Why “Doing Nothing” is Becoming the New LuxuryIn a world that’s always connected and constantly pushing us to do more, doing nothing has become rare and surprisingly valuable. Not sleep or rest in the usual sense, but real stillness: no screens, no tasks, no pressure to be productive. Just being present, with yourself or others. That kind of siFort Worth WeeklyJun 29arts
Made in Tarrant: Look at all those chickens — and pet them — with Dubb Palz petting zooJason Wellspeak did not set out to start a petting zoo business — at least not at first. His neighbor needed a last-minute save for a kids birthday party after their previous plans fell through, so he brought some of the animals from his ranch to their house. Mothers in attendance began asking if heFort Worth ReportJun 29schools
New T3 Partnership CEO eyes next step in preparing Fort Worth students for city’s growthThe Tarrant To & Through Partnership’s new CEO wants to ensure Fort Worth students are prepared for the opportunities that come from the city’s growth. The board of directors of the organization, also known as the T3 Partnership, on Monday appointed David Saenz as president and CEO. Since November, Fort Worth ReportJun 29tcu
Texas A&M Law rose fast. Now its dean wants to reshape downtown Fort WorthThis story is the first in a two-part series examining Texas A&M’s growth in Fort Worth, looking at how A&M Law’s rise helped shape the new downtown building. Part 2 will explore what job and workforce opportunities the campus could bring to Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Dean Robert Ahdieh arrived Fort Worth ReportJun 29tcu
Trinity Metro Juror Shuttle Service to End June 30FORT WORTH, Texas — Trinity Metro's Juror Shuttle will discontinue service effective June 30, 2026, following changes to jury parking arrangements by Tarrant County. Beginning July 1, 2026, Tarrant County will no longer utilize La Grave Field for juror parking. As a result, the dedicated Juror ShuttFort Worth Business PressJun 29government
Only Two Days Remaining. Nominate someone today for the Titans of Business Awards nominationsNominations close June 30, 2026 The Business Press will present the inaugural Business Titan Awards, a celebration of leadership, achievement, and community impact in Fort Worth. The event will recognize men whose influence extends far beyond the workplace. These are leaders who understand that trueFort Worth Business PressJun 29business
LanCarte Commercial Represents Nationwide Prestige Warehousing in Lease of Second Grand Prairie LocationLanCarte Commercial represented Nationwide Prestige Warehousing &3PL Services in securing a second location within the Great Southwest (GSW) industrial submarket.LanCarte Commercial's Mark Boone, Mark Ready, Lottie McCown, and Parker LanCarte represented the tenantin the lease of a 9,660-square-footFort Worth Business PressJun 29arts
Texas Wesleyan University expands Poly Main Street program with emphasis on neighborhood renewalKeep the Rosedale renaissance going. That’s the goal of the Poly Main Street program under the leadership of Texas Wesleyan University officials. The initiative is planned as a decades-long project to improve the area around the campus. On Thursday, two Fort Worth City Council members unveiled a newFort Worth ReportJun 28government
Lockheed Martin gets billions in June contracts, including $2.2B for F-35 jet maintenanceThe buildup of America’s fleet of aircraft and munitions means billions more in military contracts for Lockheed Martin Corp. and its related divisions. The world’s biggest defense contractor was awarded a $2.2 billion “indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity” contract on June 12 by the Maryland-baseFort Worth ReportJun 28safety
Bob on Business: Fort Worth Stockyards auction barn seeing new life as studio, live venueWhere the sounds of “Going once, going twice … sold!” had echoed throughout a livestock auction facility since the early part of the 20th century, there will soon be a new sound: “Lights! Camera! Action!” RFD Studios has converted the livestock auction facility at 409 East Exchange Ave. in the Fort Fort Worth ReportJun 28western
Arlington filmmakers optimistic about future opportunities after city launches commissionMartin Lisius has produced short films, business promos and weather footage for roughly 40 years in Arlington. In that time, the filmmaker hasn’t seen many large-scale film projects make their way to his hometown. He and other local filmmakers are optimistic that those major opportunities are on theFort Worth ReportJun 28government
Fort Worth teen spreads kindness through songs, stories and chocolateAt the end of each nursing home performance, Trang Pham hands out chocolate. Trang moves through the room, offering candy, asking residents about their favorite music and listening to the stories they carry with them. The small gesture keeps the moment from ending too quickly, the 16-year-old Fort WFort Worth ReportJun 28safety
Where I Live: Why Ridglea Village feels like home to this North TexanBy Michael Savala Whenever someone tells me they’re relocating to Fort Worth, I give them the same challenge: “Drive down Camp Bowie Boulevard and tell me what you can’t find.” The funny thing is, no one has ever been able to give me an answer. That’s because Ridglea Village isn’t just another neighFort Worth ReportJun 27government
