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Protecting What You Built: Six Assumptions That Can Derail an Exit from Your Business

Most owners assume the hard part of an exit is finding the buyer. The harder part is making sure the business – and the family behind it – survives the transition, planned or not. On September 16, The Alternative Board Fort Worth & West hosted Ms. Anne Salick, CEPA, CPFA, Senior ...

Fort Worth Business PressSep 30, 2026

Tarrant Area Food Bank Welcomes Eight New Board Members

Leaders from healthcare, business and community service bring new perspectives to the FoodBank’s 13-county mission FORT WORTH, Texas — Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) welcomes eight new members to itsBoard of Directors: Dr. Nadia Alawi-Kakomanolis, Karen Anfin, Alex Carter, Justin ...

Fort Worth Business PressSep 30, 2026

Holt Lunsford announces recent local leases

Fort Worth Office Pacific Builders, Inc renewed its lease of 2,454 SF at Summit Office Park, Fort Worth 76102. Vic Meyer, Reilly Clark and Matt Carthey with Holt Lunsford Commercial represented the landlord, Albany Road. Sun Life Construction LLC leased 80 SF at River District Pl...

Fort Worth Business PressSep 30, 2026

Sold-out Weird Mom Prom raises $7,277.60 for Fort Worth Weird Moms

FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth Weird Moms Club raised $7,277.60 at its seventh annual Weird Mom Prom, held Sept. 19 at Ridglea Theater. After event expenses, the sold-out fundraiser generated $3,300 for the organization’s community initiatives and building fund. This year’s “Nowh...

Fort Worth ReportSep 29, 2026

Jeannine Ellis Belew – July 26, 1933 – Sept. 20, 2026

Jeannine Belew passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026. Jeannine was born and raised in Fort Worth, and spent most of her years there. She was the only child to Cecil and Frances Ellis, born July 26, 1933. Brought into the world in the midst of the Great Depression, she ...

Fort Worth ReportSep 29, 2026

Elizabeth Sandoval – Dec. 1, 1969 – Sept. 27, 2026

Our beloved sister, Elizabeth Sandoval, 56, daughter of Preciliana, is now resting peacefully with our Familia. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Independence Chapel, 3210 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, 76107. You leave behind your brothers, Richard, Jesse...

Fort Worth ReportSep 29, 2026

Tommy G O'Neal – May 15, 1944 – Sept. 19, 2026

Fort Worth – Tommy Gene O'Neal's earthly journey came to an end, and he entered eternal life on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Breyley Suite. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel ...

Fort Worth ReportSep 29, 2026

The Impact of Partnerships: State of Higher Education Breakfast Forum October 6

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...

Fort Worth Business PressSep 29, 2026

Sports Rush: Jay Harris’s Hot Non-Sports Opinions

Each year, I get to work with Jay Harris from ESPN. He generously donates his time to the fundraising efforts of Nancy Lieberman Charities by acting as the emcee of the nonprofit’s Dream Ball Gala and playing as a celebrity in the golf tournament that follows it. My role in the g...

Fort Worth WeeklySep 29, 2026

Grapevine man brings aid to Nepal after deadly floods devastate villages

A Grapevine man is helping victims of deadly flooding in Nepal, returning to the country where he was born to deliver supplies and support to devastated communities. The recent floods caused an estimated more than $2.5 billion in damage, with nearly 1,500 people dead and thousand...

NBC DFWSep 28, 2026

Camp Mystic proposes sale of its property as legal woes mount

Camp Mystic has proposed selling its property as legal troubles have continued to mount for the Texas Hill Country retreat. The private Christian camp for girls has submitted a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization plan in Houston that proposes auctioning off the enterprise’s 749 ...

NBC DFWSep 28, 2026

Flying out of DFW Airport? Prepare to pay more for parking starting Oct. 1

Flying out of Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport? Parking rates are rising starting Oct. 1. Parking at a terminal will cost $37 a day with a TollTag, or $40 by credit card, $5 to $8 more than current rates. The price changes are to stay competitive with other major U.S. airp...

NBC DFWSep 27, 2026

USPS's 11th Kwanzaa stamp celebrates fathers and daughters

On Wednesday, the United States Postal Service released its latest Kwanzaa stamp, this time celebrating the father-daughter relationship. Kwanzaa is a pan-African holiday created in the United States in 1966 that draws on African traditions and aims to unify African Americans fro...

NBC DFWSep 26, 2026

Neiman Marcus flagship nears final day as visitors gather downtown

As the final days of the downtown Dallas Neiman Marcus flagship store approach, visitors are making special trips to document and remember a piece of the city's history before it closes Sept. 30. The store at Main and Ervay has operated in downtown Dallas for more than a century....

NBC DFWSep 25, 2026

Classic car show rolls into Downtown Arlington

A classic car show took over the parking lot at the Vandergriff Town Center in Downtown Arlington on Saturday. Registration filled up ahead of time, with car enthusiasts looking to compete for awards and show off their wheels at the 2026 Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show. Cars ...

NBC DFWSep 25, 2026

Trinity Forge — Forging Ahead

The art of forging dates to at least 4000 B.C., when different metals were forged to produce hand tools and weapons of war. The same concept of producing weapons for war continues today, using more contemporary metals and advanced forging processes. Some say that today’s world of...

