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Bob on Business: Fort Worth’s All American Tire acquired

Fort Worth’s All American Tire has been acquired by Pittsburgh-based Liberty Tire Recycling as part of a major expansion of the larger company’s Gulf Coast operations. Liberty Tire has also acquired Louisiana-based Colt Tire Recycling and Houston-based Genan Inc. Liberty Tire is ...

Fort Worth ReportAug 10, 2026

Meet the Inaugural Business Titans

What does it take to be a Business Titan? A corner office and a big title are a good start, but they are hardly enough. The inaugural class of Business Titan honorees represents a different measure of success: men who have built businesses, strengthened organizations, mentored ot...

Fort Worth Business PressAug 10, 2026

Gretchen Kay Pryor – June 15, 1968 – Aug. 6, 2026

Gretchen Kay Pryor, 58, of Fort Worth, passed away peacefully on Aug. 6, 2026. Gretchen was an extraordinarily strong woman who faced more challenges in her lifetime than most people could ever imagine. She was sick for much of her life, but time and time again, she overcame obst...

Fort Worth ReportAug 9, 2026

How far do you have to travel from North Texas to see the August solar eclipse?

A total solar eclipse occurs on Aug. 12, and North Texans interested in chasing the sun's shadow will have to travel a lot farther than they did in 2024, when the path of totality cut through our backyards. To see the sun completely blocked, you'd need to fly nearly 4,800 miles t...

NBC DFWAug 9, 2026

Samurai and the Prisoner: Seasons of Murder

I wanted to run this review, because The Samurai and the Prisoner opened this past week at the AMC Parks at Arlington but is only showing once per day. Unless you’re willing to make the long trek down I-30 to the Texas Theatre, that’s the only place you will be able to see this J...

Fort Worth WeeklyAug 9, 2026

3 alligators shot at Fort Worth Nature Center; $1,000 reward offered

Wildlife officials are asking for the public's help after at least three alligators were shot at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge in recent months, prompting a criminal investigation and a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to a conviction. According to Texas G...

NBC DFWAug 8, 2026

Breaking Down the Texas Longhorns' 2026 National Championship Odds

Texas enters the 2026 college football season carrying championship expectations after assembling one of the nation's most talented rosters. Strong recruiting, impactful transfer additions, and continuity under head coach Steve Sarkisian have positioned the Longhorns among the le...

Fort Worth WeeklyAug 7, 2026

‘They just kept coming out': Rattlesnake den found under Aledo home

A call to remove a snake from beneath an Aledo home turned into a much bigger job when wildlife experts discovered an entire den of rattlesnakes hiding in the crawl space. Dallas Fort Worth Wildlife Control collected nearly two dozen rattlesnakes from beneath the home, according ...

NBC DFWAug 7, 2026

Troy David Chandler – Oct. 9, 1956 – July 31, 2026

Troy David Chandler, 69, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026. Visitation: 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Greenwood Funeral Home in Memorial Suite B, 3344 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel...

Fort Worth ReportAug 7, 2026

Altagracia De Luna – Jan. 19, 1933 – Aug. 1, 2026

Fort Worth – Altagracia Rodriguez de Luna, 93, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. Funeral Mass: 1:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, at All Saints Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel, ...

Fort Worth ReportAug 7, 2026

Fort Worth Alliance Airport to be major testing site for air taxis

Fort Worth’s Alliance airport is set to be a major testing site for air taxis, an on-demand transport utilizing small electric aircraft. Joby Aviation, a leading electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft manufacturer, is leasing space at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airpo...

Fort Worth ReportAug 6, 2026

Struggling Ridgmar Mall finds a new owner, set to become logistics center

The long-struggling Ridgmar Mall is getting a new life as a logistics center. Ramrock Real Estate, a Dallas-based private equity firm, announced its acquisition of the mall Wednesday, with plans to redevelop the site as Ridgmar 30 Logistics Crossing, a six-building development of...

