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DeGrom strikes out 8 to lead Rangers over Red Sox in series between contenders

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...

NBC DFWSep 16, 2026

Mansfield Development Site Changes Hands at FM 157 & Watson Branch

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...

Fort Worth Business PressSep 16, 2026

GRAPEVINE’S NEWEST WINERY COMES WITH A REBELLIOUS ATTITUDE

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...

Fort Worth Business PressSep 16, 2026

Renee Dawn Green – July 4, 1976 – Sept. 6, 2026

Renee Dawn Green passed away on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Renee was born on July 4, 1976, in San Diego, California, to Terry McCorkle and Michele Herman. On Oct. 12, 2002, she married the love of her life, Aaron Green, in San Diego, Califo...

Fort Worth ReportSep 15, 2026

Russell Kevin Herod – Dec. 25, 1957 – Sept. 13, 2026

Russell Kevin "Rusty" Herod passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 13, 2026, at the age of 68. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Visitation: One hour prior to the service. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Rusty was born on Dec. 25, 1957, in Dall...

Fort Worth ReportSep 15, 2026

Mortgage rates climb above 7%. What it means for North Texas homebuyers

Mortgage rates have climbed above 7%, reaching a nearly two-year high and raising new questions about how buyers and sellers will respond across the North Texas housing market. While the increase could make purchasing a home more expensive for some buyers, local real estate exper...

NBC DFWSep 15, 2026

Gary Douglas Knight – Sep 1, 1959 – Aug. 28, 2026

Gary Douglas Knight, 66, of Willow Park, TX passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday Aug. 28, 2026. Gary was born in Fort Wayne, IN on Sept. 1, 1959. After spending his childhood in Omaha, NE and St. Louis, MO, Gary spent the majority of his career with Walmart, ...

Fort Worth ReportSep 15, 2026

Stores at The Shops at Willow Bend hit by theft ahead of planned redevelopment

Retailers were hit by theft at The Shops at Willow Bend ahead of the planned redevelopment of the site for the Dallas Stars. Cutlery Collection, which sells knives and related services, and Pipe & Palette, an art-focused event business, suffered burglaries sometime after closing ...

NBC DFWSep 15, 2026

Rangers begin 3-game series against the Red Sox

Boston Red Sox (82-68, third in the AL East) vs. Texas Rangers (74-76, second in the AL West), Arlington; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Patrick Sandoval (1-5, 4.58 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 57 strikeouts); Rangers: Cody Bradford (0-5, 4.72 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 17 strikeout...

NBC DFWSep 15, 2026

Rangers begin 3-game series against the Red Sox, Aledo's Cody Bradford to start

Boston Red Sox (82-68, third in the AL East) vs. Texas Rangers (74-76, second in the AL West), Arlington, Texas; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Patrick Sandoval (1-5, 4.58 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 57 strikeouts); Rangers: Cody Bradford (0-5, 4.72 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 17 st...

NBC DFWSep 15, 2026

William Milligan – May 23, 1948 – Sept. 5, 2026

William Marcus Milligan, 78, died on Sept. 5, 2026, in Lawton, Oklahoma. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in Greenwood Funeral Home Memorial Suite B, 3344 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107. A funeral service will follow at 12:00 p.m. on Thur...

Fort Worth ReportSep 14, 2026

Can't afford a hospital bill? Here's how to negotiate

If you’re facing a hospital bill you can’t afford, there are steps you can take to try to reduce what you owe. Jared Walker, founder of the nonprofit Dollar For, recommends starting by requesting an itemized invoice from the hospital. That allows you to review a detailed list of ...

NBC DFWSep 14, 2026

Jose Gallardo – Jan. 2, 1932 – Sept. 4, 2026

Jose Gallardo passed away on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, at the age of 94. Visitation/Rosary: 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral: 2:00 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at All Saints Catholic Church, 214 NW 20th St., Fort Worth, 76164. Interment: Mo...

Fort Worth ReportSep 14, 2026

Man's truck shocked by falling utility pole in hailstorm in Mansfield Friday

The severe weather on Friday in Mansfield caused quite the scare for one driver. A utility pole went down, narrowly missing Eric Jones' truck as he was driving. Jones was looking to get out of the hail when the powerline jolted an electric shock through part of his truck while he...

