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Candidate name: Rachel Weatherington Campaign website: https://www.rachelforkisd.com/ Occupation and workplace: Former Keller ISD teacher and special education advocate Keller ISD has approved closing Bear Creek, Parkwood Hill and Trinity Meadows intermediate schools after the 20...
Candidate name: Geramie Parrish Public email address: parrish4kisd@gmail.com Campaign website: https://www.parrish4kisd.com/ Education: Bachelor's degree from the University of North Texas Occupation and workplace: Sales manager Keller ISD has approved closing Bear Creek, Parkwoo...
Candidate name: Chris Coker Age: 41 Public email address: chris.coker@kellerisd.net Campaign website: https://www.cokerforkisd.com/ Occupation and workplace: Small medical consulting business owner focused on lab and pharmacy management Keller ISD has approved closing Bear Creek,...
Candidate name: Colin Hodges Campaign website: https://www.facebook.com/HodgesforKISD/ Education: Bachelor’s degree from Creighton University Occupation and workplace: Sales manager Keller ISD has approved closing Bear Creek, Parkwood Hill and Trinity Meadows intermediate schools...
Tinh Pham known as “Baby T” by his friends, 47, of Grand Prairie passed away on 10/14/2026 in Mansfield, Texas. He will always be remembered as a loving son, father, friend and colleague to all that knew and loved him. He was born on June 7, 1979 in Port Arthur, TX to father Binh...
Summer in Fort Worth does not play around. By afternoon, many garages feel like ovens. Tools get too hot to touch. Workouts turn into sweat baths. Most people give up and shut the door until October. There is a better way. You do not need a big remodel. You need a plan that follo...
2026 Midterm ElectionWhen is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. A list of voting locations is here for Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Tarrant CountyWhen is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling lo...
2026 Midterm ElectionWhen is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. A list of voting locations is here for Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Tarrant CountyWhen is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling lo...
2026 Midterm ElectionWhen is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. A list of voting locations is here for Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Tarrant CountyWhen is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling lo...
2026 Midterm ElectionWhen is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. A list of voting locations is here for Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Tarrant CountyWhen is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling lo...
Voters in the Keller Independent School District will decide whether to approve more than $828 million in school bonds during the November 2026 midterm election. The bond package includes five separate propositions that would fund improvements to school facilities, safety and sec...
Voters in the Keller Independent School District will decide whether to approve more than $828 million in school bonds during the November 2026 midterm election. The bond package includes five separate propositions that would fund improvements to school facilities, safety and sec...
Sally Virginia Rogers Rains, born Nov. 6, 1935, in Marlin, Texas, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 11, 2026. Visitation: 6 to 8 pm Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, in Memorial Suite B at Greenwood Funeral Home, 3344 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107. Funeral Service: 1...
Catherine Rosanne Rogers went on to her Heavenly home on Oct. 9, 2026, at the age of 93. Rosanne was born in Luling, Texas, on April 25,1933, to Clarence Fitshugh and Rosabel Teague Unruh. On Sept. 18, 1948, she married Riley Wayne Rogers, the love of her life. Together, they bui...
As the race between Republican Cheryl Bean and Democrat Katie O’Brien Duzan to secure Texas House District 94 heats up, the two candidates have raised and spent hundreds of thousands of dollars. Early voting for the November elections is Oct. 19-30. Election Day is Nov. 3. To che...
Last year, a new health center opened in Fort Worth’s historically underserved Las Vegas Trail neighborhood. The 40,000-square-foot building provides pediatric and adult medical care to the neighborhood, along with workforce training and a food pantry, all under one roof. In one ...
TGIF! Was one of your New Year’s resolutions to get into running? If you’re like me and you haven’t started yet, this Saturday’s running music festival may be the jump start you need. Night Nation Run brings the booming music, bubbles, bright neon and black lights to your 5K run....
The race for the Texas House 99 seat features the 12-time Republican Rep. Charlie Geren and Democrat Michelle Winder, a 31-year railroad employee and former member of the U.S. Army National Guard. The district covers much of Fort Worth. Early voting is Oct. 19-30 and Election Day...
A Tarrant County jury found a contracting company responsible for several construction defects in a North Texas family’s home that ultimately forced them to evacuate, according to a court filing Tuesday. The lawsuit, filed by Ronny and Mandy McCoy in June 2025, alleged “knowing a...
Patricia Benitez found that little leadership development exists for those working in the mental health administrative space. Even graduate-level courses at universities often lack that type of focus. That’s one of the reasons the licensed clinical social worker at Fort Worth ISD...
