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As the FIFA World Cup 2026 makes its way to Texas, one local opera company hopes to score new fans by adding a soccer-themed twist to a classic production. Opera Arlington will host a reimagined versi
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A $20,000 local music prize is down to three finalists, including two from Fort Worth. Fort Worthian Matthew McNeal’s soulful HIGHLONESOME, a record representing the new wave of Heartland rock, joins Lately, a groovy slab of sunny, upper-’70s-vibin’ pop from part-time Fort Worthian Paul Schalda, and
The sound comes first. A sharp percussive click of ivory against ivory echoes as a tile lands face down on a mat. Then another. And another. In mahjong, that rattle gave the game its name: the word means sparrow, and the chattering of the tiles evokes the chirps of birds. That sound is what Kristen
OPENING The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act (NR) This feature presentation is the last two episodes of the Australian animated series about characters trapped in a digital world by an evil ringmaster. Voices by LIzzie Freeman, Michael Kovach, Marissa Lenti, Amanda Hufford, Ashley Nichols, and C
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 makes its way to Texas, one local opera company hopes to score new fans by adding a soccer-themed twist to a classic production. Opera Arlington will host a reimagined version of “Carmen” where the role of Escamillo is transformed from a bullfighter to a soccer player on S
Fort Worth police say the crash happened at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Oakland Blvd.
"The depletion of our resources, from water use, the electrical grid, the noise pollution," coalition member Tara Maldonado-Wilson said.
The City of Fort Worth is preparing to transfer management of the Will Rogers Memorial Center to a management agency formed by three nonprofits that have invested millions in the historic complex over the years. Gendy Street Management, itself a nonprofit, will include Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo;
A $100 million project viewed as a catalyst for Panther Island development is under consideration for economic development incentives from the city of Fort Worth. Austin-based commercial real estate investment firm Seco Ventures is planning to invest in Fort Worth’s future Panther Island district. T
Parents, educators and community leaders gathered at the Fort Worth ISD school board meeting Monday evening to voice opposition to the district reassigning a Muslim principal from her position. FWISD reassigned Shayma Alzubi from becoming Western Hills High School’s new principal days after the anno
Vacant land south of East Rosedale Street will soon be filled with new affordable housing units as the transformation of the Stop Six neighborhood continues. City and housing officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for the fifth phase of new development in the historically Black neighborhoo
A plan for a historic Fort Worth building to serve as the new downtown library will not move forward. City leaders are now considering whether the property could serve as a new community arts center. Plans for the property at 512 W. 4th St. are shifting due to layout challenges the building presente
A spokesperson for Samsung said the move is designed to position the firm for long-term growth while building on the company's three-decade presence in Texas.
Thunderstorm warnings across the Metroplex have prompted a ground stop and delays at Dallas' two airports. Check the status of your flight here.
North Texas summers are no picnic. Now, as the World Cup comes to the region, the forecast is for an especially hot season. While temperatures in June are expected to remain within normal ranges, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration is forecasting a slightly warmer than average July in Ta
First responders provided medical care, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
DFW Airport leaders will vote on several leases for restaurants that will occupy the new Terminal F.
North Texas keeps growing. A new study ranks Lewisville, McKinney, Frisco and Denton among the nation's fastest-growing boomtowns.
Emergency savings have always been important, but for many households, they feel more necessary now than ever. Everyday costs are higher, medical bills can arrive without warning, rent and housing expenses continue to pressure budgets, and even a small disruption in income can create serious stress.
You might not think about how much work your air conditioner is putting in, from one scorching hot Texas summer to the next— that is, until your system unexpectedly breaks down, leaving you sweltering inside your own home. But how unexpected are AC breakdowns, really? Actually, there are usually war
The district plans to prioritize history and community feedback when determining the future of the site.
Before there was a bustling interstate system, shopping centers and high-rises grazing the skyline, there was already a Fort Worth institution. A church. Mount Gilead Baptist Church, established in the 19th century by a pastor and 12 formerly enslaved people, stood as an epicenter of Fort Worth Afri
According to the suit, the student suffered a severe concussion along with the spinal cord injury, and was temporarily paralyzed.
