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Trinity Metro is preparing to build its 2.1-mile TEXRail passenger train extension into south Fort Worth. The Fort Worth transit agency’s board approved new agreements Monday in advance of its Oct. 29 groundbreaking ceremony for the Near Southside/Medical District Station. A 42-m...
Swedish Candy Culture, 3613 West Vickery Blvd, Ste 109, Fort Worth. 817-828-6326. Noon-5pm Sun, noon-8pm Tue-Sat. With Halloween, candy sales almost always skyrocket, and this year’s spending is predicted to outshine 2025’s $55 billion in confectionary receipts, according to the ...
Perhaps best-known as the folk singer-songwriter/band The Matthew Show, Fort Worth’s Matthew Broyles is also something of an accomplished writer. While working on his fourth novel, he recently completed a script for a 1970s-style radio play. Launching on all streaming platforms o...
A leading pharmacy software system automates routine work that once required repeated data entry and manual checks. For dispensers, that includes prescription capture, refill processing, claims adjudication, label printing, and insurance billing. Automation also organizes work qu...
ECI Software Solutions, Inc. (“ECI”), a leader in AI-powered, cloud-based business management software and services, today announced the appointment of Ron Books as Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 26, 2026. Books, who previously served as ECI’s CEO from 2009 to 2021, retu...
Simpli.fi, the real-world media platform that runs more than 140,000 local and multi-location campaigns a month for over 40,000 advertisers, today named Sean McCaffrey as CEO. McCaffrey brings more than 25 years of experience building media businesses that turn data into measurab...
As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to tip off their season in Houston, excitement is building in North Dallas over the team's potential new home — and the economic boost it could bring to nearby businesses. The Mavericks announced in June that they intend to focus on building a new ...
Sue DeWeese, 85, a well-known local commercial and fine artist, passed away on Oct. 15, 2026. She was preceded into the great beyond by her beloved husband, John, and her great-grandsons Biggins and Lucas. Mrs.DeWeese, a one-time president of The Advertising Artists of Fort Worth...
For more than a decade, Camp Plastic Surgery has called Fort Worth home. What began as a plastic surgery practice has evolved into a comprehensive destination for surgical care, medical aesthetics, skincare and wellness. The practice has expanded its surgical team, introduced new...
The 2026 grants helped the Giving Circle surpass $1 million in cumulative giving DFW Hispanic 100 celebrated 30 years of leadership and service to the North Texas Latino community on Sept. 23 with an awards gala at the Arts District Mansion. The celebration brought together 350 o...
Hounds Town is calling all animal lovers! This Saturday, Oct. 24, local pet lovers and community members are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bingo, prizes and second chances for rescue animals at the Barks & Bingo Bash, benefiting Mutts N Such Rescue. Hosted by Pet Wants Fort Wo...
Shawn Morgan is helping veterans connect with their communities through the Wounded Warrior Project. The 12-year U.S. Army veteran from Keller, now medically retired, works as regional program director to help other veterans by providing resources to aid with their transition fro...
ARLINGTON, Texas – Banana Ball, the fast-paced, fan-involved twist on traditional baseball, will return to Globe Life Field April 10-11, 2027, for two games between the Party Animals and the Texas Tailgaters. The matchup was announced Thursday as part of the unveiling of the comp...
What does it take to build a life that is healthy, financially secure, and resilient enough to navigate whatever comes next? At the Fort Worth Chamber's 2026 Women's Leadership Summit, Built for the Long Ride: Health, Wealth & Resilience, we'll explore that question through an in...
Gary Lee Gregory, 75, passed away on Oct. 16, 2026, in Mansfield, Texas. He was born on Nov. 24, 1950, in Potosi, Missouri, to Vineta Metcalf Gregory and Arnold Gregory. Gary was raised in Rabbit Hollow, Missouri, where he spent his early years. In 1982, Gary married Margie (Marj...
High fuel costs are likely to persist through 2027 as energy companies increased their projections for the price of diesel and planned strict budgets ahead of geopolitical turmoil in Europe and the Middle East. Rey Trevino, president of Pecos Energy, an oil and gas exploration co...
Founder Rish Sharma’s pitch on helping local businesses get found in AI search takes top honors ICONIER Digital Marketing Agency won the$10,000 grand prize at the 15th annual Fort Worth Business Plan Competition, held Thursday,October 15, at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth. T...
Christine Chemutai Ndagui was born on April 24, 1961, in Kenya, to her parents, Mr. Ngerechi Kipketer and Mrs. Losina Chebet. She passed away on Oct. 9, 2026, in Dallas, at the age of 65. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Robin Ndagui Ngugi, children, and cherished family an...
Monsters aren’t just for Halloween. Dallas Theater Center’s regional premiere of Ngozi Anyanwu’s The Monsters combines mixed martial arts (MMA) and family drama. The play is now running at the Wyly Studio Theatre in the Dallas Arts District through Nov. 1. Lil is a determined, yo...
