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.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Ball-Eddleman-Mc Farland-House in Fort Worth, TX gets harder without someone by their side. 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 Fort 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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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. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Trinity Park in Fort Worth, TX with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
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. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine or visit Hells Half Acre, don't feel bad. 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 Fort 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 Fort 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.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
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 Fort 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.
Dallas may be shining under Michelin’s stars, but in Fort Worth, the heat still comes from the kitchen — not the guidebook.FORT WORTH, Texas — When Michelin inspectors stopped by Rogelio Cortez’s kitchen off Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, they didn’t hand out a star. Instead, they handed out something else — a reason for Fort Worth to believe its flavor is still on the map."Since the first day we opened, to this day, we have lines out the door,” said Cortez, owner of Birrieria y Ta...
Dallas may be shining under Michelin’s stars, but in Fort Worth, the heat still comes from the kitchen — not the guidebook.
FORT WORTH, Texas — When Michelin inspectors stopped by Rogelio Cortez’s kitchen off Rosedale Street in Fort Worth, they didn’t hand out a star. Instead, they handed out something else — a reason for Fort Worth to believe its flavor is still on the map.
"Since the first day we opened, to this day, we have lines out the door,” said Cortez, owner of Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez, one of only a few Fort Worth restaurants listed as Michelin Recommended two years in a row.
Cortez’s path to Michelin started far from the kitchen. He was a commercial roofer in 2019 when an injury ended his job. He began selling food out of his mother’s house, borrowing $15,000 from his father’s 401(k) to buy a food truck.
Four years later, that truck had become a packed taqueria, serving more than a thousand people each weekend.
“We’ve been blessed since we opened," Cortez added.
Michelin expanded its prestigious restaurant guide to Texas in 2024, adding Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Fort Worth to its map. Each of the first four cities now has at least one one-star restaurant.
Fort Worth has none.
Dallas gained two stars this year with Tatsu and newcomer Mamani. The Fort Worth area's highest honor remains Goldee’s Barbecue, which earned a Bib Gourmand, an award recognizing quality food at a good value. Cortez’s restaurant and a handful of others — including Panther City BBQ and Smoke N Ash BBQ in Arlington — earned Recommended mentions but no stars.
"I feel like it's always Dallas, Dallas, Dallas, and it's never Fort Worth," Cortez said with a laugh. "Fort Worth deserves way more recognition than it got."
Veteran Fort Worth food columnist Bud Kennedy echoed that sentiment, writing in the Star-Telegram that Michelin’s attention “served up only scraps” for Tarrant County, leaving Fort Worth’s vibrant barbecue and Mexican-American kitchens in the shadows while Dallas and Houston claimed the headlines.
At Birrieria y Taqueria Cortez, the menu is short and the wait is long. The kitchen serves only birria — a slow-cooked beef stew ladled into tacos, quesadillas, burritos, and even ramen.
“That’s all we sell. Just one type of meat," Cortez said.
He laughs about the Michelin Recommended sign outside his door — a handmade, unofficial plaque he had made until an official one arrives. Last year, he didn’t even attend the awards ceremony and never got his.
“We got recommended last year, but I didn’t know about them, so I didn’t even go,” he said. "I'll be sure to get my plaque this year."
Cortez says he didn't start cooking chasing a star. He says he’s focused on the customers who show up every day. He did add, however, that it gives him a new goal to chase.
“It does inspire me to do more, something that you could actually say is a Michelin star,” he said.
And while Michelin’s spotlight may still tilt east toward Dallas, the glow inside this kitchen hasn’t faded. Star or not — the fire still burns. In Fort Worth, that might be recognition enough.
Roughly 20,000 people in North Texas were still without power Saturday morning after severe storms swept the region overnight.Most of those without power are in Tarrant County, according to Oncor’s outage map. About 2,800 Oncor customers in Dallas County did not have power, while 18,000 in Tarrant County remained without power as of 8:30 a.m.The power outages come after the Fort Worth office of the National Weather Service issued several severe thunderstorm warnings Friday night. A tornado warning was also issued in Parke...
Roughly 20,000 people in North Texas were still without power Saturday morning after severe storms swept the region overnight.
Most of those without power are in Tarrant County, according to Oncor’s outage map. About 2,800 Oncor customers in Dallas County did not have power, while 18,000 in Tarrant County remained without power as of 8:30 a.m.