DALLAS — With two weeks to go before the first 2026 FIFA World Cup match kickoff in Arlington, local and federal authorities in charge of ensuring safety and security for the football matches say they’re ready to go after more than two years of planning. “From the very beginning, safety and security
This is the sixth store for the clothing retailer in Texas after openings in other cities like Grapevine, Hurst and El Paso.
The multimillion-dollar deal for the 11,433-square-foot home at 4815 Saint Johns Dr. closed on May 1.
Dr. Jay Bhaumik, the Chairman of Thesis Pharmacy, spent years working at the convergence of pharmacy operations, business leadership, and healthcare technology. From his specialized vantage point, Dr. Bhaumik has watched pharmacy environments shift from largely manual workflows to increasingly conne
Trinity Metro is preparing an enhanced mobility plan to support increased travel demand during the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in North Texas in June and July, with expanded connections between Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, and DFW International Airport. If you’re looking to get on board, see
Location is everything. Two identical food trailers with the same menu can have completely different outcomes simply because of the city they’re in. One city might have favorable laws, high foot traffic, and a thriving street food culture. Another might have strict restrictions, high fees, and few p
After playing their FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Arlington, Texas, the world’s top players will take their soccer shoes and go home to countries like Croatia, Argentina, and Japan. But one noteworthy boot has no intention of leaving – and I interviewed him about it in the video that serves as the
There’s no Van Cliburn Competition taking place this summer, but if you yearn to listen to piano music anyway, you could do worse than see Tuner. This fleet, self-contained little New York-set thriller is something that John Cassavetes or Sidney Lumet might have directed 50 years ago, except that ev
One of the most confusing decisions Amazon Prime made in its early days was when it canceled the live-action remake of Ben Edlund’s brilliant superhero spoof The Tick. It had nothing to do with ratings, which wouldn’t matter since streaming services have been tightlipped on numbers since the day the
How many people in the hospital system die because of “medical errors”? The definitive answer is elusive because calculations are opaque. The definition is also opaque — “medical errors” can be consistent with everything from surgical and diagnostic errors to equipment failures and hospital-acquired
Many local establishments throughout North Texas are gearing up for when the world comes to visit in a few weeks, but Peticolas Brewing Company was born for this moment. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the brewery has themed beers on tap and a sports photography exhibit on its walls. As a lifelong socc
De’Shawn Turner walked across the stage thinking about the family members who told him to dream big after doctors warned him he might not be able to play basketball, run track or play football again. Estela Castro walked across the same stage hoping her younger brother would see her college announce
Gary McGrath is heading back on the bus. His classic rock-style band the McGrath Project has just returned home to Fort Worth after touring with ’80s pop icon Tiffany and is now hitting the road with another major-label act from way back when, classic rockers Nazareth. For McGrath’s fourth album, th
Partnership Expands TND Geomatics’ Presence in Tarrant County and Strengthens Service Capabilities Across North Texas TND Geomatics is proud to announce the strategic merger of Spry Surveyors, a respected Tarrant County surveying firm founded and led by David Lewis, RPLS, into TND Geomatics. This pa
'Hadestown' actor making debut in show Bass Hall is about to get mythical as "Hadestown" returns to town this weekend, Friday-Sunday, June 5-7. The musical, winner of eight Tony Awards in 2019 and the 2020 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Theater Album, performed to packed houses when it was her
The Business Press will present the inaugural Business Titan Awards, a celebration of leadership, achievement, and community impact in Fort Worth. The event will recognize men whose influence extends far beyond the workplace. These are leaders who understand that true success is measured not only by
Thrust Flight expanded its aviation workforce training footprint with a new Fort Worth campus at Spinks Airport, bringing accelerated airline pilot and aircraft mechanic programs closer to students across Tarrant County
Multiple emergency agencies responded Tuesday to a carbon monoxide leak at a nursing and rehabilitation facility in Terrell. According to emergency officials, crews were called to the Terrell Healthcare Center in the 200 block of W. Nash St. after high levels of carbon monoxide were detected at the
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