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Claudia Ramirez beamed with pride as the south Fort Worth bus route she rode as a child was rebranded into a festive, Latino-themed transit experience. “It’s so vibrant,” Ramirez, a lifelong Fort Worth resident, said of Trinity Metro’s new La Línea Rosa buses. “We have lowriders ...
Dallas Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer knows the statistics. Most NFL teams that start 0-2 do not make the playoffs. Last season, 10 teams started 0-2. Only the Chicago Bears and the Houston Texans made the playoffs, both as wildcards; but Schottenheimer is not nervous ye...
An overgrown parking lot off Leslie Street, nearly hidden among the tall trees and medical buildings of the Near Southside District, holds promise for new transit-oriented development. The site, located between railroad tracks to the west and Baylor Scott & White All Saints Medic...
Charles Robert Rollins, 83, of Aledo, passed away at his home on Friday, Sept. 11, 2026. Charles graduated from Italy High School in 1961. He attended Navarro Junior College on a baseball scholarship as a left-handed pitcher and later graduated from Sam Houston State University i...
Last October, Fort Worth homebuilder Village Homes filed for Chapter 11 reorganization when a major legal fight disrupted the company’s ability to do business. According to Village Homes, the issue stemmed from a 2024 contract to sell 100 vacant lots, the company name, and relate...
For a museum with many spectacular depictions of cowboys in its collection, a new sheriff is coming to town. The Amon Carter Museum of American Art (the Carter) announced the appointment of Robert Stein as its new executive director and CEO. The announcement comes one year after ...
Fort Worth Stockyards visitors taking in a nostalgic cattle drive this week can look up in the sky and see the future. The Stockyards will be one of several locations included as part of a major advanced air mobility testing project by the state. Some of those air taxis took to t...
For more than 60 years, one thing remained true: if the Dallas Cowboys were playing, Carolyn Price was cheering. Known as the Cowboys’ No. 1 fan, Price became a familiar face to players, coaches and generations of North Texas football fans. She died in February after a battle wit...
A workday in Fort Worth can mean a morning in a downtown office, an afternoon at a medical practice, a shift near the Stockyards, a classroom full of students, or a crew moving between job sites. The city does not run on one schedule, and its workplaces do not all look alike. Tha...
Celia "Mami Celia" Diaz Ramirez, age 99, of Fort Worth, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, at 4:27p.m., surrounded by family and love. Rosary: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026 in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum 3210 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth. Funer...
The family of Fort Worth’s only recorded Black lynching victim has stepped away from nonprofit Transform 1012 N. Main Street’s redevelopment of a former Ku Klux Klan hall into a cultural hub. Fred Rouse III, the grandson of Fred Rouse, resigned from his board position at Transfor...
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,Growing up in a Mexican-American household, one of my favorite family traditions was ...
Robert "Rob" Edward Burns, 44, of Fort Worth, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. Rob was born on Feb. 18, 1982, in Fort Worth, to James Burns and Leslie Cavanaugh. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leslie Cavanaugh, and his sister, Jessica Burns. Rob spent many years w...
World-renowned choreographer Blake McGrath is bringing a fresh approach to the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, putting his own modern spin on the squad’s signature style after joining DCC as a guest judge and choreographer. McGrath, an industry veteran, was brought in as a guest jud...
Scott Miller, Marine Corps veteran and current board member of VFW Post 10374, remembers his first time entering a Veterans of Foreign Wars post in Killeen, Texas. He loved the folks there but remembers the space as a dim, smoke-filled hall. “It’s like a dying thing,” said Miller...
Arlington’s Levitt Pavilion is preparing to welcome residents to come together for a free special concert and 9/11 commemoration at 7:10 p.m. this Friday. “I remember where I was, what I was doing 25 years ago during this tragedy — like many other people,” said Arlington Mayor Ji...
Glory, glory, hallelujah! We made it. Despite temps still flirting with triple digits, the first real harbinger of fall is upon us. Football season is underway! College football is already one week in, and by the time many of you read this, the NFL will already have played a game...
Prepare to see pink buses traveling on Hemphill Street when Trinity Metro’s new color-coded route debuts next week. The unveiling of La Línea Rosa — a Latino-themed rebranding of Route 1 — will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 at La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth, one of the transit agency’s mos...
Presale for FWSSR Insiders Opens Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. Rodeo tickets for the 2027 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) go on sale to the public, Monday Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. Steeped in tradition while embodying the cowboy and cowgirl lifestyle vibe, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo...
Fort Worth leaders are planning a Texas-sized welcome for thousands of Latino business leaders when they arrive in North Texas for a national convention next week. The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will bring about 2,000 people to town for its 2026 national conventio...
