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Film Shorts // October 28 – November 3, 2026

OPENING Aadarsha Kutumbam: House No. 47 (NR) This Telugu-language action-comedy is about a family whose secrets come to life after an accident in their house. Starring Venkatesh, Srinidhi Shetty, Nara Rohith, Nivetha Pethuraj, Yuvina Parthavi, Rao Ramesh, Brahmaji, Vennela Kishor...

Fort Worth WeeklyOct 28, 2026

Vice President JD Vance to speak at Weatherford rally; expect road closures

Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to speak at a midterm rally Thursday at JRJ Construction, prompting several road closures and traffic changes. Vance is headed to North Texas on Oct. 29 for a midterm rally in Weatherford, and police are warning drivers to prepare for road clo...

NBC DFWOct 28, 2026

Fort Worth tears down East Lancaster motel after years of crime, violations

After years of crime complaints, hundreds of police reports and more than 100 code violations, a notorious Fort Worth motel is coming down as the city intensifies its crackdown on problem properties. Crews began demolishing the Central Motel on East Lancaster Avenue, marking the ...

NBC DFWOct 28, 2026

Fort Worth gas leak prompts evacuations, road closures near I-35W

In Fort Worth, police are asking drivers to avoid the area near I-35 and Basswood Blvd due to a gas leak. Westbound traffic on I-35 on Basswood Boulevard from Basswood to Horseman is closed, according to the Fort Worth Police Department. Atmos said construction crews unrelated to...

NBC DFWOct 28, 2026

Fort Worth dedicates $4.3 million to revitalize Wedgwood East neighborhood

The Wedgwood East neighborhood in Fort Worth is getting a multimillion-dollar investment aimed at revitalizing the community, with residents hoping to see improvements in public safety, infrastructure and commercial development. The City of Fort Worth Neighborhood Services Depart...

NBC DFWOct 28, 2026

Police investigating after vehicle crashes through North Texas post office wall

Princeton police are investigating after a vehicle crashed through the wall of a local post office. First responders were called to the scene around 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. According to police, the vehicle "traveled through the building's front exterior wall and struck an interior ...

NBC DFWOct 28, 2026

JPS receives $1M for forensic nursing program

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, presented a $1 million check to JPS Health Network on Tuesday to support the hospital system's forensic nursing program. The earmarked funds will allow JPS to expand its staff of forensic nurse examiners — professionals specially trained to pr...

Fort Worth ReportOct 27, 2026

A southwest neighborhood will receive millions to improve its quality of life

The city of Fort Worth has chosen the Wedgwood East neighborhood for a $4.3 million revitalization aimed at improving quality of life and safety. The community in southwest Fort Worth is the city’s choice for its Neighborhood Improvement Program recipient for 2027, the city annou...

Fort Worth ReportOct 27, 2026

Bomb threats prompt evacuation of 3 Arlington schools Tuesday morning

Three Arlington schools were evacuated Tuesday after bomb threats, according to a news release from the fire department. The bomb threats came in shortly after 10 a.m., according to the Arlington Fire Department. Ditto Elementary School, Swift Elementary School and Oakridge Schoo...

Fort Worth ReportOct 27, 2026

How Federal Trucking Regulations Affect Your Accident Claim

McAllen is located along one of the busiest commercial corridors in South Texas. Interstate 2 and U.S. Route 83 carry freight trucks between the border and distribution hubs further north at all hours. These trucks are massive. When one causes a collision, the injuries are often ...

Fort Worth WeeklyOct 27, 2026

3 Arlington-area schools evacuated after bomb threats

Three schools in Arlington were evacuated Tuesday morning after bomb threats were called in, according to the Arlington Fire Department. The threats were reported at: Ditto Elementary School, 3001 Quail Lane Swift Elementary School, 1101 S. Fielder Road Oakridge School, 5900 W. P...

NBC DFWOct 27, 2026

Yella Beezy murder trial begins as witnesses describe MO3's fatal shooting

Witnesses described a chaotic scene of gunfire on a Dallas freeway Tuesday as prosecutors began presenting their case against rapper Yella Beezy, who is accused of orchestrating the 2020 killing of fellow Dallas rapper MO3 in an alleged murder-for-hire plot. Markies Conway, known...

