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In the last couple of decades, Catholic Charities Fort Worth added new services to address client demand. The nonprofit began offering transportation services throughout Tarrant County in 2012. It started a dental clinic in 2013. However, the organization dedicated to providing p...
Supporters of the Dallas Public Library system are breathing a sigh of relief after the Dallas City Council restored $3.1 million in funding, preserving library jobs and six-day service at neighborhood branches. The council approved the funding in a late-night vote last week befo...
Frankie Louise Robinson Sorenson passed away on Sept. 1, 2026 at her home with her son Tony and wife Sheila, having lived a full life of love and devotion. Frankie was a quintessential woman of West Texas of her generation-young to marry, young to become a mother, devoted to fami...
Neighbors in Northwest Dallas say they are starting the effort to recall District 13 council member Gay Donnell Willis. The move comes after neighborhood opposition to recent zoning cases in three locations that supporters of the recall say reflects Willis’ unwillingness to work ...
Come together in unity with NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and the Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogy Society at the17th Annual Tarrant County Harambee Festival. The event spans two days from October 2-3 at the William Madison McDonald YMCA in Fort Worth. Families will enjoy a h...
Fort Worth – Carlos I. Pineda, 76, passed away on Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Visitation: 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Breyley Suite. Graveside Service: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Carlos ...
FORT WORTH – With companies looking ahead to 2027, Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services has filled 21,600 sf with two tenant expansions in a Tarrant County industrial park tailor-made for small businesses. Blue Sky Industrial Solutions LLC, a pharmaceutical company, and Core ...
The H Mart Asian supermarket set to open at Loop 820 and North Beach Street in Haltom City is closer to reality for the throngs of anticipating foodies, as crews Friday installed the store’s sign on the building. “They still are very confident that they’re going to open prior to ...
As the sun peeked above the horizon, FWISD mother Adrienne Haynes watched kids walk warily alongside speeding cars, creep through construction barriers and hesitantly make their way across makeshift crosswalks. The FWISD students slowly made their way to their neighborhood school...
Leonor Jimenez, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished member of her family, passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2026, in Fort Worth, at the age of 90. Leonor was born on Sept. 19, 1936, in Santa Rosalia, Jalisco, Mexico, to J. Cleto Becerra and Filomena Delgadillo....
Democrat Ericka Lomick announced Monday that she is suspending her Texas House campaign for a northern Tarrant County seat, seemingly clearing the way for Republican Alan Blaylock’s victory in November. Lomick made the decision after a political action committee supporting Blaylo...
The Bureau of Labor Statistics says nearly 1 in 5 Americans age 65 and older are active in the workforce or looking for work. An 81-year-old man doing his job was met with an overwhelming show of kindness and support after sharing his story with a stranger. Grit and deep-seated d...
The idea of representative democracy is understood to be that voters elect representatives to the legislature or councils with lawmaking authority. The representatives are there to represent their constituents and work together to achieve acceptable consensus or compromise. If it...
Brooke Grassi is a program manager for Communities In Schools of Greater Tarrant County, she works with all grades at White Settlement ISD's Brewer High School. Brooke is a vital asset to her campus and shows up in every way possible for students. She is often students' first sto...
Less than two months before Election Day, a new NBC 5 Dallas/Telemundo Station Group Texas Voter Poll shows likely voters prefer Democrat State Rep. James Talarico over Republican State Attorney General Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate in Texas, while Republican Gov. Greg A...
Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. Matthew Ciardiello often describes himself as a fractional chief financial officer. After all, he’s working for multiple clients. Since launching h...
The metal step stool clanked as Fort Worth ISD third grader Adrian Forsythe’s mother placed it in front of the podium. Adrian stepped up and placed his wide-ruled notebook in front of him. He fiddled with the microphone before making a request to FWISD’s Texas-appointed board of ...
An area near Lake Como Cemetery could be incorporated into the property after the Fort Worth City Plan Commission approved a recommendation to the city council. The commission’s vote Sept. 10 recommends the city vacate parts of Helmick Avenue, Littlepage Street and an alley south...
Fort Worth could see a dramatic expansion of public aquatics facilities as the 2026 master aquatics plan nears completion. Recommendations include expanding the number of water facilities to 10 outdoor swimming pools, 46 lap lanes, six spray grounds and four indoor pools. The Par...
Several citizens outlined their plans to complete property clean-up during the Aug. 24 Fort Worth Building Standards Commission meeting. Documenters empowers people like you to help fill the gaps in reporting on Tarrant County public meetings. Find out how you can join here. The ...
