Joey Rodriguez Junior High opened its doors in east Arlington for the first time last year to hundreds of excited students. Less than a mile away, Thornton Elementary welcomed students inside for its 69th year of operating. The two schools weren’t just connected by close distance. They were nearing
safety
Tuesday night, the City of Fort Worth approved its $3.33 billion budget and tax rate increase for the 2027 fiscal year. The city said the growing population of more than a million people and the deteriorating property tax landscape locally and across Texas are attributed to the w...
government
Texas’ SNAP application backlog has skyrocketed since the start of 2026, data shows, as more of the state faces burgeoning food insecurity. The program’s application backlog for new cases skyrocketed to more than 150,000 pending applications in August, according to data from the ...
safety
The Dallas Wings (24-16, 10-9 Western Conference)return from their international break to host the Los Angeles Sparks (15-25, 8-11 Western Conference) at the College Park Center in Arlington; Thursday, 7 p.m. CST. Paige Bueckers, Alanna Smith, and Li Yueru were called up to compe...
arts
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single, and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night in a series opener between playoff contenders. All-Star closer Jacob Latz, the fourth Texas reliever, got the five outs for his 30t...
safety
Fort Worth City Council members approved a $1.16 billion general fund budget for 2027, with a city property tax rate increase that still means the owner of an average-valued home will pay slightly less in tax than this year. The council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve ...
News
Texas Trust Credit Union has promoted Terrilyn Hicks to Senior Vice President of Member Growth, expanding her leadership role within the credit union.
arts
Mansfield, TEXAS – September 2026 – LanCarte Commercial has facilitated the sale of a 1.42-acre commercial development site located at the intersection of FM 157 and Watson Branch Lane in Mansfield, Texas. Mark Boone of LanCarte Commercial represented the seller, while Rudy Vasqu...
arts
GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (September 15, 2026) – An 1880s Victorian house, filled with sparkly pink walls, pinkchandeliers and unapologetically girly details at every turn. Housewife Rebellion is Grapevine’s newesttasting room where Moms’ Day Out (of Patience) events, creative housework b...
government
Many family caregivers begin with a heartfelt promise: “I will do everything I can to keep my loved one at home.” That promise comes from love. But it is often made before anyone understands how dementia may change over time—or how demanding caregiving can become. Even the most d...
government
Frank Benjamin Clary, Jr., a resident of Fort Worth, passed away on Sept. 6, 2026, at the age of 96. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Greenwood's Independence Chapel, 3210 White Settlement Road in Fort Worth, followed by the funeral s...
safety
In Loving Memory of Aliyah Maree Welch. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Aliyah, a beautiful 15-year-old whose presence brought a light and energy into the lives of everyone who knew and loved her. Memorial Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16, 202...
Local
Bougie Aesthetics in Fort Worth welcomes Sarah Kassen as Medical Aesthetician + Laser Technician. Sarah joins the team to provide personalized skin consultations, laser treatments, and customized treatment plans....
