Fort Worth Fire Chief Raymond Hill will retire Sept. 1, concluding more than three decades of service to the City of Fort Worth and a career marked by leadership, innovation and a steadfast commitment to public safety. Chief Hill joined the Fort Worth Fire Department as a firefig...
FORT WORTH, Texas — Tarleton State University leaders, faculty, staff and students joined The Texas A&M System and community leaders Wednesday morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the eight-story, 228,000 square foot Texas A&M-Fort Worth Law & Educatio...
LanCarte Commercial is excited to announce the promotion of Brittany Doyle to Senior Vice President and Retail Team Lead. In this role, Brittany will lead the firm’s retail initiatives and support continued growth across North Texas and surrounding markets.With more than 15 years...
Fort Worth City Council recently received an update on the Small Business Development Program (SBDP), which took effect on Sept. 1, 2025. A key component of the SBDP is to support small business participation in the City of Fort Worth’s procurement process. Under the SBDP, eligib...
The Arlington City Council on Aug. 4 gave initial approval for a new tax increment financing plan for downtown. Council members did not discuss the ordinance that revamps Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1. It passed unanimously. Since its creation in 1998, the zone has funded...
Chris Kirchem, of Texas, passed away on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. He was born in March 1962 to Ted and Frances Kirchem. Chris truly had a wonderful life. He shared that life with his beloved wife, Jennifer. They were married 30+ years and built a home centered on faith and family. Ch...
In Loving Memory of Raul Magno Peralta With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Raul Magno Peralta, who passed away on Aug. 5, 2026, in Fort Worth, at the age of 64. Raul was born on Oct. 8, 1961, in Oaxaca, Mexico, to Agustin Magno Bautista and Gregoria...
Fort Worth interim fire chief Raymond Hill is set to retire at the start of September, according to a city announcement Aug. 6. The announcement saddles the city with the task of filling the top fire department role for the second time in less than a year, and comes amid difficul...
Department of Health and Human Services officials announced changes to the Head Start early education program, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens and administrative costs for agencies while increasing available slots and aligning with other governmental mandates. The move will s...
Mary Janeway Grace Ponte, 91, passed away on Aug. 5, 2026. Mary was born on Aug. 23, 1934, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Grace Abel Janeway and James F. Janeway. She moved to Fort Worth while attending junior high school. In 1952, Mary married Clyde Blundell, and together they welc...
With profound sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Krista Lin Thompson of Mansfield, Texas, on Aug. 1, 2026. Her passing was sudden and tragic, leaving an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Memorial Service: 12 – 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2026,...
Area leaders are pledging support for a new plan for an aging mall property that has been in decline for several years. Now, they believe, the story of Ridgmar Mall is finally getting an ending — and a new beginning. Ramrock Real Estate, a Dallas-based private equity firm, announ...
Fort Worth’s Alliance airport is set to be a major testing site for air taxis, an on-demand transport utilizing small electric aircraft. Joby Aviation, a leading electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft manufacturer, is leasing space at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airpo...
Was the recent World Cup experience worth the effort for North Texas? For economic development and hospitality leaders, the answer was a resounding yes. But they also say they learned — and continue to learn — a lot from the experience. “The economic impact is something that is i...
Two years after tabling the discussion amid a charter election, officials have begun looking at council member and mayor salaries and whether or not to increase them. Council members, although split on how much of an increase to bring to voters, were amenable to the proposal. Som...
Dexter Dotson walked into a Fort Worth ISD job fair with one teaching position left to fill at Richard J. Wilson Elementary. The incoming principal moved among candidates, trying to reassure them that joining a district under state control would not mean being left alone to navig...
A group of Tarrant County civic organizations aims to educate voters about the influence of religious nationalism in state and local government with a panel discussion and day of action Saturday. The League of Women Voters of Tarrant County planned the event as a way to educate n...
TGIF! A perfect weekend for me means spending some quality time with my little shih tzu, Hummus. We spend the day going to the park, walking along a nature trail, or grabbing a nice dinner on a dog-friendly patio. But we always start the day with a coffee and a pup cup; we need t...
Police arrested a former Weatherford ISD teacher on Thursday and charged him with improper relationship with a student. The district identified the teacher as Chase Liles and said he resigned from Weatherford ISD on Wednesday, one day before his arrest. Weatherford ISD said it co...
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. With August here, North Texans begin shifting gears. School supplies replace beach towels, calendars start filling up, and...
In recent months, Tarrant County commissioner Matt Krause said he noticed an uptick in socialism across the national stage, with more candidates and parties embracing what he sees as a dangerous political ideology. It’s a trend he’s not comfortable with, he said, although he ackn...
Paul Albert Ribniscky was born Paul Albert Lindsay on March 12, 1948, in West Reading, Pennsylvania, to Naomi Ruth Lindsay. Two years later, his brother Carl Robert Lindsay was born. When Paul was nine and Carl was seven, their mother married Mike Ribniscky, who adopted both boys...
At the beginning of May, the Arlington Museum of Art opened its doors to soccer fans with an immersive exhibit showcasing the artistry of “the beautiful game.” Museum and city leaders dubbed the “More Than a Match” show a popular stop during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even extendin...
