For fans of Western swing pioneer Bob Wills, his call to “Brother Al Stricklin now,” or “Take it away, Al,” meant they were going to hear another memorable solo by Al Stricklin, the longtime piano player of the Texas Playboys. Stricklin, who lived in Cleburne, died in 1986 at age 78. But as Fort Wor
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FORT WORTH, Texas (November 9, 2026) – Fort Worth residents can get rodeo-ready witha free new program covering the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s history, its signatureevents and how to recommend experiences that make every guest’s visit memorable. TheFort Worth Stock Show & Ro...
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FORT WORTH, TX (Nov. 9, 2026) – The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is rolling out the welcome mat this November with four free admission days packed into one week, giving visitors a chance to enjoy the Garden’s 120 acres of fall landscapes. The week also includes a special ticketed ev...
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Cheryl Lowack passed away peacefully at her home on Oct. 30, 2026. Born in 1955, Cheryl was a beloved wife, sister, stepmother, and aunt. She had tremendous faith in the Lord Jesus Christ has gone home to receive her heavenly reward. She is survived by her husband Eddie Lowack; h...
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Janie Thannisch was born in Fort Worth, Nov. 28, 1944, and lived there until she died Nov. 1, 2026. Funeral: 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at Christ Chapel with a visitation thirty minutes prior to the service. Interment will follow at Greenwood Memorial Park, 3100 White Settlem...
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Arlington, Texas, will honor the nation’s heroes at the third annual Texas Veterans Day Parade, starting at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in the heart of the Arlington Entertainment District, honoring the courage, service, and sacrifice of America’s veterans and active-duty...
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Jeannine Margaret Harris Cox, 91, of Watauga, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, following a courageous battle with dementia. Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 2301 N. Sylvania Ave. Fort Worth 76111. I...
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The authentic, compassionate, and persistent Judith Lynne O'Bannon, 80, found peace on Nov. 5, 2026, in Fort Worth. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum, 3210 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107, with a visitation o...
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Gilbert M. Rosales, 75, passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026. Rosary Service: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Mass: 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Gilbert was ...
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Jose Daniel Zenteno, 81, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories and a legacy of love, kindness, and dedication. Rosary: 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Service: 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 20...
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Joe Bill Fox, 94, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Celebration of Life: 2:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026, at White's Chapel Methodist Church, in Grace Chapel, in Southlake, Texas. The reception and visitation will follow the memorial se...
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As the aftermath of the 2026 midterm elections comes into view, Arlington ISD is prepared to make some asks of the next state legislature. Just two days after Election Day, school board trustees discussed Thursday night what they want to see from the Texas legislative body. The b...
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For some soldiers who leave the battlefield, returning home means facing a mental battle that can lead to suicide. In 2012, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs found that 22 veterans a day were ending their lives. That rate has now lowered to 17 veterans a day. Still, the One...
