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Just after 8 p.m., the lights dim and the televisions at Magnolia Motor Lounge go dark. Conversations taper off. Guitar cases line the wall. One by one, songwriters scribble their names onto a handwri
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It started with a fifth. “A Fifth of Beethoven,” to be precise. That was the first record that 11-year-old Jerret Strong purchased. It would be far from his last. The now 62-year-old senior manager for sponsor fulfillment at the Professional Bull Riders organization, is a self-admitted nut about roc
Daniela Henao and her partner Sebastián Gutiérrez smiled as they walked under the historic sign that welcomed them into the Fort Worth Stockyards. The couple from Colombia were immediately in awe of the Western stores and historic buildings along both sides of East Exchange Avenue. After all, they h
Former Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Karen Molinar will stay in Tarrant County education. Rev Partnership announced Tuesday that Molinar started Monday as the regional education nonprofit’s first CEO, four months after she left FWISD as the district moved under state-appointed leadership. The job of
Just after 8 p.m., the lights dim and the televisions at Magnolia Motor Lounge go dark. Conversations taper off. Guitar cases line the wall. One by one, songwriters scribble their names onto a handwritten list, waiting for their turn beneath the bright stage lights. This ritual has become a staple o
With millions of followers on social media, the Libs of TikTok account fights the conservative fight from the trenches of hate and insanity. The Libs’ latest target? An old, formidable foe from Flower Mound. After doxxing Hive Bakery a second time, the Libs no doubt scurried back under their crusty,
One person is in critical condition and a 26-year-old man in police custody after a shooting at the General Motors plant in Arlington, according to a news release from police. Larry Hines was arrested Tuesday on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after calling police and telling the
Most companies that want to do good start by writing a check. Status Labs started with its own toolkit. The reputation management firm built a philanthropic program, Incomplete Sentences, around the one thing it does better than almost anyone: telling a person's story in full. The people it tells th
The ink is officially dry on a merger between Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County (BGCGTC) and Clayton Youth Enrichment, a move designed to ensure the long-term viability of affordable, school-based and out-of-school resources for children and teens. Approved by both boards in early May, th
by Paul Cobler, The Texas TribuneJuly 6, 2026 The expenses to operate three restaurants in Waco are rising across the board, but there’s one growing cost in particular that feels nearly impossible to manage — providing employee health insurance, co-owner Kyle Citrano said. “Every year, it can change
The field has narrowed in the 2026 Fort Worth Business Plan Competition, with 20 competitors moving on to participate in several weeks of business development workshops, mentorship opportunities, and pitch practice with local partners and the competition’s sponsor, Frost Bank. The Fort Worth Busines
When Josephine Clapper walks into Bass Performance Hall, she first notices the size. The statues. The open space. The stairways. The feeling that the building itself is part of the performance. “It’s just really beautiful,” Clapper said, a recent graduate of Fort Worth ISD’s I.M. Terrell Academy for
Trustee Gwendolyn Morrison leaned in from the dais. At a June budget workshop, Tarrant County College District officials were discussing why the college expects to lose millions of dollars because of state funding formula changes. Morrison, 76, has spent enough time in public office to know a rule c
Jimmy Benecasa distinctly remembers the 2023 video call he joined with two filmmakers to discuss a project related to the Russia-Ukraine war. Through the screen, the Fort Worth resident saw Eli Davidson and Jeff Weeks facing back from a bunker in Kyiv. Headlamps illuminated their faces and the space
Billy Jackson’s calling has always been social work. Whether it was his time in the Navy or working at the Veteran Resources Center at Tarrant County College, the 47-year-old has always supported others — even before he started studying for his bachelor’s degree this fall at the University of Texas
A nearly 600,000-square-foot industrial park on Fort Worth’s east side has been acquired and will be rebranded using the city’s feline moniker, as Panther City Industrial Park. Dallas-based S2 Capital, through its industrial real estate company, announced Monday it has acquired Point 820, the 589,00
Arlington is facing a lawsuit over the city council’s vote to extend the Dallas Cowboys’ lease of AT&T Stadium and the use of $273 million of voter-approved venue taxes to reimburse the team for stadium improvements. Warren V. Norred, a local attorney who has previously opposed stadium votes, filed
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Mikel Merino scored seconds into second-half stoppage time, and Spain beat Portugal 1-0 on Monday to end the World Cup career of superstar Cristiano Ronaldo. Merino had just been knocked down, and a foul was called. While a Portugal player argued, Merino played the ball back
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane carried England to the World Cup quarterfinals, overcoming a raucous crowd, the elevation of Estadio Azteca and a man disadvantage in the second half to beat Mexico in a 3-2 thriller on Sunday night. In the same stadium where England fell victim to D
Even before North Texas SC forward Ricky Louis scored the historic first goal at Texas Health Mansfield Stadium on Saturday night, thousands of fans had already turned the venue into exactly what developers and city leaders envisioned. Long lines formed outside each entrance well before kickoff as f
Arlington resident Angel Espinoza grew up playing and watching soccer. His admiration for the sport lingered into adulthood and led him to become the owner of Stash VHS, a vintage store selling old-school jerseys, tees and jeans. When Espinoza learned that the FIFA World Cup would be coming to his h