NBC DFWOct 26, 2026

Sorrells, Burks clash over crime and accountability in Tarrant County DA race

Tarrant County voters will decide in November whether to give Republican District Attorney Phil Sorrells another four years in office or elect Democratic challenger Tiffany Burks, a criminal defense attorney who is calling for changes to the county's approach to criminal justice....

NBC DFWOct 26, 2026

Professional couple makes a splash in Tarrant County with water safety focus

With the Water Wings mascot, a friendly dolphin, high-finning children and adults, Ekene and Rosaline Ogbechie were all smiles as they opened their new swim school location in Arlington on Oct. 17. “It just showed we chose the right place for this school,” said Rosaline Ogbechie,...

Fort Worth ReportOct 25, 2026

18-year-old dies at Fort Worth gas station after Arlington apartment shooting

An 18-year-old man is dead after an early morning shooting in Arlington on Sunday. Arlington officers responded to an apartment complex in the 3100 block of E. Park Row Drive at 2:54 a.m. after a resident reported hearing what sounded like gunshots nearby. Fort Worth Police told ...

NBC DFWOct 25, 2026

Fort Worth commission orders property owners to repair, demolish unsafe structures

The Fort Worth Building Standards Commission ordered owners of several properties with hazardous structures to repair or demolish them. Others received additional time after they showed progress or presented plans to bring their properties into compliance at a meeting Sept. 28. T...

Fort Worth ReportOct 24, 2026

Barbecue brings Van Zandt County together in wake of two tragedies

A Van Zandt County community is coming together over plates of barbecue to help families grieving two tragedies: the line-of-duty death of a sheriff's deputy and a house fire that killed a mother and four children. Former restaurateur Ryan Hanson organized a barbecue fundraiser a...

NBC DFWOct 24, 2026

$2.6 million in counterfeit Richard Mille watches seized at DFW Airport

11 counterfeit Richard Mille watches were intercepted at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport in a targeted enforcement operation focusing on fake luxury goods from China. According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the shipment would have had a combined manufacturer’s suggested ...

NBC DFWOct 24, 2026

Officer severely injured in fatal Canton shooting released from hospital

The Canton police officer who was severely injured during an intense exchange of gunfire has been released from the hospital. According to Sheriff Kevin Bridger, Officer Chris Watson was among the responding deputies and officers who were attempting to make contact with 42-year-o...

NBC DFWOct 24, 2026

Everman to honor Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez with public candlelight vigil Saturday

A North Texas community will come together Saturday to remember 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, whose disappearance and death touched the hearts of residents across the region. The city of Everman will host a public candlelight vigil in Noel's memory on Saturday, Oct. 24, at 6...

NBC DFWOct 24, 2026

Suspect fired more than 800 rounds in Canton shooting that killed deputy: sheriff

The gunman accused of killing a Van Zandt County sheriff’s deputy and severely wounding a Canton police officer fired more than 800 rounds at law enforcement during Tuesday night’s attack, the Van Zandt County sheriff revealed Friday. Sheriff Kevin Bridger provided the new detail...

NBC DFWOct 23, 2026

Pumpkin Nights

The sights and sounds of fall. For families, that usually means pumpkin patches with rows and rows of gourds waiting to be taken home. Corn mazes. Hayrides. Daytime activities. But there’s something about Halloween that’s inherently tied to the night and its iconic symbol: the ja...

Fort Worth WeeklyOct 22, 2026

Ate Days of Halloween Spirits: 3 Brothers Bourbon

This Halloween, the best stories begin after dark. Just in time for spooky season, Ghostwood Whiskey is introducing 3 Brothers Bourbon, a premium 6-year-old high-rye bourbon inspired by campfire nights, family traditions, and the ghost stories shared among three brothers beneath ...

Fort Worth WeeklyOct 22, 2026

An Minh Truong – Dec. 8, 1948 – Oct. 16, 2026

HALTOM CITY, TEXAS – Mayor of Haltom City, Decorated Combat Pilot, Pioneer in Law Enforcement, Scholar, Musician, and Community Leader, Dr. An Minh Truong, 78, passed away on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Visitation: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Brey...

