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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...
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...
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...
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....
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 ...
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, 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...
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...
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...
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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...
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 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 ...
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...
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...
The Fort Worth Zoo is celebrating a record-breaking fourth consecutive year of gharial crocodile hatchings, with eight gharials hatching this summer. The milestone further solidifies the Zoo’s leadership in gharial conservation: Fort Worth Zoo remains the only institution in Nort...
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...
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...
Federal Reserve approval, combined with Graham's regulatory and shareholder approvals,marks a major milestone in the partnership. BOWIE, Texas – Legend Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Legend Bank, N.A., announced today that the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas approved Legen...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Two years before the Botanical Research Institute of Texas merged with the Fort Worth Botanic Garden in late 2020, leaders envisioned the garden would benefit from a private-public partnership. “We had already kind of gone over the hump that we wanted to be privately managed,” sa...
September is Suicide Prevention Month, and a North Texas organization said it wants to make sure people in crisis know they are available 24/7 to reach out to. The Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas is a crisis intervention hotline that's available 24/7. They have trained c...
Douglas Anthony "Doug" Morrison passed away in his hometown on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at the age of 72. A graveside service honoring Doug's life will be held 10:00 am on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Born June 13, 1954, in Fort Worth, to Clarence Charles and W...
Small and veteran-owned businesses looking to find their way into the sometimes complex world of government procurement could get a hand up this week. The city of Fort Worth is hosting the Mission-Ready Small Business Contracting Summit, in partnership with Shoppa’s Material Hand...
The sun is setting on an era in Fort Worth as the Coyote Drive-In enters its final weekend. The business opened knowing its lease with the Tarrant Regional Water District would one day end to make way for the next phase of the Panther Island project. That time has now come, leavi...
Fort Worth is asking residents to help protect migrating birds as millions pass through Texas this fall. Artificial light can draw migrating birds off course, but residents can help by turning off or dimming outdoor lights between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. Residents can do the following...
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) is reminding boaters, paddlers and waterfowl hunters to ‘clean, drain and dry’ as Labor Day weekend begins and teal season approaches. Teal season kicks off on Sept. 19, and TPWD’s reminder serves to make sure everyone does their part in...
The invasive emerald ash borer beetle's discovery in Delta, Erath, Hardin, Walker, and Wood continues its spread into new parts of Texas. Eight new counties have been confirmed to have the invasive species this year. The detections were made through Texas A&M Forest Service’s sta...
At the Fort Worth Report, earning and retaining community trust is paramount. That responsibility is at the core of our mission statement. Earlier this week, we became aware that the second of two veteran profiles published in our Stories of Honor series — launched Aug. 24, 2026 ...
Surveillance video captured a man smashing through the front door of Mantiiras in Dallas’ Bishop Arts neighborhood before stealing money from the business, according to its owner. The video shows a man walking up to the front door of Mantiiras around 2:30 a.m. He stumbles before ...
Olga Burgos, 89, was called home to be with the Lord on Aug. 30, 2026, peacefully in her sleep. Born on Feb. 10, 1937 in Milan Italy, Olga accepted Christ at an early age and was a faithful member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Her faith was not just something she practiced...
You might already have the idea. Maybe you’ve tested it a bit, mentioned it to friends or even made a small amount of money from it. Then you start looking into what it actually takes to run a business, and it suddenly feels more complicated than you expected. But once you get a ...
Miguel Studios, a Fort Worth-based content studio and digital marketing agency, announced an expanded business model designed to help companies solve an increasingly common challenge: consistently creating and managing the content needed to market their businesses. Originally lau...
The Labor Day weekend could be prime hunting ground for fraudsters. One of the biggest banking conversions in Texas starts Friday, Sept. 4, as Fifth Third arrives and converts accounts from Dallas-based Comerica. “Any time you have change and someone's money coinciding, there's a...
Millions of Americans are taking advantage of the final holiday weekend of the summer travel season, as North Texas' largest airport is preparing for one of its busiest Labor Day periods on record. DFW Airport expects about 1.4 million travelers to pass through the airport betwee...