If you look hard enough, you’ll notice that all kinds of hobbies and interests have their own community – some larger, some smaller. Of course, you likely already know that casino gaming has a big and thriving community, with many people passionate about this pastime. However, there are also particu
Presbyterian Night Shelter started UpSpire 10 years ago. The social enterprise initiative, which employs homeless people through contracting work with other agencies, began with two people cleaning up Lancaster Avenue. Now, UpSpire employs over 260 people in services ranging from litter abatement to
Traffic relief may be on the horizon for far north Fort Worth motorists. Construction is expected to start in January to widen a vital east-west two-lane artery in a booming area near Eagle Mountain Lake where thousands of homes were built and more are planned. Since spring, crews have been relocati
Contact information Good Bones Fort Worth 214-837-7822 Email: Info@goodbonesfortworth.com Website: goodbonesfortworth.com Very little says Texas more than a Longhorn or a Longhorn skull. Adorn that skull with color, turquoise or coins and suddenly this bit of Western iconography is a statement piece
Should Hemphill Street traffic go faster? City officials are surveying residents about proposed changes to the busy corridor that runs from downtown Fort Worth to south of Interstate 20 by Edgecliff Village. Future congestion could worsen on the north-south thoroughfare, according to a city study. A
The Vickery is now open. The multifamily development at 700 W. Vickery Blvd. features 321 residences — 307 apartments and 14 townhomes — in one-, two- and three-bedroom layouts with some residences overlooking downtown Fort Worth. The Vickery is from Fort Worth’s own Trademark Property Co., develope
At 17, Annabel Luna-Smith arrived in the U.S. from Venezuela with just enough English to say her name. Luna-Smith knew the alphabet. Colors. Numbers. But she could not hold a conversation or navigate college and access healthcare in a country where every system has its own language. Welcome to 52 Fa
Three months after Texas took control of Fort Worth ISD, the appointed board of managers asked community members how they want the 63,000-student district to improve. Managers are hearing familiar problems. At North Side High School, parents and staff said FWISD’s new leaders need to understand the
The old piece of plastic looked like something made by hand because, well, it was. Students on I.M. Terrell Academy’s robotics team cut it with a Dremel tool, bent it with a heat gun and screwed it into place. It worked, mostly. The new piece was different. Smooth. Precise. Laser-cut. To Raphael Aze
Fort Worth ISD is recalculating middle school math. Beginning this fall, on-level courses are gone, leaving two options for students: advanced or accelerated classes. District officials say the shift will give all students access to advanced math regardless of campus, with the goal of getting more o
It was a marriage and law firm meant to be. When Cade and Jennifer Lovelace met in law school at Texas Tech over two decades ago, they immediately clicked – both romantically and professionally. They're still clicking as the husband-and-wife duo attorney firm and owners of Lovelace Law, with offices
Most business owners spend years building value. Far fewer spend time protecting it, encountering problems because of legal and documentation issues that could have been addressed years earlier. Recently, our Exit Planning Series hosted attorney David Dunning of Bourland, Wall & Wenzel, who delivere
Just days before his first birthday, my son celebrated the birth of the United States of America. Brooks Sgroi turns 1 on July 10. That made Fort Worth’s Fourth the last of his holiday firsts — the final square on the baby calendar before we start counting his age in years instead of months. He did
Fort Worth, Texas – Artisan Circle will transform Crockett Street into a soccer-inspired street festival on Saturday, July 11, combining its signature evening market with a fan-focused celebration timed to one of the summer’s biggest international matches. From 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., guests can explore
By Mark Power I was born and raised on Fort Worth’s Southside. I attended Westcreek Elementary, Wedgwood Middle School, and in 1999 I graduated from Southwest High School. While it’s a city that continues to grow and change, it still feels like home. The people, neighborhoods, churches, schools and
Onions, bell peppers and jalapeños softened in the sizzling skillet as Luis Ortiz Jr. whisked three eggs nearby. His mother diced, sliced and chopped the vegetables before they went in. His father took over the stove, browning chunks of hot links beside the vegetables before pouring in the eggs. Ort
Doriva Local Art Source proudly announces the opening of its newest gallery at Hulen Mall in Fort Worth. Officially opened on July 1, the gallery expands the company’s mission of connecting communities with original artwork created by local artists while making fine art more accessible to the public
Fort Worth residents are sending a clear message about how they want the city to grow: build where infrastructure already exists, preserve open space, and create more walkable neighborhoods connected by parks, trails and transit. Those themes emerged during the Fort Worth Zoning Commission work sess
A scheduled meeting of the Mayor’s Committee on Persons with Disabilities was canceled on June 11 after the committee failed to reach the minimum number of members required to conduct official business. The meeting, listed on the city of Fort Worth Boards & Commissions calendar for 10 a.m., experien
Fort Worth’s City Plan Commission meeting on June 11 concluded in seven minutes after members addressed right-of-way stubouts along Maple Orchard Lane in the Orchard Village plans. Documenters empowers people like you to help fill the gaps in reporting on Tarrant County public meetings. Find out how
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