It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Forth Worth, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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“I live in MD. I have very close friends who live in PA. The husband was diagnosed with cancer. It was a diagnosis that came out of left field. It left them reeling with every unknown when they were told it had developed and progressed rapidly. I called a friend, who lives in my home state, to ask if she knew of any companies that could not only provide health care services to my PA friends, but be ready to do so without delays. She referred me to Haley Davis with Always Best Care Senior Services. I called as soon as I hung up. I left a voicemail, and received a call from Haley within 10 minutes. Providing as much detail and information as I could, I was assured they would be able to provide different levels of care as they were needed. She also said that I, or any member of my friends’ family, could call her if we needed anything. Today my PA friend said she emailed Always Best Care Senior Services last night. Later today I heard that Haley responded, and services were put into place. The absolute last thing anyone should have to be concerned about when they are emotionally overwhelmed and physically depleted from a devastating disease is dealing with automated phone systems, reaching the correct departments, filing requests in triplicate, and being told they’ll be put on a waiting list. Absolute Best Care Senior Services is just what the name says. They aren’t just able to provide the services that will be needed, they provide the peace of mind that allows their clients to focus on themselves. That’s what caring and compassion are about. I don’t think I could ever express my gratitude. Thank you.”
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Forth Worth, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Forth Worth, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Forth Worth, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. Read more on our AI policy here.An updated report from the NWS Fort Worth TX was issued on Wednesday at 3:11 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:15 a.m. The alert is for Hood, Erath and Somervell counties.The storms are predicted to bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph a...
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An updated report from the NWS Fort Worth TX was issued on Wednesday at 3:11 a.m. for strong thunderstorms until 4:15 a.m. The alert is for Hood, Erath and Somervell counties.
The storms are predicted to bring wind gusts of up to 40 mph and penny-sized hail (0.75 inches).
"At 3:11 a.m., Doppler radar tracked a strong thunderstorm near Stephenville, moving northeast at 20 mph," according to the NWS. "Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible."
Expect strong thunderstorms in the following locations:
Other locations impacted by this storm include Tolar, Alexander, Clairette, Johnsville, Paluxy, Selden, Harbin, Chalk Mountain, Duffau, and Rainbow.
The NWS states, "If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 7 a.m. for north central Texas."
This alert is in effect until 4:15 a.m.
Lightning strikes the United States about 25 million times a year. Most of the strikes occur in the summer, killing 20 people each year, according to the NWS. Chance of lightning increases as a thunderstorm approaches and peaks when the storm is overhead. It diminishes as the storm moves away.
Here are tips on how to stay safe during a thunderstorm:
If finding indoor shelter is not an option:
What is hydroplaning?
Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way. The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control. Hydroplaning is primarily caused by three factors:
In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here's what to know:
Source: The National Weather Service
This story was originally published April 23, 2025 at 3:20 AM.
Lucky you. You just found FTWtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events that are taking place around Cowtown each month.Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, and text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to in May. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full ev...
Lucky you. You just found FTWtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events that are taking place around Cowtown each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, and text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to in May. Psst: Don’t forget to bookmark this page and come back; we update our guide monthly.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
Mayfest 2025 | Thursday, May 1-Sunday, May 4 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Trinity Park | Free | Enjoy the “biggest party in Fort Worth” and a weekend full of food, craft beer, live performances, and arts + gifts from local vendors.
Lone Star Smokeout Country Music and BBQ Festival | Friday, May 2-Sunday, May 4 | Times vary | Outside AT&T Stadium, Arlington | $73+ | Watch live performances from Cody Jinks, Jon Pardi, and other country music artists + savor smoked meats from DFW’s best barbecue restaurants.
Kid Rock’s Rock N’ Roll Rodeo | Friday, May 16 | 7 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | $37+ | Listen to the “All Summer Long” singer perform during the PBR World Finals.
Cinco De Mayo Bar Crawl | Saturday, May 3 | 4-10 p.m. | BAR 2909 | $5 | Get free entry to top bars off of West 7th and enjoy food + drink specials and live music.
Memorial Day Freedom Run | Saturday, May 24 | 7:30-10:30 a.m. | Trinity Park Playground (Course Map will be emailed) | $33.30 | Run a 5K, 10K, or half-marathon solo or with friends — plus get a swag bag that includes a T-shirt, finisher’s medal, and an invite to local running clubs.
Jazz on the Trinity | Saturday, May 31 | 3-11 p.m. | Panther Island Pavilion | The annual jazz festival returns, featuring award-winning smooth jazz artists + a cigar lounge and a beverage-tasting lounge for the adults.
“MJ” the Musical | Tuesday, May 13-Sunday, May 18 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall | $69 | Experience the “King of Pop” like never before during this 4x Tony Award-winning production.
