Only open public pool in FW faces closure

FORT WORTH The only public pool operated by the City of Fort Worth will likely soon shut down due to serious maintenance problems. The Forest Park pool is the biggest in Fort Worth, and the only one open to the public this summer. But, it's also the oldest. The newest part of the pool, a liner put on the bottom in 1992,  is coming loose. Once it floats, the pool will close down for good. Six ...

New law aims to prevent drowning

New safety law aims to prevent drowning in swimming pools

St. Lucie County considers requiring foreclosure owners to register

ST. LUCIE COUNTY Following a state trend, St. Lucie County could be the next area to require mortgage holders to become more transparent when foreclosing on an abandoned home.

Group proposes new plan to improve Madison's lakes

Every time Don Heilman goes out with the Mad-City Ski Team, he's reminded of just how polluted Madison's lakes are. "It's a very, very bad smell, like a sewer," Heilman says. "There's decaying carp and decaying weeds that tend to form little bogs out in the lake. Cut weeds and dead fish accumulate in these areas. You're skiing around these little decaying islands. It smells like you're in an ...

Rugby teams announced for Commonwealth Games

Sixteen countries will participate in the Rugby Sevens tournament for the Oct 3-14 Commonwealth Games here.