On Friday mornings, the line outside Goldee’s Barbecue begins forming hours before the doors open. People unfold lawn chairs along Dick Price Road in southeast Fort Worth. They talk, play games and wait for trays of brisket, pork ribs, turkey and house-made sausage. The line is p...
Exactly what your weekend needs Find out what's "Weekend Worthy" with our arts & culture newsletter. Sign up for essential Fort Worth-area events and news — free. Sign up for free Happy Thursday, Are you a bookworm looking to connect with other Fort Worth literature lovers? Find ...
Arlington ISD is set to rebuild South Davis Elementary School with hopes of an August 2028 opening. The new, roughly $65 million school will take shape on the grounds of the district’s former administration building. The rebuild of the 70-year-old east Arlington campus was includ...
The Dallas City Plan and Zoning Commission is expected to vote Thursday on an $800 million development proposed near Preston Road and Royal Lane, which has drawn opposition from several Northwest Dallas neighborhood groups. The project would include retail, restaurants, condomini...
The Dallas City Plan and Zoning Commission has voted in favor of an $800 million development proposed near Preston Road and Royal Lane, which has drawn opposition from several Northwest Dallas neighborhood groups. The project would include retail, restaurants, condominiums, apart...
A Royse City family is demanding accountability after newly released video showed a police officer forcefully detaining a mother, her daughter and others outside a neighborhood pool. The family filed a formal complaint with the Royse City Police Department, which confirmed it has...
Specials and new menus appear in my inbox every day, and I’m always grateful for that, as it means I get to see when fresh restaurants are coming to town. This week, we’re checking out some spots that have either just opened their doors or are completing finishing touches. Our fi...
One person is in custody after an off-duty Dallas ISD police officer was critically wounded in a shooting late Thursday morning outside a Walmart and Sam's Club in North Dallas, sources confirm to NBC 5. Dallas Police responded to a call to assist an officer with an ambulance out...
What to KnowDallas ISD police officer critically wounded in a shooting in North Dallas Thursday morning.Police officials say the officer was flagged down by a person in crisis on a nearby highway and the officer drove that person to the Walmart parking lot where the shooting took...
What to KnowDallas ISD police officer critically wounded in a shooting in North Dallas Thursday morning.Police officials say the officer was flagged down by a person in crisis on a nearby highway and the officer drove that person to the Walmart parking lot where the shooting took...
Dallas Police are investigating a shooting involving a police officer in a residential neighborhood near Forest Lane and Preston Road. According to police, the shooting took place on the 5900 block of Williamstown Road. Police said no injuries have been reported, but there is sti...
No one was injured when a Dallas police officer fired on an armed robbery suspect early Thursday morning. Dallas Police said officers were called at about 920 a.m. to a robbery in progress on the 3500 block of Sunnyvale Street, where an armed person stole a vehicle. According to ...
Savory, sweet, and drinkable creations are competing once again for the Texas-sized honor of a Big Tex Choice Award at the State Fair of Texas. This year's finalists have been narrowed down from 30 semi-finalists to feature five savory, five sweet, and five "sipper" items. The Bi...
Delightful Development Co. and Woodbine Development Co. announced today its new development located at the northeast corner of Main and 23rd Street in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. The two companies are joining forces on this $160M luxury resort fronting Main Street and 23r...
Dual celebration marks two major milestones, with interactive exhibits highlighting academics, research and innovation The Texas A&M University System officially opened its new downtown Fort Worth campus Wednesday and immediately began work on the next phase of a long-term invest...
On the surface, 106 years seems like a long time ago. It’s not. Women were granted the right to vote in the United States in 1920 via the 19th Amendment. It was far too long after men automatically received it with the passing of the U.S. Constitution almost a century and a half ...
There are many reasons to lament the decline of romantic comedy films at the box office, but One Night Only gives me another reason: Monica Barbaro would slay in them. This week’s new comedy is the best showcase ever for the actress, way better than her Oscar-nominated turn in A ...
Whether people are walking near the Fort Worth Water Gardens, riding a train downtown or driving on I-35W, Texas A&M-Fort Worth leader Bobby Ahdieh wants them to see his campus at work. The new Law & Education Building on East 15th Street puts campus activity on display. Ground-f...
The long-struggling Ridgmar Mall is getting a new life as a logistics center. Ramrock Real Estate, a Dallas-based private equity firm, announced its acquisition of the mall Wednesday, with plans to redevelop the site as Ridgmar 30 Logistics Crossing, a six-building development of...
Former Stockyards Heritage Development Co. leader Craig Cavileer and his new company, Delightful Development, announced plans Wednesday for a $160 million luxury resort along 1,000 feet of Marine Creek frontage just behind Mule Alley and Hotel Drover. The resort news came on the ...
Sundance Square will celebrate the work of eight young Fort Worth area artists during Showcase Night on Thur, Aug 6, from 5:30pm to 7:30 pm in its Plaza Pavilion. The public exhibition features high school artists who just completed a nine-week mentorship with 2026 Texas Artist-i...
