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Cowboys host NFC-leading 49ers, seeking elusive winning streak under Schotty

Two adults were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a two-car crash in Euless on Saturday evening. Euless police said it was a two-vehicle head-on crash that happened in the 1200 block of El Camino Real. There were children in one of the vehicles, but they were unha...

NBC DFWNov 14, 2026

Brothers convicted in $240 million cattle investment fraud scheme

Two adults were taken to the hospital with serious injuries after a two-car crash in Euless on Saturday evening. Euless police said it was a two-vehicle head-on crash that happened in the 1200 block of El Camino Real. There were children in one of the vehicles, but they were unha...

NBC DFWNov 14, 2026

Q Cinema Is Back!

While completely coincidental, it’s kind of awesome that Fort Worth’s only queer film festival has come back after a six-year hiatus on the heels of our state turning blue. It truly feels like the tide has shifted. Today thru Sunday (Nov 13-15), Trinity Pride Fest is reviving the...

Fort Worth WeeklyNov 13, 2026

Give the gift of joy through The Greatest Gift Catalog Ever

A historic theater that has lived many lives in the Fort Worth Stockyards may soon begin another. The New Isis Theatre, named after an Egyptian goddess, is a Main Street landmark dating back to 1914. It has a new owner with a high-profile name attached. Records show SGS Supper Cl...

NBC DFWNov 13, 2026

Sportsbot 3000

As a writer — even as a Cro-Magnon-brained sportswriter and musician — I am inherently dubious of AI. While it continues to worm itself into nearly every unoccupied molecule of space left in existence, we’ve been seemingly left no choice but to accept it. In some ways, it’s possi...

Fort Worth WeeklyNov 12, 2026

Jeannine Margaret Cox – Sept. 5, 1935 – Nov. 3, 2026

Jeannine Margaret Harris Cox, 91, of Watauga, Texas, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, following a courageous battle with dementia. Graveside Service: 11:00 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, 2026, at Mount Olivet Cemetery, 2301 N. Sylvania Ave. Fort Worth 76111. I...

Fort Worth ReportNov 10, 2026

To the future: Arlington leaders dedicate time capsule, 150th anniversary tree

Arlington sat between Fort Worth and Dallas as a small city taking up just 4 square miles in the metroplex 70 years ago. This year, its 150th anniversary, city leaders have done a lot of reflecting on where the city came from and what has changed. On Friday, Texas Arbor Day, the ...

Fort Worth ReportNov 10, 2026

Fort Worth celebrates National Cowgirl Museum expansion one gallop at a time

Young girls admired cowgirls sporting boots and spurs as they rode through Fort Worth’s Cultural District celebrating the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame’s expansion during a parade this weekend. Since opening at its current location in 2002, the Fort Worth museum has hono...

Fort Worth ReportNov 9, 2026

Bob on Business: Who is the ‘mystery’ tenant at Clearfork?

The cattle — to say nothing of the cowhands — that once roamed the 7,000-acre Edwards Ranch in southwest Fort Worth would not know what to make of all that’s happening at Clearfork, the master-planned, mixed-use development located on part of that massive property. Cassco Develop...

Fort Worth ReportNov 8, 2026

Roger Dean Bradford – May 10, 1961 – Nov. 4, 2026

Roger Dean Bradford, 65, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026. Visitation: Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Breyley Room – Mount Olivet Chapel, 2301 N. Sylvania Ave., Fort Worth 76111. Funeral Service: Monday, Nov. 9, 2026 12:00 PM Mount Olivet Chapel 2301 Nort...

Fort Worth ReportNov 8, 2026

See Texas Supreme Court, appeals court races in the 2026 midterm

A North Texas high school football powerhouse is out of the playoffs, and the decision is sparking a fight over who coached one of its players. Liberty Christian School was favored to win a state championship. But TAPPS, the governing body that organizes and oversees high school ...

