Georgia Alfredas

2 months ago | audacy.com | Georgia Alfredas

Fort Worth is replacing century-old water pipes, and traffic is about to feel it. Crews have begun the two-year project of swapping out massive cast iron water mains in western Downtown Fort Worth, and it's expected to disrupt several major roads. 85% of the city's annual water main breaks come from these aging pipes. Some of the pipes are over 100 years old, and city officials say they don't even have records for how old some of them are.

2 months ago | audacy.com | Georgia Alfredas

Feral hogs have been wreaking havoc across Texas for years, causing an estimated $500 million in annual damages as their population continues to surge. The wild pigs recently tore up yards and damaged property at a school near Champions Park in Irving, adding to the growing list of destruction attributed to the invasive species. State officials estimate there are more than 2.5 million feral hogs in Texas, making them a persistent challenge for both urban and rural communities.

2 months ago | audacy.com | Georgia Alfredas

Not all Texas teachers make the same salary. Where you work makes a difference. According to a new survey, the top-paying school district in DFW is Mansfield ISD. Arlington, Irving and HEB aren't too far behind and teachers looking for new jobs are taking note. Almost 30% of teachers have moved on from other, lower-paying districts. New hires in Mansfield are making more than teachers with over 10-years experience in other districts like Crowley, Grapevine, and Keller.

2 months ago | audacy.com | Georgia Alfredas

The Lewisville City Council will discuss the future of its short-term rental regulations at a meeting Monday night as the city's ban nears its expiration. The ban, which took effect in July 2024, required short-term rental operators to pay hotel occupancy taxes. Since the regulations began, the number of permitted short-term rental units has dropped from more than 100 to just over 70.

2 months ago | audacy.com | Georgia Alfredas

A North Texas lawmaker has proposed a sweeping overhaul of the state's public school system that would eliminate the Texas Education Agency. Rep. Andy Hopper (R-Decatur) introduced a bill that would transfer the agency's responsibilities to the State Board of Education and shift school funding oversight to the state Comptroller. Hopper said the proposal aims to address declining student performance under the TEA and to move away from standardized testing, such as the STAAR test.