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Just over a dozen older adults sat at tables decorated in red, white and blue in a meeting room at the Women’s Center of Tarrant County, eyes trained on a large projector screen. Decades-old photos of celebrities from the 1980s and ’90s flashed across in a video quiz, challenging...
Fort Worth is beginning the process of updating the city’s 2003 Preservation Plan, which will shape the city’s preservation program for 10 years. Fort Worth Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission Documenter: Nicole Hawthorne Date: July 13, 2026 Learn more about this meeting b...
Editor’s note: Transcript provided by CoverGov and Cambridge Artificial Intelligencer. Work is getting underway on a veterans memorial at Bedford’s Harris Ryals Park. The Bedford City Council unanimously approved a resolution at its July 14 meeting authorizing construction of the...
FORT WORTH – Eddie Carroll Morris, Sr., 89, passed away on July 28, 2026. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, at West Freeway Church of Christ, 1900 S. Las Vegas Trail, Fort Worth, Texas 76108; with a visitation one hour prior to service beginning at 10 a.m. Interment:...
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick claims he pushed through the THC ban because he cares so much about children, whom he claims were being hurt by formerly legal hemp products. Do not believe him. This is the same Dan Patrick who helps lead a state legislature that has gutted funds for c...
Arlington ISD is breathing new life into the closed Blanton Elementary. The former east Arlington campus now will become the new home for a program teaching job skills to young adults with special needs. Trustees approved the initial $24 million plan June 30. Board President Sara...
A planned data center development in Westlake is drawing concern from residents just across the city line in Keller, where neighbors say they were caught off guard by the project and are worried about its potential impact on their community. According to the site plan submitted t...
COLLEYVILLE – Carol Louise Beeler Van Noy, 84, of Colleyville, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107; with an interme...
BENBROOK – Steven Brian Thomas, lovingly known as Steve, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the age of 66. Funeral Service: 1 pm. Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at Calvary Church. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Steve was born on Nov. 4, 1959, in Fort Worth, Texas, to James and ...
Over the last two years, Mark A. Nobles worked on a novel about the history of lynchings in Texas. Nobles had a complicated relationship with his home state, his fiancee Debra Rodia said. The writer was fascinated by Texas history, but often grappled with the state’s appalling tr...
HALTOM CITY – Judy Mae Smith Johnson, born in Fort Worth, Texas, on Aug. 28, 1946, passed away on July 28, 2026. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, educator, and friend. Her greatest joy in life was her family and she always put her daughters and granddaught...
Tarrant County voters could have fewer places to cast a ballot in this November’s midterm election than they did four years ago. County commissioners are considering cutting the number of Election Day sites to 176, a roughly 45% decrease from the 316 day-of voting sites available...
Arlington ISD parent Caitlin Hogan's daughters frequently came home excited about the STEM lab manager at Hill Elementary. He greeted the girls every day in the hallway, she said, and they enjoyed his "crazy inventions," like a 3D robot he brought once. He’d fill in at the front ...
North Texas has seen 14 days when smog reached unhealthy levels this year, according to the latest data. Of the 14 days that exceeded federal air quality standards, there were 10 days when Ozone Action Day alerts were issued. The notifications are issued by the Texas Commission o...
As the North Texas entertainment industry booms, the University of Texas at Arlington is hoping to attract film students with the appointment of an accomplished Hollywood director to its faculty. Rachel Raimist rolls into the classroom this fall as the university’s Morgan Woodwar...
FORT WORTH – Ben Eastman, Jr., 97, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on July 27, 2026. Ben was born on Nov. 12, 1928, to Ben and Edna (Staats) Eastman of Fort Worth. He married Betty Ann Waldrip of Cleburne, Texas, on Dec. 18, 1956. Ben served in the US Army from 1950 to 1953, an...
Nam Duy Hoang, age 83 passed away on July 27, 2026 in Grand Prairie, Texas. He was born on Nov. 21, 1943 in Ninh Binh Vietnam to Rong Duy Hoang and Uy Thi Phan. Nam Hoang resided in Arlington, Texas, from the time he came to America in 1979, where he built a life centered on fait...
Texas Sen. John Cornyn is at the center of negotiations that delayed a key committee vote on President Donald Trump's choice for attorney general. On Thursday afternoon, Trump wrote online that he may change course by delaying the nomination of his personal attorney, Todd Blanche...
Restaurant Week 2026 is upon us, meaning it’s time to see what Fort Worth eateries are serving to benefit charity. Restaurants in Tarrant, Dallas, Collin and Denton Counties participate in the annual event, donating about 20% of proceeds from each meal to a designated charity. Ta...
The show's tagline is "Behind every powerful woman…are more powerful women." Such women fought for – and won – the right to vote in America a little more than a century ago. While on the surface that seems a long time, consider that the first automobile was built over three decad...
