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Country music star Ella Langley is "Choosin' Texas," specifically Fort Worth, as she brings her Dandelion tour to Dickies Arena this weekend. And a hometown girl is coming with her. “Getting to play in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is always really meaningful to me. I have so much h...
Byron Jamarr Dixon, 46, passed away Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. Funeral: 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026 at Koinonia Christian Church. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026 at Greenwood Funeral Home in Memorial Suite B, 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth 76107. Byron Jam...
Roy Martin Simpson Jr., 90, passed away on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. Roy was born June 1, 1936 in Greenback, Tennessee to Johnnie Mae and Roy Simpson Sr. He was a member of the Saint Peters the Apostle Catholic Church Congregation. He completed his education at Greenback High School...
Robin Barett Atkins, 75, passed away on Saturday, August, 8, 2026. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, at Bethesda Community Church, in Fort Worth. Interment: 3 p.m. at Annetta Cemetery, in Annetta, Texas. Robin was born on Oct. 5, 1950, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to ...
Roselyn Romig, Age 99, passed away peacefully on August 10th 2026 in Burleson. She was born on August 8th 1927 in Logan, West Virginia to John B. Watson and Sadie Bertha Nicely-Watson. Roselyn was raised in Logan, West Virginia and Graduated from Logan High School as Salutatorian...
Isabella Maique and her little sister, Ziva, were so excited for the first day of school Wednesday that they stayed up until 3 a.m. Their mom, Jacqueline Alvaradejo, said they just couldn’t wait for their first day at Arlington ISD’s Jane Robin Ellis Elementary. They were among t...
Two Texas aviation pioneers will be honored at the Fort Worth Aviation Museum with Wings Awards on Saturday as part of National Aviation Day. Aviation pioneer Bessie Coleman will be honored posthumously, and Dave Palmer, one of the original General Dynamics F-16 test pilots, will...
The North Texas and NBA communities are mourning the loss of former Dallas Mavericks coach and NBA player Don Nelson. Nelson leaves behind a legacy as the second-most winning coach in NBA history, who won five championships as a player with the Boston Celtics, was a three-time Co...
When Dr. Carrie Greer walks the halls of Liberty Junior High School, she still finds herself remembering where her locker was, the school dances she attended, and the teachers who helped shape her future. Now, more than 30 years after attending the Richardson ISD campus as a stud...
As families across North Texas prepare for the start of a new school year, a Garland nonprofit is focusing on one of the most overlooked back-to-school necessities: shoes. Hope's Door New Beginning Center has launched a month-long shoe drive to collect new shoes for children, twe...
From local shoots and films made in (and about) Texas to screenings at Alamo, Coyote Drive-In, Texas Theatre, and all our other favorite spots, if it’s got roots here, it’s … Worth your time. This new column will take a closer look at films made in, set in, or shaped by the peopl...
From local shoots and films made in (and about) Texas to screenings at Alamo, Coyote Drive-In, Texas Theatre, and all our other favorite spots, if it’s got roots here, it’s … Worth your time. This new column will take a closer look at films made in, set in, or shaped by the peopl...
It’s difficult to overstate the impact of 1919 Hemphill. The long-gone, all-ages, DIY community space on the Near Southside lasted from 2002 to 2019, and in those years, the rickety, colorful, faultily wired, graffiti-sprayed maintenance-nightmare of a two-story building provided...
The Circus is in Town in Dallas, but this one is a little different. The Universoul Circus is bringing acts from all over the world to North Texas this month. Students at Uplift Crescendo in Fort Worth got a sneak peek of the show. "The Caribbean part to me was really cool, like ...
John Maurice Smith Jr. passed away on Aug. 7, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Wellington, Texas on Sept. 17, 1941, from parents John Maurice Smith Sr. and Jeanette Smith. John spent his early years on the farm and carried those lessons throughout his life. He graduated high schoo...
FORT WORTH, Texas — kellofaplan, a Fort Worth-based planner andstationery company founded by former teacher Heather Kell, has been named to the 2026 Inc.5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, earning a ranking of No. 3701.. Kell founded the company in 2015 whil...
UNT Health Fort Worth will celebrate a historic milestone as the College of Nursing honors its inaugural traditional prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduating class during its first Pinning Ceremony. Established in 2023 to help address Texas’ critical nursing shortag...
Melody Hinkle, a student at White Settlement ISD’s Brewer Middle School, placed first at the recent National Spanish Spelling Bee in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Thirty-two contestants, in fourth through eighth grade, from across the nation competed at the two-day event. After 8 hour...
On July 31, 2026, Jerry Marshall Howard, age 90, went home to Jesus. Funeral services: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel in the Breyley Suite. Jerry was bo...
Dorothy Byers Kunkel lived a life of love, kindness, laughter, and devotion to her family. Born on July 2, 1930, in Temple, Texas, to Joseph and Levora Byers, Dorothy was the kind of person who made life brighter for those around her. While attending Temple High School, she met H...
