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A federal lawsuit filed by the Council on American Islamic Relations alleges Fort Worth ISD violated the constitutional rights of an educator whose promotion to principal of Western Hills High School
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Fort Worth Chamber Opens Applications for 2026 Small Business of the Year Awards The Fort Worth Chamber is now accepting applications for its 2026 Small Business of the Year Awards. Presented by Bank of Texas, these annual awards recognize Fort Worth small businesses that have demonstrated exemplary
The next chapter of Fort Worth’s new downtown library began Tuesday, when City Council members voted to spend $5.95 million to buy 1.38 acres off of Summit Avenue. The city will clear the plot of dilapidated office buildings for a 20,000- to 30,000-square-foot library with parking. “This site met a
Dallas-Fort Worth keeps attracting new speculative industrial building development. On Tuesday, Hillwood announced it is under construction on Alliance Westport 16, a 1.2 million-square-foot speculative industrial building in the Alliance Logistics District. Construction should be completed by July
Could Harry Potter be coming to Tarrant County this Christmas? A new filing with a state agency shows that officials plan to spend more than $1 million to renovate about 18,000 square feet at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine for a temporary ice-themed 2026 holiday attraction
Fort Worth could be the site of a manufacturing plant for a high-profile defense technology startup. At a June 23 work session, Fort Worth City Council heard details on a potential economic development agreement with Mach Industries, a company that develops advanced unmanned aircraft systems. The co
Nestled between a gas station and several auto shops, Liam Yesko’s home used to match its surrounding Haltom City neighborhood — visually nondescript and unassuming, colored muted shades of gray and brown. That changed this month when Yesko, a 35-year-old transplant from Maryland, invited friends an
Rickey Kinney is missing. The outsider artist and electronic musician called Fort Worth home in the late 2000s through late 2010s, composing, performing, and releasing electronic music under the nom de guerre Squanto, as well as producing music videos for local bands like Oil Boom and Son of Stan. A
Choi Van Nguyen passed on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the age of 89, having been born on Tuesday, March 30, 1937, in Vietnam before coming to the United States. Choi was a resident of Haltom City, Texas. Choi will be truly missed by many relatives and friends, cherishing all the good memories shared
Tarrant County's District Attorney wants to shut down two Fort Worth motels he says are ridden with crime. DA Phil Sorrells on Tuesday filed public nuisance lawsuits against Super 7 Inn and Delux Inn in south Fort Worth on claims the two motels are "hubs of criminal activity," according to a press r
A federal lawsuit filed by the Council on American Islamic Relations alleges Fort Worth ISD violated the constitutional rights of an educator whose promotion to principal of Western Hills High School was later withdrawn. The lawsuit centers on Shayma Alzubi, a longtime educator who was briefly promo
Nearly 50 years of advocacy culminated in a historic moment Friday as President Donald Trump awarded Major James Capers Jr. the Medal of Honor at the White House. The Medal of Honor is the nation's highest military award for valor. "We witnessed him getting up out the wheelchair, walking onto the st
Prairieland ICE detention center shooter Benjamin Song was sentenced to 100 years in prison Tuesday, with others getting 30 years or more for their role in a July 4, 2025 immigration protest turned violent. Song was convicted of attempted murder for shooting and injuring an Alvarado police officer o
North Texas transportation planners say there is still plenty of room for more fans to use trains and charter buses to reach upcoming World Cup matches at Dallas Stadium. Officials are beginning to see how many fans from around the world have embraced the region’s transportation plan, which includes
The Tarrant County District Attorney's office is suing two Fort Worth motels over what the DA says is out-of-control crime. Tarrant County DA Phil Sorrells said between January 2024 and May 11, 2026, Fort Worth Police have responded to 1,700 calls at the Super 7 and Delux Inn motels for drugs, robbe
The Justice Department on Tuesday announced criminal charges against 455 people as part of a two-week healthcare fraud crackdown that officials say involved more than $6.5 billion in false claims submitted to insurers. Among those charged are 13 in North Texas, and a nurse practitioner in the state
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is entering an exciting new chapter in its storied history with the debut of Flora House, a reimagined onsite dining destination brought to life by Westland Hospitality — a born-and-built-in-Fort Worth collection of locally rooted restaurants, venues, and hospitality co
PRESSATH, GERMANY, 17 June 2026 – Alcon, the global leader in eye care dedicated to helping people see brilliantly, today commemorated its WaveLight manufacturing and R&D facility’s 30-year milestone at its Pressath, Germany, location, celebrating three decades of innovation, precision engineering,
Forest Hill firefighters responded to a large structure fire at a commercial building site on Tuesday morning. The fire broke out around 11:02 a.m. at an organic recycling plant located at 4825 Forest Hill Circle, according to the Forest Hill Fire Department. When crews arrived, they found a large w
Professional men's soccer is coming to Mansfield next week when North Texas SC, a lower division MLS team, takes on St. Louis City2 on July 4 at 7:45 p.m. It will kick off their 9 regular-season games at the venue, which just recently opened. Tickets are already on sale. There will also be postgame
Sentences are being announced for the people convicted on terrorism charges in connection with last year's shootout at the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas. The attack happened almost a year ago, on July 4, 2025. The alleged organizer, Benjamin Song, was sentenced to 100 years in
A judge on Monday ordered Atmos Energy to preserve evidence from a deadly Oak Cliff gas explosion, hours after a survivor blamed the utility in court filings of multiple failures leading up to the blast. The filings, part of a lawsuit first filed in late May, allege the company failed to repair repe
The Wings' young stars have elevated the team, leading them to their best start as a franchise since relocating to Dallas. Next up is the WNBA champion Las Vegas Aces on Thursday Night. The Wings have already reached 11 wins, more than each of the past two seasons, and they're on pace for their best
Franz Architects is excited to share the completion of the new headquarters for Horizon Plumbing in Arlington, Texas. This new facility features 11,808 square feet of office space and 6,432 square feet of storage/warehouse space, creating a 22,548-square-foot headquarters designed to support the com
Nominations close June 30, 2026 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
Quorum Architects, a commercial architecture and interior design firm, is pleased to welcome Shrutika Khamitkar as an Architectural Intern. Khamitkar will assist the firm’s dynamic Retail Design team, delivering projects for nationwide retailers.
Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services has reeled in two more renewals for a newly renovated three-property portfolio in the Lower Great Southwest Industrial District. New leases and renewals now total 66,008 sf at the renovated industrial properties, Aero Business Center, Lonestar Business Park a
With Tarrant County’s largest Pride celebration canceled this year, Dr. Jeckyll’s Beer Lab co-workers wanted to host an event at their Pantego bar. Owner John Valentine was quick to give “Jecky Pride” his approval. Just 10 minutes away, Truth Vinyl owner and general manager Elizabeth “Pearl” LeBlanc
Challenge of Tarrant County has launched an effort encouraging World Cup fans to Play It Safe as enthusiasts from the area and around the world come together in North Texas to cheer on their teams. The nonprofit, which is dedicated to preventing substance misuse, has a two-pronged approach to preven
Yes. Barbecue restaurant owners are reporting that high beef prices are making it difficult for them to turn a profit on the classic menu item. Some restaurants have closed altogether. Russell Roegels, who owns a barbecue joint in Houston, told The Washington Post that the cost of brisket for his re
Without the drag queens, community vendors and rainbow displays typical of Arlington Pride each June, city officials and LGBTQ+ leaders expressed a mixture of uncertainty and cautious optimism for their evolving relationship. The annual festival usually marks Tarrant County’s largest, most public ce
The economic development and innovation group in charge of creating industry partnerships with Texas A&M-Fort Worth has a new leader. Cameron Cushman, former assistant vice president of innovation ecosystems at UNT Health Fort Worth, replaced Darryl Heath as executive director of the Fort Worth-Tarr
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday. Messi had a golden opportunity to break the record in the ninth minute, but went wide to the right on a
Clad in wide-brimmed hats and neon vests, faith leaders and volunteers gathered Saturday morning at People’s Burial Park. Many lathered on sunscreen to protect against the sweltering June sun. Others compared cemetery maps and crowded under what shade was provided by tents and nearby trees. All shar
Nearly 100,000 people came to Arlington on Monday chasing the possibility of a historic moment. They came to the World Cup group-stage match donning sky blue and white-striped jerseys, with flags draped over their shoulders and Lionel Messi’s name stretched across their backs. They came to see Argen
A high-profile legal team announced Monday that it will represent Karmelo Anthony as he appeals his murder conviction and 35-year prison sentence in the death of Frisco teenager Austin Metcalf. The announcement comes less than two weeks after Anthony filed a pauper's oath requesting court-appointed
The modern adult desk has changed. Somewhere between the laptop, the coffee mug, and the plant that is technically still alive, there is often a tiny superhero, a cartoon character, or a plastic reminder of a show someone has watched more times than they would admit in public. Except now, they proba
While the world’s best players compete for soccer’s biggest prize, one young North Texan already knows what it’s like to win the biggest battle of all. Keegan Mayes, a soccer athlete and cancer survivor, is in remission after being diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma last fall. Through chemotherapy and
As World Cup excitement continues to build in North Texas, fans are lining up for everything from free collectible bracelets to official FIFA merchandise. At FIFA Fan Festival in Dallas, one of the most popular attractions isn't a match or a display — it's a bracelet giveaway that has drawn long lin
Thinking about modifying your physical appearance is a major step that requires careful thought and planning. Many individuals look into different options to boost their self-esteem or address particular physical traits. Understanding the process can help you make a smart decision. Modern medical ad
The biggest sports tournament in the world is coming to the United States. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be bigger than the Super Bowl, watched by billions of people from around the world. This time, it’s coming right to our doorstep. Nine matches are set to be played at Dallas Stadium, better k
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