NBC DFWNov 6, 2026

Alisa Simmons defeats Tim O'Hare in race for Tarrant County Judge

A North Texas high school football powerhouse is out of the playoffs, and the decision is sparking a fight over who coached one of its players. Liberty Christian School was favored to win a state championship. But TAPPS, the governing body that organizes and oversees high school ...

NBC DFWNov 6, 2026

See all Texas House races in the 2026 midterm

A North Texas high school football powerhouse is out of the playoffs, and the decision is sparking a fight over who coached one of its players. Liberty Christian School was favored to win a state championship. But TAPPS, the governing body that organizes and oversees high school ...

NBC DFWNov 6, 2026

See all Texas Senate races in the 2026 midterm

A North Texas high school football powerhouse is out of the playoffs, and the decision is sparking a fight over who coached one of its players. Liberty Christian School was favored to win a state championship. But TAPPS, the governing body that organizes and oversees high school ...

NBC DFWNov 6, 2026

See all Texas State Board of Education races in the 2026 midterm election

A North Texas high school football powerhouse is out of the playoffs, and the decision is sparking a fight over who coached one of its players. Liberty Christian School was favored to win a state championship. But TAPPS, the governing body that organizes and oversees high school ...

NBC DFWNov 6, 2026

Who is on the list of certified write-in candidates in the Nov. 3 election?

A North Texas high school football powerhouse is out of the playoffs, and the decision is sparking a fight over who coached one of its players. Liberty Christian School was favored to win a state championship. But TAPPS, the governing body that organizes and oversees high school ...

NBC DFWNov 6, 2026

Mary Gandarilla Hernandez – July 25, 1947 – Oct. 30, 2026

Maria "Mary" Gandarilla Hernandez, 79, a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, Oct. 30, 2026. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Sandburg Suite. Funeral Service: 2:3...

Fort Worth ReportNov 5, 2026

Charles Raymond Prather – Aug. 14, 1974 – Oct. 26, 2026

Charles Raymond Prather, 52, passed away on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Graveside Service: 3:00 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, 2026, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Charles was born on Aug. 14, 1974, in Fort Worth, to parents Jimmy Lee Prather and Joetta Elaine Jones Croft. He spent his early adolesc...

Fort Worth ReportNov 5, 2026

Taylor Sheridan acquires historic Isis Theater in Fort Worth Stockyards

Taylor Sheridan’s investment company purchased the Downtown Cowtown at the Isis with plans to renovate the historic Stockyards venue “back to its glory,” his business partner, David Glasser, told the Fort Worth Report. SGS Supper Club — owned by Sheridan, Glasser and Dan Schryer ...

Fort Worth ReportNov 5, 2026

Defining Insanity

“Why are you even watching this? They’re just going to lose.” This, offered by my lovely football-hating significant other as she passed through the living room on Sunday. The living room is usually a mandated no-fly zone for her on the Lord’s day, not due to some religio-fascist...

Fort Worth WeeklyNov 5, 2026

Lone Star Film Festival Turns 20

The 20th anniversary of this weekend’s annual Lone Star Film Festival includes some stellar entries, including the music-driven love story Bleeding Hearts, Jesse Eisenberg's The Debut, and Cannes prize winner Rehearsals for a Revolution, plus a week of wall-to-wall films. It’s a ...

Fort Worth WeeklyNov 5, 2026

Derrell Gene Jennings Jr. – Aug. 26, 1970 – Nov. 3, 2026

Derrell, born on Aug. 26, 1970, in Dallas, to parents Derrell Sr and Carol Jennings. He passed away on Nov. 3, 2026, after complications from diabetes and suffering a stroke. Derrell was a man who loved the Lord and his family first and foremost. He was predeceased by his father ...

Fort Worth ReportNov 5, 2026

New LDS Fort Worth Texas Temple opens Nov. 5 for free public tours

Three years after breaking ground in Burleson, the temple measuring more than 120 feet in height, clad in limestone, quatrefoil motifs, and a golden dome and spire, basked in beams of sunlight. The building, recently completed, is the Fort Worth Texas Temple. The sacred structure...