Thomas Edward Dingman, affectionately known by many as ‘Tom” passed away on Aug. 3, 2026. Tom was born on Dec. 15, 1937, in Paris, Texas to Archie Edward and Florence Dingman. Tom and his parents moved to Fort Worth when he was an infant and settled in the Lake Worth area. He gre...
Interdisciplinary program prepares students to bridge technical AI expertise with human values, ethics and communication, beginning fall 2026 FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas Wesleyan University recently announced that students may declare a new Bachelor of Arts in Humanities and Artifi...
Susan Louise L’Ecuyer, age 69 of Arlington passed away peacefully on August 6th, 2026 due to a sudden illness. She was surrounded by the love of her family. Susan was born Jan. 23, 1957, Oklahoma City, OK. to Billy Joe Charles and Francis Marion Charles of Oklahoma City, OK. She ...
It’s never too early to plan for the holiday season and Stage West’s new 2026-2027 season includes the return of a holiday favorite you might want to add to your calendar now. All is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 is an extra production and is not included in the season ticket...
Elva H. Rios, 86, of Grand Prairie passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Aug. 4, 2026 after a lengthy battle with an illness. Elva was born on June 17, 1940 in the City of Miguel Aleman in the State of Tamaulipas, Mexico to parents Eustacio Hernandez and Agustina El...
Tech FW on Aug. 7 will present the first-ever “Manufacturing Award” at theSummer 2026 UTDesign Capstone Expo. This event brings together student innovators, industry supporters, and the public for an afternoon showcasing cutting-edge engineering and computer science projects at T...
Blocks away from Fort Worth's John Peter Smith Hospital, high school and college students in a medical summer program with the hospital start their day with cheers and games at a training center. They're a high-energy but extremely focused group of students who are wise far beyon...
FORT WORTH, Texas — Tarleton State University leaders, faculty, staff and students joined The Texas A&M System and community leaders Wednesday morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the eight-story, 228,000 square foot Texas A&M-Fort Worth Law & Educatio...
Mary Janeway Grace Ponte, 91, passed away on Aug. 5, 2026. Mary was born on Aug. 23, 1934, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Grace Abel Janeway and James F. Janeway. She moved to Fort Worth while attending junior high school. In 1952, Mary married Clyde Blundell, and together they welc...
Dexter Dotson walked into a Fort Worth ISD job fair with one teaching position left to fill at Richard J. Wilson Elementary. The incoming principal moved among candidates, trying to reassure them that joining a district under state control would not mean being left alone to navig...
Editor’s note: A featured pet may be adopted by the time you inquire, but many more are always waiting to meet you through the Humane Society of North Texas. With August here, North Texans begin shifting gears. School supplies replace beach towels, calendars start filling up, and...
Paul Albert Ribniscky was born Paul Albert Lindsay on March 12, 1948, in West Reading, Pennsylvania, to Naomi Ruth Lindsay. Two years later, his brother Carl Robert Lindsay was born. When Paul was nine and Carl was seven, their mother married Mike Ribniscky, who adopted both boys...
Sundance Square will celebrate the work of eight young Fort Worth area artists during Showcase Night on Thur, Aug 6, from 5:30pm to 7:30 pm in its Plaza Pavilion. The public exhibition features high school artists who just completed a nine-week mentorship with 2026 Texas Artist-i...
We are counting down to the start of a new school year, with most North Texas School districts starting next week. While students are giddy with excitement, advocacy groups are keeping a close eye on the challenges facing our educators. We spoke to the VP of the Texas State Teach...
Esther Barbara Calk (nee Keller), 99, of Arlington passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 2nd, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on Oct. 13, 1926, in Hays, Kansas, Esther was the daughter of Albert and Adamine Keller. She was named after Queen Esther from the B...
Dual celebration marks two major milestones, with interactive exhibits highlighting academics, research and innovation The Texas A&M University System officially opened its new downtown Fort Worth campus Wednesday and immediately began work on the next phase of a long-term invest...
An 18-year-old former Marcus High School football player was sentenced to 14 months of probation Wednesday after entering two no-contest pleas in connection with a Flower Mound hazing incident involving a former teammate. The emotional court hearing gave the victim an opportunity...
Eight Fort Worth ISD campuses will receive greater control over schedules, staffing, budgets and other day-to-day decisions under a newly introduced earned autonomy framework, while still following the district’s new instructional model. FWISD leaders announced guidelines for sch...
A line of families stretched down the hallways of Lake Worth High School on Saturday as children waited to pick out backpacks, meet school leaders and leap into another year as Bullfrogs. Inside the gymnasium, rows of backpacks waited for Lake Worth ISD students to claim them. El...
John Arthur Martinez passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel, 2301 N. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, 76111. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Senior Pastor Don Malpass officiating. Visitation: 6 – 8 p.m. Wednes...