FORT WORTH – Victor W. Henderson, 88, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his devoted family. Visitation: 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2026, at Greenwood Funeral Home in Memorial Suite B, 3344 ...
Colorado-based Flexential announced Tuesday that it purchased 110 acres in Kaufman County and plans to build its fourth and largest data center campus in North Texas. Work on the site in Talty is expected to begin in early 2027. Site work is expected to begin in early 2027. The f...
With a temporary moratorium under consideration, Fort Worth City Council members are discussing the idea of a community-led task force to advise them on how to best regulate data centers. Council member Jeanette Martinez proposed the task force as a way to “empower the community ...
Long before physicians became central to the birthing experience, women were taking care of other women. Now, expecting mothers' desire for a more hands-on approach and new trends in the OBGYN workforce point to midwife care making a comeback. “Nurse-midwives have really been put...
A 40-acre data center campus proposed by Dallas developer Crow Holdings may spell the end of Dallas' Market Hall building. No closing date has been publicly announced. But the building, once touted as the world's largest privately owned exhibition hall, appears to no longer serve...
Carol Dean Holbrook Moody, age 83, of Arlington, Texas, passed peacefully from this life on July 26, 2026. A devoted wife, loving mother, treasured grandmother and great-grandmother, faithful servant of the Lord, and friend to everyone she met, Carol leaves behind a beautiful leg...
Courtney Siegel Landes admits that her 18-year-old self would not have expected her to be where she is today. But now, as a licensed clinical social worker and supervisor at Fort Worth’s Lena Pope, she points to the late Evelyn Siegel — a Fort Worth artist, volunteer and activist...
Roberto Rodriguez, born on Nov. 13, 1990, in Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on July 22, 2026, in Joshua, Texas. At the age of 35, Roberto left this world far too soon, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Robert was a devoted father who found his greatest joy i...
The best of the internet’s cat videos are coming to the big screen next week. CatVideoFest is a 70-minute selection of all things feline —silly, cuddly, sentimental and comedic—that’s playing in independent theaters in the U.S. and Canada. A portion of ticket proceeds benefit cat...
Hospital first earned certification in 2022 ALLIANCE, TEXAS, – Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Alliance has once again earned Primary Stroke Center certification* from Joint Commission, offered in collaboration with the American Heart Association. Having first earned the n...
Sylvia Nolasco, 51, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. Sylvia was born on Jan. 11, 1975, in Sarasota, Florida, to Senon and Irene Flores. She was raised in Fort Worth, Texas, where she attended North Side High School and graduated...
LAKE WORTH – George Torrez, born on April 14, 1953, in Fredericksburg, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026. He was a cherished son of the late Nicolas and Emerejilda Torrez and will be remembered with love by his surviving sisters, Teresa Salazar and Manuela Torrez and...
Last week, Tarrant County announced the first human case of West Nile Virus this year. However, municipalities have been reporting West Nile-positive mosquito pools since mid-May. Curious to see where mosquitos carrying West Nile Virus have been found in your city? Check out the ...
Hoping to restore one of the city’s crowning jewels to its former luster, Arlington and development partner Trademark Property are set to break ground Aug. 3 on Anthem, formerly known as Lincoln Square. Fort Worth-based Trademark and Harrison Street Asset Management on Monday ann...
The debate over data center growth in Texas is reaching the state level as lawmakers examine whether tax incentives and oversight of the industry are still serving the state's interests. Members of the Texas Senate Finance Committee on Tuesday discussed issues, including how clos...
Fort Worth, TX, July 22, 2026 — In June 2027, the Amon Carter Museum of American Art (the Carter) will premiere Cecilia Beaux: Gilded Angst, a major exhibition dedicated to the life and practice of painter Cecilia Beaux (1855–1942). Featuring over 50 paintings and preparatory stu...
James Thomas Childress, lovingly known as Tom, passed away on July 21, 2026, at the age of 89. Born on Jan. 28, 1937, in Handley, Texas, he was the son of James Wesley Childress and Muriel Lee Tate and was raised in Corsicana, Texas. At the age of eight, Tom faced and overcame th...
FORT WORTH – Bessie Sue Wilson Riffle, 93, passed away on July 23, 2026. Visitation: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Greenwood Funeral Home in Memorial Suite B at 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Graveside to follow in Greenwood Memorial Par...
Betty Lynn Ames Hobbs, 90, of Nocona, Texas, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on July 22, 2026. She was born on Feb. 25, 1936, in Fort Worth, Texas. Funeral services: 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visi...
Fort Worth is moving toward annexing 111 acres at FM 1187 and the Chisholm Trail Parkway at the property owner’s request, because Texas Health Resources has inquired about securing 10 acres of the site to build a hospital. Fort Worth City Council members are expected to consider ...
