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Some interesting items going on in the world of sports this week appear interconnected to me, two in soccer and one each in baseball and basketball: St. Louis SC won the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, the first silverware in franchise history The Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyri...
The Dallas Cowboys have agreed to recognize the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders' new union, the organization said in a statement. The Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Association (DCCA) will now be the collective bargaining representative for the DCC. Tad Carper, the Cowboys' senior vice ...
Three Tarrant County airports could soon be linked to local business hubs through a network of electric air taxis. Archer Aviation announced Friday morning that it plans to build three separate electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft networks to serve some of the state’s l...
Somewhere in Fort Worth right now, a first year fantasy manager is staring at a 1 and 3 record and wondering how a team that looked so good in August fell apart by October. Most of those drafts happened over beers in late summer, some of them at places like Rex's Bar & Grill on S...
Free homebuyer education event in Mesquite Oct. 23-25 offers buyers path to mortgages with no down payment. Elevated mortgage rates, high home prices, and rising insurance costs have made homeownership feel increasingly out of reach for some would-be buyers. A free event in Mesqu...
A 17-year-old from McKinney is accused of plotting to assassinate North Texas Congressman Keith Self, confirmed to NBC 5 by Self's campaign officials. This comes as the Republican lawmaker is currently running for his third term representing Texas’ third congressional district. M...
A clinical trial going on now at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas could lead to a new treatment option for some breast cancer patients. And more women are needed as the trial proceeds. Radiation oncologist Asal Rahimi leads the team of researchers studying a new strategy ...
This time next year, you’ll be standing on the empty streets of the Near Southside, lamenting the (temporary) passing of its annual arts events with visions of the ghosts of ArtsGoggles past dancing through your head. Yes, with street construction looming, this weekend is the fin...
Arlington approved changes to the controversial extension of the Dallas Cowboys’ lease of AT&T Stadium over concerns about how bond money will be used. The council voted 7-2 to approve the changes, with Council members Nikkie Hunter, representing District 3, and Bowie Hogg, repre...
A chief operating officer helping develop a university campus in downtown Fort Worth. A board member shaping Fort Worth ISD’s future. A partner to local business leaders. In less than a decade in Cowtown, Bobby Ahdieh has helped connect Fort Worth and Tarrant County’s ambitions f...
Arlington City Council will hammer out a lease agreement with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday night. The city wants clarity on the lease extension involving AT&T Stadium. According to the city, back in April, the council approved a master agreement with the Cowboys to extend their ...
Shelly Rachel Lewis, 84, passed away peacefully on Oct. 17, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of treasured memories and a family who will forever hold her close in their hearts. Shelly was born in Abilene, Texas, to Wilford and Addie Grace Lewis. Her family later moved to White Set...
In Loving Memory Pedro Noris Gamboa June 29, 1954 – Oct. 15, 2026 Pedro Noris, a devoted father, cherished grandfather, loving brother and faithful friend passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Oct. 15, 2026 – leaving behind a legacy defined by hard work, fierce devot...
Afraid of missing out this Halloween season? Spooky activities are happening throughout Tarrant County leading up to Halloween for some frightful nights! From Fort Worth to Arlington to the Mid-Cities, there are all kinds of sweet celebrations to treat yourself with, from haunted...
For John Laudenslager the progress on reimagining his Historic Northside building has been slower — and more costly — than he expected. But as he waited for newly epoxied floors to dry and railing to be installed on a second-floor veranda of his building, now dubbed The Percy, he...
Thomas P. Hutchison, a devoted husband, father, Papaw and friend traded his old earthly home for a brand-new mansion in Heaven on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026. For more than 45 years, Thomas worked as a dedicated machine operator at Swift then Bunge. He worked for many years at the For...
Richard Roach, age 98, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: One hour prior to the service. Richard was born on Feb. 22, 1928, in Manch...
From spy thrillers and paint parties to Day of the Dead celebrations and live music at the State Fair, North Texas is serving up a little bit of everything this week. Now thru Sun, Nov 1 The darkly comic spy thriller AJAX, written by Habib Yazdi and directed by Kareem Fahmy, foll...
Sundance Square Plaza invites North Texas to its 2026 Catrina Contest & Festival, as part of its Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebration. Now a staple of Fort Worth's fall events, this family-friendly event is open to the public this Saturday, Oct 17, 2026, from Noon to ...
Following an offseason that legitimately felt different than the generally uninspiring ones we’ve become accustomed to over the previous couple of decades, five weeks into the 2026 season and the results are frustratingly the same. After last week’s 24-16 Thursday Night Football ...