NBC DFWSep 13, 2026

Ernest Rodriguez – March 26, 1934 – Sept. 9, 2026

Ernest Rodriguez Sr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by family to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at the age of 92. Rosary: 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral: 12:00 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at All Saints...

Fort Worth ReportSep 13, 2026

Dallas Theater Center's new artistic director directs first show of the season

Jaime Castañeda is ambitious. The new Enloe/Rose Artistic Director at the Dallas Theater Center is beginning his tenure at the Tony Award-winning theater company with a world premiere production about a high-stakes Cold War summit set in Iceland. Reykjavik86 is now playing throug...

NBC DFWSep 13, 2026

Got old electronics? Frost to host recycling events for Fort Worth residents

Fort Worth residents are invited to get rid of their old electronics at a Frost recycling event provided by Secure On-Site Shredding, Inc. The event will take place at any participating Frost Financial Center over four days, spanning from Sept. 16 to Oct. 2. "The electronic devic...

NBC DFWSep 13, 2026

USPS honors the U.S. Coast Guard Academy with a new commemorative stamp

The U.S. Postal Service dedicated a new stamp on Saturday celebrating the 150th anniversary of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. The USPS said the 12 million USCG Academy stamps printed continue the long-standing tradition of honoring the nation's premier military service institution...

NBC DFWSep 13, 2026

Sports Rush: Kickin’ It With The Kick

The Kick commands the plaza in front of Frisco’s National Soccer Hall of Fame. It’s a prestigious job, but one that requires steely resolve to battle the elements and avian incursions. In this video interview, I spoke with The (we’re on a first-name basis now) to better understan...

Fort Worth WeeklySep 13, 2026

Russell Lynn Teague – Nov. 23, 1957 – Sept. 10, 2026

Russell Lynn Teague, 68 of Tyler, Texas, passed away on Sept. 10, 2026, in Tyler, Texas. Russell was born and raised in Fort Worth to A. L. Teague, Jr. and Wanda Teague. He retired early and lived with his parents, caring for them as they grew older. After their passing, Russell ...

Fort Worth ReportSep 12, 2026

9/11 Heroes Run debuts in DFW with 5k run, walk, ruck from Medal of Honor Museum

About 1,300 people took part in the Dallas-Fort Worth 9/11 Heroes Run in Arlington on Saturday. The annual nationwide event, sponsored by CVS Health, is entering its 19th year and is being held in North Texas for the first time. Saturday's run/walk was at the National Medal of Ho...

NBC DFWSep 12, 2026

Vicki Lynn Santa Cruz Chapman – March 9, 1953 – Sept. 8, 2026

Vicki Lynn Santa Cruz Chapman, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, in Fort Worth. Memorial Service: 12 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. In honor of Vicki's deep love for her pets, in lieu of flowers, the family suggests making a donation to ...

Fort Worth ReportSep 11, 2026

Halatono Helu Schaaf – July 25, 1973 – Sept. 10, 2026

Halatono Helu Schaaf passed away on Sept. 10, 2026, leaving behind cherished memories and a lasting legacy in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Halatono will be remembered for the love, kindness, strength, and warmth shared with family, friends, and all those whose lives ...

Fort Worth ReportSep 11, 2026

Elbit Systems’ Fort Worth-based U.S. segment rebrands as Twenty-Six Defense

The Fort Worth-based U.S. arm of Israeli defense technology and weapons manufacturer Elbit Systems has rebranded itself as Twenty-Six Defense, the company announced Wednesday. The company began U.S. operations in 1993 and employs 3,300 people across 10 states. The focus at the Fo...

Fort Worth ReportSep 11, 2026

Fort Worth Chamber Names Dr. Rachael Capua 2026 Young Professional of the Year

Tarleton State Fort Worth leader recognized for expanding higher education access and strengthening pathways from education to opportunity FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce (FWC) has named Dr. Rachael Capua, Vice President of External Operations and Dean of T...

Fort Worth Business PressSep 11, 2026

Paul Lam Hoang – March 17, 1981 – Sept. 3, 2026

Paul Lam Hoang, 45, a loving father, husband, son, nephew, uncle, brother, and loyal friend passed away Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. Visitation: 5 – 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at St. Thomas the Apostle Cat...