Fort Worth’s AllianceTexas development continues to be a hub for the growing autonomous vehicle market. Autonomous Solutions Inc., a company that develops technology for self-governing vehicles, plans to expand its Texas-based office space to over twice its size as it advances te...
Francine Elizabeth Ferrell Martin left this life, filled with dementia, confusion, and disorientation, and was met by her Lord and Savior to begin her new life with a perfect mind and body on Oct. 13, 2026. She had just celebrated her 96th birthday earlier this month. Both the fa...
Fort Worth, TEXAS – October 2026 – LanCarte Commercial has completed the sale of 14151 FM 730, a 5-acre commercial property featuring six buildings totaling 21,650 square feet. The transaction was handled entirely in-house, with Sarah LanCarte and Finn Wilson of LanCarte Commerci...
The Business Press held the 2026 State of Higher Education Forum, where local college and university leaders came together along with business and community leaders to discuss the importance of partnerships between education and industry. These collaborations play a critical role...
Mary June Campbell, 88, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, went to be with the Lord on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026. Funeral: 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Greenwood Chapel. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, at Greenwood Funeral Home in M...
Vicki Helene Rosen Hamilton, 68 years old, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, in Fort Worth, after a long illness. Funeral Service: 2:30 pm Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum, 3210 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107. Memorials: In lieu ...
On Oct. 7, 2026, at the age of 100 years Floris Dean Thompson returned home to Jesus. Her remarkable life was filled with family, adventures, and countless moments that will be treasured by the generations who loved her. Funeral Service: 12 pm Friday Oct. 23, 2026, in Independenc...
Prepare to see more Golden Arches across North Texas. McDonald’s Corp. is planning to build dozens of new restaurants in the region as part of the fast food chain’s new $8.5 billion Next initiative to attract and retain customers as the company struggles with declining market sha...
Staff Sergeant (retired) Larry A. Mitchell passed away on Aug. 19, 2026. Larry was born in Minden, Louisiana on June 30, 1947 to Shirley and Leroy Mitchell. Larry joined the Airforce on June 5, 1967. He was honorably released from active duty on June 4, 1971. He served as an Arma...
Increased costs for energy and produce are driving up the consumer price index in North Texas, according to data released Wednesday from the Bureau of Labor Statistics southwest regional office. The consumer price index for energy rose by 17.4%, compared to 20.4% nationally over ...
North Richland Hills – Susan M. Maples, 76, passed away Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026. Visitation: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at Greenwood Mount Olivet Funeral Home, 2301 N. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth 76111. Graveside: Private Family Service. Susan, affectionately know...
Get ready to be mesmerized by the artistry and traditions of the 5th Annual Catrina Fest in Sundance Square. NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and Sundance Square invite you to bring your friends and family to Sundance Square in Fort Worth on Saturday, Oct. 17, for this FREE and fun event fro...
Fort Worth has received the Community Impact Through Arts Advocacy Legacy Award, honoring a community that takes transformational steps to support the arts. The Texas Arts Advocacy Awards are presented every two years during interim legislative sessions. They honor the people and...
October 2026 – LanCarte Commercial has completed the lease of approximately 3,300 square feet with patio space at 1101 W. Magnolia Avenue in Fort Worth's Near Southside, formerly home to The Magnolia Wine Bar. Sarah LanCarte and Brittany Doyle of LanCarte Commercial represented t...
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FORT WORTH, Texas — First Command Financial Services, Inc. has been named a winner of the 2026 Patriots in Business Award. It is the second time the company has received the honor, following its 2024 award. Presented annually by Chief Executive magazine and Thayer Leadership at W...
After a five-year hiatus, Fort Worth Zine Fest is back this Sat, Oct 17. For the uninitiated, zines are self-published magazines printed and shared by activists, artists, musicians, and others in underground scenes, giving voice to marginalized groups. This celebrates that. The f...
A Plano couple will never forget the birth of their third child. The dad hand-delivered his baby boy after his wife's labor took a sharp turn before they could make it to the hospital. NBC 5 caught up with the Contreras family to share their story. Emma Contreras thought she had ...
Neofactory LLC has signed a 9,200-sf renewal and expansion, adding 4,700 sf of industrial space at 1212-1216 Tappan Circle, Carrollton. Richmond Collinsworth, executive vice president and managing partner of Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services, represented the landlord, MVVP...
What if you turned a normal Friday evening happy hour into a celebration of aninternational holiday, with art, performance, and activities? The Kimbell Art Museum and Fort Worth Sister Cities International have partnered to do just that, with fun events throughout the year, inclu...
William Morris McGee passed on Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on Monday, Feb. 5, 1934 in Dallas to Angier Eugene McGee and Mabel Louise Stanglin. William was a resident of Arlington. William will be truly missed by many relatives and friends, cherishing all the goo...
