Who is Tarrant Co. named for? A military man who fought Native Americans in North Texas
He fought Native Americans at the Battle of Village Creek near Fort Worth
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Not drinking? No problem! Things to do around Denton without alcohol
Denton is well-known for its array of unique bars to choose from. Harvest House, Eastside, a few on Fry Street — the list goes on. Additionally, college can present a
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White Settlement Road will keep controversial name after council scraps plans to consider change
Fort Worth City Council will not rename White Settlement Road – at least not any time soon.
Source: keranews.org
GUEST COMMENTARY: A bit more on the naming of Lamar, neighboring counties
My history writing buddy, Marvin Gorley, has never understood my dislike of this county being named for Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar, even though our most famous artist alumnus, William Henry Huddle, and his cousin, F.J. Fisher, painted both the former Republic of Texas president and his brother, Lucius Cincinnatus Lamar. But, there are many negatives with the personality and actions of the president, not to mention Parisians and even those from his home area of Richmond, Texas, have never been ab...
Source: theparisnews.com