Fort Worth Business PressSep 25, 2026

NorthPark pumpkin patch brings fall fun and a charitable mission

NorthPark Center’s annual pumpkin patch returns Oct. 1, transforming CenterPark into a whimsical fall display while raising money to help children and families across Dallas County. Crews are putting the finishing touches on the elaborate display, turning plans on paper into a sp...

NBC DFWSep 24, 2026

Weekend Worthy: Have a pitcher-perfect time at Fort Worth’s Oktoberfest

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, I’m not much of a beer drinker, but once a year I make an exception at Fort Worth’s ...

Fort Worth ReportSep 24, 2026

Join the 2026 Neighborhood Litter Stomp!

Choose a location that is meaningful to you — whether that is your own neighborhood, a nearby park, or a favorite walking trail. Volunteers can participate individually or gather with family and friends to pick up litter together. Free litter cleanup supplies and event T-shirts w...

Fort Worth WeeklySep 24, 2026

$430M data center project planned for Fort Worth, state filing shows

A $430 million data center development is planned to start construction later this year in Fort Worth, according to a state filing. The project, named Colovore Alliance, will be a one-story 156,500-square-foot building with four data center halls, a Tuesday filing with the Texas ...

NBC DFWSep 24, 2026

Top eight entrepreneurs gear up for business plan competition finale

For the past several months, 20 entrepreneurs and small businesses have been developing the tools, the strategy and the mindset to grow their business as part of the 2026 Fort Worth Business Plan Competition. Now, the top eight competitors will be moving on to the Finale, and tha...

Fort Worth Business PressSep 24, 2026

Night & Day: Simply the Best

With our annual Best Of issue en route, I’m focusing on a few key events happening before and after our main event. Here are the best things to do before and after Best Of 2026 on Wed, Sep 30. Fri, Sep 25 Happy Dolly Day! The world has decided that today is her day since it’s 9/2...

Fort Worth WeeklySep 23, 2026

Pick-’em Party

Felina, 401 Bryan Av, Fort Worth. 469-507-8626. 11am-9:30 Tue-Sat. • Pal’s Bar & Kitchen, 5636 N Tarrant Pkwy, Ste 120, Fort Worth. 682-593-0494. 11am-10pm Sun, 4-9pm Mon, 11am-9pm Tue-Wed, 11am-10pm Thu, 11am-11pm Fri-Sat. Every year for the past 30 or so, we’ve put out a Best O...

Fort Worth WeeklySep 23, 2026

Beyond Crane Finance: Understanding the Wider Alternative Lending Market

Traditional banks remain a major source of financing in the United States, but they are not the only option available to consumers and businesses. The alternative lending market has grown into a broad ecosystem of online lenders, nonbank finance companies, marketplace platforms, ...

Fort Worth WeeklySep 23, 2026

‘Ozempic face' becomes a real concern for plastic surgeons

Millions of Americans are losing significant weight on GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy, but for a growing number of patients, that weight loss is coming with a side effect they never anticipated: a face that suddenly looks years older. Dr. Pamela Brownlee, a double boar...

NBC DFWSep 23, 2026

JAMBALOO announces 2027 free week festival & music prize dates

DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 22, 2026 – JAMBALOO, the Dallas-Fort Worth music initiative backed by Mullen & Mullen Injury Law, today announced the return of its two signature programs in 2027: the JAMBALOO Free Week Festival and the JAMBALOO Music Prize. The 2027 JAMBALOO ...

Fort Worth ReportSep 23, 2026

Big Tex on a budget: 2026 State Fair of Texas deals and discounts

When you head out to Fair Park for this year's State Fair of Texas, the costs can add up fast, but there are deals and discounts to be had on tickets, food and rides. This year, the fair runs from Friday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Oct. 18. Regular-priced tickets to the fair Monda...

NBC DFWSep 23, 2026

William Ernest Martin Jr. – Feb. 3, 1943 – Sept. 17, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of William "Bill" Ernest Martin, Jr. age 83 at his home in Arlington, on Sept. 17, 2026. He was born Feb. 8,1943, in Cameron, West Virginia, to William Ernest Martin, Sr. And Lola Elaine Stanborn-Martin. He graduated from c...

Fort Worth ReportSep 22, 2026

Debby Levon Lewis – July 12, 1949 – Sept. 18, 2026

Debby Levon Lewis passed on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, at the age of 77, having been born on Tuesday, July 12, 1949 to Lloyd Short and Betty Inman, Debby was a resident of Kennedale, Texas. Debby will be truly missed by many relatives and friends, cherishing all the good memories sh...

Fort Worth ReportSep 22, 2026

Fort Worth’s Colonial Savings to be acquired by Oklahoma bank

A longtime Fort Worth financial institution is being acquired in a transaction set to close in the first quarter of next year. Fort Worth’s Colonial Savings, a financial institution with $502 million in assets that focuses on home mortgages, has agreed to be acquired by Gateway F...

