DTX-KRN: Impact 10/6/2025

Northwest ISD officials celebrated the completion of the new Dennis McCreary Multipurpose Facility at a ribbon-cutting ceremony Sept. 30.

The ribbon-cutting comes a year after work on the building was completed in 2024.

The details: The new facility will be used to host sporting events for the district and has already provided space for other events like the district’s Angel Tree program during last year’s holiday season, Northwest ISD board President Jennifer Murphy said.

What they're saying: McCreary’s daughter, Ashley Dixon, said the family was honored to be represented by the school.

“He was about support. He was about how to function and how to enable the district and staff and students to function in the optimal capacity,” she said. “This building emphasizes that by allowing [the district] to have that flexibility of being able to bring different organizations and different programs to this facility.”

A new urgent care clinic, Integrity Urgent Care, now offers its services at a new location at the Shops at Timberland Crossing.

The details: The Texas-based clinic provides urgent care at the fraction of the cost of a typical ER visit, according to a news release.Some services include X-rays, lab testing, electrocardiograms, sports medicine and sexually transmitted infection, or STI, screenings.

• 12652 Timberland Drive, Fort Worth

According to a Sept. 26 press release, Target has launched a first-of-its-kind accessible self-checkout experience designed for guests with disabilities, including those who are blind or have low vision.

The self-checkouts will roll out nationwide beginning this holiday season and in early 2026 as part of Target's ongoing checkout improvements, according to the release.

What to expect: Per the release, the innovation is a guest-first design that primarily supports people who are visually impaired while supporting those with motor disabilities.

The technology works with Target’s existing self-checkout system and includes:

• Braille and high-contrast button icons
• A headphone jack with adjustable volume controls
• Physical navigation buttons and a dedicated information key

From Oct. 13-19, Texas residents will not have to pay to apply to in-state public colleges and universities.

The details: During Free College Application Week, application fees will be waived for all Texas residents applying to undergraduate programs at public colleges and universities located in Texas. First-time college students, transfer students and students returning to school are eligible, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

To qualify for the fee waiver, all applications must be submitted through ApplyTexas, the state’s college application portal.

What they're saying: “Texas prioritizes opportunities for students to pursue the best education they need to succeed in high demand, good-paying jobs after graduation,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in an Aug. 29 news release. “By supporting our students today, we are investing in a stronger Texas tomorrow.” 

Put in perspective: Most high school seniors apply to 5-10 colleges or universities and each application costs about $60-$75, state lawmakers estimated in June.