I don’t know how he does it. To win over undecideds of the Democratic, Independent, and Republican persuasion for the U.S. Senate against Republican State AG Ken Paxton, State Rep. James Talarico held a town hall in Fort Worth last night co-hosted by CNN and the Jubilee Media dig...
Joyce Lee Stroud, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, passed away on Oct. 11, 2026, in Fort Worth. Born on Nov. 26, 1933, in Lindale, Texas, Joyce was the daughter of Lillie Mae Munn and Willie Claude Graham. J...
Dallas County poll workers are training for the Nov. 3 general election. Around 60 full-time employees are training about 4,000 people for a major election. "We're going to bring in, train every clerk, every judge," Nicholas Solorzano, a Dallas County Election Department employee...
2026 Midterm ElectionWhen is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. A list of voting locations is here for Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Tarrant CountyWhen is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling lo...
2026 Midterm ElectionWhen is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. A list of voting locations is here for Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Tarrant CountyWhen is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling lo...
The Regional Transportation Council is getting rebranded. The 45-member transportation policy group, which recently settled a lawsuit with the North Central Texas Council of Governments over its legal and financial duties, gave initial approval to a slight name change at an Oct. ...
2026 Midterm ElectionWhen is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. A list of voting locations is here for Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Tarrant CountyWhen is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling lo...
2026 Midterm ElectionWhen is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. A list of voting locations is here for Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Tarrant CountyWhen is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling lo...
Liduvina Torres Cerda, 70, beloved mother to five children, called home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 8th, 2026. Leaving a legacy of sixteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Born in Penjamillo, Michoacán Mexico to Liduvina Hernandez and Luis Torres. Liduvi...
2026 Midterm ElectionWhen is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. A list of voting locations is here for Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Tarrant CountyWhen is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling lo...
2026 Midterm ElectionWhen is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30.When is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. You can vote if you're in line by 7 p.m. on Election ...
Fort Worth is moving toward allowing medical cannabis retail pickup locations in commercial districts instead of potentially zoning them into its industrial areas. Plants that cultivate, extract, test, package, process and distribute such products would be allowed in medium and h...
Texas Wesleyan University, the Fort Worth Report, and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce that Laura and Greg Bird have been chosen as the 2026 Fort Worth Business Executives of the Year by the Fort Worth Business Hall of Fame selection committee.Greg Bird ...
Do you like what I’m doing this season with the headlines? I’m really zooming into ingredients, as I’ve found myself spotting lots of patterns and connected narratives among autumn specials. I’m not saying I’m the Taylor Swift of local restaurant columnists, but I’m also not not ...
Joe Martinez, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and great-grandfather, was born on May 14, 1955, in Fort Worth, to Johnnie P. Martinez and Frances Martinez. Joe peacefully passed away on Oct. 13, 2026, in Fort Worth, at the age of 71. Joe was a loving and devoted family man...
Data Center Canceled in Hood Once again, the good folks in nearby Hood County said, “That’s a negatory” to the massive data center proposed for the Hood and Somervell county line, near Dinosaur Valley State Park. Hood County commissioners said no on Tuesday, denying the developer...
QBola Cuban Pizza & Cafeteria,6728 W Vickery Blvd, Ste 100, Fort Worth. 682-385-9049. Noon-10pm Sun, noon-9pm Mon-Fri, noon-10pm Sat. Before settling down in Fort Worth over 13 years ago, my husband and I met during college in Florida. He’s a South Florida native, having grown up...
Plano’s school district is joining the city in helping fund a proposed arena for the Dallas Stars at The Shops at Willow Bend site. The school board approved the agreement over the summer, and the Plano City Council approved it Monday night, allowing the Plano Independent School ...
The warm afternoon sun beamed on the Trinity River as around 200 Tarrant County residents gathered at the Streams & Valleys Plaza in west Fort Worth. Adults and kids mingled as they waited in line for a matcha latte from a local coffee truck, danced to will.i.am and Britney Spear...
The Mont (4729 St. Amand Cir, Ste 105, Fort Worth, 817-502-3400) is introducing a dinner menu that highlights fall flavors with an elevated touch. Reservations are now available at TheMontFW.com. For more information, keep reading. The fall menu will offer a selection of raw and ...
Mayor Mattie Parker is launching an open space and parks conservancy nonprofit, complementing the city’s existing green space initiative to protect and save undeveloped land as Fort Worth continues to see booming population growth and development. Formed to collect private and pu...
