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Community Waste Disposal receives contract extension for solid waste collection in Keller

Community Waste Disposal will continue to provide solid waste collection and recycling services for the city of Keller.

The overview: During the June 16 Keller City Council meeting, the Dallas-based business was chosen for a five-year contract with one five-year renewal option. The contract goes into effect Sept. 1 and runs through Aug. 31, 2031, according to city documents.

The formal approval of the contract will be ratified at the July 7 City Council meeting.

During a work session meeting before the council meeting, CWD and Frontier Waste Solutions showcased proposals for the contract.

The specifics: CWD rates for regular residents are currently at $20.14, according to the city's website. CWD proposed a $2.83 increase, or 14.1%, to bring the cost to $22.97 per month for residential. Frontier’s residential offer included a $0.67 increase over the current rate, bringing its rate to $20.81.

What else? According to the CWD presentation, the company will maintain the current service levels.

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Fort Worth business Tornado Terry’s Family Amusement Center announces closure

The 35th anniversary of Tornado Terry’s Family Amusement Center will also be its last day.

Owner Shannon Bell posted on Facebook June 10 that the retro arcade will close in August due to issues caused by road work on Keller Hicks Road in Fort Worth.

What's happening? The arcade features old-school and new arcade-style games, as well as billiards tables and air hockey games, according to its Facebook.

In 2024, the city of Fort Worth started a $23 million project to add turn lanes and traffic signals on Keller Hicks Road, according to the city website.

Bell said when she sold 21 feet to the city, she thought the project would be completed in two years. Instead, the first phase lasted two years. The second phase is currently in progress.

Looking ahead: Bell said she wants to keep the amusement center open until August to give children who have saved up game tickets to redeem them for prizes.

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North Texas Fair & Rodeo announces 2026 music lineup

The music lineup for the 98th annual North Texas Fair & Rodeo was announced June 16. The 10-day event will take place Aug. 21-30.

The details: Country act Diamond Rio will be one of the headliners during the fair. The band has been active since 1984, and their hits include "Meet in the Middle" and "How Your Love Makes Me Feel."

Other headlining acts include country artist Kody West, who is from North Texas, and country musician Chris Cagle.

There will be two stages set up each night: one will have the headlining acts and the other stage will have live music starting at 6 p.m.

What else? The fair is hosted by the nonprofit North Texas State Fair Association at the fairgrounds on Carroll Boulevard in Denton. All generated revenue is funneled directly back into local youth scholarships, agricultural programs and community facilities, according to its website.

The event has professional and youth rodeos, livestock and agricultural shows, carnival rides, food and beverage vendors. Tickets are now available on its website.