The power outages come after the Fort Worth office of the National Weather Service issued several severe thunderstorm warnings Friday night. A tornado warning was also issued in Parker County, and the Weather Service said it was looking into reports of a possible tornado in Fort Worth.
A statement from the Weather Service said wind damage was reported during the storm, and it is unknown yet if a tornado occurred. The Weather Service asked on social media for anyone affected by the storm to send in damage reports.
While Saturday morning brings a lull in rainfall, more storms are expected to roll through North Texas later Saturday. Much of the area south of Dallas-Fort Worth was under a flood watch Saturday, according to the Weather Service.
Rainfall Saturday will begin with some isolated and possibly severe storms in the afternoon. Dallas-Fort Worth will be spared from overnight storms, as those will be expected in areas north and south of the area.
SATURDAY: Mostly cloudy with a few scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms. High: 75. Wind: WSW 5-10 mph.
TONIGHT: Scattered evening showers and thunderstorms exit, gradual clearing overnight. Low: 60. Wind: WSW 5 mph.
SUNDAY: A mixture of sun and clouds, mild. High: 76. Wind: NW 5-10 mph.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny and mild. Low: 60. High: 80. Wind: SE 10-15 mph.
TUESDAY: Sun, clouds and slightly cooler. Low: 59. High: 70. Wind: N 10-15 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny and cooler. Low: 50. High: 64. Wind: N 10-15 mph.
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny and pleasant. Low: 48. High: 68. Wind: E 5-10 mph.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny and pleasant. Low: 49. High: 69. Wind: NE 5-10 mph.
HOUSTON -- The weekend got off to a rocky start in parts of southeastern Texas as a line of severe thunderstorms swept through early Saturday morning, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers.In addition to torrential rains and skies full of lightning, wind gusts reached 45-60 mph across the Houston metro area, with a gust of 59 mph measured in Downtown Houston and a 64 mph gust in Hempstead, according to the National Weather Service.About 260,000 were without power as dawn broke on Saturday acr...
HOUSTON -- The weekend got off to a rocky start in parts of southeastern Texas as a line of severe thunderstorms swept through early Saturday morning, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands of customers.
In addition to torrential rains and skies full of lightning, wind gusts reached 45-60 mph across the Houston metro area, with a gust of 59 mph measured in Downtown Houston and a 64 mph gust in Hempstead, according to the National Weather Service.
About 260,000 were without power as dawn broke on Saturday across southeastern Texas, according to PowerOutage.com, with over 150,000 of those outages in the Houston area.
Earlier in the night, severe thunderstorms blasted the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area with gusts as high as 67 mph in the Fort Worth area.
Radar indicated a possible tornado south of Fort Worth on Friday evening. The NWS Dallas office will send a storm survey team to investigate whether a tornado touched down.
There are no initial reports of damage or injuries yet.
It was just the next wave of severe weather that also rolled through the Metroplex Friday morning as well. A wave of thunderstorms brought hundreds of lightning strikes to Dallas and its northern suburbs.
Local fire departments reported six houses caught fire in the predawn hours Friday in Dallas and Denton County as the storms rolled through.
While the causes of the fires were still under investigation, fire officials did confirm lightning as the cause of some of the fires.
Overall through the day, storms dropped 3.10 inches of rain at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, setting a daily rainfall record and notching its third-wettest October day in 25 years.
Lingering storms and heavy rains were set to plague the area through Saturday. Flood Watches covered much of eastern Texas, including the Houston area, for widespread rainfall totals of 2-4 inches, with isolated higher amounts up to 4-6 inches.
"Rainfall rates in the strongest storms could exceed 2-3" per hour, which could lead to flash flooding if these rainfall rates occur for a prolonged period of time," NWS forecasters in Houston said.
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Severe weather is a lingering concern throughout the day as a second round of severe weather energizes later Saturday. A level 2 out of 5 severe weather risk extends from southeastern Texas across southern Louisiana, including Houston, Austin and New Orleans.
Damaging wind gusts and tornadoes are possible in this area, along with large hail -- especially large hail potential in Houston and Austin of larger than golf ball size.
The severe weather threat ends in Texas by late Saturday evening, but persists into Saturday night across Louisiana. The line of severe weather will move farther east into the Gulf Coast states on Sunday.
