A beer-filled chat between two transportation leaders four years ago ultimately led to Fort Worth’s $270 million rail expansion. Rich Andreski, president and CEO of Trinity Metro transit agency, said the idea for an 2.1-mile extension of the 27.2-mile TEXRail passenger rail line emerged from the cas
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TGIF! (And my birthday!) When I think of Halloween, my SpongeBob costume and my underwater-themed birthday cake that I brought to my kindergarten Halloween class party come to mind. While my favorite costume has long been retired, make sure to wear yours this weekend. If your cos...
safety
This year’s El Niño climate event is expected to bring increased chances of rain and snow to the southern United States this winter as a “Super El Niño” develops, forecasters say. Typically occurring every two to seven years, the climate phenomenon occurs when warmer waters push ...
safety
Domestic violence homicides in Tarrant County increased for the second year in a row. In all, 13 people in the county died in 2025 as a result of intimate partner violence, according to a report released earlier this month. That’s two more than last year and more than double the ...
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Dr. Michael Bumagin passed away on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Michael is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Myra Bumagin; daughters, Laura Bumagin Ladd (Breck), Kerrie Pittman Chapman (Kent), Deborah Bumagin Poteet (Scott), sons, Travis Pittman (Jackie) and David Bumagin (Amy);...
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Rodney L. Torrence, Sr., 75, of Fort Worth, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Visitation: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet ...
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Yancey Worth Norman, 95, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Breyley Suite. Funeral Service: 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Yancey was born Sept. 16,...
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Arnoldo C. Rodriguez, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, surrounded by his family. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Breyley Suite. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount...
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Barbara Pearl Estes, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Oct. 25, 2026, at the age of 87. She will be remembered for her strong faith in God, her devotion to her family, and the love and creativity she shared throughout her life. Born on D...
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Virginia Gonzalez, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and devoted husband. Rosary Service: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at St. Thomas Catholic Church. I...
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Flu season has kicked off in Tarrant County, and local physicians are reporting an increase in the number of patients they are seeing with flu-like illness. The onset of the flu virus appears to have occurred earlier than in recent years, and the course this season may be similar...
schools
Holt Lunsford Commercial Investments (HLCI), a commercial real estate investment and development firm, announces that Preston Herold has joined the company as Managing Principal, leading its Bulk Warehouse Development Program. In this role, Herold will oversee the sourcing, under...
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The life of Wayne Cashion is an example of a life well lived. Wayne was born April 30, 1956, and used an ICU hospital bed in Fort Worth Texas as his jumping off spot to his heavenly home on Oct. 22, 2026. He was a young 70 year old. Raised on the east side of Fort Worth by his wi...