Texas public schools are central to Gina Hinojosa’s bid for governor. Will voters care?Adrienne Haynes left Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa’s June 9 Fort Worth town hall with the same question she brought into it. If Texas returns control of schools to local communities, who makes sure struggling districts actually improve? Haynes, a Fort Worth ISD parent, said she unFort Worth ReportJun 27tcu
Colleyville offers public funding options for tree replacementEditor’s note: Transcript provided by CoverGov and Cambridge Artificial Intelligencer. Offering financial assistance for tree planting along Colleyville roadways, the second phase of the Parkway Tree Placement Grant Program is in full swing. Funding covers half of total project costs for individual Fort Worth ReportJun 27government
What are the Fort Worth library’s strengths? What needs to be fixed?As the Fort Worth Public Library nears completion of an update of its multiyear strategic plan, members of the city’s Library Advisory Board considered strengths and weaknesses at their June 4 meeting. Documenters empowers people like you to help fill the gaps in reporting on Tarrant County public mFort Worth ReportJun 27government
Can HOAs regulate scooters and e-bikes?Can HOAs regulate e-bikes and scooters? Sean Kenjura, deputy chief at the Fort Worth Police Department, provided the City Council’s Public Safety Committee with an update on state and local laws that pertain to electric bikes, scooters and similar devices at their June 2 meeting. The update was provFort Worth ReportJun 27safety
Fort Worth library strategic plan nears completion, Juneteenth museum moves forwardThe Fort Worth Community Development Committee meeting on June 9 highlighted library planning and progress at the National Juneteenth Museum. Documenters empowers people like you to help fill the gaps in reporting on Tarrant County public meetings. Find out how you can join here. Fort Worth Public LFort Worth ReportJun 27government
Landmarks commission approves designs for new homes in southeast Fort WorthThe Fort Worth Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission met on June 8 to consider granting certificates of appropriateness for the construction of new residences in the Terrell Heights, Morningside and Carver Heights neighborhoods. All four cases were unanimously approved, conditioned on the incorFort Worth ReportJun 27government
FWISD seeks buyer to redevelop closed Charles E. Nash Elementary campusFort Worth ISD is looking to redevelop one of the schools it closed this spring. The district released a request for proposals for the purchase and development of Charles E. Nash Elementary, a 99-year-old campus near the Trinity River and downtown that closed May 21 as part of FWISD’s plan to shrinkFort Worth ReportJun 26schools
Texas Personal Injury Law in PracticeTexas personal injury practice has changed substantially over the past two decades. The 2003 medical malpractice reforms, the 2011 Texas Supreme Court decisions on damage caps and pre-suit notice requirements, and the steady evolution of insurance industry practices have all reshaped how serious casFort Worth WeeklyJun 26safety
The DFW-to-Houston Freight CorridorThe I-45 corridor between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston is one of the most active commercial freight routes in the country. Stretching roughly 250 miles and passing through Corsicana, Huntsville, and Conroe before reaching the northern edge of Harris County, this stretch of interstate carries tens oFort Worth WeeklyJun 26safety
Fact brief: Did FWISD reduce its adopted 2026-27 food service fund budget by $10M?No. Fort Worth ISD’s 2026-27 food service budget is about $2.6 million higher than the amount originally adopted the previous year. However, it is almost $10 million less than last year’s final food service budget, because spending was more than what was initially adopted. The Texas-appointed board Fort Worth ReportJun 26schools
An Arlington attorney says she was fired after releasing arrest footage of Tarrant sheriff's sonKailey Muir, a former assistant city attorney for Arlington, believes she was fired out of retaliation after she released partial records of Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn’s son last year. Lucas Waybourn, 21, was arrested March 3, 2025 and charged with solicitation of a minor, assault on a peaFort Worth ReportJun 26safety
Fort Worth approves agreement with Brown Ranch developerFort Worth officials approved an agreement to guide development for about 1,476 acres in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction to the west. Fort Worth City Council on Tuesday approved the development agreement with Hines Acquisitions LLC for land known as Brown Ranch in Tarrant and Parker countieFort Worth ReportJun 25government
Fort Worth conservationist to lead 1,500-mile Texas trail effortLaura Wood feels like she manifested getting involved with the xTexas Trail Association. The Fort Worth conservationist and fundraiser has followed the nonprofit since it launched two years ago. The organization, founded by Mesquite native Charlie Gandy, is creating a 1,500-mile bike, hike and horseFort Worth ReportJun 25arts
North Texas sees 10 high ozone days since March. Experts to track World Cup’s impactWith ozone season in full swing, North Texas planners are preparing their assessment of the World Cup’s impact on air quality. The North Central Texas Council of Governments, which tracks and monitors the region’s air quality during the smoggy season from March through November, has identified 10 daFort Worth ReportJun 25government
