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1. 2 Fort Worth high schools rank among America's best in 2024, says U.S. News. Two Fort Worth high schools are dominating U.S. News and World Report's prestigious annual list of the country's best public high schools. The 2024 rankings from U.S. News were released April 23.

2. Coffee shop in north Fort Worth gets rescued on the brink of closure. A local brunch and coffee spot in north Fort Worth that was about to shutter has a rescuer in the wings: Native Coffee + Kitchen at 2725 Heritage Trace Pkwy. which closed April 20 after four years in business, will be taken over by a new concept called Harvest Coffee.

3. Devil and Angel Desserts brings all the cool sweets to Fort Worth. A new dessert shop with all the cool desserts has opened in Fort Worth: Called Devil and Angel Dessert s, it's a chain based in California known for its innovative array of options, and has opened its first Texas location at the Victory Shops at Basswood, at 6948 North Blue Mound Rd., across the street from Saginaw High School.

4. Acclaimed Fort Worth chef to bring Mexican street food to West 7th. A Mexican restaurant from an award-winning Fort Worth chef is opening in the West 7th area. Called Los Guapos Mexican Street Food, the restaurant is a spinoff of Guapo Tacos, the popular gas station taqueria, and will open this summer at 2708 W. 7th St.

5. North Richland Hills joins DFW roster with Walmart drone delivery service. The drones are landing in North Richland Hills: Drone delivery service is available for NRH residents from two Walmart stores, starting with the Walmart Supercenter at 9101 N. Tarrant Pkwy., followed by the Walmart Supercenter at 6401 NE Loop 820.

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Watch top drone company break a record at North Richland Hills show

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Sky Elements Drones holiday show.

Dallas-Fort Worth's most famous drone name is aiming to break a world record: Sky Elements Drone Shows, the Coppell-based company known for its ground-breaking light shows rendered via drones, will attempt to break a Guinness World Record for “Longest animation performed by Unmanned Aerial Vehicles”.

In cooperation with the City of North Richland Hills, the company will fly its annual flagship Christmas drone show, this year featuring 2,500 drones orchestrated to create holiday images and themes such as Santa Clauses and "Merry Christmas."

The current record to beat is 26:26 minutes in the air and was set by a Chinese company in Shenzhen, Guangdong, China.

Sky Elements is no stranger to Guinness World Records; they are already an 11-time Guiness World Record holder. Mere days ago, they set a new Guinness World Record title for "largest aerial display of a gingerbread village made out of drones" — a festive display that was part of a holiday drone show in Mansfield on November 27.

They are nothing if not dedicated. In September, they were a finalist on national TV show America’s Got Talent, and came in at third place.

They've produced drone shows for the MLB, NFL, NCAA sports, film premieres, the State Fair of Texas, and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. They are also on the forefront of an admirable transition away from fireworks being deployed during holidays and events, to be replaced by drones. Fireworks are harmful to wildlife as well as people with sensory issues, and terrifying for pets, who frequently bolt.

The big show will take place on December 20 at 7 pm, at Birdville ISD Fine Arts/Athletics Complex at 9200 Mid Cities Blvd, North Richland Hills. The lot opens at 5 pm, and the flight time is 7 pm.

Michael Empric, a Guinness World Records adjudicator, will be on-site to confirm the record.

Spectators are invited to arrive in their cars to witness this incredible drone show from the comfort of their vehicles. Guests will be parked on a first-come, first-served basis.

The audience can tune their radio stations to 88.9 FM and listen along as they tell a story in the sky. Many liken the event to a drive-in movie experience, and spectators are encouraged to bring snacks.

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