Fort Worth ReportNov 5, 2026

White Noise

I’m writing this in the late morning of Tue, Nov 3, and I’ve set aside my phone, even though I’m waiting for a couple texts to appear in reply to questions I need to complete this piece, a weekly column that is supposed to promote local music. I don’t know about you, but it’s har...

Fort Worth WeeklyNov 5, 2026

A handful of Fort Worth concerts to catch this November

November has a way of making Fort Worth feel like itself again. Evenings cool off, the holiday madness is still a few weeks away, and you have time to claim a patio table or slip into a club for a set that turns a regular weeknight into something worth remembering. Around here, m...

Fort Worth ReportNov 4, 2026

Yvonne Marie Christner – May 20, 1965 – Oct. 28, 2026

Yvonne Christner-Gutierrez, loving wife and mother passed away suddenly on Oct. 28, 2026. Rosary: 6:00 pm Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 in Greenwood's Independence Chapel, 3210 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth 76107. Funeral 2:30 pm Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 in Greenwood's Independence Chapel...

Fort Worth ReportNov 3, 2026

Martina Dufresne – Feb. 2, 1941 – Oct. 25, 2026

Martina "Tina" Dufresne, 85, of Fort Worth, passed away on Oct. 25, 2026, in Lewisville, Texas. She was born on Feb. 2, 1941, in Fort Worth, to Willard Godsey and Cloie Fisher Godsey. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at Mount Olivet in Stateroom C. On July 4, 1959, T...

Fort Worth ReportNov 2, 2026

Where I Live: Artist loves family-friendly southwest Fort Worth

By Adam Dietrich As an artist I’ve lived in nearly every community in Fort Worth. I’m currently on the southwest side of town after living in the south side, Lakeside, west side and east side. I never did live in the Alliance area. I live in the fingerling of Fort Worth, kind of ...

Fort Worth ReportOct 31, 2026

Mayor reflects on 150 years of growth in Arlington during State of the City address

Arlington has seen a lot in 2026. Massive global events, large-development announcements and new amenities for residents have all graced the American Dream City over the past 10 months. The blueprint for these projects and events wasn’t just laid out recently, Mayor Jim Ross said...

Fort Worth ReportOct 30, 2026

Rodney Lee Torrence – Sept. 27, 1951 – Oct. 25, 2026

Rodney L. Torrence, Sr., 75, of Fort Worth, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Visitation: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet ...

Fort Worth ReportOct 29, 2026

Virginia S. Gonzalez – Nov. 29, 1936 – Oct. 25, 2026

Virginia Gonzalez, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and devoted husband. Rosary Service: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at St. Thomas Catholic Church. I...

Fort Worth ReportOct 29, 2026

Wayne David Cashion – April 30, 1956 – Oct. 22, 2026

The life of Wayne Cashion is an example of a life well lived. Wayne was born April 30, 1956, and used an ICU hospital bed in Fort Worth Texas as his jumping off spot to his heavenly home on Oct. 22, 2026. He was a young 70 year old. Raised on the east side of Fort Worth by his wi...

Fort Worth ReportOct 29, 2026

Mary Jo Poplin – Jan. 11, 1930 – Oct. 23, 2026

Mary Jo (Norman) Fleetwood Poplin passed away on Oct. 23, 2026, at the age of 96, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and five generations of family. Rosary Service: 2 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2...

Fort Worth ReportOct 29, 2026

Weekend Worthy: Get spooked at these Halloween celebrations in Fort Worth

Exactly what your weekend needs Find out what's "Weekend Worthy" with our arts & culture newsletter. Sign up for essential Fort Worth-area events and news — free. Sign up for free Happy Thursday, We are two days away from Halloween, which only means one thing: Cue “Dracula” by Ta...

Fort Worth ReportOct 29, 2026

Eva Katherine Mangham Isbell – May 6, 1937 – Oct. 26, 2026

Eva Katherine Mangham Isbell, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, friend, and faithful servant, passed away peacefully on Oct. 26, 2026, at the age of 89. Born May 6, 1937, in Kaufman, Texas, Eva was the daughter of Jewell and Ben Mangham and younger sister of Dell Oree Mang...

