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When Jenna Hill opened Liberty Lounge in Fort Worth, she wanted it to be a spot that created community and made the world a better place. She also wanted it to be a good old fashioned dive bar, with a
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A mosquito trap sample tested positive for West Nile Virus in Arlington, according to a news release. Tarrant County Public Health found the positive sample located near Douglas Court at North Cooper Street and notified the city of Arlington. (function(){function e(){window.addEventListener(`message
Studying a Texas Christian University athlete’s performance may start with a football player sweating under sweltering heat. But it does not end on the field. The same research may help a firefighter in a burning building. A line worker on a power line. Or a police dog whose movement shows early sig
Third through eighth grade students living in Fort Worth made modest gains on state reading and math exams this year, but continue to trail their peers across Tarrant County and Texas, according to STAAR results released Tuesday. Schools within Fort Worth city limits increased 2 percentage points in
Fort Worth ISD saw gains in math and reading that outpaced statewide increases, but the district still has a long way to go before it sheds Texas control, newly released STAAR results show. Tuesday’s results show two realities: Fort Worth ISD students made broad gains in math and some gains in readi
On a bright day this spring, Karen Cramer stood before a sign marking the future home of Texas Wesleyan University’s new stadium. Cramer wore a yellow Texas Wesleyan sweatshirt, held a football helmet and raised her right hand in the “Rams Up” sign. Around her stood student-athletes who might one da
Planning to tee up a golf vacation to the iconic courses in Ireland? If that’s on your bucket list, there’s now a Fort Worth connection to the Emerald Isle to help you play through. Fort Worth’s Escalante Golf, a boutique owner and operator of luxury golf courses and clubs across 17 U.S. states, ann
A 40-year-old man has died while in custody at Tarrant County Jail, according to the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office Tuesday. The unidentified man on Monday was in his cell when his cellmate saw him experiencing a "medical emergency," according to a press release. The man was transported to John Pet
When Jenna Hill opened Liberty Lounge in Fort Worth, she wanted it to be a spot that created community and made the world a better place. She also wanted it to be a good old fashioned dive bar, with a pool table, cold drinks and good company right in the heart of the unofficial gayborhood of Fort Wo
Cowtown is saying howdy to LULAC members. As global visitors convene in North Texas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Fort Worth steps into the spotlight this week as the host city for the national convention of the country’s oldest Latino civil rights organization. Members of the League of United Latin
Living in Fort Worth offers young professionals a vibrant lifestyle: trendy restaurants, live music, cultural events, and endless weekend adventures. But balancing all the perks of city life with smart financial habits can feel overwhelming. The good news is that with a little planning and intention
On the East Side, The Dock Bookshop (6637 Meadowbrook Dr, Fort Worth, 817-457-5700), an indie retailer just minutes away from “Dallas Stadium” (nee AT&T Stadium), is co-producing a World Cup Book Showcase tonight/Tue at 3pm with Pitch Publishing. NBC 5 Sports Director Newy Scruggs will moderate a di
ATLANTA (AP) — So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer's biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunner, holding heavily favored Spain scoreless in a 0-0 draw on Monday. "This means everything for our country," Cape Verde coach
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Daichi Kamada and his Japanese teammates were minutes away from a World Cup -opening loss that wouldn't have been unexpected considering the opponent. His tying goal will be remembered for a long time in his homeland, especially if the country with some soccer momentum reache
HOUSTON (AP) — For 37 minutes on Sunday, Curaçao stayed with four-time champion Germany, with the World Cup first-timers daring to believe they could pull off the unimaginable. Livano Comenencia tied it with his left-footed shot through traffic from the center of the box in the 21st minute to give C
Tarrant County’s safety net hospital system has a myriad of factors to consider as it budgets for next fiscal year. The population JPS serves is growing and aging. A smaller percentage of patients will be covered by Medicaid or Affordable Care Act plans. The main hospital is at capacity. In a boardr
Brooklynn Fox did not finish her audition videos in one take. Not for the University of Southern California. Not for Pace University. And, certainly, not for the Juilliard School. Inside the studio, Christen Reyes watched the dance major from I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA record the same mat
The mayors of Tarrant County’s two largest cities have new roles after their election to the executive board of the Arlington-based North Central Texas Council of Governments. Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and Arlington Mayor Jim Ross were among the 17 officials elected to one-year terms on the 202
The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office has released a guide for international visitors to help understand state laws and city regulations amid this year's FIFA World Cup. The guide, titled "Understanding Law Enforcement & Arrest Procedures" warns visitors they may be arrested in case any law is violate
Tarrant County hosted its first FIFA World Cup match on June 14, 2026, at Dallas Stadium in Arlington. Fans from across the globe came together to watch the Netherlands and Japan finish the first game of group stage play in the city with a 2-2 draw. Journalists from the Fort Worth Report attended pr
