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From rodeo to aerospace: How TCC Northwest evolved over 50 years

Memories of the old TCC Northwest Campus return to persistence coach Candace Soto as a string of used-to-bes. Soto graduated from Marine Creek Collegiate High School on the campus in 2014. She stayed at Tarrant County College to earn more credits before transferring to a four-yea...

Fort Worth ReportSep 22, 2026

Bob on Business: Charles Schwab banks on Fort Worth entrepreneurs

The banking arm of financial services giant Charles Schwab Corp. partnered with The DEC Network to open The DEC Network at Fort Worth, sponsored by Charles Schwab Bank. The location at 600 Bryan Ave., Suite 220, in the South Main neighborhood, will give Fort Worth entrepreneurs a...

Fort Worth ReportSep 20, 2026

Make It Make Sense

Embattled singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran is set to play AT&T Stadium on Sat, Oct 24. On Sat, Nov 7, doubly embattled rapper Kanye West will also perform at the Arlington home of the Dallas Cowboys. One has written a song called “Heil Hitler,” praising the WWII German chancellor res...

Fort Worth WeeklySep 17, 2026

Reyes Flores – Jan. 6, 1965 – Sept. 15, 2026

Reyes Flores, 61, passed away on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026. Memorial Service: 12 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Visitation: One hour prior to Service. Reyes was born on Jan. 6, 1965, in Eagle Pass, Texas, to Daniel Flores and San Juana Flores. Reyes had a lov...

Fort Worth ReportSep 17, 2026

World Cup got more Fort Worth kids playing soccer. Will the momentum last?

Seven-year-old Holden O’Dell never showed much interest in soccer. Then the World Cup came to Tarrant County. The O’Dells tried to catch as many matches as they could. While the tournament was underway, a neighbor offered the family a pair of soccer goals they no longer wanted. H...

Fort Worth ReportSep 16, 2026

Nikuya High

Nikuya Rooftop at The Sinclair, 512 Main St, Fort Worth. 817-697-7777. 5pm-10pm Mon-Thu, 5pm-11pm Fri-Sat. The buildings in Fort Worth sparkle brightly from the view atop the 17th floor of the Sinclair hotel’s sushi bar that bears claim to the most elevated restaurant in town. Th...

Fort Worth WeeklySep 16, 2026

Same as It Ever Was

Welp, that sucked. After all the excitement and all the hype that fools like me have been fluffing all offseason, the “new look” Cowboys defense walked into Met Life Stadium on Sunday in their season-opening matchup against the lowly New York Giants — against whom Dallas boasted ...

Fort Worth WeeklySep 16, 2026

Cowboys unveil new food lineup for 2026 season at AT&T Stadium

Cowboys fans hungry for a win at Sunday’s home opener will also find plenty of new food to try at AT&T Stadium this season. The Cowboys are rolling out new concessions and suite offerings for the 2026 season, including handheld nachos with a twist, a loaded hot dog, lobster rolls...

NBC DFWSep 16, 2026

Joshua David Stubbs – May 25, 1989 – Sept. 13, 2026

Joshua David Stubbs passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at the age of 37. Josh was born on May 25, 1989, in Fort Worth, to Carole and David Stubbs. He graduated from Tarleton State University, where he met his loving wife, Kirsten. Josh graduated from Tarleton in 2013 with his...

Fort Worth ReportSep 16, 2026

‘The heart of Fort Worth’: La Línea Rosa buses connect community with culture

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 ...

Fort Worth ReportSep 15, 2026

Charles Robert Rollins – Nov. 23, 1942 – Sept. 11, 2026

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...

Fort Worth ReportSep 14, 2026

Amon Carter Museum of American Art appoints new Executive Director and CEO

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 ...

NBC DFWSep 12, 2026

Fort Worth flies into the future as center of new air taxi testing program

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...

Fort Worth ReportSep 11, 2026

The woman behind the legend: Remembering Cowboys superfan Carolyn Price

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...

NBC DFWSep 11, 2026

Why Hands-On CPR Training Fits So Many Fort Worth Workplaces

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...

Fort Worth WeeklySep 11, 2026

Maria Celia Ramirez – Aug. 29, 1927 – Sept. 2, 2026

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...

Fort Worth ReportSep 10, 2026

Robert Edward Burns – Feb. 18, 1982 – Sept. 3, 2026

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...

Fort Worth ReportSep 10, 2026

Blake McGrath brings fresh choreography to Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders

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...

NBC DFWSep 10, 2026

North Tarrant VFW Post opens doors to a new generation of veterans

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...

Fort Worth ReportSep 10, 2026

Cowboys Season Preview

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...

Fort Worth WeeklySep 9, 2026

Think pink as Trinity Metro’s new color-coded bus line prepares to launch

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...

Fort Worth ReportSep 9, 2026

Rodeo Tickets for Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Go on Sale September 14

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 Business PressSep 8, 2026

Latino business leaders heading to Fort Worth for national convention

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...

Fort Worth ReportSep 7, 2026

Fort Worth drivers had hundreds of accidents at these top spots. Here’s where

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...

Fort Worth ReportSep 6, 2026

Eugene Leroy Haner – Aug. 19, 1942 – Sept. 1, 2026

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...

Fort Worth ReportSep 6, 2026

Frank Miller – Dec. 17, 1930 – Aug. 29, 2026

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 ReportSep 4, 2026

How Fort Worth Residents Can Find More Value in Everyday Spending

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...

Fort Worth WeeklySep 4, 2026

2027 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo tickets go on sale Sept. 14

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...

NBC DFWSep 4, 2026

Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo tickets go on sale Sept. 14

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...

NBC DFWSep 4, 2026

Night & Day: Wake Me Up When September Ends

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...

Fort Worth WeeklySep 2, 2026

Celebrate Mexican Independence at the Fort Worth Stockyards

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...

NBC DFWSep 2, 2026

Barbara Lynn Nichols McPherson – July 21, 1938 – Aug. 29, 2026

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...

Fort Worth ReportSep 2, 2026

Billie Earle Arnn – Nov. 2, 1923 – Aug. 26, 2026

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...

Fort Worth ReportSep 1, 2026

Sports Rush: Volleyball’s Big Hit

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,”...

Fort Worth WeeklySep 1, 2026

What Fort Worth Drivers Should Know After a Car Accident

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...

Fort Worth WeeklyAug 31, 2026

Fur Friday: Troll Hunter and Voyager are ready for some yippee yi yo times

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...

Fort Worth ReportAug 27, 2026

Net Gains

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 ...

Fort Worth WeeklyAug 26, 2026

A behind-the-scenes look at Big Tex's new cowboy shirt being made

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...

NBC DFWAug 26, 2026

North Texas reflects on the loss of country music icon Dolly Parton

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...

NBC DFWAug 25, 2026

Big Tex is getting Levi's biggest 501 jeans ever for 2026 State Fair of Texas

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...

NBC DFWAug 24, 2026

Deborah Jean Moore – June 24, 1955 – Aug. 20, 2026

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 ...

Fort Worth ReportAug 21, 2026