A downtown Fort Worth spot where two one-way roads meet Henderson Street is considered the city’s most dangerous intersection, according to a new study. Texas crash data compiled by Patterson Law Group shows that 197 crashes, including 73 injuries, occurred on Belknap and Weather...
Eugene Leroy Haner passed on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the age of 84, In Arlington. Born on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1942, in Elmira, New York to Harold Maxwell Haner and Ruth Inora Sayre. Gene was raised in Smithtown, Long Island, New York where he spent his early years. In 1962 Gen...
The Fort Worth Urban Design Commission granted several waivers from design requirements for a proposed parking garage in the Stockyards. The M.L. Leddy’s retailer and Franklin family have entered a partnership with Parking Systems of America to replace a 55-space surface parking ...
Country Music entertainer Frankie Miller passed away peacefully at his home in Arlington on Aug. 29, 2026, at the age of 95. Frankie was born on Dec. 17, 1930 in Victoria, Texas, the youngest of three children of Frank Guy Miller and Bessie Margaret Sauers Miller. He and his brot...
Fort Worth Texas, boasts rich culture, endless entertainment, a strong sense of community, and cowboy-country roots. Take a stroll through the famous Stockyards National Historic District, tour museums of superior quality, taste the best cuisine the city has to offer, and enjoy n...
Grab your cowboy boots and hats! Tickets for the 2027 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo go on sale Sept. 14. The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo runs from Jan. 15 through Feb. 6. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone or at the Dickies Arena box office in Fort Worth. Ways to Pur...
Grab your cowboy boots and hats! Tickets for the 2027 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo go on sale Sept. 14. The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo runs from Jan. 15 through Feb. 6. Tickets can be purchased online, by phone or at the Dickies Arena box office in Fort Worth. Ways to Pur...
A 40-acre mixed-use development anchored by Southlake’s first Whole Foods Market is set to begin construction this month on one of the last family-owned tracts of land in the city. Fort Worth’s Trademark Property and partner Harrison Street Asset Management announced Sept. 2 that...
Septembers are weird. Right, Green Day? Feels like fall, yet it’s still hot. The first week, we celebrate the labor movement and enjoy an extra day off from work, only to turn around on Week 2 and lament a national tragedy. On the local front, we’re in the middle of our annual Be...
Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with NBC 5, Telemundo 39, Stockyards Business Association and Artes de la Rosa at the Fiestas Patrias Parade and Celebration on Sunday, September 13, at the Fort Worth Stockyards. This colorful celebration of Mexican Independence with a touch of c...
Barbara Lynn Nichols McPherson, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Aug. 29, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, kindness, and devotion to her family. Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum...
“The Dog Stars” is the latest film from director Ridley Scott. Set in 2035, a deadly flu outbreak has decimated most of the population. Jacob Elordi plays a pilot who routinely ventures out in search of traces of humanity while his friend (Josh Brolin), an ex-Marine sharpshooter,...
It is with a profound sense of loss that we announce the passing of Billie "Memaw" Haynie Arnn, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Billie left this world peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. Graveside Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, at Mount Olivet...
Tony Romo is apologizing for his arrest this summer on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence, which led to his being placed on leave from his role as CBS' lead NFL analyst. In a statement posted on Instagram Tuesday, Romo wrote, "This is one of those moments ...
This post was co-written by Mia Kovachev It’s not unusual to see the bleachers of AT&T Stadium packed with a loud crowd and loyal fanbase. But on Thursday night, the stands looked a bit different. A sea of red replaced the usual navy blue worn by diehard fans of “America’s Team,”...
DALLAS – Make-A-Wish North Texas today announced a transformational seven-figure gift from Andy Dunning and Jaime Wester in support of its “Two Years, Too Long” campaign, helping grant life-changing wishes and reduce the wait for children with critical illnesses in the Fort Worth...
Fort Worth has grown rapidly over the past two decades, and that growth has brought increasingly heavy traffic to highways like I-35W, I-30, and Loop 820. With more vehicles on the road comes a higher rate of accidents, and understanding how Texas law handles fault and compensati...
As the memorial to Fort Worth’s only recorded lynching victim nears the finish line, organizers have begun one last fundraising push. Fred Rouse III told the Fort Worth Report that at least $700,000 more is needed to finish construction of the Mr. Fred Rouse Memorial at 1000 NE 1...
Katie Murray said she accidentally drove past her mural of Dolly Parton at The Market at Ridglea the day after the country singer passed. Murray reminisced on her original assumptions about Parton, and how those completely shattered after listening to Parton’s podcast, “Dolly Par...
Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer was being coy Wednesday when asked if he had spoken with his team about handling themselves properly when they meet the Saints in the final preseason game. The teams meet Friday night at AT&T Stadium. Most starters are expected to sit again, lik...
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. At the Humane Society of North Texas, adoption is about changing lives, one match at a time. Learn more about adoptions at...
