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August 21 event will feature Lewisville facility tours, showcase new resources for area families School’s back in session and Lewisville families have a new safe, affordable, and nurturing place to send their children after that last bell rings each day. Boys & Girls Clubs of Gre...
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — The Tarrant County Black Historical andGenealogy Society (TCBHGS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brittnee Thomas asits new Executive Director, where she will lead operations and programming for the LenoraRolla Heritage Center Museum. Thomas brings m...
by Joshua Fechter, The Texas TribuneAugust 17, 2026 DALLAS — Texas cities have floated unusual proposals to slash their spending as they face yawning budget gaps, from laying off employees and charging non-residents higher zoo ticket prices, to asking voters to reconsider public ...
Keller City Council’s special-called meeting Wednesday night had very little on the agenda, but people still showed up in droves, overfilling the chambers. At the top of the list: discussing Westlake’s data center development. In a meeting that began at 7:30 p.m. and lasted past ...
A booming Arlington aerospace parts company is planning a massive $45 million expansion project this fall. Circuit Systems Co. Inc., which started in the owner’s garage and has operated in Arlington for more than 40 years, plans to begin construction in November to significantly ...
A Grand Prairie-based aviation and defense company is planning a significant expansion to keep with growth. Safran Electronics & Defense, Avionics USA LLC — a subsidiary of French global technology and aerospace giant Safran Group — plans to remodel its 22,358-square-foot Tarrant...
For years, Northside therapist Gabriela Garcia focused on providing counseling to children in her Fort Worth neighborhood through insurance and Medicaid. But she soon realized that she wasn’t doing enough to help. Parents would bring in their little ones who were covered under in...
Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. Husband and wife duo Dawn and Rick Morris first got into scuba diving after their son went off to college. “We need something to do, just us,” Rick told Da...
Alex Sanchez has watched Tarrant County College’s Northwest Campus come together piece by piece. Two years ago, while still in high school, Sanchez toured the campus mid-renovation. The power was out, and visitors used flashlights in the restroom. Still, the skywalks, three-story...
In Fort Worth ISD, higher academic ratings now come with more freedom. Officials laid out the full rules of their new earned autonomy framework Aug. 11, a week after announcing eight campuses received greater flexibility. The framework sorts every FWISD campus into one of three g...
When most Americans see the Statue of Liberty, they see an icon representing freedom. But how have artists interpreted the statue in the last 150 years? The national monument’s visual evolution is the focus of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art’s latest exhibition “The Statue...
Fort Worth is moving toward seeking bids for a construction project that would upgrade the longer runway at its Meacham International Airport and open potential development opportunities. The $28 million project would replace aging sections and asphalt shoulders on its runway 16/...
Work will begin in late August on a yearlong project to improve the intersection of North Tarrant Parkway and North Beach Street in Fort Worth. Improvements will include left and right turn lanes, traffic signal replacement on all four corners, pedestrian sidewalks and curb ramps...
What do the swords of the samurai have in common with cloisonné enameling? Samurai to the Imperial Court: Japanese Metalwork, an exhibition on view at the Dallas Museum of Art through Sept. 6, investigates the inventiveness and craftsmanship of Japanese metalwork. “Samurai to the...
JPS Health Network announced Friday evening that some of its electronic systems were back online after the hospital system experienced an outage of nearly two weeks. The electronic health records system is now back online, and the hospital is no longer diverting ambulances with t...
Joey Rodriguez Junior High opened its doors in east Arlington for the first time last year to hundreds of excited students. Less than a mile away, Thornton Elementary welcomed students inside for its 69th year of operating. The two schools weren’t just connected by close distance...
A plan to expand Trinity Railway Express capacity is moving forward. On Friday, city and transportation officials celebrated the start of the second mainline track project for the passenger train that connects downtown Fort Worth and downtown Dallas. The project near the Trinity ...
Lake Worth ISD’s accountability grades show improvement, but the campus that triggered its state takeover still hasn’t escaped Texas’ intervention count — and another school is one step behind. The results were part of a largely positive — though uneven — picture across 11 Fort W...
Fort Worth ISD’s accountability grades show improvement, but a failing middle school triggered Texas’ intervention law. William James Middle School received its fifth consecutive F rating Aug. 14 as the 60,000-student district maintained a C overall. Five straight F’s means the e...
Fort Worth ISD’s accountability grades show improvement, but a failing middle school triggered Texas’ intervention law. William James Middle School received its fifth consecutive F rating Aug. 14 as the 60,000-student district maintained a C overall. The ratings are largely based...