A 73-year-old Navy veteran and his wife are searching for a mystery woman who helped him get home after he fell on a sidewalk in Plano, leaving him injured, bloodied and lost. Steven Lunenschloss had gone for a walk without his cellphone on Oct. 6 when he became disoriented. He s...
For many North Texans, the State Fair of Texas is an annual tradition filled with photos alongside Big Tex, favorite fair foods and family memories. But for Ted and Carol Burk, the fairgrounds are where a love story began nearly four decades ago. Their story dates back to the 198...
Arthur Marquez, 83, passed away Oct. 1, 2026. He was born April 30, 1943 in Fort Worth, the son of John O. and Olivia Trujillo Marquez. Arthur is survived by his sons, Joseph Marquez and Thomas Marquez; grandchildren, Justine Blaine Marquez, Jeremiah Jace Marquez, Jaden Patrick M...
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Victor "Wolf" Ortega, who passed away on Oct. 5, 2026, at the age of 41. Victor was a man whose presence could light up any room. He had a gift for making people laugh, bringing smiles to those around him, and making even th...
Bank of America announced today the naming of Kashif “Kash” Qamruddin as the new Senior Vice President and Business Banking Market Executive for Fort Worth. In this key leadership role, Kash will lead a team of banking professionals dedicated to supporting the growth and success ...
Duane Morris LLP is pleased to announce that John Polzer, managing partner of the firm's Dallas and Fort Worth office, has been elected as a member of the American Law Institute....
Family-friendly festival to feature Cultura Markets, live mariachi performances, a roaming Catrina and food, music and more Fort Worth, Texas (Oct. 12, 2026) – Artisan Circle and La Cabrona are coming together once again to celebrate Día de los Muertos with music, food, shopping ...
Taste Project’s Arlington restaurant was abuzz with anticipatory chatter last Friday over candle lit tables and yellow rose centerpieces. Hungry guests eagerly glanced over at the service window to see if their main course, pho-mole was ready to serve. Celebrity chef Preston Nguy...
In Loving Memory of Malcolm Jenkins Malcolm Jenkins was a beloved son, grandson, brother, father, nephew, uncle, and friend with a big personality and an even bigger heart. Outgoing and full of life, Malcolm never met a stranger. He had a gift for turning strangers into friends, ...
Lena was born on Feb. 16, 1929, to Homer and Shirley Register Farris in Fort Worth. She lived virtually her entire life in Fort Worth and died peacefully there on the morning of Oct. 9, 2026, embraced by the love of generations of her family. Earlier in her adult life, Lena worke...
Hailing from a family that prioritized the importance of education, Dr. Karen Molinar knew from a young age that she would follow in the footsteps of her aunts and cousins and become an educator. She never strayed from that goal and went on to achieve a successful career in publi...
CAREITY is partnering with SOLIS Mammography and THE CENTERTX for free 3-D Mammograms. Women who are uninsured and underinsured age 40 and over can apply for a voucher by calling 817-882-4100. If you are under 40 and notice something unusual or have breast pain, contact your phys...
Hospitals honored for cardiovascular, diabetes, and stroke care Multiple Texas Health Resources hospitals and joint ventures were recognized by the American Heart Association for their advanced care of patients with heart attacks, strokes and diabetes. Sixteen Texas Health facili...
The October 18 event will bring together fashion, art, music and community in celebration of CHAZLYN founder Chaz Pilarcik’s mother and women facing their own cancer journeys Texas-founded footwear brand CHAZLYN will bring its deeply personal Step With Her campaign to The Crescen...
Downtown Garland Square is getting a colorful transformation as larger-than-life creatures inspired by Mexican folk art take over the heart of the city. "Alebrijes: A Dreamworld in Downtown Garland" is a free, six-month outdoor exhibition featuring monumental sculptures of fantas...
An estimated 31,000 manufacturing jobs will become available in the Fort Worth-Dallas metroplex by 2030, according to the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, an organization based at the University of Texas at Arlington that supports the local manufacturing industry. Job growt...
Fideo, a simple, but tasty Mexican comfort food dish, is a popular staple at Fort Worth’s Cafecito restaurant. Served as a soup, cooked vermicelli noodles and spices are blended in a savory tomato broth that makes a satisfying meal. Cafecito’s version adds a signature pink quesad...
Betty Mae Robison, age 89, a longtime resident of Plano, Texas, will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Betty was born on April 29, 1937, in Fort Worth to Iva Mae Martin and Elmer Newton "Boots" Martin. She grew up in the Grapevine...
Just beyond the front gate at Fair Park is a 90-year-old building brimming with history. The Continental DAR house has been owned and maintained by the Jane Douglas Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution since 1937. One of the more well-known reasons fairgoers stop b...
Dream Center Dallas is helping North Texas families in need by hosting a free grocery drive-thru and clothing giveaway this weekend. The event will take place Saturday, Oct. 10, from noon to 2 p.m. at Dream Center Dallas, located at 1900 S. Ewing Ave. in Dallas. Families can rece...
