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FedEx promises to deliver on time — unless it involves sticking to agreements. The global carrier has a long history of acting as a bad neighbor in the Southeast Fort Worth neighborhood of Echo Heights. For five years, the global carrier operated its 9.4-acre trucking facility un...
With rising food costs, you might as well skip the greasy drive-thru and opt for something better and local. While this is true of most types of cuisine, you might still find fine dining a bit out of reach in this economy. Why not help yourself and support a local nonprofit at th...
HALTOM CITY – Kathy Darlene Tennison (Smith), 63, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2026, in t...
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...
Barbara Patnoude Strasser, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away at her home on July 16, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 7, 1935, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Barbara was the cherished daughter of Justice and Lucille Patnoude. Barbara shared ...
Every so often, I dedicate a column to restaurants and bars taking their final curtain call. Business owners and managers frequently cite economic stressors such as rent and rising food costs as deciding factors for closing, and that subject was in full force again this month. Wh...
The doors to schools across Arlington will soon welcome students in the halls as it warms up. From K-12 public schools to local higher education institutions, here are some dates parents should know. Arlington ISD Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD Arlington Classics Academy Uplift Educati...
Noted tech leaders, North Texas officials, Taiwanese representatives and throngs of global reporters gathered in far north Fort Worth on Tuesday for the opening of a new Wistron Corp. AI manufacturing facility. But tucked away in a roped-off corner of the company’s lobby was the ...
Residents of the Madero development and surrounding Haslet neighborhoods will soon be able to shop at a Kroger Marketplace coming to the intersection of Rancho Canyon Way and Sendera Ranch Boulevard. The store will be Kroger’s 11th location in the Fort Worth area and the fourth t...
The Women's Policy Forum is pleased to announce that Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker will be the featured speaker at its luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Ridglea Country Club in Fort Worth. Mayor Parker will provide an update on key issues shaping the future ...
Dallas Area Rapid Transit is expected to announce the finalist for its president and chief executive officer position on Tuesday afternoon. It marks a major step in the agency's search for its next leader as it works to address regional challenges and strengthen relationships wit...
A $48.8 million project will widen and extend McCart Avenue and McPherson Boulevard in southwest Fort Worth, adding new roadway connections near Crowley. The project, located in Council District 6, will extend McCart Avenue south to Twin Leaf Drive and connect it with an extensio...
Lake Worth ISD leaders want more young students reading and doing math on grade level, more middle schoolers prepared for high school and more graduates ready for college or careers by 2031. The priorities form the foundation of four proposed academic goals presented July 15 to t...
A Hood County district judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by developers seeking approval of two proposed data center projects, handing county officials a legal victory in an ongoing dispute over local oversight of large-scale industrial developments. District Judge Bryan Bufkin gr...
Jerene Agatha Verkamp Rix passed away peacefully in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, July 17, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 21, 1942, to Sylvester and Valeria Kolodziejczyk Verkamp. She was raised on a cotton farm near Wilson, Te...
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Women's Policy Forum is pleased to announce that Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker will be the featured speaker at its luncheon on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Ridglea Country Club in Fort Worth. Mayor Parker will provide an update on key issu...
When Linda Newton retired after working for 38 years at a diesel engine company, it was not long before she began looking for what was next. “Within two weeks, I thought, there’s got to be something else to do,” the Arlington resident said. She signed up to be a volunteer for Met...
FORT WORTH – Hector Vargas, lovingly known as "La Paloma," entered eternal life on July 12, 2026, surrounded by his beloved wife, children, and grandchildren. Rosary: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2026 in Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76...
Fort Worth – Excenia "Kena" Martinez passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel, Breyley Suite. Kena devoted more than 35 years to ...
No beaters allowed here. Garages of America, a developer of luxury garages designed for automotive enthusiasts, collectors, hobbyists and entrepreneurs, is bringing its signature “car caves”’ to Colleyville. Located at John McCain Road and Colleyville Boulevard, the new developme...
A new Fort Worth trade school could soon replace a church on Jacksboro Highway. South Carolina-based Progress Land Development LLC is proposing a zoning change to build a $5 million campus at 5029 Jacksboro Highway near Skyline Drive. The zoning change request, filed on July 10, ...
Jonae Walker-Ferrell plans to apologize to her son. She could not understand why she sometimes had to tell him the same word again five minutes later while helping him with homework. Then, at the end of third grade, he was diagnosed with dyslexia. He is now beginning dyslexia ser...
