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Heavy rain battered North Texas on Saturday, forcing a wave of cancellations as streets flooded and homes lost power across the region�. The downpour wreaked havoc on Saturday plans, with the Fort Worth Independent School District forced to call off its football game and event organizers across the city reconsidering their plans for safety reasons.Among those affected was Angelico McKinney, organizer of the Miller Man March, who made the difficult decision to cancel. "It was raining too bad for us to have this event and I was concerned about the community," McKinney said, emphasizing safety amid the storm. His sentiment echoed through the city, as other events joined the list of cancellations. Low-lying streets became impassable and the National Weather Service issued flood warnings for the area, urging residents to stay safe. With recovery efforts underway, Fort Worth braces for more rain in the coming days, hoping the worst has passed for its battered neighborhoods

A new Harvard University initiative aims to address the nation’s ‘crisis moment in education’ in areas from cell phone use to chronic absenteeism.For almost a quarter of a century — as far back as the 2001 passage of No Child Left Behind — states have been required under federal law to identify and focus intense support on their poorest-performing schools. What that means, practically speaking, is that the most targeted and resource-heavy programs are poured into turning around the bottom 5% of schools in every state, including those with chronically bad graduation rates and those where certain subgroups of students languish below grade-level. It’s no longer just the bottom 5 percent of schools in each state that are in trouble — it’s the majority of them. Recognizing this, Illinois developed a universal model of continuous school improvement to ensure that every school in the state — not just those identified for support by being the very worst — benefits from evidence-based improve...

In the early morning darkness of Saturday, chaos shattered the routine of a Southeast Fort Worth sports bar when gunfire erupted inside Social LIVV, leaving one man dead and sending five more to area hospitals���. Officers responded around 1:40 a.m. to frantic calls and discovered the deceased victim with gunshot wounds to the upper torso��. The wounded, suffering various injuries, are all expected to survive Detectives believe multiple suspects fired handguns, striking patrons during what officials call an unprovoked attack; gang involvement is suspected, but police caution the investigation is still in its early stages���. After the hail of bullets, chaos ruled as shooters vanished on foot, melting into the night before officers arrived��. As the community reels, authorities urge anyone with information to come forward, determined to bring answers—and justice—to those affected by the latest spasm of violence on Fort Worth's southeast side Story By Donnell Ballard

The U.S. government shutdown has entered its 25th day, making it the second-longest full government shutdown in history, with no resolution currently in sight��. The Senate adjourned without a deal and won't return until Monday, confirming that the impasse will persist into next week��. All attempts so far to advance a funding bill have failed, and bipartisan negotiations remain stalled, with both parties deeply entrenched in their positions regarding healthcare funding and program cuts. Impact HighlightsOver 900,000 federal employees remain furloughed, and 2 million are working without pay while key government agencies operate at reduced capacity, including health and safety programs��.If the shutdown continues, more than 40 million Americans risk losing food assistance benefits in early November��.The White House, led by President Trump, is pushing to leverage the shutdown to achieve further government size reductions, with ongoing disputes about mass layoffs and budget prioriti...

This week, Hip Hop fans celebrated as Drake smashed yet another record, earning multiple new RIAA certifications, including six diamond plaques and marking his birthday with a historic achievement. The rapper's 2011 album "Take Care" finally reached diamond status, a long-awaited recognition for one of his most influential works. Fans and fellow artists alike have flooded social media with congratulations, further cementing Drake's legacy as a powerhouse in the world of Hip Hop. Story By Donnell Ballard