State Rep. Salman Bhojani will seek to keep his seat for the second time since he was elected to the legislature. Voters will decide between the Democratic incumbent and Republican challenger JP Woodruff for the Texas House District 92 seat this November. The seat covers parts of...
After years of resident opposition and public meetings, the case for an environmental permit for a proposed concrete batch plant in Burleson will come to a close next week. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality officials will formally vote on whether to approve J7 Ready Mix L...
Junior Ezeonu still has memories of knocking on the first doors asking Grand Prairie residents to elect him for city council. Ezeonu was 21 going on 22, finishing his final semester at the University of Texas at Arlington. Some voters thought he was working on a school project, h...
More than 80% of all public high school graduates from Tarrant County were deemed college-ready in 2025. But only 1 out of every 4 met the same standard using either the SAT or the ACT — both of which are considered by researchers to be among the best indicators of a student’s su...
A Fort Worth district judge denied a legal request for Tarrant County to add back the 92 locations eliminated from the approved list of polling sites for this November’s midterm elections. Four current and former Fort Worth officials — Deborah Peoples, Camille Rodriguez, Kathleen...
Latino voters could be the key swing group in Tarrant’s 2026 midterm elections as political parties wait to see if the county will remain in Republican control or shift in favor of Democrats. Hispanic voters come from diverse communities with different beliefs and cultures, said ...
Higher education is no longer defined by a single or traditional path to earning a certificate or degree. Today's learners are balancing careers, raising families, serving their communities and pursuing new opportunities at every stage of life. College and universities must evolv...
Donna Jane Fulwiler Lobstein, 80, a fourth-generation Texan who spent her life devoted to family, travel and the pleasures of being together, passed away Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. Memorial Service: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Memorials: In lieu of flower...
West 7th on a Friday still pulls a crowd, but so does the couch. Cover charges, valet, and a couple of rounds at a Sundance Square bar add up fast, and plenty of Fort Worth regulars have quietly started splitting their entertainment budget between a night out and twenty minutes o...
As Downtown Dallas faces losing some of its biggest corporate and entertainment anchors, city leadership is throwing its support behind an ambitious vision to reshape the urban core over the next decade. AT&T plans to relocate its headquarters to Plano, the historic Neiman Marcus...
A 1,476-acre ranch that crosses the border of Tarrant and Parker counties is set to become a new development of an expected 3,800 homes. Houston-based developer Hines announced on Friday it has acquired Brown Ranch, with plans for a master planned development with single-family h...
A new study found nearly $1.2 billion in flood damage costs over the next 50 years could be avoided if improvements are made to North Texas’ stormwater, environmental and transportation infrastructure. The study was conducted by the North Central Texas Council of Governments and ...
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court seat significantly redrawn during last summer’s high-profile county redistricting is on the ballot Nov. 3, marking the first election under its new precinct boundaries. Republican Tony Tinderholt and Democrat Jared Williams are seeking the P...
Patrick Gaylon Hicks, 60, of Grand Prairie, was born June 27, 1966, in Waco, Texas, and passed away Oct. 5, 2026. Patrick’s life was marked by steady dedication, hard work, and a spirit that could lighten any room—often with a quick laugh, a playful grin, or a perfectly timed bit...
Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small business in Tarrant County. Optimized Waste Removal What: The company provides valet trash-and-junk-removal services for apartments, multifamily units. Originally operating only in North Texas, but now throughout...
Enchilada restaurateur Mary Perez isn’t rolling over in an uncertain economy. She’s spicing up her business with new services. Since opening Enchiladas Olé at 1208 W. Magnolia Ave. nearly a year ago, Perez is tackling challenges as rising costs, limited parking and upcoming const...
Lawyer Andy Taylor has spent nearly 40 years drawing political maps and fighting them in court. Now, he’s ready to challenge Mansfield ISD. Taylor, who represented George W. Bush in Florida’s 2000 presidential election recount, warned trustees Oct. 7 that he will file a lawsuit i...
Natalie Martinez has a soft spot for Fort Worth’s Northside neighborhood. Welcome to 52 Faces 52 Faces of Community is a Fort Worth Report weekly series spotlighting local unsung heroes. It is sponsored by Central Market, H-E-B and JPS Health Network. At the end of the year, thes...
Shirley Mae Risner Showmaker died peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, in Fort Worth, at the age of 90. Shirley Mae Risner Showmaker was born at home in West Frankfort, Illinois, on Monday, Feb. 17, 1936, during a snow blizzard. The sixth child of James Arthur Risner and Elsie ...