Fort Worth ReportSep 10, 2026

Could air taxis help Texans skip traffic? Testing is now underway

Texas is taking a leading role in testing electric air taxis, launching a three-year pilot program to explore the ways highly automated aircraft could eventually carry cargo and passengers. National and local leaders launched Project Nexus on Thursday, with Texas leading a multis...

NBC DFWSep 10, 2026

Guillermina "Mina" Petitt – Feb. 10, 1926 – Sept. 8, 2026

Mina Petitt, an accomplished seamstress who took a sewing machine and thread to create a life for her and her youngest son, Bill. She learned her craft from her mother while growing up as the oldest of six siblings on the border town of El Paso, died on Tuesday, Sept. 8. She told...

Fort Worth ReportSep 10, 2026

Teenager reels in rare catch in Trinity River

Sebastian Benitez couldn’t believe what he caught the other day in the Trinity River near Kaufman. In an email to NBC 5, he called it a “true river monster.” It was a gar, a family of ancient fish that existed alongside dinosaurs millions of years ago. Scientists believe they hav...

NBC DFWSep 10, 2026

Martha Gayle Whitlow – July 5, 1939 – Sept. 7, 2026

Martha Gayle Whitlow passed on Sept. 7, 2026, at the age of 87, having been born on July 5, 1939. Martha lived in Arlington. A Committal will be held at Moore Memorial Gardens, 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington 76012, US, on Sept. 12, 2026, from 11:00 am to 11:30 am....

Fort Worth ReportSep 10, 2026

The Dish: Mexican Independence Day fuels an appetite for authentic Mexican cuisine

Last year I wrote a column dedicated to Mexican Independence Day, which is Sept. 16, and looked at some different spots around town where food lovers can celebrate the holiday while grabbing a bite of authentic Mexican fare. Clearly, this column’s length restrictions don’t allow ...

Fort Worth ReportSep 10, 2026

Barbara Teresa Pino Triana – April 7, 1956 – Sept. 6, 2026

Barbara Teresa Pino Triana passed on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at the age of 70; she was born on Saturday, April 7, 1956, in Cuba to Andres Pino and Maria Triana. Barbara was a resident of Arlington. Barbara will be truly missed by many relatives and friends, cherishing all the good...

Fort Worth ReportSep 10, 2026

GOODWILL NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS PROMOTES FELICIA KELLEY TO DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES

FORT WORTH, TEXAS (September 9, 2026) – Goodwill North Central Texas has promoted Felicia Kelley to Director of Human Resources. Kelley joined Goodwill North Central Texas in 2021 as a Retail Operations Manager at the organization’s Bedford location before transitioning to the Hu...

Fort Worth Business PressSep 10, 2026

Fort Worth merch industry staple hosts exclusive listening experiences

Welcome to The Soundcheck, a biweekly music column keeping you in the loop on what’s happening across the Tarrant music scene. If you are a live music lover in Fort Worth, chances are you’ve worn Printed Threads artist merch. From Toadies to Grady Spencer & the Work, the screen p...

Fort Worth ReportSep 9, 2026

Trademark adds Tory Glossip as senior vice president of property management

Trademark Property Company, a mixed-use investor, developer, and operator, has welcomed Tory Glossip as Senior Vice President of Property Management. Glossip brings approximately 25 years of retail and mixed-use property management experience to the role, further strengthening Tr...

Fort Worth ReportSep 9, 2026

How to Make the Most of Your Online Slots Bets

Do you enjoy playing slots online? The dynamic visuals and sense of excitement are enough to keep anyone entertained. Did you know that you might not be making the most of them, though? If you want to have the best possible online slots experience, use this guide. Start by Findin...

Fort Worth WeeklySep 9, 2026

Bobby Gene Kibby – Feb. 22, 1935 – Aug. 21, 2026

Bob Kibby, affectionately known to his family as “Gramps,” passed away surrounded by his loving family on Aug. 21, 2026, at the age of 91. Less than five weeks after losing his beloved wife Mildred, Bob succumbed to congestive heart failure. Bob lived a life defined by honor, bri...