Captain Willard’s words from “Apocalypse Now” came to mind as I processed my thoughts about Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey.” Change “Kurtz” to our deeply flawed protagonist, and you get, “Odysseus got off the boat. He split from the whole f**in' program." The parallels between ...
Lewis Barnett Rix, Jr., 86, passed away peacefully in Fort Worth, Texas, on Friday, July 10, 2026, after a lengthy illness. Lewis was born on Sept. 28, 1939, in Big Spring, Texas, to Lewis Barnett Rix, Sr. and Lola Belle Stewart Rix. He was raised on the family ranches in Big Spr...
Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. The Velvet Box, Marcelle LeBlanc’s growing Fort Worth chain of luxury adult toy stores, has come a long way since she and a partner began the busin...
FORT WORTH – Antonio Carretero, age 76, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2026. Born on June 13, 1950, Antonio lived a life centered on faith, family, and love. Visitation: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m., Sunday July 19, 2026, in Greenwood's Funeral Homes Memorial Suites...
Fort Worth plans to spend $29 million rebuilding West Bailey Boswell Road from Boat Club Road to Wind River Drive. The project will convert the existing four-lane, undivided road into four 11-foot lanes separated by a 16-foot median. Plans also include turn lanes, streetlights an...
By Melina Wikoff Except for a handful of years when I was away at college and a short stint with my husband’s first job, I’ve lived in Arlington since 1985. First, I lived on the north side of Arlington, where I went to Nichols Junior High and graduated from Lamar High School. I ...
Few residents attended a June 22 virtual public meeting about upcoming pedestrian improvements near A.M. Pate Elementary School. The meeting began five minutes late to give residents more time to join. Residents asked about erosion control, pedestrian safety and accessibility. Do...
A Fort Worth property owner who says the city sold her contaminated property in 2004 has been given 30 days to repair or demolish two unsafe buildings at 2726 Chesser Boyer Road. The Building Standards Commission unanimously voted June 22 to declare the front and rear buildings s...
The Fort Worth Urban Design Commission unanimously approved multiple development requests June 18 and received an update on Panther Island construction and redevelopment plans. The main debate focused on a proposed 10-story JPS Health Network outpatient building at 1300 S. Main S...
Fort Worth, like many communities across the country, is experiencing a boom of interest in data center developments. As developers explore sites to build and operate data centers, Tarrant County residents are asking questions about the subsequent effects on resources, including ...
Over the past month, the 2026 FIFA World Cup brought together thousands of fans from across the globe to celebrate the beautiful game of soccer in the city of Arlington. After North Texas’ nine matches, the most of any host city, it may be hard to recall each of those moments. Lu...
FORT WORTH – Patricia Mae Alexander, 78, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Graveside Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Sandburg Suite. Patricia was born on...
FORT WORTH – Brigid Ann Keller, 86, of Fort Worth, Texas, died as a result of Alzheimer's-related complications on July 8, 2026. She was born in Hoboken, NJ, in 1940 to George and Brigid Pennell. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother who was known for h...
A group of Granbury residents filed recall petitions against Mayor Jim Jarratt and four city council members this week, marking the latest chapter in a months-long dispute over the proposed Project Patriot data center and the city's handling of the project. The petitions, filed M...
Patrick Allen Reeves, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on July 10, 2026, at the age of 49. Patrick was born on Jan. 12, 1977. He lived life with a spirit that was truly larger than life, leaving a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him. His strength, humor, ...
Annette Margaret (Margi) Goodman of Fort Worth, passed away peacefully of complications of Lymphoma on July 15th, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Iowa to Ralph and Frances Brown, and grew up in Chicago where she attended private school, graduated, and a...
The city is teasing the last act for its spaceship-style Fort Worth Convention Center Arena, which will be demolished early next year to make way for construction of a modern expansion. The arena will host a free party noon-4 p.m. Sept. 20, its final event. The It’s Goin’ Down ar...
FORT WORTH – Thelma Talens Cura passed away on July 11, 2026, at the age of 87. Thelma will be remembered for her determination, resilience, and deep devotion to her family, especially as she helped raise four children after immigrating to the United States from the Philippines. ...
Guadalupe Martinez Arteaga, a lifelong resident of Fort Worth, Texas, peacefully entered into eternal rest on July 5, 2026, at the age of 85, surrounded by the family who cherished and adored her. Rosary: Sunday, July 19, 2026, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Mount Olivet Chapel, ...
