fans and tourists flocked to North Texas for the FIFA World Cup, nonprofit organizations were preparing residents for a threat that might arrive with the games and festivities: human trafficking. Anti-trafficking organizations and churches hosted forums to raise awareness and offer prevention resourc
Panic grips Texas as map shows horror storm grounding all flights at major airport
National Weather Service in Dallas Fort Worth said widespread thunderstorms are to be expected all; day on Friday
The new American hotspots: 12 cities people are moving to in 2026
America has entered its “pack the boxes and chase a better deal” era. People still love big cities, sure,... The post The new American hotspots: 12 cities people are moving to in 2026 appeared first on The Queen Zone .
The Dish: Fort Worth restaurants bring tastes of Italy
Find me someone who says they don’t like Italian food, and I’ll show you a liar. Because let’s be real, what’s not to like? Carbs? Good. Cheese? Good. Garlic should probably have its own place on the food pyramid. I’ve talked quite a bit about Mediterranean...
North Texas’ first skilled nursing community breaks ground in Fort Worth
Gathered around a table, four women laughed and shared stories as if they’d been friends since childhood, even though they met four years ago. Stevenson Oaks independent living residents Barbara Coffey, Marilyn McClain, Genny Straughan and Shelby Whiteley discussed topics such as their card game group and who went to t
Bojangles, Toasted Simple: 6 Dallas-Fort Worth dining updates
Bojangles will open on Preston Road in Celina on June 23. (Courtesy Bojangles) Looking for something new to try in the Dallas-Fort Worth area? Community Impact highlights new or upcoming businesses weekly, along with other restaurant spotlights. Now open. 1. Bad Habits Music and Events hosts live music in Denton.
AT&T Stadium named cleanest World Cup venue in fan review study
DALLAS (KDAF) — A new study by waste disposal experts HIPPO Waste reveals which World Cup stadiums attract the most cleanliness complaints from fans. AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, ranks as the cleanest venue, while Estadio Azteca in Mexico City receives the most complaints, according to the analysis of Google revie
Fort Worth to honor life, legacy of Dr. Opal Lee
Lee, who will turn 100 in October, is recognized for her lifelong commitment to unity, freedom, community outreach, and fighting to make Juneteenth a federal holiday.
Arlington ISD moves 6th grade to junior high level despite parent concerns
Ashlea Pierce joined other Arlington ISD parents in voicing concern over the motives to transition sixth grade from the elementary to junior high level. “I’m not sure student experience is given the same priority in other educational decisions. Was there a movement of sixth graders who contacted the district and said t
What’s that massive wooden horse that appeared in Arlington overnight? Details:
If you’re driving around Arlington and see a 40-foot tall wooden horse out the window, your eyes aren’t deceiving you — but it’s not just any new art installation. The horse, at the at the corner of East Randol Mill Road and Arlington Downs Road, is a recreation of the iconic Trojan horse from Christopher Nolan’s “The