Evans and Rosedale urban village construction kicks off in November with $6.2M worth of projectsConstruction on the long-awaited $63 million Evans and Rosedale mixed-use urban village is expected to kick off in November with the building of several new structures. Five buildings — totaling a cost of about $6.2 million — will go up near the Evans Avenue Plaza, according to new filings with the Fort Worth ReportJun 25arts
Worth Credit Union Names Katie Turner-Carr Senior Vice President – Chief People OfficerWorth Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Turner-Carr as SVP – Chief People Officer. Turner-Carr joins Worth Credit Union with extensive experience leading people strategy, organizational effectiveness, culture transformation, and leadership development across complex and hiFort Worth Business PressJun 25local
Longtime Fort Worth aerospace and defense company expanding to new locationA 33-year-old Fort Worth aerospace defense manufacturer is expanding with a new location that will nearly triple its space. InterConnect Wiring has leased 136,000 square feet at 4901 Mercantile Drive in the Mercantile Center, on the city’s north side, to expand operations to meet increasing demand dFort Worth ReportJun 25arts
Higginbotham Makes Major Move into South Carolina with Turbeville Insurance AgencyFounder-Led Agency Brings Statewide Reach While Gaining Expanded Resources for Clients and Team Higginbotham, a broad-based, employee-owned insurance and financial services company headquartered in Texas, announced that it has joined forces with Turbeville Insurance Agency, a Columbia, South CarolinFort Worth Business PressJun 25arts
Fur Friday: From comedian to explorer, these dogs are ready for homesEditor’s note: A featured pet may be adopted by the time you inquire, but many more are always waiting to meet you through the Humane Society of North Texas. Everyone walks into a shelter with a picture in their head. Maybe it’s a puppy. Maybe it’s a certain breed. Maybe it’s a dog that reminds themFort Worth ReportJun 25arts
Inside the Fort Worth studio where Leon Bridges, Texas musicians record their hitsChris McGaha held up scribbled handwritten lyrics to his face, waiting for his cue. The lead singer was recording vocals for band PVC Street Gang’s upcoming debut studio album at the renowned Niles City Sound studio in Fort Worth’s Near Southside. After a signal from music producer Jimi Bowman, the Fort Worth ReportJun 25western
Arlington ISD launches new virtual school options this fall. Could it mean more students?When the 2026-27 school year opens, Arlington ISD will see some new beginnings. The school district, which is facing declining enrollment and a budget shortfall, will introduce two virtual school options at the high school level. Sarah McMurrough, the school board president, said she is excited to sFort Worth ReportJun 25government
A Fort Worth nonprofit is imagining a world where schools and businesses offer childcareChildcare is expensive. On top of the rising costs, a report from the Texas Women's Foundation revealed that more than half of Texas counties are considered childcare deserts. One Fort Worth organization is trying to help. The Center for Transforming Lives (CTL) is a nonprofit that offers services lFort Worth ReportJun 25schools
Czech Out Mansfield showcases culture, community and World Cup spiritChildren darted through the fountains at the Geyer Commons in downtown Mansfield on Sunday afternoon, splashing water across the concrete as temperatures climbed into the 90s. Nearby, families sought shade beneath tents while others crowded around food and beverage vendors. Soccer balls rolled acrosFort Worth ReportJun 25government
Arlington adopts new AI guidelines as Texas law takes effectThe city of Arlington will begin placing guardrails around its artificial intelligence usage to comply with a new Texas law. The new AI policy was passed by the city council under the consent agenda on June 23. The city already uses AI in daily operations, Chief Information Security Officer Bryce CaFort Worth ReportJun 25government
4Mankind Reaches Major Manufacturing Milestone,Positioning HUBS™ to Create a New Category in MaleIncontinence CareFort Worth, TX — 4Mankind, Inc., a healthcare innovation company focused on improvingdignity and care for men experiencing incontinence, today announced a major manufacturingmilestone for its flagship product, HUBS™ (His Ultimate Bladder Solution).The company has successfully assembled and validatedFort Worth Business PressJun 25arts
Documents International Students Need Translated for University AdmissionsInternational students always discuss their application process, including language exams, essays, and letters of recommendation. Document translation: quiet, administrative, easy to view as secondary – rarely comes up with the same urgency. But for those who receive academic records in Arabic, MandFort Worth WeeklyJun 25safety
Out and About in Arlington: Gear up for soccer, family and musical fun all weekendTGIF! With three lively FIFA World Cup matches under Arlington’s belt so far and six more to go, I think that’s worthy of a pat on the back. With an abundance of World Cup matches and festivities buzzing through North Texas, weekdays have started to feel like weekends. But even if this week’s matcheFort Worth ReportJun 25schools