Mom Chéri: A Mother’s Day Soiree | Friday, May 9-Sunday, May 11 | 7-11 p.m. | Rooftop Cinema Club | $19+ | Toast to your favorite lady with a rooftop showing of “Mamma Mia,” “Freaky Friday,” “Pretty Woman,” or “La La Land.”
“Cats” | Saturday, May 31-Sunday, June 8 | Times vary | Casa Mañana Theatre | $49+ | The Jellicles gather in Fort Worth to decide which one of their feline friends will get a magical rebirth in the classic musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber.
Billy Idol: It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again! | Wednesday, May 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $33+ | Fort Worth brings the iconic punk rock legend to the stage with an electrifying performances of his greatest hits and fan favorites.
Post Malone | Friday, May 9 | 7:30 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | The Grammy Award-nominee and Grapevine-born rapper returns to his DFW roots at Cowboys Stadium.
Lee Brice | Saturday, May 17 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s | $25+ | The not-so “Hard to Love” singer comes to the world’s largest honky-tonk.
Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 | Saturday, May 3 | 12:30 p.m. | Texas Motor Speedway | $44+ | Don’t miss out on the action — the NASCAR Xfinity Series also returns to The Great American Speedway.
PBR World Finals | Saturday, May 17-Sunday, May 18 | 7:45 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum | $128+ | The world’s top bull riders compete for glory and the championship title in the ultimate showdown of man versus beast.
79th Annual Charles Schwab Challenge | Monday, May 19-Saturday, May 24 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Colonial Country Club | $50+ | Attend one of five invitational tournaments on the PGA Tour and Fort Worth’s premier golf tournament.
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Fort Worth, Texas — Marcus & Millichap has facilitated the sale of 913 Houston Street, an 11,760-square-foot vacant retail property in downtown Fort Worth. Situated across from the Fort Worth Convention Center, the three-level building was originally built in 1959 and comprises a basement, main floor and a mezzanine level.Roughly a quarter mile from 913 Houston Street, approximately $2 billion of new construction is underway, including a $350 million campus for Texas A&M University and a $200 million exp...
Fort Worth, Texas — Marcus & Millichap has facilitated the sale of 913 Houston Street, an 11,760-square-foot vacant retail property in downtown Fort Worth. Situated across from the Fort Worth Convention Center, the three-level building was originally built in 1959 and comprises a basement, main floor and a mezzanine level.
Roughly a quarter mile from 913 Houston Street, approximately $2 billion of new construction is underway, including a $350 million campus for Texas A&M University and a $200 million expansion of the Omni Fort Worth Hotel.
Joe Santelli of Marcus & Millichap’s Dallas office marketed the property on behalf of the seller, a local developer, and procured the buyer, a local investment group, in the transaction.
Pottstown, Pa. — JLL Capital Markets has arranged the sale of Suburbia Shopping Center, a 154,219-square-foot retail property located in Pottstown, approximately 20 miles east of Reading. Originally built in 2003, the property spans 25.6 acres. GIANT grocery store anchors the center, which was 85 percent leased at the time of sale. Additional tenants at the center include Dollar Tree, Starbucks Coffee, UPS Store and Tower Health. Jim Galbally and Patrick Higgins of JLL Capital Markets Investment Sales and Advisory team represented the seller, Gambone Management Co., in the transaction. Powell W. Arms, an affiliate of High Real Estate Group, was the buyer.
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Houston — Willowbrook LLC is underway with the renovation of Commons at Willowbrook, a 441,000-square-foot regional power center located in northwest Houston. The capital improvement program includes installing new monument signage and pylons, widening the main access point and updating the landscape design. Situated on 39 acres, the center is currently 85 percent leased to tenants such as Marshalls, HomeGoods, Ross Dress For Less, Michaels, Total Wine & More, Ulta Beauty, DSW and Daiso. Vincent O’Toole of Avison Young will lead leasing efforts for the property.
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McKinney, Texas — McKinney City Council has granted final approval for Long Branch, a $1.3 billion mixed-use development located at the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 75 and the future U.S. 380 bypass in McKinney. Creation, in partnership with Horizon Capital Holdings and Vaulter, is the developer. Spanning 155 acres, the project is expected to include approximately 1,600 multifamily homes, 135,000 square feet of retail anchored by a 65,000-square-foot grocer, a 318,600-square-foot office campus with two six-story buildings, a 100-room hotel and a 910-space structured parking garage. Additionally, the project will feature 6,000 square feet of pedestrian trails, six acres of green space, outdoor gathering areas, open-air dining options, as well as landscaping.
GFF Design is handling architectural design for the project — which is currently underway — and LGE Design Build is leading construction efforts. Infrastructure work is expected to begin later this year, with vertical development following soon after.