The Texas Education Agency released accountability scores for all Texas schools Friday morning. The scores grade how well specific campuses and school districts as a whole perform academically and prepare students for college and to enter the workforce.Scores this year cover the ...
What to KnowLook up Texas public school scores on the website txschools.gov.Scores are released annually by the Texas Education Agency.The TEA said 24% of districts increased their score, while 89% either stayed the same or increased their score.Scores are tabulated by averaging ...
What to KnowLook up Texas public school scores on the website txschools.gov.Scores are released annually by the Texas Education Agency.The TEA said 24% of districts increased their score, while 89% either stayed the same or increased their score.Scores are tabulated by averaging ...
Arlington ISD is slowly inching toward a higher grade in Texas’ academic accountability system as three of the district’s lowest-performing schools made significant strides. The school district, along with others in the Arlington area, received their 2026 ratings Friday from the ...
This City of Fort Worth is continuing efforts to establish clear standards for data center development in Fort Worth utilizing tools under the City’s regulatory authority. At the Aug. 11 City Council Meeting, City Council moved forward several actions to guide next steps in that ...
UNT Health Fort Worth has big growth plans — and barely budging revenue. The university projects $357.2 million in revenue under its fiscal 2027 operating budget, 0.2% more than its fiscal 2026 forecast. Expenditures would rise $8.2 million to $335.3 million. The UNT Board of Reg...
Tarrant County commissioners will decide next month whether they approve a lower tax rate and increased budget. The new proposal includes 46 new county positions and adjustments to how finances are distributed to different departments for the 2027 fiscal year. Commissioners were ...
Lillian Irene Kite, 92, passed away on Aug. 6, 2026, in Burleson. Funeral: 9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 21, 2026 in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum, 3210 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth 76107. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2...
After a 9 year battle with cancer, Jesse P Martinez passed away peacefully surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home. A devoted husband, loving brother, proud father, and doting grandfather. Jesse always put faith and family first which was reflected in everything he di...
John Henry Watson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, engineer, veteran, and faithful servant of the Lord, passed away peacefully on Aug. 7, 2026. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, at Ridglea Baptist Church, 6037 Calmont Av...
The daily commute of Arlington residents will soon get a little less boring — or at least more colorful. Over the next few months, local artist Colton Canava will paint murals near Lamar Street, Fielder Street and North Cooper Street coinciding with Arlington’s 150th anniversary ...
Junior Achievement of the Chisholm Trail is accepting nominations for its inaugural 18 Under 18 awards honoring “ambitious, talented and service-oriented” students from Tarrant County ages 13-18 who are making an impact in their communities. The nonprofit’s 18 Under 18 will recog...
Fort Worth ISD will report nine educators to the Texas Education Agency for quitting after the district’s resignation deadline — a move that could put their teaching certificates at risk. The state-appointed board of managers approved the action 7-1 Tuesday, with Secretary Rosa M...
On paper, the University of Texas at Arlington’s proposed budget is growing. In practice, the university’s hands are largely tied. UTA expects $914 million in revenue for fiscal 2027, up 4.3% from this year’s adjusted budget, according to a draft published by the UT System. Most ...
An hours-long meeting stretched into the night on Wednesday, with a packed house full of people wanting to make public comment. An effort by city leadership and residents formed quickly after Westlake recently announced an approved data center on the Westlake-Keller border. Kelle...
An hours-long meeting stretched into the night on Wednesday, with a packed house full of people wanting to make public comment. An effort by city leadership and residents formed quickly after Westlake recently announced an approved data center on the Westlake-Keller border. Kelle...
A high-flying defense technology company could land at Alliance following an economic development agreement approved by the Fort Worth City Council Tuesday night. Mach Industries, a company developing advanced unmanned aircraft systems, is considering locations for a manufacturin...
Dallas could soon begin the process of developing new regulations for data centers. A memo from Dallas City Council Member Chad West, signed by four other council members, requests that the City Council consider authorizing a public hearing on potential changes to the Dallas Deve...
Attorneys representing the Save Dallas City Hall Coalition have filed a lawsuit in a Dallas County district court against the City of Dallas and key city leaders. The suit alleges that city leaders have failed to follow Dallas law governing the maintenance and preservation of Cit...
Sometimes the good guys win. A string of victories has raised hopes that citizen groups opposing several large data centers proposed for south of Fort Worth will prevail against the corporations and developers behind the projects. First, NRG pulled its application for an air perm...