Fort Worth ReportAug 5, 2026

Curtain call: Fort Worth theater troupe bids farewell after 30 years

After 30 years spotlighting original local works, a Fort Worth theater group will bow to audiences this weekend for the last time. SceneShop will take center stage at Arts Fifth Avenue on Aug. 7 and 8 for the collective’s final show. “Don’t Dream It’s Over” will feature six perfo...

Fort Worth ReportAug 5, 2026

Amey Xornam Hayford – Nov. 22, 1986 – July 19, 2026

Amey Xornam Hayford, at the age of 37, left this earthly realm on July 19, 2026, in a hospital, embraced by the affection of his loved ones. Born on Nov. 22, 1986, in Likpe Kukurantumi, Ghana, he was the son of Mr. Emmanuel Korsi Osei Edze and Mrs. Margaret Noagbesenu. He is surv...

Fort Worth ReportAug 5, 2026

Moises Montiel Delgado – Feb. 26, 1989 – July 15, 2026

Moises Montiel Delgado, who left this earthly realm far too soon on July 15, 2026, was a treasured son, brother, and friend. Born on Feb. 26, 1989, in Guanajuato, Mexico, to Mr. Sergio Montiel Vargas and Mrs. Gloria Delgado Parra, his lively spirit and natural kindness deeply inf...

Fort Worth ReportAug 5, 2026

Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth Opens Newly Renovated Dealership

Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth, located at 5601 Bryant Irvin Road, has completed a 13-month renovation. The dealership reopens bringing sales, service and parts back together under one roof. The extensive renovation represents a significant investment in the dealership’s future ...

Fort Worth Business PressAug 4, 2026

Rangers host 10 Texas shelter dogs for Bark at the Park night

A group of Texas shelter dogs got to enjoy a night out at the ballpark. The Texas Rangers hosted 10 dogs from Irving Animal Services for Bark at the Park Tuesday as the MLB club faced the San Francisco Giants. The shelter pets were among hundreds of dogs expected to be in attenda...

NBC DFWAug 4, 2026

Planning the weather for your wedding day

Couples can choose the venue, the flowers and even the exact time they walk down the aisle. But they cannot order perfect weather. Now, some are hiring concierge meteorologists to help them prepare for nearly anything Mother Nature might bring. For one wedding reception inside a ...

NBC DFWAug 4, 2026

Austin's Alamo Drafthouse Mueller is now the Matthew McConaughey Cinema

Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey is getting a special honor at an Austin Alamo Drafthouse: they're renaming a theater after the Texas acting icon. The Mueller location will officially become the Matthew McConaughey Cinema on Monday, Aug. 10. The dedication ceremony will include ...

NBC DFWAug 4, 2026

How AI and Precision Medicine Are Transforming the Future of Healthcare

How can medicine move beyond treating diseases the same way for every patient? In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates, Cameron Cushman sits down with Dr. Anke Hilse Maitland-van der Zee, Professor of Personalized Medicine and Head of the Department of Genetics at the University ...

Fort Worth ReportAug 4, 2026

Judy Lee Gibson – April 2, 1965 – July 21, 2026

Judy Lee Gibson, age 61, passed away on July 21, 2026. She was born on April 2, 1965, in Fargo, North Dakota. Judy's greatest joy in life was her two sons, whom she loved deeply and unconditionally. Despite significant health challenges throughout her life, Judy remained remarkab...

Fort Worth ReportAug 4, 2026

City warns permit applicants of payment request email scam

The City of Fort Worth is alerting permit applicants to a phishing scam involving fraudulent emails that appear to come from the City. These emails include fake invoices or payment requests and are designed to trick recipients into sending money to scammers. Residents, contractor...

Fort Worth Business PressAug 4, 2026

Fort Worth pauses free mobile spay-neuter clinic signups after registration surge

A surge of about 4,000 signups for Fort Worth’s new mobile spay and neuter clinic has led to a temporary pause for additional registration, city staff said. Fort Worth held its first Chip & Snip Community Pet Clinic in July, offering free spay and neuter surgeries, microchipping ...

