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Keith Aubrey Hope, a seasoned construction professional with over 30 years of experience supporting small and minority-owned construction firms, died Thursday, July 2. Since 2023, Hope had served as Chief Operating Officer at Potere Construction, a blackowned firm that has been d...
Filing opens Saturday to run for a seat on the Tarrant Appraisal District, the government entity responsible for local property appraisals and tax exemption administration in the county. TAD’s three elected board member positions are set to appear on Tarrant County’s Nov. 3 ballo...
Robert Peyton Judd, Sr. passed away peacefully on June 30, 2026. He was born July 15, 1936 in Page County, Virginia to Dorothy Mae Short Judd and Harold Justus Judd. He lived every one of those almost 90 years with quiet strength, uncommon integrity, and a devotion to family that...
Fort Worth residents have until Tuesday, July 15, to weigh in on proposed data center regulations before the City Council considers revised rules and whether to begin the legal process for a temporary moratorium on new development City staff will present updated recommendations d...
A new federal housing law will limit mega investors across the country, including in Dallas-Fort Worth, which has the most investor purchases, of any kind, of any U.S. metro. Dallas has seen massive growth for a long time, and that signals to investors that the city could be a go...
F-35 fighter jets that soar over Fort Worth during test flights offer a glimpse into the economic presence of the city’s military base. A new state report on 14 military bases shows that Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth contributed about $4.7 billion to the Texas e...
If you or your taste buds have fond memories of J. Rae’s, the bakery once housed on Foch Street and known for its handcrafted sugar cookies and homemade desserts, there is good news. J. Rae’s is returning to Fort Worth, opening a new location July 16 at 3330 West 7th St., not far...
Dozens of long-range and short-term road improvement projects are planned across North Texas to increase mobility as the region booms. State and regional transportation planners are seeking public input to determine which projects are most needed as they develop 10-year plans to ...
Sharon Kutilek Buse’s impact on the Oakhurst neighborhood and its central asset — Oakhurst Park — began in 1979 with her planting a live oak tree at a median she calls the “Bluebonnet Common Area.” She planted the sapling to celebrate the birth of her first son, Josef. By 1985, t...
Sharon Kutilek Buse’s impact on the Oakhurst neighborhood and its central asset — Oakhurst Park — began in 1979 with her planting a live oak tree at a median she calls the “Bluebonnet Common Area.” She planted the sapling to celebrate the birth of her first son, Josef. By 1985, t...
In Loving Memory of Lynda Calloway. NORTH RICHLAND HILLS – Lynda Melugin Calloway, 77, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, July 13, 20...
In Loving Memory of Lynda Calloway. NORTH RICHLAND HILLS – Lynda Melugin Calloway, 77, passed away Friday, July 3, 2026. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, July 13, 20...
Sandra Urline Jepson McCarthy, lovingly known as Sandy to many and "Mom" to those who cherished her most, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 85. Born on July 25, 1940, in Flagstaff, Arizona, Sandy grew up as a proud Marine brat, spending m...
The Mayor of Wilmer, Sheila Petta, decided to step down effective immediately. Petta submitted her resignation letter Friday morning, calling serving the residents of Wilmer "one of the greatest honors" of her life. Her resignation letter read, “It is with mixed emotions that I s...
Water conservation, data center regulations and city cost savings were lead topics in a June 11 meeting of the Wholesale Water and Wastewater Advisory Committee meeting. Documenters empowers people like you to help fill the gaps in reporting on Tarrant County public meetings. Fin...
The Fort Worth Deferred Compensation Plan Oversight Committee was unable to conduct official business on June 12 after failing to reach a quorum, but the three members present received updates on the city’s supplemental retirement savings plan and its first-quarter investment per...
Three priorities shape the city of Fort Worth’s support for families this season: summer preparedness, staff appreciation and diaper distribution expansion. The Fort Worth Community Action Partners council at its June 18 meeting centered on the three approaches to help stabilize ...
New sidewalks are coming to Pinson Street, from Village Creek Road to Carverly Avenue, in southeast Fort Worth’s City Council District 5. The $2.6 million Pinson Street Sidewalk Improvements Project — funded through the city’s 2022 bond program approved by voters — was designed t...
New sidewalks are coming to Pinson Street, from Village Creek Road to Carverly Avenue, in southeast Fort Worth’s City Council District 5. The $2.6 million Pinson Street Sidewalk Improvements Project — funded through the city’s 2022 bond program approved by voters — was designed t...