Fort Worth ReportSep 9, 2026

Fly, Eagle, Fly

Vonte’s Philly Cheesesteaks, 1229 8th Av, Fort Worth. 484-218-0862. 11am-10pm Mon-Thu, 10am-10pm Fri-Sat. Philadelphia native Davonte Fung recently opened his first Vonte’s Philly Cheesesteaks brick-and-mortar location after major demand at his trailer proved that this savory hoa...

Fort Worth WeeklySep 9, 2026

Reptilian record: Fort Worth Zoo hatches 8 endangered gharials

Fort Worth Zoo has a few more snouts to feed after a record-breaking summer for one of the world’s most endangered crocodilians. The Zoo announced Wednesday that eight critically endangered gharials hatched this summer, marking its fourth consecutive year of successful hatchings ...

NBC DFWSep 9, 2026

TechFW to provide pitch preparation, marketing coaching for Rising Stars program

Tech Fort Worth announced today through its partnership with Bio North Texas it will be providing comprehensive pitch preparation and marketing coaching for the Rising Stars program ahead of the 2026 Rising Stars iC³ Summit. "TechFW is excited to help prep the companies as they p...

Fort Worth ReportSep 9, 2026

Fort Worth-Headquartered BMS CAT Continues Growth Through IEG Acquisition

HALTOM CITY, Texas — BMS CAT, a national leader in disaster recovery, restoration and reconstruction services, on September 8th announced the acquisition of Integrity Environmental Group, Inc., a provider of innovative solutions for environmental challenges, including asbestos, l...

Fort Worth Business PressSep 9, 2026

Amon Carter Museum of American Art names new director

The Amon Carter Museum of American Art has a new executive director and CEO. Robert Stein brings nearly two decades of experience as a museum executive, including his current role as chief information officer at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. He succeeds Andrew J...

Fort Worth ReportSep 9, 2026

Miguel Angel Orozco – Jan. 10, 2007 – Sept. 5, 2026

Miguel Angel Orozco, a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend, passed away on Sept. 5, 2026, in Dallas. He was born on Jan. 10, 2007, in Perryton, Texas, to Edith Roman Castro and Arnoldo Orozco. Miguel was a young man whose presence brought happiness wherever he went...

Fort Worth ReportSep 9, 2026

After long career, Britt Stokes retires from Acme Brick

After faithfully serving Acme Brick Company for over 40 years, Britt retired on July 31st – although he will still be involved with Acme on various projects. Britt began his career with Acme as staff photographer and through dedication and total involvement rose to the position o...

Fort Worth ReportSep 8, 2026

Raise a Stein to Oktoberfest at Central Market

For more than two centuries, Oktoberfest has brought people together with lively music and the kind of hearty food that seems made for sharing. This September, Central Market is bringing those traditions to Texas with their own version of Oktoberfest, a two-week celebration of Ge...

Fort Worth ReportSep 8, 2026

President Trump visits the Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington

President Donald Trump visited the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington on Thursday. Trump arrived in North Texas on Wednesday afternoon for the GOP midterm convention being held in Dallas. While in town, Trump headed to Arlington, where he was joined by "members of Congre...

NBC DFWSep 8, 2026

TSA brings back gate access for unticketed people in DFW, 12 other airports

For decades, the airport security checkpoint has marked the end of the road for friends and relatives seeing off a traveler. That is changing for some travelers. The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at some U.S. airports allowing eligible TSA PreC...

NBC DFWSep 8, 2026

James L. West Center Executive Speaks at National Conference

Jaime Cobb-Tinsley, Vice President of Family & Professional Education at the James L. West Center for Dementia Care, participated in a best-practices panel at the HEALTHTAC West Conference, held August 2–4 at The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Prominent healthcare lead...

Fort Worth Business PressSep 8, 2026

President Trump to visit the Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington on Thursday

President Donald Trump will visit the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington on Thursday. Trump will arrive in North Texas on Wednesday afternoon for the GOP midterm convention being held in Dallas. While in town, Trump will head to Arlington, where he will be joined by "mem...

NBC DFWSep 8, 2026

‘I just want them to come fix it': East Dallas water leak flows for 39 days

An East Dallas neighbor says a city water line leak has gone unrepaired for more than a month, sending water through his driveway and down the street as Dallas Water Utilities reports increasing water loss from leaks across the city. The leak, just off Lakeland Drive at the end o...

NBC DFWSep 7, 2026