Ella Gonzales

Fort Worth

Service Journalist Reporter at Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Articles

Where alligators are found in North Texas, and what to do if you see one

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ella Gonzales

What lives in North Texas, has 80 sharp chompers and can hold its breath for almost 45 minutes? It’s not a fish or a turtle. It’s the American alligator. These large reptiles are not as scary as they sound. In fact, the American alligator is the least aggressive of all the crocodilian species, according to Texas A&M Agrilife. They are most populated in East and South Texas. So, while sightings in North Texas are rare, they are still present.
This North Texas city is one of the best places to raise a family, list says

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ella Gonzales

Just North of Dallas sits the third-best city to raise a family in 2025. WalletHub, a personal finance platform, put together a study of the best and worst places to raise a family in 2025. Out of 180 cities, Plano ranked No. 3. “Finding the best place to raise a family is difficult, between balancing an affordable cost of living with good educational opportunities, safety and enough recreation to keep kids entertained,” WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo said in the ranking.
'Remember their names' was the message at Fort Worth's annual Memorial Day service

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Ella Gonzales

People braved the light rain to attend the 96th Fort Worth Memorial Day Service at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth, Texas, Monday, May 26, 2025. Special to the Star-Telegram Families and friends gathered on a dreary Memorial Day morning at Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth to remember those who died while serving the U.S. Armed Forces. United States flags were placed in every view, lining the path down cemetery roads.
Heavy showers, thunderstorms and flood warnings for Memorial Day

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Ella Gonzales

The Fort Worth National Weather Service predicts a stormy Memorial Day with heavy rain, thunderstorms and flood warnings beginning Monday evening. Fort Worth National Weather Service After a flurry of storms early Memorial Day morning, the Dallas-Fort Worth region is expected to get drenched again this evening..
Heavy showers, thunderstorms and flood warnings for Memorial Day

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ella Gonzales

After a flurry of storms early Memorial Day morning, the Dallas-Fort Worth region is expected to get drenched again this evening.. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued a flood warning in several North Texas counties, including Tarrant County, beginning Monday evening through Tuesday morning, when 1 to 3 inches of rain is forecast. The NWS predicts flooding of up to 4 to 6 inches.
Here's where you can get $30 concert tickets in North Texas this summer

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Ella Gonzales

This summer you can see Luke Bryan, The Jonas Brothers, Toto and more for $30 a ticket. Live Nation recently released its "$30 Ticket To Summer" list but, you need to act fast before sales run out. Lucky for us North Texans, there are three venues with ticket options- Dos Equis Pavilion in North Dallas, Globe Life Field in Arlington and The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving.
I found a Fort Worth lunch full of trendy items made from scratch for under $25

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ella Gonzales

Right now sourdough and pickles are all the rage, and luckily for us, Fort Worth’s The Sour Boule restaurant has both. The Sour Boule is a bakery and cafe located in west Fort Worth. Not only is it cheap, but it’s also a meal made from scratch. Our Eats Beat reporter, Bud Kennedy, recently wrote about Sour Boule expanding into a bigger space because of popularity. I knew I had to check it out myself– especially as a sourdough lover.
TCU graduation is this weekend. Here are the roads to avoid around campus

1 month ago | star-telegram.com | Ella Gonzales

TCU will host thousands of guests this weekend for its 2025 Spring Commencement ceremony. This is the university's largest graduating class in history, with 2,900 students receiving their diplomas. The influx of guests will mean an increase in traffic. There will be four ceremonies this weekend.
Grapevine High School marching band to play before Post Malone’s show this weekend

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Ella Gonzales

Grapevine High School marching band to play before Post Malone’s show this weekendTue, May 6, 2025 at 7:55 PM UTCGrapevine High School Band marching through the streets of Dublin, Ireland for the St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The Grapevine High School band is on their way to perform a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity ahead of Post Malone’s concert in Arlington this weekend. D-FW radio station Mix 102.9 invited the band to perform this Friday, May 9 outside of AT&T Stadium for a pre-concert tailgate.
Here's where you can score freebies, deals for Teacher Appreciation Week in Fort Worth

1 month ago | star-telegram.com | Ella Gonzales

Teacher Appreciation Week is this Monday, May 5, until Friday, May 9. The weekis dedicated to honoring all teachers, with National Teacher Appreciation Day on May 6. Various local businesses offer freebies and discounts to celebrate. Here's what deals are available in Fort Worth. Teacher appreciation week deals BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse Chick-fil-A Every Chick-fil-A location celebrates differently, so check your local store.