Editor’s note: Transcript provided by CoverGov. Southlake City Council members on Sept. 15 approved a $133.65 million fiscal 2027 operating budget that includes a reduction in the city’s property tax rate. Council members approved the budget and tax rate with a 7-0 vote, and an a...
On the second floor of the Eldon B. Mahon U.S. Courthouse in downtown Fort Worth, the bright smiles of dozens of newly sworn-in U.S. citizens competed with the sunbeams spilling through the tall glass windows of the courtroom. The group gathered inside the courthouse on Sept. 17 ...
By Mariah Parker I grew up and lived most of my life in a smaller area near Duluth, Minnesota, called the Twin Ports. Known for its harsh winters, it’s a spot where snow can pile up taller than you and temperatures can drop to negative 60 degrees with wind chill off the beautiful...
Texas filmmaker and writer Ben Masters dreamed of finding a Texas orchestra to play the score of his latest wildlife documentary film, Deep in the Heart II: Texas Rivers, but he didn’t think it was possible. And then he learned about the Dallas Chamber Symphony. “It was one of ou...
In Loving Memory of Ana Josefina Alfaro Dec. 10, 1931 – Sept. 13, 2026 CROWLEY – Ana Josefina Alfaro, 94, passed away on Sept. 13, 2026, leaving behind a beautiful legacy in the family she cherished so deeply. Funeral Mass: 12 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, in Independence Chapel ...
Christy Lynn Wall, 69, was a beloved mother, Mimi, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who filled the lives of those around her with love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. Christy had a fun and adventurous spirit. She was silly, full of personality, and always knew how to mak...
Janice Eileen Gardner (neè Gravelle) passed away peacefully on Sept. 15, 2026. Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026, at Greenwood Memorial Park, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107, with a visitation one hour prior to the service in Memorial Suite B, at Gr...
Tarrant County’s public health department is holding 14 community listening sessions this month to solicit feedback from residents and learn what matters the most to them about their health. The listening sessions are part of how Tarrant County Public Health creates its community...
A Fort Worth-area Texas lawmaker plans to introduce legislation on a hot button topic: data centers. After co-authoring laws regulating the use of artificial intelligence within state and local government agencies, state Sen. Tan Parker, R-Flower Mound, is crafting bills relating...
NBC 5 Responds to North Texas water customers facing higher rates. Neighbors said they want to know if the increase is justified. RATE HIKE AHEAD For Albert Plasket, bills have been getting bigger. “My phone bill, you name it, groceries, gasoline, everyone's in the same boat,” Pl...
Fort Worth City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget Tuesday evening. This year’s budget is shaped by an increase in population growth, with the City’s population now exceeding 1 million, and by the deteriorating property tax landscape locally and across Texas. The approv...
On the banks of an east Fort Worth creek, a nonprofit is building a farm set to be powered by area youth. The goal? To grow biblical crops and vegetables. TFT Organization is creating a community garden at 2213 Woodberry Drive. The Handley-area plot of land is in the process of b...
Lena Anita Sands, 56, of Haltom City Texas, passed away peacefully on Sept. 15, 2026, with her loving husband by her side. Lena was born on July 25, 1970, in Fort Gordon, Georgia. She was a smart, vibrant and passionate child with a personality that was impossible to forget. Lena...
The city of Fort Worth approved a fee to pay for annual street repair and reduce the need for costly future reconstruction, as rising costs and a growing street network have led to deteriorating conditions. Fort Worth City Council members unanimously approved the pavement managem...
After Arlington Republican Tony Tinderholt held it for 12 years, the Texas House District 94 seat is open. Voters will decide between Republican Cheryl Bean and Democrat Katie O’Brien Duzan for their next state representative. Bean, a former business owner and charter school boar...
A horse farm tucked away behind large industrial buildings on Meacham Boulevard could help rein in development near a north Fort Worth train station. Nick Tsigas, who lives near the TEXRail Mercantile Center Station at 4201 N. Beach St., believes the mostly industrial area is rea...
Tina Pollard’s path to serving in the military all began when she crossed paths with a recruiter on senior skip day. The then-teen was cutting class with friends as part of an annual student-organized tradition where high school seniors collectively skip one day of class together...
Grapevine is raising a glass to Texas wine as GrapeFest returns to Historic Main Street for four days of tastings, food and festivities. The annual wine festival runs Sept. 17-20 and is celebrating its 39th year. Organizers bill GrapeFest as the largest wine festival in the South...
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Abide Women’s Health Services says up-to-date information about pregnancy-related and maternal deaths can be critical to preventing future deaths. “They can have education, income, health insurance, and that does not eliminate the disparities that we see in maternal health outcom...