Tarrant County commissioners ceremonially recognized Carroll ISD with a proclamation Tuesday for its role in the recent Supreme Court decision allowing states to ban transgender students from participating in public school sports that align with their gender identity. Commissione...
Will H-E-B become neighbors with White Castle? Land in southwest Fort Worth owned by the San Antonio-based grocery giant could be the site of a new development as construction ramps up for the Shops at Chisholm Trail Ranch retail center. H-E-B — which has opened three grocery sto...
On Bastille Day (Tuesday, July 14), nearly 100 North Texas residents, activists, and family members of the victims of systemic abuse and neglect at the Tarrant County Jail showed up to a routine Tarrant County Commissioners Court meeting and brought their grievances right to the ...
As Fort Worth’s Navy ship sails toward decommissioning, local supporters will honor her service one last time. The USS Fort Worth Support Committee is hitting the road — and the water — for a time of community, camaraderie and celebration in San Diego, California, July 28-29. U.S...
CROWLEY – Paul Lamar Burgess, 67, passed away peacefully on July 12. 2026. Paul was born on April 21, 1959, in Homestead, Florida, to Paul L. Burgess Sr. and Betty Lou Burgess, who preceded him in death. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Paul dedicated ...
Barbara Jean Wiedeman Willis passed away on June 28, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. Though she is no longer with us, she will continue to live in the hearts of the many people who loved her. Born in San Antonio on Nov. 19, 1936, Barbara grew up in Junction, Texas, the daughter of Dr...
Fort Worth ISD will pay former Superintendent Karen Molinar at least $412,000, plus benefits, under a resignation agreement approved three months after Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath replaced her as the district’s leader during its state takeover. The agreement, approve...
Tarrant County won’t recognize César Chávez Day next year, after county commissioners voted Tuesday to observe Veterans Day instead. Their decision ends a 25-year streak of honoring Chávez, the late civil rights activist known for leading the American farmworkers labor movement o...
Johnny Lewis saw Fort Worth officials and business developers turn away from the Historic Southside for decades as the neighborhood endured economic disinvestment and social decline. Still, the longtime resident never stopped believing in the historically Black neighborhood’s pot...
Sixteen months out from the election, the former head of Dallas ISD says he’s well-positioned to become the city’s next mayor. Michael Hinojosa shares why he’s running in what observers expect to be a crowded field to lead Dallas. Nearly four years have passed since Michael Hinoj...
Students living in Dallas or attending Dallas ISD schools have until July 26 to register for this year's Mayor's Back to School Fair. The 30th Annual Dallas Mayor's Back to School Fair connects families and students in Dallas or in the Dallas ISD with free resources to start the ...
FORT WORTH – Dale Spence Daniel, age 71, passed from this life on July 6, 2026, in Fort Worth. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Born on Aug. 31, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, to Barbara ...
SAMSON PARK – Kenneth Ray Tucker passed away on July 7, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 80. He was born on Oct. 13, 1945, in Bowie, Texas, the youngest of fourteen children. Ken built a respected career as a roofing contractor, owning and operating Ken Tucker Roofing & ...
Fort Worth’s Board of Adjustment has been busy reading the signs this year. Not predicting the future — but just deciding how drivers get to see gas prices. In the first half of 2026, nearly 55% of the commercial cases heard by the board were sign-related. Of those cases, special...
In Loving Memory of Leiza (Beryl) Lorenz. Leiza Lorenz, 84, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, with her devoted daughter, Deborah, at her side. She was survived by her daughter Deborah Teresso and two grandchildren Nicole and Christian Teresso, and sister, Barbara Fairchild....
It’s no secret traditional casino games have successfully adapted to the digital era. Rather than replacing the original casino experience, online platforms have expanded access, and arguably enhanced the overall experience, by allowing players to enjoy familiar favorites from vi...
Sharon K. Moorefield, age 86, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026. After moving to Fort Worth in the 1960s, Sharon made the city her home for more than six decades. She was devoted to her husband, Charles “Chuck” Moorefield, and together they built a life centered on family. ...
Sharon K. Moorefield, age 86, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026. After moving to Fort Worth in the 1960s, Sharon made the city her home for more than six decades. She was devoted to her husband, Charles “Chuck” Moorefield, and together they built a life centered on family. ...
No one will storm the Tarrant County Jail, but the spirit of Bastille Day will be alive as protesters gather at 8am tomorrow/Tuesday at Belknap Street and 100 N Burnett St to draw attention to all the inmate deaths under the oversight of Sheriff Bill Waybourn since he took office...