A new policy would guide Fort Worth ISD leaders in tackling major real estate sales as they examine what to do with closed schools and Farrington Field. The proposal comes after FWISD community members expressed concern at board meetings and listening sessions about the sale of p...
The Fort Worth Zoning Commission recommended approval of several residential and commercial zoning requests, including a conditional use permit for an oil-change business on Blue Mound Road and two duplex projects aimed at adding affordable housing. The commission also broke with...
Smith-Wilemon Park, a 3.2-acre pocket park in east Fort Worth’s White Lake Hills, is getting a new playscape, swings and pickleball court. Lorie Kinler, city of Fort Worth project manager, reviewed four options for the park’s update — as gleaned from previous feedback — while lea...
A new conflict-of-interest policy for Fort Worth ISD will create what board President Pete Geren calls a new standard for school board ethics in Texas. However, elected trustee Michael Ryan says the state-appointed board of managers has no business rewriting the rules — and that ...
Con profundo dolor, pero con inmensa gratitud por el tiempo que Dios nos permitió compartir con ella, la familia de María Juana Parra anuncia su sensible fallecimiento el 24 de julio de 2026 en Fort Worth, Texas, a la edad de 83 años. María Juana nació el 6 de mayo de 1943 en Méx...
A data center developer looking to pull millions of gallons of water daily from Cedar Creek Lake — one of two reservoirs that supply most of Fort Worth’s water — has announced it is no longer considering the Henderson County site. Henderson County commissioner Wendy Spivey took t...
SAGINAW – Edward Lee "Eddy" Smith passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. A visitation will take place from 6 – 8 p.m. on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at Greenwood Funeral Home in Memorial Suite C, 3344 White Settlement Rd., Fort W...
Texas continues to grow as a major hub for space travel, with the launch of the Texas Space Commission and a growing private space industry helping companies expand their reach. On the outskirts of Greenville, Exos Aerospace is preparing for a spring launch of its Block 3 rocket....
Tarrant County reported its first West Nile Virus case this year, the county health department announced Friday. The infected person developed the more serious neuroinvasive form of the virus, which can be life-threatening. About 1 in 5 people who contract West Nile Virus will be...
FORT WORTH – Antonio "Tony" Duran, a devoted husband, beloved father, cherished grandfather, and faithful servant of God, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at the age of 87. Funeral Mass: 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Churc...
Ron Rosas has tennis in his blood – playing as a kid in El Paso, a star player at Notre Dame, then becoming a pro, raising a family of tennis players, and coaching others. It all changed in 2023 when pneumonia progressed to sepsis shock and the decision was made to amputate all f...
William Frank Shelton, 92, of Grand Prairie, Texas, passed away on July 20, 2026. Born on Jan. 15, 1934, in Frisco, Texas, Bill attended Prosper High School before joining the Army. In 1958, he married the love of his life, Sharon, and they shared 64 beautiful years together in G...
The World Cup may be over, but the crowds haven't stopped coming to the Arlington Museum of Art. After welcoming visitors from around the world throughout the World Cup championship soccer tournament, the museum has extended “More Than a Match” through Aug. 30. The four-part exhi...
Gerald Rodney "Robby" Roberson, 94, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2026, in Weatherford, Texas. Robby was born on July 1, 1932, in Rome, Georgia, to Martin and Ruby Roberson. He answered the call to serve his country by enlisting in the United States Air...
International Airlines Group (IAG) CEO Luis Gallego will assume the role of Chairman of the oneworld Governing Board, as voted on by member CEOs. The appointment becomes effective 1 Sept. 2026, enabling a smooth transition from current Chairman Robert Isom, CEO of American Airlin...
HALTOM CITY – David Lee Cates Sr. passed away on Tuesday, July 21, 2026. Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Thursday, July 30, 2026, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Breyley Suite. David was born on April 14, 1944, in Pawh...
The Greater Fort Worth Chapter of PRSA (GFWPRSA) announced on Monday that Elizabeth “Beth” Lamb, APR, executive director of Key School and Training Center, has been elected to the prestigious College of Fellows of PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the c...
The Greater Fort Worth Chapter of PRSA (GFWPRSA) announced on Monday that Elizabeth “Beth” Lamb, APR, executive director of Key School and Training Center, has been elected to the prestigious College of Fellows of PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the c...
With deep love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Selma Elaine (Terrill) Jordan who departed this world peacefully in her home on July 18, 2026, at the age of 90 years old. Born Oct. 4, 1935, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to Nellie & Donald Terrill,...
Dylan Pepper stood inside J. Martin Jacquet Middle School in a hard hat and reflective vest, surrounded by exposed ceiling wires, ladders and construction materials. The Birdville High School construction teacher took a drill to a wall, passed materials to a worker on stilts and ...