Severe storms are moving through North Texas on Friday evening. Worried about how big storms will affect your weekend plans? Here’s the breakdown of the rain timing:Friday 10:25 p.m.Thunderstorms moving at 35 mph were expected to hit areas of Rockwall, Kaufman, central Ellis, Collin, eastern Dallas and Navarro Counties through 11 p.m.Gusty winds of 50 mph could “knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects,” the National Weather Service said. Only about 1,000 customers were without power in...
Severe storms are moving through North Texas on Friday evening. Worried about how big storms will affect your weekend plans? Here’s the breakdown of the rain timing:
Thunderstorms moving at 35 mph were expected to hit areas of Rockwall, Kaufman, central Ellis, Collin, eastern Dallas and Navarro Counties through 11 p.m.
Gusty winds of 50 mph could “knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects,” the National Weather Service said. Only about 1,000 customers were without power in Dallas County, according to Oncor’s power outage map.
The NWS reported that the severe thunderstorm warning for Eastern Tarrant County has been canceled.
The warning for Dallas County will expire at 10:15 p.m., NWS said.
About 30,000 customers are now without power in Tarrant County due to outages, according to the Oncor map.
Over 400 outages have been reported in the area.
The NWS has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Dallas County and Eastern Tarrant County until 10:15 p.m.
The warning said severe thunderstorms moving east at 45 mph were located along a line extending from near Keller to Arlington at about 9:20 p.m.
The storms will be near Dallas, Fort Worth, Arlington, Irving, Grand Prairie, Euless, DeSoto, Bedford, Grapevine, and Cedar Hill around 9:25 p.m.
Storms will be near Carrollton, Lancaster, Farmers Branch, and Cockrell Hill around 9:30 p.m. and Dallas Love Field around 9:35 p.m.
University Park, Addison, Highland Park, and Hutchins will see storms around 9:40 p.m., while Mesquite, Richardson, and Balch Springs will see them around 9:45 p.m.
“Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage,” the warning said.
The warning said that the storms may cause serious injury and significant property damage.
Thousands of customers have been left without power due to outages in Tarrant County, according to the Oncor map.
Over 40 outages were reported in that area.
The NWS reported damaging winds in the county around Sycamore School and the South Hulen area around 8:50 p.m. with west winds over 50 mph.
Oncor issued a statement saying severe thunderstorms will be moving west to east across their service area through Saturday morning.
Oncor teams will be working to assess damages, make repairs, and restore outages as quickly as possible, the statement said.
“With storms expected overnight in some communities, consider charging electronic devices and securing outdoor items before going to sleep,” the statement said.
At about 8:25 p.m., NWS reported that a severe thunderstorm was located over Hudson Oaks near Weatherford, moving east at 30 mph.
The storm was expected to be near Weatherford, Willow Park, Aledo, Hudson Oaks, Annetta, and Lake Weatherford at about 8:30 p.m.
“Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees,” the warning said.
NWS issued a severe thunderstorm warning for Tarrant, Johnson and northern Hill County until 9:30 p.m. and in Parker County until 9 p.m. Residents should expect 60 mph wind gusts with this line of storms.
A flash flood warning was also issued for Wise County, urging folks to “turn around, don’t drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.”
The NWS warned drivers to be cautious at night when it is harder to see the dangers of flooding.
An airport weather warning was issued for the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
There is a possibility of lightning within 10 miles of the airport until 11 p.m.
NWS issued a flash flood warning for Cooke County in north central Texas and western Grayson County until 11:15 p.m.
NWS issued a tornado warning for northeastern Parker County until 8 p.m.
Shortly after 7:40 p.m., a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Weatherford, moving northeast at 20 mph, the warning said.
“Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed,” the warning said. “Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.”
The storm was expected to be near Weatherford, Willow Park, Hudson Oaks, and Lake Weatherford at about 7:50 p.m.
The NWS received reports shortly after 7:30 p.m. that U-Haul trailers in a Weatherford parking lot were blown around by winds.
The storm weakened, but the NWS will continue to watch it as it moves into Tarrant County.
Central Palo Pinto County was under a tornado warning until 6:30 p.m. this evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Shortly after 6:20 p.m., the tornado warning was cleared.