Fort Worth ReportAug 4, 2026

Building families: New ACH program looks to keep kids out of foster care

For most of Stacey Ladd’s career at Child Protective Services, she was taking families apart. It was for a noble effort — keeping children safe — but her role was effectively taking kids away from parents. A year into leading a new program at ACH Child and Family Services, the in...

Fort Worth ReportAug 3, 2026

North Texas Job Fair returns to Globe Life Field in Arlington. Here’s when

Metroplex residents seeking their next career opportunity can take a break from scouring through websites and submitting job applications on Thursday when the North Texas Job Fair makes its return. Globe Life Field will host the 2026 North Texas Job Fair 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 6. Or...

Fort Worth ReportAug 3, 2026

Dallas Zoo makes big announcement: new baby elephant

The Dallas Zoo announced the birth of a new baby elephant, after a nearly 21-month pregnancy – that's a little less than average. The zoo said the elephant, which has not yet been named, was born Sunday, July 26, around 12:30 p.m; he weighed in at around 230 lbs. He started nursi...

NBC DFWAug 3, 2026

Guadalupe Perez – Nov. 23, 1933 – July 30, 2026

FORT WORTH – Guadalupe Perez passed away July 30, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. Funeral: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 in Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76107. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, ...

Fort Worth ReportAug 2, 2026

Bob on Business: The Village at Camp Bowie sold

The Village at Camp Bowie, a collection of shopping centers whose construction began in 1954, has been sold to Edens, a longtime owner of similar properties. The shopping centers include a variety of retailers and restaurants, including Sprouts Farmers Market, La Playa Maya, Firs...

Fort Worth ReportAug 2, 2026

FC Dallas returns to Mansfield to open Leagues Cup play

FC Dallas is looking for their first win since returning from the MLS World Cup Break. They host Queretaro FC in their first Leagues Cup game of the season. The Leagues Cup is an international World Cup-style competition between MLS and Liga MX, the Mexican top soccer league. The...

NBC DFWAug 2, 2026

Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall agrees to a multiyear contract extension

A key member of the Mavericks' roster will be in Dallas for the foreseeable future. Forward Naji Marshall has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Mavericks, the team announced Sunday. Marshall, 28, averaged 15.2 points per game as he played a pivotal role alongside ...

NBC DFWAug 2, 2026

Keller player wins top honors on Texas 6A all-state baseball team

The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 6A all-state baseball team, distributed by The Associated Press: FIRST TEAM Pitchers — Blake Cox, Dripping Springs, sr.; Cole Koeninger, Keller, sr.; Cooper Webb, Lake Travis, sr. Relief pitcher — Xander Thacker, Boswell, sr. C...

NBC DFWAug 2, 2026

Roberto Alvarez Leos – Jan. 1, 1972 – July 24, 2026

Fue un esposo, padre, abuelo, hermano, tío y amigo amoroso. Su corazón generoso, su humildad y su disposición para ayudar a los demás hicieron que dejara una huella imborrable en la vida de muchas personas. Quienes lo conocieron recordarán su nobleza, su calidez y el amor incondi...

Fort Worth ReportAug 1, 2026

Fort Worth firm involved in plans for new Persian Gulf refinery

A consortium of U.S. and Saudi companies is set to build a new oil refinery in the Persian Gulf, and a Fort Worth firm is one of the key partners. It’s one of two new refineries planned that involve North Texas firms. The consortium, MERA Oil, includes Fort Worth-based MWG Group,...

Fort Worth ReportJul 31, 2026

Eddie Morris, Sr – July 28, 2026

Eddie Carroll Morris, Sr., 89, passed away on July 28, 2026. Funeral Service: 11 am, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 at West Freeway Church of Christ, 1900 S. Las Vegas Tr, Fort Worth TX 76108; with visitation one hour prior to the service beginning at 10 am. Interment: 3 pm Friday, Aug. 7,...