While I don’t completely understand where Christian Nationalists are coming from, I do know where they came from. Some of them, anyway. While attending public elementary school, my weekends as a fourth grader included going to church with my grandfather, the hellfire-and-brimston...
Lon Burnam, the former Texas state representative arrested during a Tarrant County Commissioners Court meeting, has been released from jail and is now considering legal action against County Judge Tim O’Hare. At about 1 p.m. Tuesday, Burnam, 73, was carried out of the courtroom b...
“The Founding Fathers in their wisdom decided that children were an unnatural strain on parents. So, they provided jails called schools, equipped with tortures called an education.” — John Updike, The Centaur For most kids and parents, “back to school” comes with a gazillion ups ...
I feel it in my fingers. I feel it in my toes. Football is all around us, and so the feeling grows. It didn’t take long walking around my local high school’s campus to be reminded that the best part of the year is coming. Bands are in the parking lots sweating, drill teams are st...
The cheers from Diamond Hill Elementary cut through the noise reverbing inside Dickies Arena. The Fort Worth ISD campus had good reason to celebrate. Early estimates show the school moving from a D to an A in Texas’ academic accountability ratings system. The leap was presented d...
After just under a year spent fighting a $25 million shortfall, Arlington city staff are proposing a $769 million budget in the upcoming year. If adopted, the city expects to have a surplus of roughly $3.4 million to put into its reserve funds. However, officials told council mem...
We are counting down to the start of a new school year, with most North Texas School districts starting next week. While students are giddy with excitement, advocacy groups are keeping a close eye on the challenges facing our educators. We spoke to the VP of the Texas State Teach...
Developers pulled the plug on a big part of a project that promised to generate hundreds of millions of dollars in the Fort Worth Stockyards on Wednesday. Stockyards Heritage Development Company announced that phase two of the overall plan no longer makes financial sense. “That p...
Twice a year, area restaurants band together to not only give diners a chance to try gourmet meals at a discount but also to help a local nonprofit. For every meal purchased at a participating restaurant during the fall DFW Restaurant Week, which is now actually a full month, 20%...
I recently met up with several of my fellow volunteers for one of Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas’ period-packing parties. Surrounded by boxes of donated feminine hygiene products, we assembled hundreds of period kits for the local community. Our goal for that evening? To hel...
Of all the arbitrary cruelties in the world, cancer is easily the most insidious. This May, Platinum Music Complex owner Duane Tyree learned that the colon cancer he’d been fighting for months had spread to his liver, and the 56-year-old now has a Stage IV diagnosis. Tyree, who l...
When it comes to live theater, serious fans know that you can’t sleep on the universities. College theater productions might not have the same polish, prestige, or production values as plays put on by professional outfits, but they have provided a starting point for the likes of ...
Khristina Goady still remembers her first day as Jean McClung Middle School principal in 2023. Goady, who arrived as a turnaround principal after leading Atwood McDonald Elementary, saw a group of students pop up as she strolled around her new school. “Ugh, you’re here again,” th...
Nate Krieger talks a lot with his hands, and when the subject is music education, he gets into it. Clearing off a space on his desk at Broadway Baptist Church, the executive director of Fort Worth After School Music Academy spreads a pair of big, freckled appendages out on the su...
Fun fact: I’ve been playing bass for nearly 30 years, and in all that time, I’ve taken only two lessons. The only way I really learned the instrument was by playing it in a band. I bring this up because private lessons are but one way to learn to play music, and in my experience,...
Esther Barbara Calk (nee Keller), 99, of Arlington passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 2nd, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on Oct. 13, 1926, in Hays, Kansas, Esther was the daughter of Albert and Adamine Keller. She was named after Queen Esther from the B...
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Fort Worth Fire Chief Raymond Hill will retire Sept. 1, concluding more than three decades of service to the City of Fort Worth and a career…
FORT WORTH, Texas — Tarleton State University leaders, faculty, staff and students joined The Texas A&M System and community leaders Wednesd…
LanCarte Commercial is excited to announce the promotion of Brittany Doyle to Senior Vice President and Retail Team Lead. In this role, Brit…
Fort Worth City Council recently received an update on the Small Business Development Program (SBDP), which took effect on Sept. 1, 2025. A …
The Arlington City Council on Aug. 4 gave initial approval for a new tax increment financing plan for downtown. Council members did not disc…
Chris Kirchem, of Texas, passed away on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. He was born in March 1962 to Ted and Frances Kirchem. Chris truly had a wonder…
In Loving Memory of Raul Magno Peralta With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Raul Magno Peralta, who passed awa…
Fort Worth interim fire chief Raymond Hill is set to retire at the start of September, according to a city announcement Aug. 6. The announce…
Department of Health and Human Services officials announced changes to the Head Start early education program, aiming to reduce regulatory b…
Mary Janeway Grace Ponte, 91, passed away on Aug. 5, 2026. Mary was born on Aug. 23, 1934, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Grace Abel Janeway an…
With profound sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Krista Lin Thompson of Mansfield, Texas, on Aug. 1, 2026. Her passing was sudde…
Area leaders are pledging support for a new plan for an aging mall property that has been in decline for several years. Now, they believe, t…
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