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) named three finalists for its President and CEO role. They held a meet and greet at DART headquarters in Downtown Dallas Saturday afternoon. The board will vote on a finalist on Tuesday, July 14 at 6 p.m. The finalists come from a variety of trans...
The city of Fort Worth continues to move toward starting planned improvements on Wagley Robertson Road in northwest Fort Worth. On June 4, the city hosted a second open house on the project located in council districts 7 and 10. Documenters empowers people like you to help fill t...
Fort Worth Christian's Grady Emerson, shortstop, was drafted second overall by the Tampa Bay Rays. "Super special moment, you know, it's something every kid dreams of," Emerson said of his selection during NBC's draft coverage. "Being with everybody that has helped support me aro...
FORT WORTH – Jessie De La Paz, 89, passed away peacefully, Saturday, July 4, 2026. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Monday, July 13, 2026, at All Saints Catholic Church, 214 NW 20th Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76164. Interment will immediately follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Rosary and Visit...
The Dallas Wings have the fourth-best record in the league, setting them up for a potential playoff spot. At 14-8, this is the best start in team history after 22 games. In addition to the team's success, the Wings have two starters in the WNBA All-Star Game: Paige Bueckers and J...
The Dallas Wings have the fourth-best record in the league, setting them up for a potential playoff spot. At 14-8, this is the best start in team history after 22 games. In addition to the team's success, the Wings have two starters in the WNBA All-Star Game: Paige Bueckers and J...
A new research study will seek to understand how the nutrition of pregnant women impacts health outcomes for them and their babies. Harvesting Health: Advancing Nutrition & Wellness for Moms & Babies is a collaboration between Methodist Mansfield Medical Center, the Texas A&M Agr...
After Rachel Phillips lost her brother, Thomas, to a fentanyl overdose in 2023, she quickly found herself becoming an advocate for those experiencing addiction and for ending the stigma surrounding it. On Saturday, Phillips will join with others in Fort Worth to take part in the ...
North Texas Community Foundation has awarded two-year operating support grants to 31 nonprofit organizations through the 2026 cycle of its Building Economic Access, Community, Opportunity & Networks, or BEACON, Fund. The first year of funding will invest $762,850 in organizations...
Parents at the Fort Worth-based Texas Center for Arts + Academics charter schools are calling for board chair Cheryl Bean to step down after a since-deleted post they viewed as offensive and racially motivated appeared on her political campaign Facebook account. Bean is the GOP n...
A majority of Fort Worth City Council members expressed support for a temporary moratorium on data center developments Thursday. Elizabeth Beck, Carlos Flores, Mia Hall, Jeanette Martinez and Chris Nettles said in a news release Thursday afternoon they plan to propose the halt at...
MTU Maintenance is revving up the engines as the aviation technology company opens up a newly refurbished maintenance, testing, repair and overhaul site at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. The grand opening of the refurbished 462,000-square-foot building at 2100 Eagle Par...
RICHLAND HILLS – With deep love, we announce the passing of Joe Fernando Gomez, 59, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away at home on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Celebration of Life: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel, 2301...
RICHLAND HILLS – With deep love, we announce the passing of Joe Fernando Gomez, 59, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away at home on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Celebration of Life: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel, 2301...
Alice Tucker was born February 9, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Bill and Betty Tacheny. She will be lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and proud "Mema." While raising her family, Alice remained deeply involved in her community. She had a generous sp...
Alice Tucker was born February 9, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Bill and Betty Tacheny. She will be lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and proud "Mema." While raising her family, Alice remained deeply involved in her community. She had a generous sp...
Angela Karen Donovan Beeson, 56, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home in Haltom City, Texas, on Saturday, July 4, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, 3 p.m. at Richland Hills Baptist Church, 6852 Baker Blvd., Richland...
Angela Karen Donovan Beeson, 56, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home in Haltom City, Texas, on Saturday, July 4, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, 3 p.m. at Richland Hills Baptist Church, 6852 Baker Blvd., Richland...
Fort Worth’s proposed zoning and development ordinance on data centers — a first of its kind — received a 7-4 vote of denial before it heads to City Council. Zoning commissioners expressed a need for more details, stricter regulations and more time to review the ordinance. Before...
Panoramic views of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex can be seen for a few short seconds as Tormenta Rampaging Run creeps toward a 309 foot drop. While dangling over the city, Ricardo Vareoa was overwhelmed with anxious anticipation, but he still chose to look down. “It lets you en...
Preserving Mosier Valley — Tarrant County’s first freedmen’s town and an early all-Black community in Texas — is paramount as the far east Fort Worth community struggles to build more housing and stop new industrial sites from relocating to the neighborhood, residents say. The Fo...