“TAKE COVER NOW!” the warning said. People in the area had been asked to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building and avoid windows.
Several counties in the North Texas region are under a severe thunderstorm watch until midnight.
The North Texas counties under watch include Dallas, Denton, Tarrant, Ellis, Hill, Johnson, and a few dozen others.
Overnight storms are expected to be the most severe of the weekend. Storms are expected to move from west to east across the region, meaning Dallas and surrounding areas are likely to get the worst of it in the middle of the night. Communities to the west of Fort Worth should be finished with their most intense rain by about 1 a.m. Dallas, Collin, Rockwall and Ellis counties should all see their most significant rainfall between 10 p.m. and 3 a.m.
Flooding is the primary threat associated with these storms, but damaging winds are also possible. A flood watch was issued for much of North Texas, but the risk could ultimately vary depending on how quickly the storm system moves through. A low risk of hail and tornadoes is present.
Precipitation chances should decrease notably in the early hours of Saturday morning, falling to around 30% for most areas by 7 a.m., if not earlier. A few communities further east, like Canton, will have higher rain chances through Saturday morning.
A second wave of lighter rain is forecast to move in Saturday afternoon and evening to Dallas, Tarrant, Collin and Denton counties. Areas further south, including Ennis, Palestine and Waco, could see more intense storms in the second round, which are expected to end for most areas around midnight Sunday.
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath is expected to announce a state takeover of Fort Worth ISD on Thursday, a move required under state law after one campus failed to meet academic standards for five consecutive years.Morath is scheduled to meet privately with reporters at 9 a.m. to discuss the district’s future. Under House Bill 1842, passed by the Texas Legislature in 2015, if a single school fails to meet accountability standards for five straight years, the commissioner must either close that school or ...
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath is expected to announce a state takeover of Fort Worth ISD on Thursday, a move required under state law after one campus failed to meet academic standards for five consecutive years.
Morath is scheduled to meet privately with reporters at 9 a.m. to discuss the district’s future. Under House Bill 1842, passed by the Texas Legislature in 2015, if a single school fails to meet accountability standards for five straight years, the commissioner must either close that school or replace the district’s elected board with a state-appointed board of managers.
That process, commonly referred to as a “state takeover,” appears to be the direction Fort Worth ISD is heading, according to multiple sources familiar with the decision. The Texas Education Agency has not confirmed the plan.
It is unclear whether Morath will also replace Superintendent Karen Molinar, who is new to the position and widely supported within the district. In previous takeovers, Morath has replaced both boards and superintendents simultaneously.
Morath has been publicly critical of Fort Worth ISD’s performance in recent months. In August, while praising Dallas ISD’s academic growth, he referenced Fort Worth directly.
“Unfortunately, in cases where a school board has failed to be able to do that, like in Fort Worth, the question is how do we turn those around as rapidly as possible,” he said.
Earlier this week, just two days before the expected announcement, Morath again addressed Fort Worth and neighboring Lake Worth ISD, both facing accountability challenges.
“Ultimately, the buck still stops with the local school board, and the school board is not brand spanking new,” Morath said. “The question is where was the urgency four years ago, five years ago, six years ago, to say, ‘It is our responsibility, we have been elected, we are held in trust by the taxpayers to provide for kids.’”
District leaders appeared to be caught off guard by Thursday’s planned announcement. A Fort Worth ISD spokeswoman said the district was unaware Morath had scheduled a briefing with reporters. Several board members, Molinar and cabinet officials were in Philadelphia attending a conference where they were scheduled to present on Thursday.
Sources tell NBC 5 that district officials quickly boarded a flight back to Texas late Wednesday after learning of Morath’s expected announcement.
An official letter from the commissioner is expected to be released Thursday morning following the news conference.
For parents and community members fighting to keep local control, the news is deeply disappointing. Marisol Herrera, a member of Families Organized and Resisting Takeover (FORT), said their advocacy will continue.
“This is the beginning of the resistance, the fight. We're going to keep advocating for our students, advocating for public schools,” Herrera said. “We believe it's best to have local control. However it goes tomorrow, we'll keep advocating for that.”
If Morath confirms a state takeover, Fort Worth ISD’s elected board will be replaced by state-appointed members. The current board could return if the state ends its intervention while those members are still in office.
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