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Texas’ first dual enrollment high school for adults opens in Fort Worth
Photo of the exterior of a grey building with a wheelchair ramp and a blue sign that reads New Heights High School.
The school works to reduce the number of Texas adults without a high school diploma — which currently tops seven million. | Photo courtesy of The Collaborative
Texas’ first public school offering dual enrollment for adults officially opened in Fort Worth earlier this week. New Heights High School — located in the Tarrant County College (TCC) Opportunity Center in Stop Six — provides a fresh educational start to adults ages 18-50.

The school allows students to earn their high school diploma, career certification, and college credits from TCC for free — all of which will ideally lead to higher-paying workforce positions.

Gov. Greg Abbott, Mayor Mattie Parker, and Mayor Pro Tempore Gyna Bivens were present to celebrate the opening of the school that seeks to improve education and career opportunities in Fort Worth, where 39% of adults do not have a high school diploma and 35% of those individuals live below the poverty line.

Texas’ first adult charter high school opened in Austin in 2014, but New Heights is the first in the state to offer dual enrollment for college courses.

The leaders of New Heights originally expected an inaugural 350 students, but when classes commenced at the beginning of September, the school had 500 students. Over 1,400 more are in the process of enrolling.

“I am able to take night classes which is great for my schedule because I work in the morning,” New Heights student Aric Dunmore said in a press release. “I’m getting my education and am still able to be a father to my kids and a husband to my wife, so it’s perfect.”
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Events
Friday, Sept. 27
  • “The Critic” | Friday, Sept. 27-Sunday, Sept. 29 | Times vary | The Modern | $3.50+ | Sir Ian McKellen cons a struggling actress into a blackmail scheme in this suspense thriller.
  • Shaker Hymns | Friday, Sept. 27 | 6-11 p.m. | Rusty Nickel IceHouse | $8 | The country band got started in a Levi’s jeans outlet — so you know they’re authentic.
  • Texas Rattlers | Friday, Sept. 27 | 7:45 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $15+ | Try not to hold your breath as the the local rodeo team tries to hang on to bucking bulls.
Saturday, Sept. 28
  • Hispanic Heritage Festival | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 5-9 p.m. | Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza in Old Town, Burleson | Free | Chow down on Latin cuisine from food trucks, shop local vendors, and take a Zumba class from Claudia Soto.
  • Drake Milligan | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $20+ | The Arlington local is headed a few miles west for a concert at the world’s largest honky-tonk.
  • Southwest Classic | Saturday, Sept. 28 | 2:30 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | $102+ | The University of Arkansas takes on Texas A&M at Jerry World.
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News Notes
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Development
  • Construction is set to begin in November on an eight-story office building for Crescent Real Estate on Boland and West Seventh streets. According to a state filing, the $70.4 million project will also include a five-story parking garage + is expected to wrap up in January 2027.
Coming Soon
  • A new food truck serving deep-fried Philly cheesesteak is opening Tuesday, Oct. 1 on McCart Avenue. Adams Boy Mobile Food Catering also serves chicken wings, pork chops, and fried catfish.
Community
  • Mark your calendar for a public meeting to learn more about the expansion of the Fire Station Community Center. The Park and Recreation department will be presenting the design at 6 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 30 at the community center.
Ranked
  • No. 1. The Sinclair Hotel’s Wicked Butcher is the top restaurant in the Food and Beverage category out of all Marriott Autograph Collection properties. The steakhouse by DRG Concepts beat out over 150 other hotel restaurants across the US and Canada. (Fort Worth Magazine)
Outdoors
  • Enjoy the cooler weather with a Kokedama Forest exhibition at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Throughout October and November, 1,200+ handcrafted kokedamas — a Japanese bonsai seedling rooted in a sphere of moss and twine — will be nested within an intricate metal framework to form a miniature sculptural woodland.
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Weather
  • Are we going to get rain from Hurricane Helene? WFAA meteorologist Pete Delkus said it’s “not likely.” The forecast is looking cool(er) and clear for the opening of the State Fair of Texas today.
Sports
  • City Editor Kate here. I will be at American Airlines Center tonight to see the Dallas Stars take on the the Colorado Avalanche at 7 p.m. Listen to Locked On’s daily podcast for a game preview + come say hi if you see me — I’ll be wearing green.
    Plan Ahead
    • Thompson’s Bookstore offers Fort Worthians an exclusive venue space, whether you’re looking to celebrate intimate gatherings or major milestones. Invite your friends, family, or coworkers to escape the ordinary for a night by hosting your next event at the speakeasy — it’s sure to be a night to remember.*
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    Finance
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    $20M renovation in the works for the historic Stockyards Hotel
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    Yesterday, we shared news about $20 million in renovations headed to the 1907 Stockyards Hotel and asked you which outlaws once stayed there as guests.

    Over 60% knew that the hotel was a hideout for Bonnie and Clyde in 1933. Now there is a suite named in their honor that features Bonnie and Clyde memorabilia.

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    One PBR bucking bull weighs just under six offensive lineman — a fact we now know thanks to the weigh-in of “titans of the dirt vs. legends of the gridiron” at the Stockyards yesterday.

    Shoutout to readers Shellie L., Gina B. + Kevin L. for taking a guess. The six linemen together outweighed Venom by just five pounds.

    Take in all the action at the Texas Rattler Days at Dickies Arena this weekend.
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