Teresa Orozco Villanueva, age 70, passed away on Aug. 9, 2026, in Fort Worth. She was born on April 14, 1956, in Uriangato, Guanajuato, Mexico, to Jose Villanueva and Esperanza Leyva. Teresa grew up in Uriangato, where the strength, values, and deep love of family that defined he...
With its magazine-style glossy cover, great photographs, and insightful opinions on the BEST of everything this area has to offer, Best Of 2026 is the issue you don’t want to miss. Our critics will make their choices, and those winners will be announced in the Best Of 2026 specia...
Fort Worth City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to oppose a reduction in Tarrant County voting sites for the November midterm elections. Council members urged Tarrant County commissioners, who approve the list of sites, to consider alternatives to a reduction proposed b...
Following months of calls from the public, Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved the first move toward implementing a 90-day moratorium on the construction of data centers. The moratorium would go into effect by early next year, allowing city leaders to evaluate possible d...
Emmanuel Hill Mends, aged 66, departed from this life on June 23, 2026, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy filled with love and influence. Born on Sept. 7, 1960, in Cape Coast, Ghana, he was the beloved son of the esteemed Mr. Atta Mends and the cherished Mrs. Justina Lydia K...
Fred Lewis Tucker III, 65, know since childhood as Trey, passed away amongst family on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. Memorial Service: 10:00 am Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1800 W. Freeway, Fort Worth 76102. A reception celebrating Trey’s life will follow from 12 ...
George Angelos Kithas, 80, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and patriarch, passed away Friday, August, 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Visitation: 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, August, 13, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Service: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at St. Pe...
Seleta Judge gained her wings and joined her precious daughter, Gina, in heaven on Aug. 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, kindness, and devotion to her family. Seleta was born on March 28, 1940, in Celeste, Texas, to the late Henry L. Green and Johnnie Greer Green. She g...
No. John Peter Smith Hospital is not the only Level 1 trauma center in Fort Worth. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth was the second hospital in the city to receive the national designation in 2023. JPS Hospital first received the designation in 2009. There are 22 ...
Mattie Effie Brewton Foster, affectionately known throughout her life as Effie, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Arlington, at the remarkable age of 106. Born on June 10, 1920, in Arlington, Effie was the daughter of Elliott Connor Brewton and Tillie Isbell Brewton. She...
A new report issued Monday found Fort Worth posted its strongest STAAR performance thus far in 2026, with high-poverty campuses leading the gains. Across STAAR exams taken by third through eighth graders who attend schools in the city, 39% of test results met or exceeded proficie...
For Mike Pavell, Fort Worth market president for Bank of America, measuring the impact of the recent World Cup was as easy as looking out his office window above Sundance Square. He saw the crowds watching the games on a daily basis. It was not just a bit of fun during his workda...
Adriana Escamilla couldn’t go any further than the sidewalk’s edge. She looked at her son, Sebastin, before embracing and watching him step in front of W.M. Green Elementary. Tears welled in her eyes. “He’s my last one,” Escamilla said. “It’s emotional because that’s my baby.” Sh...
Elizabeth Ruiz, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and church family. A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel, with visitatio...
It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of James Douglas Bell of Reno, Nevada on July 6, 2026. He was a cherished son, brother, cousin, and friend, and his presence will be deeply missed. Doug was the son of the late James Dawkins Bell and Virginia Ruth Bell and w...
Daniela "Dany" Diaz, 33, passed away peacefully on Aug. 4, 2026, in Fort Worth. Rosary: 5 – 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel at 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107. Visitation: 5:30 p.m. – 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at Greenwood's L...
The Plano City Council voted Monday night to call a special election on November 3, 2026 asking voters to authorize venue-related taxes to help finance a proposed redevelopment project that would bring a sports and entertainment arena and future home of the Dallas Stars. 'Proposi...
Fort Worth, August 10, 2026 — The Amon Carter Museum of American Art (the Carter) today announced that it will present large-scale drawings and a newly commissioned, artist-designed wallpaper installation by multidisciplinary artist Lava Thomas. The exhibition will be on view in ...
Mary Helen "Susie" Mercado Vega passed away peacefully on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, following a five-year progression of mental and physical decline due to dementia. Funeral Mass: 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at All Saints Catholic Church, 214 NW 20th Street, Fort Worth. Inte...
In Loving Memory of Julio Monsivais. Visitation: 9:00 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, Grace Baptist Church, 1501 Jim Wright Fwy., Fort Worth 76108 Funeral: 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, Grace Baptist Church with interment to follow at Greenwood Memorial Park, 3100 White Settl...
