Fort Worth 250 celebration
From backyard barbecues to dazzling fireworks displays, to family get-togethers for backyard barbecues and pool parties, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July. And, this year, t
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Fort Worth 250 celebration
From backyard barbecues to dazzling fireworks displays, to family get-togethers for backyard barbecues and pool parties, there is no shortage of ways to celebrate the Fourth of July. And, this year, the celebrations will be bigger than ever as the country marks the 250th anniversary of the founding
Fort Worth Botanic Garden restaurant latest Westland revitalization project
A local restaurant group making a name for itself investing in and revitalizing beloved, historic local dining establishments can add another landmark to its growing portfolio: the restaurant at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Westland Hospitality is collaborating with the botanic garden to reimagine
Fort Worth Botanic Garden restaurant latest Westland revitalization project
A local restaurant group making a name for itself investing in and revitalizing beloved, historic local dining establishments can add another landmark to its growing portfolio: the restaurant at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Westland Hospitality is collaborating with the botanic garden to reimage i
A permanent paw-se: Mutts Canine Cantina closes Fort Worth, Dallas locations
A local restaurant group making a name for itself investing in and revitalizing beloved, historic local dining establishments can add another landmark to its growing portfolio: the restaurant at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Westland Hospitality is collaborating with the Botanic Garden to reimage i
A permanent paw-se: Mutts Canine Cantina closes Fort Worth, Dallas locations
Pour out a cold bowl of water for Mutts Canine Cantina. The bar, grill and off-leash dog park, with a location in The Shops at Clearfork, announced it was closing permanently on June 29. FreeRange Concepts, the company that developed Mutts, said in a letter Monday to members it would close its Fort
No adults allowed: Fort Worth teens take creative charge at student-led theater group
Last week, a group of teenagers made their way into Arts Fifth Avenue in the Near Southside with backpacks over their shoulders. Although it’s summer vacation, these Fort Worth friends weren’t taking a break. The nearly 20 members of PassionFruit Theatre Company write, direct, costume and star in th
Bell Textron awarded $43.2M contract for advanced helicopter parts
Weeks after laying off about 3% of its workforce, Bell Textron Inc. was awarded a $43.2 million defense contract for parts needed to produce advanced helicopters. The Fort Worth-based contractor will provide 32 gearboxes for Bell’s military helicopters — AH-1Z Viper and UH-1Y Venom — developed under
Ready, Set, Grow! Help FWBG Bring the Baker Martin Family Garden to Life
FORT WORTH, TX — Get your sneakers ready, Fort Worth! The Fort Worth Botanic Garden (FWBG) is thrilled to announce the FWBG Family Fun Run, a one-of-a-kind event bringing together runners, walkers, strollers, dog lovers, families of all kinds for a morning of movement, music, and community — all in
Arlington Pride will return in 2027, organizers say
After a year without Tarrant County’s largest LGBTQ+ celebration, Arlington Pride will return in 2027, organizers announced Tuesday morning. DeeJay Johannessen, CEO of the HELP Center for LGBTQ+ Health, said the most recent local election outcomes showed the public wants politicians who are supporti
KAI-Designed Dallas County Emergency Operations Center Serving as FIFA World Cup 2026™ Joint Operations Hub
The KAI-designed Dallas County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is already fulfilling its mission as the host site for the FIFA World Cup 2026™ Joint Operations Center (JOC), serving as a central hub for approximately 200 federal, state and local public safety, emergency management and transportati
The Final Day. Today is the last day for nominations for the Titans of Business Awards.
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
Bradford North Texas leases
Escape Newport LLC has renewed 4,800 sf of retail space in Alpha Plaza, 4887 Alpha Rd., Farmers Branch. Erik Blais, senior vice president of Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services, represented the landlord, Kennington Alpha Plaza LLC. EcoTeam LLC has leased 4,500 sf of industrial flex space in Air
Andy Compton
Southwest Christian School (SCS) has named Andy Compton as CFO. A seasoned finance leader, he joins from GBC Food Services, drawn by SCS's Christ-centered mission. He looks forward to building relationships and strengthening the school's impact.
