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Texas GOP in civil war over Nick Fuentes

New Texas Republican row blows up after prominent PAC hosts speaker who praised Hitler

Salon

As Texans struggle with housing costs, cities look for new ways to spur more home construction

In cities dominated by single-family neighborhoods, local leaders across Texas want a broader variety of housing to combat the affordability crisis.

The Texas Tribune

Conservative PAC leader’s meeting with white supremacist Nick Fuentes leads to condemnations, escalates GOP infighting

House Speaker Dade Phelan called on Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and other officials to redirect any money they received from the PAC. Patrick called on Phelan to resign.

The Texas Tribune

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Influential Texas activist Jonathan Stickland hosted white supremacist Nick Fuentes at office near Fort Worth

The Texas Tribune also observed Texas GOP chair Matt Rinaldi outside the building, but he denied meeting Fuentes and denounced him.

The Texas Tribune

Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson switches to Republican Party

Though the mayor’s position in Dallas is technically nonpartisan, Johnson joins Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker as one of two Republican mayors to lead a major Texas city.

The Texas Tribune

Suspect admits to fatally shooting Texas college student outside a bar – but can’t explain why

Matthew Purdy Jr, 21, told police he did not know Wes Smith, who he shot in an apparent random attack on Friday, but said he shot him in the head ‘because he wanted to make sure he was dead’

The Independent UK

What can cities do to correct racism and help all communities live longer? It starts with city planning

The average life expectancy in the U.S. is 76.1 years. But this range varies widely – a child raised in wealthy San Mateo County, California, can expect to live nearly 85 years. A child raised in Fort Worth, Texas, could expect to live about 66.7 years.

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American Airlines sues travel site that enabled ‘skiplagging’ and threatens to cancel tickets that use the illicit money-saving hack

DALLAS — is suing a travel website that sells tickets that let people save money by exploiting a quirk in airline pricing. American sued Skiplagged Inc. in federal court in Fort Worth, Texas, this week, accusing the website of deception. It threatened to cancel every ticket that New York-based Skiplagged…

Fortune

Gen Z influencers, quietly recruited by a company with deep GOP ties, rally to impeached Ken Paxton’s aid

After a June gathering in Fort Worth sponsored by a new company, Influenceable, social media leaders began backing the suspended Texas attorney general and a controversial human trafficking film. Those who favor transparency in political advocacy are concerned.

The Texas Tribune

God’s Army Gathers in Fort Worth

Self-described Christian nationalist prophets, an election conspiracist, and the wealthiest pastor in America collide for a week of right-wing politics.

Texas Observer

Road rage shootings: Is North Texas heat causing people to become more violent?

FORT WORTH, Texas — The number of road rage incidents has increased since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say, and we may be seeing even more with the extreme heat in Texas.

Tribune News Service

Why American Airlines is spending $125 million at New York’s JFK International Airport

American Airlines is investing another $125 million into redeveloping a terminal at John F. Kennedy International Airport, one of the most competitive airports for the Fort Worth-based carrier’s operations.

Tribune News Service

JetBlue won’t appeal antitrust ruling that struck down American Airlines alliance

DALLAS — JetBlue Airways won’t appeal a federal court’s ruling that struck down a long-term partnership with Fort Worth-based American Airlines, instead focusing attention on a proposed merger with budget carrier Spirit Airlines.

Tribune News Service

Fort Worth police officer, arson investigator kill 2 after ‘altercation’, authorities say

A Fort Worth police officer and an arson investigator from the Fort Worth Fire Department shot and killed two armed men who were involved in an “altercation” early Wednesday morning, according to police.

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The Independent UK

Dramatic video captures moment gunfire erupted at Fort Worth’s ComoFest killing three

The footage shows residents cowering behind cars and ducking for cover as gunfire erupts

The Independent UK

Fort Worth shooting: Dramatic video captures chaos at ComoFest two of three victims identified

Follow updates on the July 4 gun violence in Fort Worth including the mass shooting at ComoFest

Tribune News Service

3 dead, 8 wounded in shooting as holiday violence flares again in Fort Worth neighborhood

FORT WORTH, Texas — Three people were killed and eight were wounded late Monday when gunmen fired indiscriminately into a crowd at a Como parking lot following the west Fort Worth neighborhood’s annual celebration on the eve of Fourth of July.

Tribune News Service

What we know about the Fort Worth shooting that killed 3, wounded 8

A shooting after a Fourth of July festival in Forth Worth killed three people and wounded eight others late Monday night.

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The Independent UK

Biden renews call for assault weapons ban after ‘tragic and senseless’ spate of July 4 shootings

President says ‘epidemic of gun violence is tearing our communities apart’ after mass shootings in Philadelphia, Fort Worth, Baltimore and Chicago

The Independent UK

Fort Worth gathered for an annual July 4 festival. America’s latest mass shooting shattered the celebrations

On the eve of Independence Day, four shootings left at least three dead and 14 injured in the Texas city of Fort Worth. Rachel Sharp reports

The Guardian - US

Biden decries gun violence as shootings across US mar Fourth of July festivities

At least 15 people shot dead across the country in mass shootings so far on the holiday weekend celebrating the US’s independence

The Independent UK

Fort Worth shooting – live: Two victims identified in ComoFest attack in Texas

Follow updates on the July 4 gun violence in Fort Worth including the mass shooting at ComoFest

The Independent UK

Three people killed and eight wounded in mass shooting at July 4 fireworks event in Fort Worth

The massacre unfolded just before midnight on Monday night as revellers gathered to enjoy Independence Day celebrations in the area of Diaz Avenue and Horne Street in Fort Worth’s Como neighbourhood

Tribune News Service

Mac Engel: Baker Mayfield down to his last chance. He’s again on the wrong team.

FORT WORTH, Texas — Baker Mayfield will never live down that he was drafted six slots ahead of Josh Allen, and 31 in front of Lamar Jackson.

Tribune News Service

Criminal case filed by nun against Fort Worth bishop closed as ‘unfounded,’ diocese says

FORT WORTH, Texas — The Arlington Police Department has closed the criminal case filed against Bishop Michael Olson.

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