Fort Worth ReportOct 29, 2026

Vibrant festivities enliven Day of the Dead remembrances

Día de los Muertos, typically observed on Nov. 1-2, is approaching and Tarrant County is celebrating with parades, festivals, vendor markets, processions and live performances. If you’re looking to celebrate the culture, remember loved ones who have passed on with an ofrenda — a ...

Fort Worth ReportOct 28, 2026

From violent crime to code citations, this program holds properties accountable

Eco Motel has long been a nuisance in east Fort Worth’s Meadowbrook neighborhood, but a new city code compliance program that focuses on problem properties has helped bring the business into full compliance. The city’s Nuisance Enforcement Task Force program, which Fort Worth lau...

Fort Worth ReportOct 28, 2026

Night & Day: Halloween Is Here!

Last week, we gave you a head start on haunted happenings in our inaugural Halloween special issue. Now that the candy is purchased and the costumes are plotted out, here are the highlights, plus a few new entries for your consideration. Happy Halloween! Thu, Oct 29 Ridglea Theat...

Fort Worth WeeklyOct 28, 2026

LifeGift’s 24th Annual Fort Worth 2nd Chance Run Celebrates Hope and Second Chances

FORT WORTH — LifeGift’s 24th Annual Fort Worth 2nd Chance Run brought 572 participants to the historic Fort Worth Stockyards on October 17th to celebrate the life-saving impact of organ, eye and tissue donation and honor the donors who give others a second chance at life. The ann...

Fort Worth Business PressOct 28, 2026

Early Mormons in Fort Worth baptized faithful in Trinity River

Editor’s note: In an effort to preserve city history, Fort Worth Report agreed to archive Hollace Weiner’s local history columns beginning in 2025. This column about local history of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints first ran in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram in Octo...

Fort Worth ReportOct 28, 2026

Southlake celebrates Diwali, festival of lights ahead of international holiday

Lehenga choli’s in shades of bright pink, saffron yellow and tangerine swayed from side to side Saturday on a stage in Southlake Town Square. Dancers wearing the South Asian skirts and blouses moved to rhythmic beats playing through the speakers. In the audience, parents and gran...

Fort Worth ReportOct 28, 2026

Former Cowboys star Dez Bryant cited for assault after Southlake traffic dispute

Former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant was cited for misdemeanor assault after a traffic dispute escalated into a confrontation with two 19-year-olds in a Southlake parking lot Sunday, prompting a police response involving officers with their guns drawn. Southlake police ...

NBC DFWOct 26, 2026

Ariat Arena replaces Dickies as name for Fort Worth venue

Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena has a new name: Ariat Arena. Trail Drive Management Corp., the arena’s manager, and Ariat International, a Western, equestrian and workwear brand, announced this morning that the venue will be renamed Ariat Arena. The 10-year naming rights partnership i...

Fort Worth ReportOct 26, 2026

Fort Worth's Dickies Arena is now Ariat Arena

The arena home of Fort Worth's Stock Show and Rodeo has a new name — Dickies Arena is now Ariat Arena. The Fort Worth-based Western wear company announced it had secured naming rights for the 14,000-seat arena for at least the next decade. ,Ariat said new signage will go up right...

NBC DFWOct 26, 2026

Brian Alan Gentry – Nov. 14, 1972 – Oct. 21, 2026

Brian Alan Gentry, 53, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. Funeral: 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at Doxogly Church. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, at Greenwood Funeral Home in ...

Fort Worth ReportOct 26, 2026

Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders form union after Netflix spotlight on pay

The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders are making history, becoming the first professional sports cheerleading squad to form a union. The iconic 36-member squad recently announced the formation of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association, a significant move that comes after years of ...

NBC DFWOct 26, 2026

Made in Tarrant: Family turns sports card hobby into baseball stadium business

Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. Rebecca Gallagher’s husband and son used to collect sports cards as a hobby. Now the family is turning that hobby into a business with some serious...

Fort Worth ReportOct 25, 2026