Cecilia Lariba Sabiri, affectionately known as mama Ceci, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the age of 73. Originally from Bolgatanga, Ghana, she was born on July 19,1953, in Nangodi, Ghana, to the late Sabiri Kubota and Naidoo Sabiri. She was the first daughter...
HALTOM CITY – With grateful hearts for a life well lived, we celebrate the life of Reynaldo "Rey" Aquino, who went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the age of 65. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Visitation: 1:30 to 2:3...
FORT WORTH – Angela Robledo Tapia, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026. She was born on June 5,1950, to Lorenzo and Maria de Jesus in Juarez, Mexico. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Olivet C...
By day, Shareé Gill studies for a master’s in social work and interns at Liberty House, a Tarrant County MHMR facility for homeless veterans faced with substance dependency and mental health issues. By night, she tends bar at a VFW Post in Arlington. The apparent mismatch is not ...
Arlington is one match away from wrapping up its role as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with next week's semifinal marking the final match in the city. As the tournament winds down locally, Arlington leaders say the event has already delivered historic economic results,...
With North Texas experiencing its first 100-degree day of the summer, The Salvation Army of North Texas has activated a region-wide heat relief response aimed at helping vulnerable residents stay safe during the dangerous temperatures. Volunteers with The Salvation Army and Relia...
The Fort Worth Zoning Commission will hear public feedback Wednesday, the next phase in an ongoing effort to address community concerns raised about data centers and their noise, water use and impact on nearby neighborhoods The zoning commission is discussing proposed regulations...
The Fort Worth Zoning Commission will hear public feedback Wednesday, the next phase in an ongoing effort to address community concerns raised about data centers and their noise, water use and impact on nearby neighborhoods The zoning commission is discussing proposed regulations...
Croatian FC Dallas striker Petar Musa is headed to the MLS All-Star game on July 29 in Charlotte. Musa, selected by the coaches, earned his second All-Star selection; he was also selected in 2024. Musa scored a goal against England at Dallas Stadium in Croatia's World Cup run, wh...
The City of Plano is inviting the media and the public to see the proposed Willow Bend District that could one day be the home of the Stars. The city is recruiting the Stars from Victory Park in Dallas. The Stars want a new arena and an entertainment district surrounding it, like...
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) invites residents to meet the candidates for the agency's open president and CEO position on Saturday, July 11, from noon to 2 p.m. DART did not release any candidate names or the number of candidates. The candidates' names will not be released un...
Former Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Karen Molinar will stay in Tarrant County education. Rev Partnership announced Tuesday that Molinar started Monday as the regional education nonprofit’s first CEO, four months after she left FWISD as the district moved under state-appointed le...
Most companies that want to do good start by writing a check. Status Labs started with its own toolkit. The reputation management firm built a philanthropic program, Incomplete Sentences, around the one thing it does better than almost anyone: telling a person's story in full. Th...
When Josephine Clapper walks into Bass Performance Hall, she first notices the size. The statues. The open space. The stairways. The feeling that the building itself is part of the performance. “It’s just really beautiful,” Clapper said, a recent graduate of Fort Worth ISD’s I.M....
Billy Jackson’s calling has always been social work. Whether it was his time in the Navy or working at the Veteran Resources Center at Tarrant County College, the 47-year-old has always supported others — even before he started studying for his bachelor’s degree this fall at the ...
Even before North Texas SC forward Ricky Louis scored the historic first goal at Texas Health Mansfield Stadium on Saturday night, thousands of fans had already turned the venue into exactly what developers and city leaders envisioned. Long lines formed outside each entrance well...
The ink is officially dry on a merger between Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County (BGCGTC) and Clayton Youth Enrichment, a move designed to ensure the long-term viability of affordable, school-based and out-of-school resources for children and teens. Approved by both boa...
The Trinity River Authority says no public drinking water has been affected after a ruptured wastewater pipeline caused issues in Southeast Arlington. The authority reported the ruptured sewer line off Mirabella Boulevard. The outflow exceeded 100,000 gallons, prompting notificat...
If you look hard enough, you’ll notice that all kinds of hobbies and interests have their own community – some larger, some smaller. Of course, you likely already know that casino gaming has a big and thriving community, with many people passionate about this pastime. However, th...
Presbyterian Night Shelter started UpSpire 10 years ago. The social enterprise initiative, which employs homeless people through contracting work with other agencies, began with two people cleaning up Lancaster Avenue. Now, UpSpire employs over 260 people in services ranging from...