“If God had invented a hotel for rock bands, it probably would look like the Sunset Marquis.”—Dave Marsh, Rolling Stone Magazine, 1978. Go behind the scenes at the legendary Sunset Marquis Hotel, a Hollywood staple where rock stars checked in, came together, passed out, and occas...
Arlington will host a couple of preseason sporting events this week. We might consider one more meaningful than the other. Now, to be sure, Friday’s exhibition football game between the Dallas Cowboys and New Orleans Saints means a good bit to the players battling to earn roster ...
The State Fair of Texas is less than a month away, and NBC 5 got a behind-the-scenes look at Big Tex’s new western classic shirt being made. How many stitches does it take to dress a 55-foot cowboy? Who knows. But one thing that’s certain: There was no way Jeff Teasley was turnin...
Global icon Dolly Parton has died at 80. Known as the “Queen of Country,” Parton’s music, personality, and philanthropy crossed social and musical barriers. North Texas was lucky to get a few memorable visits from the superstar over the years. The region is now reflecting on this...
Big Tex has been a North Texas icon for decades, but this year he’s taking a fashion cue from Beyoncé and Grapevine’s own Post Malone: Levi’s jeans. The 55-foot cowboy is getting a custom pair of 501s fitted ahead of the 2026 State Fair of Texas. The State Fair announced the part...
Deborah Jean MooreJune 24, 1955 – Aug. 20, 2026 With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the passing of Deborah Jean Moore, who went to be with the Lord on Aug. 20, 2026, in North Richland Hills, at the age of 71. Deborah was born on June 24, 1955, in Fort Worth. Deborah was ...
Gendy Street Management Corp. (GSMC) is the 501(c) 3 organization selected by the City of Fort Worth to assume oversight and managerial operations of Will Rogers Memorial Center effective Oct. 1, 2026, and has named Geoff Hinds as General Manager. Hinds will assist in the transit...
Big Tex is getting a new pardner for this year's State Fair of Texas, and that means the 55-foot-tall Texan is also getting some fresh, new duds. The fair said the new shirt design is sponsored by Tyler-based Cavender's Boot City and "blends classic Western style with a distinctl...
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. At the Humane Society of North Texas, adoption is about changing lives, one match at a time. Learn more about adoptions at...
Erasmo "Eddie" Garces, 79, passed away peacefully on Aug. 17, 2026, surrounded by his family. Eddie was born Sept. 15, 1946, in San Patricio, Texas, to Trinidad and Maria Garces. Eddie was born into a large family where learning the value of hard work and earning a dollar was a p...
Thu, Aug 20 Xtreme Knockout returns to Billy Bob’s Texas (2520 Rodeo Plz, Fort Worth, 817-624-7117). Tonight’s XKO Fight Night End of Summer Bash features talented Texas-based fighters doing Muay Thai, the combat sport called the “art of eight limbs” as it typically involves punc...
It’s finally time to utter the best four-word sequence you can hear during the summer. No, not “high below 100 degrees,” though that’s pretty close, but the heavenly musical trill of “Football is back, baby!” We made it, kids. We’re safely on the other side of that unbearable gau...
The Dallas Cowboys joint practice with the New Orleans Saints would have made for a great hockey game. NBC 5's Newy Scruggs counted at least eight fights, including second-year linebacker Donovan Ezeiruaku, who threw a punch again. Ezeiruaku was thrown out by the practice officia...
Guadalupe Perez Morón, 90, passed away Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026. Rosary: 6 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum, 3210 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107. Mass of Christian Burial: 1 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026, at All Saints Cath...
Winston Albert Barney Winston Albert Barney, a lifelong resident of Fort Worth, passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 14, 2026, surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was born in his family home in Fort Worth on June 10, 1941, to William D. Barney and Mary Mills Ba...
The National Medal of Honor Museum Foundation announced Troy M. Bertram as its new leader Monday. Bertram, a U.S. Army veteran, said he is thrilled to work alongside the foundation to continue telling Medal of Honor recipients’ stories. He was selected following a national search...
The first retail tenants have signed up at the Marine Central development at 1332 N. Main St., located at the intersection of Central Avenue and North Main in the Historic Marine neighborhood. LanCarte Commercial says Wild Knox Hat Bar, Cultura Markets and Sol Dias Ice Cream & Pa...
Coppell Independent School District said a marketing campaign to increase student enrollment is working as they try to combat declining numbers. Tuesday morning more than 12,000 students went back to class and the district said they had more than 100 new enrollments. "“We are rea...
Fort Worth is looking at Grapevine for inspiration to boost development around a rail station north of downtown. To create a walkable, transit-oriented neighborhood, city officials are considering zoning changes around the TEXRail station at 2829 Decatur Ave. Trinity Metro, the F...