Fort Worth ReportSep 22, 2026

Fall arrives in North Texas, but the summer heat isn't ready to leave

Fall is arriving in North Texas, but the weather still seems to be holding on to summer. It is officially pumpkin season, and Grapevine’s Market on Main has plenty of fall décor on display. Outside, though, people are still sweating through the North Texas heat. "It feels like an...

NBC DFWSep 22, 2026

GLP-1 drugs may have an unexpected benefit for some skin conditions

GLP-1 drugs have changed the way doctors treat diabetes and obesity, but dermatologists are now paying attention to what these medications may be doing to the skin. Dr. Katherine Durham with U.S. Dermatology Partners in Fort Worth says dermatologists have seen improvements in som...

NBC DFWSep 22, 2026

Dallas Wings will host their first playoff game since '23 next week in Arlington

The Dallas Wings are still fighting for playoff seeding, but we know they will be hosting a round one playoff game on Sept. 29 or 30. The WNBA Playoffs start Sunday with higher seeds earning home-court advantage, hosting games 1 and 3, if necessary. The Wings are no longer in con...

NBC DFWSep 22, 2026

Dallas Wings will host their first playoff game since '23 in Arlington on Wed.

The Dallas Wings are still fighting for playoff seeding, but we know they will be hosting a round one playoff game on Sept. 30. The WNBA Playoffs start Sunday with higher seeds earning home-court advantage, hosting games 1 and 3, if necessary. The Wings are no longer in contentio...

NBC DFWSep 22, 2026

Texas Rangers host the Mets for 3-game series with playoffs potentially looming

New York Mets (71-85, fifth in the NL East) vs. Texas Rangers (78-78, first in the AL West), Arlington; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: Mets: Sean Manaea (5-7, 4.74 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 132 strikeouts); Rangers: MacKenzie Gore (8-11, 4.67 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 172 strikeouts) LIN...

NBC DFWSep 22, 2026

Free health services and screenings offered at Arlington health expo

The doctor’s office can feel nerve-racking. That feeling is often exacerbated when waiting for the bill. At Arlington’s Mount Olive Baptist Church, where 20 vendors offered free health services and screenings last weekend, the script was flipped. The 100 Black Men of Greater Dall...

Fort Worth ReportSep 21, 2026

New $5.3M Texas Health center coming near south Arlington

A new outpatient services and physician practice medical center will break ground next year, with hopes of completion by the end of 2027, just off I-20 in Arlington. The project was filed by Texas Health Resources with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations in August. ...

Fort Worth ReportSep 21, 2026

New $13.5M Texas Health center coming near south Arlington

A new outpatient services and physician practice medical center will break ground next year, with hopes of completion by the end of 2027, just off I-20 in Arlington. The project was filed by Texas Health Resources with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations in August. ...

Fort Worth ReportSep 21, 2026

‘The beginning of a new era’: Germany’s first F-35A jet unveiled in Fort Worth

Germany’s first F-35A fighter jet — assembled in Fort Worth — was unveiled Friday, marking a milestone in European defensive capabilities as aircraft production will ramp up through partnerships with overseas manufacturers. The stealth aircraft variant — one of 35 purchased for $...

Fort Worth ReportSep 21, 2026

Tanger Outlets Fort Worth hosts Sneaker Impact Shoe Drive

The Tanger Outlets Fort Worth is hosting a shoe recycling drive with Sneaker Impact on Saturday, Sept. 26. The Sneaker Impact Shoe Drive will be held at Center Court near Polo Ralph Lauren from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. You can donate shoes of any kind, size or condition to be repurposed...

NBC DFWSep 20, 2026

Enchanted exhibit brings fairy tale whimsy to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden

Visitors to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden will find a new outdoor exhibit through November. Enchanted Garden features life-sized sculptures of fairy-tale and folklore characters like fairies, unicorns, and wizards throughout the lush landscape of the Fuller Garden. A release from...

NBC DFWSep 20, 2026

Kenny Chesney announces AT&T Stadium show with Eric Church, Sheryl Crow

Kenny Chesney is returning to stadiums in 2027, and his newly announced tour includes a stop at AT&T Stadium. The country music star will bring his Original Vibe Room Tour to North Texas on May 8, 2027, with Eric Church and Sheryl Crow joining him. Church, the 2020 CMA Entertaine...

NBC DFWSep 19, 2026

Joyce Marie Zachry – Feb. 4, 1933 – Sept. 15, 2026

Joyce Marie Zachry, 93, passed away peacefully on Sept. 15, 2026, in Arlington. Joyce was born on Feb. 4, 1933, in Joliet, Illinois, to Ignazio Ferrandello and Mafalda Nardocci Ferrandello. She was raised in Chicago and later made Arlington, her home. Joyce retired from the U.S. ...

Fort Worth ReportSep 18, 2026

Buddy Townsend – July 5, 1948 – Sep 16, 2026

Walter “Buddy” Townsend passed peacefully on Sept. 16, 2026. As Buddy would say “That reminds me of a little story…” The story begins in Fort Benning, GA on July 5, 1948, born to Walter “Bob” and Katherine Townsend. As an army brat, he traveled extensively and called Louisiana ho...

Fort Worth ReportSep 18, 2026