Being financially savvy and stable is key to having a strong and healthy local community. When a resident is financially aware, they can better make decisions to not only help themselves but also help grow their community financially. When individuals and/or households have finan...
Richardson ISD is implementing new classroom technology guidelines this school year aimed at reducing student screen time and increasing opportunities for hands-on learning. The move follows months of feedback from parents and community members. District leaders announced the cha...
Three Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD students spent a week in the Blue Ridge Mountains this summer debating national and international issues, building friendships with students from across the country and representing their schools, EMS ISD and Fort Worth at the annual Conference On...
FORT WORTH, Texas – [Aug. 3, 2026] – Sundance Square will celebrate the work of eight young Fort Worth area artists during Showcase Night on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in its Plaza Pavilion. The public exhibition marks the culmination of the inaugural summer paintin...
FORT WORTH – On Sunday, July 26, 2026, Andrew Isaiah Ponce departed this world, and we honor and remember the life of a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend whose beautiful soul, compassionate heart, and kindness touched so many lives. Funeral services: 9:30...
By Brian O’Keefe My wife Gladys and I moved to Haslet four years ago after spending three years in Houston and two decades in Atlanta. What we found here has been a refreshing upgrade to our quality of life. One of the things we appreciate most is the opportunity to live in a saf...
After months of discussion, the Dallas Wings confirmed Monday that they will move to the American Airlines Center in Dallas for the 2027 season. The announcement comes as their tenure at the College Park Center on the campus of the University of Texas at Arlington concludes at th...
FORT WORTH – Bobby Glen Schmucker Jr. (Glen), age 71, passed away on July 29, 2026 after a lengthy illness. He was a genuine man of faith and dearly loved by countless family and friends. Visitation will be Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026 from 6 to 8 p.m. in Greenwood Funeral Home's Memo...
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Goodwill North Central Texas announced today that its Goodwill Outlet, located at 2452 Mansfield Highway in Fort Worth, will host a Teacher Surplus Sale on Saturday, August 8, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.. During the event, items will be sold for just 99¢ per p...
Carolyn Baker Eisen went to be with Jesus early Thursday morning on July 30th, 2026 in Arlington, TX. She was born on Aug. 16,1937 in Waco, TX to Ed and Opal Baker. Carolyn graduated from Waco High School and attended Baylor University before starting her real estate career in th...
FORT WORTH – Michael Anthony Arredondo, 63, began his new journey on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, leaving this world in the same way he lived-with independence, conviction, and, as he would say, "his way." Funeral Service: 12:00 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. I...
Lynda Katherine Broome (nee Bauer) was born in Detroit, Michigan in 1943 to Clifton and Margaret Bauer. She lived in Michigan until moving to Texas in 1982. She passed away in Fort Worth, Texas, on July 23, 2026. Lynda grew up in Detroit, the oldest of three sisters, and graduate...
Nearly 80 years after Margo Jones opened her theater-in-the-round in Dallas’ Fair Park and launched the American regional theater movement, Dallas Theater Center and AT&T Performing Arts Center announced a proposed merger that represents a new chapter for the regional theater ind...
BENBROOK – Sun set the last time for SMSgt Frederick William Smith's earthly life on July 28, 2026. He wanted to be remembered as simply "Bill" who loved Hawaiian shirts and bright Argyle socks. Visitation: 6 – 8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at Greenwood Funeral Home in Memorial Su...
Verna Simpson, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Irving, Texas. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, artist, singer, teacher, aunt, sister, friend, and Omi to all who knew and loved her. She was born on May 28, 1956 in Texarkana, Texas, to...
The public memorial service will be streamed live on Saturday. Video from that service will appear in the player at the top of this page. A memorial service will be held for U.S. Army Private Isabella Gonzales in Plano on Saturday. Gonzales, a Carrollton resident, was killed duri...
More than 1,000 North Texas students will get a hand up ahead of the start of the 2026-2027 school year. It’s all thanks to the Dream Center Dallas, volunteers, businesses, churches, and other local community partners. The Director of the Dream Center Dallas, Kacie Kintz, said th...
Former Gateway Church members are asking an appellate court to reverse a previous decision dismissing their financial fraud lawsuit against the megachurch, according to recent court records. Attorneys for those church members requested a motion to appeal July 17 in the U.S. Court...
Ken L. Tummons, 69, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 27,2026 after a long illness. Ken lived a life defined by faith, a love for God and family. He was born on Sept. 8, 1956, to Jimmie Lee Tummons and Frances Carlin Tummons in Tulsa, Oklahoma. On Oc...
Dr. Gary Lee Ebensberger, of Arlington, Texas passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas with his wife by his side. He will be remembered as a loving father, friend and colleague to all who knew and loved him. He was born on July 11, 1939, in New Braunfels, Texa...
