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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
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
Fort Worth ISD is looking to redevelop one of the schools it closed this spring. The district released a request for proposals for the purchase and development of Charles E. Nash Elementary, a 99-year-old campus near the Trinity River and downtown that closed May 21 as part of FWISD’s plan to shrink
Texas personal injury practice has changed substantially over the past two decades. The 2003 medical malpractice reforms, the 2011 Texas Supreme Court decisions on damage caps and pre-suit notice requirements, and the steady evolution of insurance industry practices have all reshaped how serious cas
The I-45 corridor between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston is one of the most active commercial freight routes in the country. Stretching roughly 250 miles and passing through Corsicana, Huntsville, and Conroe before reaching the northern edge of Harris County, this stretch of interstate carries tens o
No. Fort Worth ISD’s 2026-27 food service budget is about $2.6 million higher than the amount originally adopted the previous year. However, it is almost $10 million less than last year’s final food service budget, because spending was more than what was initially adopted. The Texas-appointed board
Kailey Muir, a former assistant city attorney for Arlington, believes she was fired out of retaliation after she released partial records of Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn’s son last year. Lucas Waybourn, 21, was arrested March 3, 2025 and charged with solicitation of a minor, assault on a pea
Fort Worth officials approved an agreement to guide development for about 1,476 acres in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction to the west. Fort Worth City Council on Tuesday approved the development agreement with Hines Acquisitions LLC for land known as Brown Ranch in Tarrant and Parker countie
Laura Wood feels like she manifested getting involved with the xTexas Trail Association. The Fort Worth conservationist and fundraiser has followed the nonprofit since it launched two years ago. The organization, founded by Mesquite native Charlie Gandy, is creating a 1,500-mile bike, hike and horse
With ozone season in full swing, North Texas planners are preparing their assessment of the World Cup’s impact on air quality. The North Central Texas Council of Governments, which tracks and monitors the region’s air quality during the smoggy season from March through November, has identified 10 da
Construction on the long-awaited $63 million Evans and Rosedale mixed-use urban village is expected to kick off in November with the building of several new structures. Five buildings — totaling a cost of about $6.2 million — will go up near the Evans Avenue Plaza, according to new filings with the
Worth Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Turner-Carr as SVP – Chief People Officer. Turner-Carr joins Worth Credit Union with extensive experience leading people strategy, organizational effectiveness, culture transformation, and leadership development across complex and hi
A 33-year-old Fort Worth aerospace defense manufacturer is expanding with a new location that will nearly triple its space. InterConnect Wiring has leased 136,000 square feet at 4901 Mercantile Drive in the Mercantile Center, on the city’s north side, to expand operations to meet increasing demand d
Founder-Led Agency Brings Statewide Reach While Gaining Expanded Resources for Clients and Team Higginbotham, a broad-based, employee-owned insurance and financial services company headquartered in Texas, announced that it has joined forces with Turbeville Insurance Agency, a Columbia, South Carolin
Editor’s note: A featured pet may be adopted by the time you inquire, but many more are always waiting to meet you through the Humane Society of North Texas. Everyone walks into a shelter with a picture in their head. Maybe it’s a puppy. Maybe it’s a certain breed. Maybe it’s a dog that reminds them
Chris McGaha held up scribbled handwritten lyrics to his face, waiting for his cue. The lead singer was recording vocals for band PVC Street Gang’s upcoming debut studio album at the renowned Niles City Sound studio in Fort Worth’s Near Southside. After a signal from music producer Jimi Bowman, the
When the 2026-27 school year opens, Arlington ISD will see some new beginnings. The school district, which is facing declining enrollment and a budget shortfall, will introduce two virtual school options at the high school level. Sarah McMurrough, the school board president, said she is excited to s
Childcare is expensive. On top of the rising costs, a report from the Texas Women's Foundation revealed that more than half of Texas counties are considered childcare deserts. One Fort Worth organization is trying to help. The Center for Transforming Lives (CTL) is a nonprofit that offers services l
Children darted through the fountains at the Geyer Commons in downtown Mansfield on Sunday afternoon, splashing water across the concrete as temperatures climbed into the 90s. Nearby, families sought shade beneath tents while others crowded around food and beverage vendors. Soccer balls rolled acros
The city of Arlington will begin placing guardrails around its artificial intelligence usage to comply with a new Texas law. The new AI policy was passed by the city council under the consent agenda on June 23. The city already uses AI in daily operations, Chief Information Security Officer Bryce Ca
Fort Worth, TX — 4Mankind, Inc., a healthcare innovation company focused on improvingdignity and care for men experiencing incontinence, today announced a major manufacturingmilestone for its flagship product, HUBS™ (His Ultimate Bladder Solution).The company has successfully assembled and validated
International students always discuss their application process, including language exams, essays, and letters of recommendation. Document translation: quiet, administrative, easy to view as secondary – rarely comes up with the same urgency. But for those who receive academic records in Arabic, Mand
TGIF! With three lively FIFA World Cup matches under Arlington’s belt so far and six more to go, I think that’s worthy of a pat on the back. With an abundance of World Cup matches and festivities buzzing through North Texas, weekdays have started to feel like weekends. But even if this week’s matche
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