Tarrant Regional Water District board directors approved the agency’s proposal to increase tax and water rates in 2027 as the agency addresses costs on aging infrastructure, major flood control projects and future water needs. Board directors unanimously approved all of the agenc...
The University of Texas at Arlington has a new leader, two weeks after Jennifer Cowley announced she would step down as president and return to the faculty. Archie Holmes, the UT System’s executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, began serving Sept. 15 as UTA’s acting presi...
Many family caregivers begin with a heartfelt promise: “I will do everything I can to keep my loved one at home.” That promise comes from love. But it is often made before anyone understands how dementia may change over time—or how demanding caregiving can become. Even the most d...
Frank Benjamin Clary, Jr., a resident of Fort Worth, passed away on Sept. 6, 2026, at the age of 96. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Greenwood's Independence Chapel, 3210 White Settlement Road in Fort Worth, followed by the funeral s...
Texas’ SNAP application backlog has skyrocketed since the start of 2026, data shows, as more of the state faces burgeoning food insecurity. The program’s application backlog for new cases skyrocketed to more than 150,000 pending applications in August, according to data from the ...
Funding all types of North Texas transportation projects is the top goal of the Regional Transportation Council’s draft of 2027 legislative priorities. The 45-member independent policy council made up of elected and appointed public officials plans to identify and pursue addition...
Dementia Friendly Fort Worth (DFFW) will host its annual Faces of Dementia event on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 4–6 p.m at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The event will bring together families, care partners, and community members to honor individuals living with deme...
Nonprofit directors. Business owners. Local government leaders. Community organizers. Tarrant County natives holding a plethora of these positions were part of the first Changemakers cohort. The program, launched by Community Frontline in partnership with Social Impact Architects...
Archie Holmes, an executive vice chancellor in the University of Texas System, will become the acting president of the University of Texas at Arlington on Sept. 15, Chancellor John Zerwas announced Monday. Holmes will be the first Black person to serve as UTA’s top leader, univer...
In May, the Arlington Public Library launched neurodiverse programming for adults focused on making its events more accessible and inclusive. Now, that programming will see a boost after the library received more than $25,000 in state and federal grant funding. Mark Dellenbaugh, ...
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Rich Lavinski, Steve Barksdale, Tyler Jackson, and Martin Black to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on March 15, 2027. Additionally, he appointed Bruce Bynum, Charles Sartain, and Whit Wolman and reappointed Lewis M...
Dallas could open its sidewalks to public art under a proposed change to city code that supporters say would give neighborhoods another way to showcase their identities. The idea is already taking shape in Oak Lawn, home to the state’s largest LGBTQ community, where new art proje...
The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce has named Dr. Rachael Capua, Vice President of External Operations and Dean of Tarleton State Fort Worth, as the 2026 recipient of its Young Professional of the Year Award. This honor recognizes Capua’s work to expand access to higher education,...
Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. Miriam Astorga was partially inspired to start a business by her grandfather, Cleofas Puente. As a young man in Monterrey, Puente would sell produc...
Carolyn Kay Bangert, 85, of Fort Worth, passed away peacefully on Sept. 9, 2026. Kay was born Jan. 29, 1941, in Midland, Texas to Irene and Bill Cole. She spent most of her life in Midland-Odessa before moving to Fort Worth to be closer to her son, Ben, and her grandchildren, Lex...
Before Tarrant County College trustees voted to approve tax rate increases on Sept. 10, trustee Laura Forkner Pritchett spent six minutes arguing that TCC should find more savings before asking property owners to pay more. Pritchett questioned administrative growth, tax increment...
Sandra A. Naumann, 84, was born on June 22, 1942 in Dallas. She was called to her heavenly home on Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026. Sandra was an only child growing up in Dallas. She graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in 1960. She worked in Downtown Dallas at Southwestern Life I...
Fort Worth – Malia Ann Hubbard-Garrett went to be with the Lord on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at the age of 66. Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, in Memorial Suite B at Greenwood Funeral Home, 3344 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m., Frid...
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is the “economic engine of the region,” chief financial officer Brian Butler said during his presentation to the airport’s board of directors at their monthly meeting Sept. 3. Documenters empowers people like you to help fill the gaps in re...
Fort Worth is inviting residents to submit ideas for the design of Cibolo Hill Park, to be built on the city’s northwest side near Business 287 and Bonds Ranch Road. City officials held the first session on Aug. 27 to gather input for the park, which will be built in the Cibolo H...