Texas A&M-Fort Worth has been chosen to house the lab of a new high-tech federal aviation technology testing program.The Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies will be based at the downtown campus and led by Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday.The CAAT will have an airspace laboratory, flight demonst...
Texas A&M-Fort Worth has been chosen to house the lab of a new high-tech federal aviation technology testing program.
The Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies will be based at the downtown campus and led by Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, the Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday.
The CAAT will have an airspace laboratory, flight demonstration zones and testing corridors in the Metroplex and across Texas. It will research and test new technologies like drones, air taxis and supersonic and hypersonic aircraft.
“The CAAT will play a pivotal role in advancing aviation technologies and ensuring their safe integration into the National Airspace System (NAS),” said the FAA’s announcement.
Texas A&M was chosen from 28 proposals because of its existing aviation testing infrastructure and strong academic and industry partnerships, according to the agency’s announcement. The university system’s proximity to major airports and the FAA’s Southwest Regional Office in north Fort Worth also made it an attractive leader for the project.
“We’re thrilled the Department of Transportation has selected The Texas A&M University System to lead the Center for Advanced Aviation Technologies in Fort Worth,” Texas A&M Chancellor John Sharp said. “The Texas A&M System will support DOT and the Federal Aviation Administration to facilitate the integration of advanced air mobility and drive innovation of cutting-edge aviation technologies.”
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi has had an FAA-designated unmanned aircraft systems test site, the Autonomy Research Institute, since June 2014. Over 5,500 research flights have been conducted at the ARI since it was certified as an unmanned aircraft systems test site.
The CAAT was established as part of the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, which Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas co-sponsored.
“I’m confident this new research and testing center will help the private sector create thousands of high-paying jobs and grow the Texas economy through billions in new investments,” Cruz said.
Cruz held a roundtable discussion about the center in Dallas in August, which featured representatives from a number of companies with a presence in the Metroplex, including Southwest Airlines and Wing Aviation.
Government entities and private organizations will likely collaborate on research at the new center. A number of other universities are expected to be involved, including the University of North Texas, Southern Methodist University, the University of Texas at Dallas, University of Texas Arlington, Louisiana State University and Virginia Tech’s Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership.
Texas A&M-Fort Worth is under construction in downtown. Texas A&M expects the multi-million dollar campus will anchor a new innovation district, attracting new companies to the area and creating jobs.
The campus’ first building is expected to be complete in summer 2026. The research and innovation building, which is slated to house public-private partnerships and a number of state agencies, has yet to break ground.
This story was originally published April 23, 2025 at 12:31 PM.
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Kate Marijolovic covers North Texas business and economic development at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Her position is funded through a philanthropic partnership with the R4 Foundation as part of the Crossroads Lab.
The creation of this content included the use of AI based on templates created, reviewed and edited by journalists in the newsroom. Read more on our AI policy here.A flash flood warning was released by the NWS Fort Worth TX on Wednesday at 6:12 a.m. in effect until 9:15 a.m. The warning is for Dallas, Tarrant and Ellis counties."At 6:12 a.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing hea...
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A flash flood warning was released by the NWS Fort Worth TX on Wednesday at 6:12 a.m. in effect until 9:15 a.m. The warning is for Dallas, Tarrant and Ellis counties.
"At 6:12 a.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. The expected rainfall rate is 1.5 to 2 inches in 1 hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," states the NWS. "Flooding of small creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets, and underpasses as well as other poor drainage and low-lying areas."
Locations impacted by the warning include Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Garland, Irving, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Mansfield, Rowlett, Euless, Desoto, Bedford, Grapevine, Cedar Hill, Duncanville, Hurst, Lancaster, Waxahachie, Farmers Branch and Balch Springs.
The NWS comments, "Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles."
This warning is in effect until 9:15 a.m.
In case you reside within a flood-prone area or are currently camping in a low-lying zone, it is crucial to promptly seek higher ground. If told to evacuate, do so immediately. Ensure your home is securely locked when vacating the premises. If time permits, disconnect utilities and appliances. Avoid entering basements or rooms with submerged electrical outlets or cords. Should you observe sparks or hear buzzing, crackling, snapping, or popping sounds, evacuate immediately. Refrain from entering water that might carry an electric current and avoid walking through floodwaters. Remember, as little as 6 inches of moving water can knock you off your feet. If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods. It is crucial to never drive through water on the road, even if it appears shallow. According to the NWS, as little as 12 inches of fast-flowing water can carry away most vehicles.
What is hydroplaning?
Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.
This happens when water in front of the tire builds up faster than the vehicle's weight can push water out of the way. The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control. Hydroplaning is most commonly attributed to three factors:
In the event of your vehicle hydroplaning, here's what to know:
Source: The National Weather Service
This story was originally published April 23, 2025 at 6:29 AM.
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