Hundreds of Arlington residents crowded into a parking lot on West Abram Street on Aug. 22 for the Small Business Mercado, jumping in lines for tacos, pupusas, bunny-shaped cotton candy and more. At a particularly busy booth, Mima’s Aguas Frescas y Mas owner Marisela Garcia’s dau...
Mariel Laurene Andrews passed on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026, at the age of 86 in Carrollton, Texas. Born on Monday, March 18, 1940 in Denver, Colorado to Roy Carter and Agnes Evangeline Pierson. Mariel was a resident of Grand Prairie. Mariel will be truly missed by many relatives and ...
Every NFL team enters a new season with expectations attached to it. Last year's record plays a role, but offseason moves, quarterback situations, coaching changes, and the schedule ahead can make the outlook considerably different by the time Week 1 arrives. NFL odds offer one w...
NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and Susan G. Komen of Greater Fort Worth invite you to register today for the More Than Pink Walk, on Saturday, October 3, at The Shops at Clearfork in Fort Worth. Since their first Walk in 2018, participants have raised more than $60 million dollars and cont...
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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, After 13 years of offering outdoor movie screenings to Fort Worthians, Coyote Drive-...
I’ll start off by acknowledging that not all of my regular readers will be into this theme. I understand sushi can be a bit alienating to some people, and I’m sure the intimidation factor is a part of it. I know many people who never eat seafood because they don’t like eating any...
I’ll start off by acknowledging that not all of my regular readers will be into this theme. I understand sushi can be a bit alienating to some people, and I’m sure the intimidation factor is a part of it. I know many people who never eat seafood because they don’t like eating any...
A text message offering free tickets to see President Donald Trump at next week’s Republican convention in Dallas may look suspicious, but convention organizers say the offer is legitimate. The unsolicited message comes from an unfamiliar phone number, announces “FREE TICKETS” in...
Fort Worth’s Bencjones (pronounced “Ben C. Jones”) is about to release a new 3-song EP, Love Got in the Way. He dropped the title track — a moody, synth-heavy, alt-pop banger that reminds me of the mid-2010s hits from artists like Cobra Man and Twin Shadow — last Friday in antici...
The thing about pizza is that doing it well is not as easy as it seems. The dough, which is tricky, has to be perfect — seriously, no flaws — and that also goes for the sauce and, most importantly, the bake. These are all facets that should be mastered by all pizza chefs but that...
A 23-year-old western lowland gorilla at the Dallas Zoo is back with her troop after human doctors performed a C-section and removed large cystic masses from her ovaries during an unusual surgery prompted by a miscarriage. Dallas Zoo Senior Mammal Curator Keith Zdrojewski said th...
Spinning the reels without understanding what a slot game actually offers is like buying a car without checking under the hood. Every slot title packages its mechanics, payout potential, and bonus systems differently, and those differences directly affect your experience and bank...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Carmen Reyes, 83, who peacefully passed away on Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Sandburg Suite. Carmen was born on June 14, 1943, in Fort Worth, to Emelio Alcala and...
Karmelo Anthony's family and attorneys said they remain hopeful as they prepare to appeal his murder conviction and 35-year sentence in the 2025 stabbing death of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Anthony's parents, legal team and supporters gathered at a church in far southeast Dallas...
A mid-year report from the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership to robust activity and significant results.Robert Allen, president and CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership attributed the organization’s success to a deliberate strategy aimed at targeting m...
by Terri Langford, The Texas TribuneAugust 31, 2026 When the state's new fiscal year begins on Tuesday, Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in additional Medicaid funding. The shortfall is the result of a decision by the Trump administration to withhold approval from...
Join The Business Press for the 2026 State of Higher Education Forum, where local college and university leaders will join business and community leaders to discuss the importance of partnerships between education and industry. These collaborations play a critical role in driving...
Texas hospitals could be forced to reduce services and cut staff if a dispute over federal Medicaid funding continues, according to the Texas Hospital Association. New Medicaid rules included in President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act take effect Tuesday, as hospita...