Fort Worth ReportOct 22, 2026

Piece of Dallas Black history stolen as 300-pound bronze golfer statue vanishes

A Dallas neighborhood is asking for the public's help after thieves stole a 300-pound bronze statue honoring a significant piece of Black history near Dallas Love Field. The 6-foot statue depicted a golfer and stood alongside a historical marker commemorating Hilliard Memorial Go...

NBC DFWOct 22, 2026

Clayface: Mysterious Skin

I’ll admit I wasn’t expecting very much going into Clayface. I probably should have known better, since I’ve praised director James Watkins before and screenwriters Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini have both been on my radar for good reasons. Even so, I was expecting something on ...

Fort Worth WeeklyOct 22, 2026

Happy Halloween!

Just like superheroes, Halloween has been taken over by adults. Are we all arrested development cases? Are we protecting our kids to the extent that they can’t enjoy what we did when we were younger because it’s potentially harmful? Is it a mix of that and a lot of other differen...

Fort Worth WeeklyOct 21, 2026

Film Shorts // October 21-27, 2026

OPENING Ali G: Who Iz I? (R) Sacha Baron Cohen stars in and directs this documentary featuring a resurrection of his character as a hip-hop journalist. Also with Morgana Robinson. (Opens Friday in Dallas) 5 Centimeters per Second (NR) The live-action adaptation of the 2005 Japane...

Fort Worth WeeklyOct 21, 2026

Westlake company allegedly discriminated against blind employee

A Westlake-based technology company that allegedly discriminated against a blind employee is being sued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Solera Holdings LLC, a software maker for automotive and insurance companies, is accused of denying support and resources t...

Fort Worth ReportOct 20, 2026

Tarrant County Races: 2026 Midterm Election

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...

NBC DFWOct 20, 2026

Rockwall County Races: 2026 Midterm Election

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...

NBC DFWOct 20, 2026

Kaufman County Races: 2026 Midterm Election

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...

NBC DFWOct 20, 2026

Ellis County Races: 2026 Midterm Election

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...

NBC DFWOct 20, 2026

Denton County Races: 2026 Midterm Election

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...

NBC DFWOct 20, 2026

Dallas County Races: 2026 Midterm Election

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...

NBC DFWOct 20, 2026

Collin County Races: 2026 Midterm Election

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...

NBC DFWOct 20, 2026

Doorbell camera captures unusual late-night visit at North Texas home

A Watauga family says they were left uneasy after a masked stranger approached their home, performed what appeared to be a prank on their doorstep and rang their doorbell while only teenagers were inside. Home security video from a home on Pebblebrook Drive showed a person wearin...

NBC DFWOct 20, 2026

Beyond the battlefield: How this nonprofit supports children of veterans

War doesn’t end for service members when they’re off the battlefield. The strain of worrying over others bleeds into every part of their life. This rang true for U.S. Air Force veteran Amy Ryder when her friend and fellow service member, Troy Gilbert, was killed in a plane crash ...

Fort Worth ReportOct 20, 2026

Live From London, It’s …

You may or may not be surprised to learn that Saturday Night Live has launched a slew of copycat shows overseas, with comic ensembles in Spain, France, Italy, and Japan looking to imitate the success and live-theater energy of the American show while making humor that resonates w...

Fort Worth WeeklyOct 19, 2026

2nd woman dies in Tarrant Jail custody, county commissioner says

Broshundrick McNeal, 41, was pronounced dead at John Peter Smith Hospital early Sunday morning, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office. Her cause of death is pending. Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons in a statement Sunday demanded a “thorough and trans...

Fort Worth ReportOct 19, 2026

Elderly couple narrowly escape house fire in North Texas

A husband and wife in their 70s narrowly escaped their longtime North Texas home Monday afternoon before flames engulfed the property, leaving behind extensive damage and a family grateful their loved ones made it out alive. The fire broke out at a home in the 2800 block of North...

NBC DFWOct 19, 2026

Garland asks voters to consider bond proposal for public safety staffing

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...

NBC DFWOct 19, 2026

List of early voting locations in Collin County for the Nov. 3 midterm election

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...

NBC DFWOct 19, 2026

List of early voting locations in Denton County for the Nov. 3 midterm election

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...

NBC DFWOct 19, 2026

List of early voting locations in Tarrant County for the Nov. 3 midterm election

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...

NBC DFWOct 19, 2026