2+ hour, 57+ min ago   (965+ words) Area leaders within the early education space expressed a range of concern or tepid excitement about the federal government’s plan to restructure the Head Start program. The federal service provides free early childhood education to families who qualify. The federal…...

3+ day, 2+ hour ago   (572+ words) Texas Health Resources is launching a new maternal health program next month to support mothers through the nonmedical challenges that can impact their health. Through the Continuum of Care Maternal Health Program, community health workers will provide one-on-one guidance to…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago   (595+ words) Amid the ongoing blistering Texas summer, these toddlers are learning to drink cold water on their own. Child Care Associates is equipping pre-K children in its centers with the ability to pour themselves a drink of water without the support…...

5+ day, 21+ hour ago   (689+ words) A Fort Worth mental health nonprofit is expanding trauma and grief care into schools. Soar, the nonprofit branch of real estate investment firm M2G Ventures, has launched the Tarrant County Trauma and Grief Collaborative in partnership with the Dallas-based Meadows Mental…...

6+ day, 3+ hour ago   (584+ words) When these middle and high school students step into Arlington and Grand Prairie city council chambers, they are not just observing local government — they are learning how to lead it. Dressed in matching blazers and carefully tied neckties, these young…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (305+ words) Where I live is a unique neighborhood. I live in a gated condominium community called Villas on the Bluff in Cityview off Bryant Irvin Road. Our group of 80 fourplexes are among numerous apartment buildings, mixed with commercial enterprises such as…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (145+ words) Junior Achievement of the Chisholm Trail is accepting nominations for its inaugural 18 Under 18 awards honoring “ambitious, talented and service-oriented” students from Tarrant County ages 13-18 who are making an impact in their communities. The nonprofit’s 18 Under 18 will recognize role models, leaders…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (461+ words) Isabella Maique and her little sister, Ziva, were so excited for the first day of school Wednesday that they stayed up until 3 a.m. Their mom, Jacqueline Alvaradejo, said they just couldn’t wait for their first day at Arlington ISD’s Jane Robin…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (552+ words) Backpacks, both old and new, across Fort Worth had one final stop to make before heading to yellow school buses and classrooms this month. A sea of students buzzed with excitement outside a worship room at University Christian Church’s Sunday…...

3+ week, 1+ hour ago   (845+ words) Daphne Barlow wanted to make one thing crystal clear about the new Boys & Girls Club opening in Lewisville. “No, it does not have a fire pole,” Barlow said with a laugh. “That’s the number one question that I get.” It’s…...