‘We made history’: Jordan fans celebrate the country’s first World Cup appearance
Fans of Jordan’s national soccer team filled rows of chairs on the lawn of Levitt Pavilion Saturday night, cheering as the team took on reigning World Cup champion Argentina. Many wore clothing representative of the Middle Eastern country, including jerseys and red-and-white Arab scarves known as ke
Choir group celebrates intersecting faith, LGBTQ+ identities at Fort Worth concert
Wives Carmen and Patricia Solano smiled from the pews as Tejano icon Selena Quintanilla-Perez’s lyrics echoed throughout Broadway Baptist Church in the Near Southside. But it wasn’t the late singer’s voice reverberating in the Fort Worth sanctuary. It was an ensemble of gay men using their musical t
Technology camp brings entrepreneurship concepts – and pizza – to Fort Worth students
Future Fort Worth leaders gathered at the University of Texas at Arlington Fort Worth campus last week for a serious look at their business plans — and to eat pizza. The 13- to 16-year-old students took part in the inaugural Young Entrepreneur Summer Camp, a two-week event hosted by TechFW, Junior A
Who will Texas A&M-Fort Worth serve? Year 1 of downtown campus may offer answers
This story is the second in a two-part series examining Texas A&M’s growth in Fort Worth, looking at what job and workforce opportunities the campus could bring to Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Part 1 explored how A&M Law’s rise helped shape the new downtown building. Texas A&M-Fort Worth’s new Law
Messi becomes first to score in 7 straight World Cup games while extending goals record
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi didn't have much time to try to become the first to score in seven consecutive World Cup games. Argentina's superstar did it anyway as a second-half substitute. Messi made it seven straight while extending the all-time men's World Cup scoring record with his 19th
Trinity Metro reduces fares for Cowtown Visitor Shuttles
It’s now cheaper to say “Howdy” to Fort Worth and Arlington shopping and entertainment areas. Trinity Metro reduced the roundtrip cost of its limited-time Cowtown Visitor Shuttles — available on nongame days during the 2026 FIFA World Cup — from $20 per person to $5 per person. Children under 5 ride
Fort Worth approves funds for Aaron Dean's legal defense in Atatiana Jefferson's family lawsuit
The Fort Worth City Council voted to increase the amount the city can pay an attorney representing former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean in the ongoing federal civil lawsuit over the 2019 killing of Atatiana Jefferson. Council members approved June 23 raising the maximum payment to attorney Ke
Here’s a look at World Cup knockout round ticket prices in Arlington
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout round in full swing, ticket prices for that stage’s upcoming games in Arlington are dropping. In the past week, ticket prices for all four games have dropped by at least 15%, according to TicketData. The platform tracks the cheapest ticket prices, including taxe
Venezuelans in North Texas send relief home and wait for news of loved ones following earthquakes
Venezuelan community groups and businesses in North Texas continue to send aid to their home country after last week’s deadly earthquakes. Two back-to-back quakes killed an estimated 1,500 people and injured thousands of others, with many still trapped or unaccounted for. Maria Fernanda Freites, kno
Why “Doing Nothing” is Becoming the New Luxury
In a world that’s always connected and constantly pushing us to do more, doing nothing has become rare and surprisingly valuable. Not sleep or rest in the usual sense, but real stillness: no screens, no tasks, no pressure to be productive. Just being present, with yourself or others. That kind of si
Made in Tarrant: Look at all those chickens — and pet them — with Dubb Palz petting zoo
Jason Wellspeak did not set out to start a petting zoo business — at least not at first. His neighbor needed a last-minute save for a kids birthday party after their previous plans fell through, so he brought some of the animals from his ranch to their house. Mothers in attendance began asking if he
New T3 Partnership CEO eyes next step in preparing Fort Worth students for city’s growth
The Tarrant To & Through Partnership’s new CEO wants to ensure Fort Worth students are prepared for the opportunities that come from the city’s growth. The board of directors of the organization, also known as the T3 Partnership, on Monday appointed David Saenz as president and CEO. Since November,
Texas A&M Law rose fast. Now its dean wants to reshape downtown Fort Worth
This story is the first in a two-part series examining Texas A&M’s growth in Fort Worth, looking at how A&M Law’s rise helped shape the new downtown building. Part 2 will explore what job and workforce opportunities the campus could bring to Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Dean Robert Ahdieh arrived
Trinity Metro Juror Shuttle Service to End June 30