Fort Worth ReportJul 31, 2026

Megaways Jackpot Potential: Hype vs Reality

Few slot mechanics have been marketed as relentlessly as Megaways. The "up to 117,649 ways to win" line has been on lobby tiles, banner ads, and bonus emails since Big Time Gaming licensed the engine to dozens of other studios. The math is real and works as advertised. What gets ...

Fort Worth WeeklyJul 31, 2026

Crackdown on THC: Ban on some hemp products now in effect

A statewide ban on certain smokeable hemp products is now in effect as of Friday, July 31. The Texas Department of State Health Services will reinstate controlled substance definitions that classify products containing cannabinoids such as delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC, THCP, and oth...

NBC DFWJul 31, 2026

11M eye drop cartons recalled nationwide

More than 11 million cartons of Rohto Cooling Eye Drops have been recalled nationwide. The Food and Drug Administration said it's over concerns they are sterile. The Class II recall the FDA issued on July 23 does not affect all products, only select lot numbers printed on the pac...

NBC DFWJul 31, 2026

Millions of eye drops recalled nationwide over sterility concerns

Millions of bottles of over-the-counter eye drops used to treat redness, dryness and eye strain have been recalled due to concerns about their sterility, according to a Food and Drug Administration enforcement report. The recall, initiated voluntarily by the Vietnam-based company...

NBC DFWJul 31, 2026

Fort Worth Opera Launches New Family Series and Family Package

"Opera for Everyone" Initiative Makes Live Opera More Accessible for Families and New Audiences Across North Texas Fort Worth Opera is proud to announce the launch of its new Family Series and FWOpera Family Package, a thoughtful initiative designed to make opera more welcoming, ...

Fort Worth Business PressJul 31, 2026

The Crescent Hotel Fort Worth Names Sean Malek Executive Chef

Accomplished culinary leader to oversee dining, banquet and catering operations across the luxury Cultural District property The Crescent Hotel Fort Worth announces the appointment of Sean Malek as Executive Chef, elevating a respected culinary leader who has helped shape the pro...

Fort Worth Business PressJul 31, 2026

Cirilo M. Sierra – Feb. 9, 1944 – July 29, 2026

Con profundo dolor, pero con inmensa gratitud por una vida llena de amor, trabajo y dedicación, anunciamos el sensible fallecimiento de nuestro querido Cirilo M. Sierra, quien partió de este mundo el 29 de julio de 2026 en Fort Worth, Texas, rodeado del cariño de su familia. Don ...

Fort Worth ReportJul 31, 2026

Sports Rush: Chicharito’s Role In Growing His Sport

“You saw it yourself during the World Cup—the incredible impact this sport can have.” So said Javier “Chicharito” Hernández Wednesday at his Atlético Dallas introductory press conference. The Mexican soccer legend had a first-hand look at the global spectacle via his role as a FO...

Fort Worth WeeklyJul 30, 2026

Holocaust survivors share firsthand testimony at Dallas museum

So much of history is something people learn about in books. But for visitors to the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, history is also shared by people who lived it. Small pins representing ghettos, concentration camps and death camps carry tremendous weight. But it is th...

NBC DFWJul 30, 2026

Enjoying the Great Indoors with Miss Addie

If you do a tasting tour, attend a special event, or just saddle up to the bar at Acre Distilling Co. (1309 Calhoun St, Fort Worth, 817-632-7722), there’s an added in-person experience to look forward to. Every so often, patrons get to meet distillery dog, Miss Addie. She’s kind ...

Fort Worth WeeklyJul 30, 2026

Weekend Worthy: Cool down from summer heat by exploring Texas art exhibition

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,Fort Worth’s summer heat has been no joke these past few weeks. To escape the blast f...

Fort Worth ReportJul 30, 2026