Interested in gathering with the community to honor the legacy of Juneteenth? Festivities are underway across Tarrant County to commemorate the federal holiday, which celebrates the Emancipation Proclamation’s enforcement and the liberation of the remainder of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 18
Walk through the West 7th corridor on a Saturday night and you'll still find crowds, neon, and the occasional live set spilling out onto the sidewalk. But talk to enough Fort Worth regulars and a different picture starts to emerge. More and more people are choosing to stay in — scrolling, streaming,
The boil water notice issued for parts of Fort Worth’s Northside neighborhood and an area near Lake Worth on Monday morning has been rescinded, officials announced. The break in a 24-inch water main at NW 28th Street and Rosen Avenue that prompted the notice has also been repaired. A map shows areas
Fort Worth continues to draw new residents in 2026, and it's not hard to see why. With a strengthening job market and a culture that feels both authentically Texan and cosmopolitan, it's become one of the more compelling destinations for relocation in the South. If you're doing your research before
Bingo has always been built around small moments. You have a card, some numbers, and a pattern slowly taking shape. That is why mobile bingo feels less like reinvention and more like the game finding a screen that matches its tempo. The hall gave it a shared room. The phone gives it reach, speed, an
Most people just rinse their sprayer with water and think that's enough. But then the pump starts sputtering mid-job, the nozzle clogs during a weed treatment run, or the battery dies two seasons too early. A battery-powered backpack sprayer takes far more abuse than it looks like it does. Each tip
With the FIFA World Cup bringing international attention and massive crowds to the Metroplex, excitement is filling North Texas. But alongside the celebration comes a darker reality that communities can no longer afford to ignore: the increased risk of human sex trafficking. Unfortunately, major spo
he 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
Audra Baggett was celebrating World Cup soccer on Sunday morning. The McKinney volunteer was generously handing out high-fives at the CentrePort/DFW Airport Station as she directed fans from the Trinity Railway Express to charter buses for their trek to Dallas Stadium for the opening match in Arling
Union workers who assemble F-35 aircraft at Fort Worth-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. voted Sunday to ratify a new contract. About 5,000 members of International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers District 776 approved the new contract that includes wage increases between 4% and
Fans are trooping to Dallas-Fort Worth beginning this weekend for the nine 2026 FIFA World Cup matches to be played in Arlington over the next month. Just how many, and whether the economic impact they generate comes close to expectations, remains to be seen. North Texas leaders have projected up to
They gathered under dark clouds on a hill across the street from Choctaw Stadium, creating a sea of orange shirts, jerseys and hats getting soaked by rain five hours before kickoff. Braving that muddy slope and Texas’ indecisive weather, soccer fans from the Netherlands sang along to popular Dutch s
As thousands of fans poured into the stadium for Arlington’s first FIFA World Cup game Sunday, Rick Majumdar stood on a corner outside the venue, speaking into a microphone: “ICE out of the World Cup.” The Arlington resident said he wanted to raise awareness about the potential presence of U.S. Immi
Shades of orange covered the otherwise green hill next to Choctaw Stadium on Sunday morning, hours before the Netherlands and Japan kicked off the Arlington portion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Thousands of Netherlands fans, both die-hard and new, swarmed the streets and surrounded the famous Dutch O
What made the Samurai Blue? It’s not a riddle, actually. It’s a question people like you might be asking right now (kinda). See, you may have picked up on the fact that the Japanese men’s national soccer team calls itself the “Samurai Blue.” That’s because the word that there’s a big tournament in t
More than 90% of people with Down syndrome will get Alzheimer’s disease by the time they are in their early to mid-60s — and they often get it sooner. Clinical research at UNT Health Fort Worth will help scientists better understand the disease in people with Down syndrome and what causes it, aiding
Tarrant County College District trustees had blunt words for two outside forces complicating the district’s next budget. At a workshop Thursday, trustees reviewed a proposed $425.7 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027, up $10 million from this year’s adopted budget. The proposal captures TC
Kevin Woods wears two titles, as referenced in his voicemail greeting. “This is Reverend Woods, or Deputy Woods.” In practice, he saw those roles as one and the same. Over Woods’ 32 years as a Fort Worth marshal, he saw every day as an opportunity to help others and share joy — motives he said were
Chicago has so much energy, culture, incredible architecture, and, of course, deep-dish pizzas. If anything, we'd just go there for the pizza and have one for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Known as the Windy City mainly because of the chilly breezes off Lake Michigan (we won't get into the political
The 2026 World Cup is here, and Fort Worth is right in the middle of it. AT&T Stadium in Arlington is hosting nine matches, more than any other venue in the tournament, including a semifinal, less than 30 minutes from downtown. With 48 nations competing this summer, this is the biggest World Cup in
The Texas Rangers’ very own Globe Life Field is the newest stadium in MLB, having opened in 2020. Fans who remember the old Globe Life Park will have fond memories of days at the ballpark, and likely less fond ones of the oppressive Arlington summer heat. Globe Life Park was notorious for being one
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