FORT WORTH, Texas — Trinity Metro's Juror Shuttle will discontinue service effective June 30, 2026, following changes to jury parking arrangements by Tarrant County. Beginning July 1, 2026, Tarrant County will no longer utilize La Grave Field for juror parking. As a result, the dedicated Juror Shutt
LanCarte Commercial Represents Nationwide Prestige Warehousing in Lease of Second Grand Prairie Location
LanCarte Commercial represented Nationwide Prestige Warehousing &3PL Services in securing a second location within the Great Southwest (GSW) industrial submarket.LanCarte Commercial's Mark Boone, Mark Ready, Lottie McCown, and Parker LanCarte represented the tenantin the lease of a 9,660-square-foot
Texas Wesleyan University expands Poly Main Street program with emphasis on neighborhood renewal
Keep the Rosedale renaissance going. That’s the goal of the Poly Main Street program under the leadership of Texas Wesleyan University officials. The initiative is planned as a decades-long project to improve the area around the campus. On Thursday, two Fort Worth City Council members unveiled a new
Lockheed Martin gets billions in June contracts, including $2.2B for F-35 jet maintenance
The buildup of America’s fleet of aircraft and munitions means billions more in military contracts for Lockheed Martin Corp. and its related divisions. The world’s biggest defense contractor was awarded a $2.2 billion “indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity” contract on June 12 by the Maryland-base
Bob on Business: Fort Worth Stockyards auction barn seeing new life as studio, live venue
Where the sounds of “Going once, going twice … sold!” had echoed throughout a livestock auction facility since the early part of the 20th century, there will soon be a new sound: “Lights! Camera! Action!” RFD Studios has converted the livestock auction facility at 409 East Exchange Ave. in the Fort
Arlington filmmakers optimistic about future opportunities after city launches commission
Martin Lisius has produced short films, business promos and weather footage for roughly 40 years in Arlington. In that time, the filmmaker hasn’t seen many large-scale film projects make their way to his hometown. He and other local filmmakers are optimistic that those major opportunities are on the
Fort Worth teen spreads kindness through songs, stories and chocolate
At the end of each nursing home performance, Trang Pham hands out chocolate. Trang moves through the room, offering candy, asking residents about their favorite music and listening to the stories they carry with them. The small gesture keeps the moment from ending too quickly, the 16-year-old Fort W
Where I Live: Why Ridglea Village feels like home to this North Texan
By Michael Savala Whenever someone tells me they’re relocating to Fort Worth, I give them the same challenge: “Drive down Camp Bowie Boulevard and tell me what you can’t find.” The funny thing is, no one has ever been able to give me an answer. That’s because Ridglea Village isn’t just another neigh
Texas public schools are central to Gina Hinojosa’s bid for governor. Will voters care?
Adrienne Haynes left Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa’s June 9 Fort Worth town hall with the same question she brought into it. If Texas returns control of schools to local communities, who makes sure struggling districts actually improve? Haynes, a Fort Worth ISD parent, said she un
Colleyville offers public funding options for tree replacement
Editor’s note: Transcript provided by CoverGov and Cambridge Artificial Intelligencer. Offering financial assistance for tree planting along Colleyville roadways, the second phase of the Parkway Tree Placement Grant Program is in full swing. Funding covers half of total project costs for individual
What are the Fort Worth library’s strengths? What needs to be fixed?
As the Fort Worth Public Library nears completion of an update of its multiyear strategic plan, members of the city’s Library Advisory Board considered strengths and weaknesses at their June 4 meeting. Documenters empowers people like you to help fill the gaps in reporting on Tarrant County public m
Can HOAs regulate scooters and e-bikes?
Can HOAs regulate e-bikes and scooters? Sean Kenjura, deputy chief at the Fort Worth Police Department, provided the City Council’s Public Safety Committee with an update on state and local laws that pertain to electric bikes, scooters and similar devices at their June 2 meeting. The update was prov
Fort Worth library strategic plan nears completion, Juneteenth museum moves forward
The Fort Worth Community Development Committee meeting on June 9 highlighted library planning and progress at the National Juneteenth Museum. Documenters empowers people like you to help fill the gaps in reporting on Tarrant County public meetings. Find out how you can join here. Fort Worth Public L
Landmarks commission approves designs for new homes in southeast Fort Worth
The Fort Worth Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission met on June 8 to consider granting certificates of appropriateness for the construction of new residences in the Terrell Heights, Morningside and Carver Heights neighborhoods. All four cases were unanimously approved, conditioned on the incor