The Dallas City Council unanimously approved a ceremonial renaming of the historic Houston Street Bridge on Wednesday in honor of late Dallas Cowboys legend, civil rights advocate and business leader Pettis Norman. The more than 100-year-old bridge, which connects downtown Dallas...
With days to go before early voting, County Judge Tim O’Hare vowed to keep Tarrant County the safest large county — not just in Texas but America. The county’s current economic success relies on four main values, O’Hare said: keeping taxes low and practicing “common sense spendin...
Transit-oriented projects could be on the horizon for Fort Worth’s Northside after city council members approved zoning changes to 200 acres near a rail station. City and transportation officials want to create a walkable, transit-oriented neighborhood with mixed-use residential ...
William "Trent" Mize, a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and avid golfer, passed away peacefully on Oct. 12, 2026, in Arlington, at the age of 75. He succumbed to complications related to Parkinson’s disease. Trent was born on March 3, 1951, in Meridian, Texas, to his parent...
FORT WORTH, Texas — The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame will introduce “Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo” as the inaugural exhibition in its new Icons Gallery when the Museum’s expansion opens Nov. 7, 2026. Created in collaboration with Lambert, the exhibition features the on...
Local Family to Participate in Honoring Donor for their Daughter’s Life-Saving Gift LifeGift’s 2nd Chance Run (5K/1mile walk or run) is being held on Saturday, October 17th, 7:00 a.m. in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. LifeGift invites you to spend a morning celebrating the g...
More parking — for automobiles, not horses — is coming to the Fort Worth Stockyards. M.L. Leddy’s and the Franklin family, in partnership with Parking Systems of America, began to turn dirt on a $14 million, four-and-a-half-story structured parking garage at Ellis Avenue and NW 2...
The Fort Worth Board of Adjustment approved three property variances at its Sept. 16 meeting for the future Baylor Scott & White Health neighborhood hospital in east Fort Worth. The facility, located just off U.S. Highway 287 at 2511 Mitchell Blvd., is one of four emergency hospi...
A shuttle driver said the word "embarrassing" in earshot of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott as he was walking to the locker room after Thursday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to NBC 5's Pat Doney. Prescott seemed irritated and said something to a team emplo...
(FORT WORTH, TEXAS) — M.L. Leddy’s and the Franklin family, in partnership with Parking Systems of America (PSA), broke ground today on a $14 million, four and a half-story structured parking garage at the corner of Ellis Avenue and 25th Street, marking a major investment in addi...
Millions of visitors come to the Fort Worth Stockyards each year, and leaders say one of the area's biggest challenges is keeping up with parking demand. On Thursday, owners of M.L. Leddy's broke ground on a new $14 million parking garage that will be open to the public. The proj...
As hinted in my previous column, I’m coming to you with more autumnal foodie offerings this week. And, because I will most likely find out about even more new menus in the coming days, I reserve the right to bring out some more fall finds for you next week, should the spirit of t...
The Michelin Guide announced its 2026 Texas restaurant selections Thursday, and several North Texas restaurants received international recognition, including a Fort Worth barbecue restaurant that earned its first Michelin star. Goldee's Bar-B-Q in Fort Worth was one of three Texa...
The Dallas Cowboys are near the end of a hectic two-week itinerary that included 10-hour flights to and from Rio de Janeiro, another trip to Houston and now a quick turn to finish off three games in 11 days. After a visit from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Thursday night, there jus...
Friday Bluegrass fans, if you’re sitting home this Fri, Oct 9, you’ll miss Bella White at Tulips FTW (112 St. Louis Av, Fort Worth, 817-367-9789). Don’t do that! Come to this show! The Calgary, Alberta, native grew up listening to traditional Appalachian music thanks to her Virgi...
Gilbert Gutierrez, 80, passed away peacefully on Sept. 30, 2026. Born on March 28, 1946, Gilbert lived a full and meaningful life marked by service, dedication, family, and the simple joys he loved. Funeral services: 12:00 p.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Inter...
New funding will help land air taxis at a Fort Worth airport. Fort Worth Meacham International Airport will support electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, also known as air taxis, through a $92,500 award to fund charging infrastructure at the facility. The award is among...
FORT WORTH, TX (Oct. 6, 2026) – Before animated characters appear on the big screen, Disney animation artists study real examples of human movement, expressions, and interactions. This November, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will become the second museum in the wor...
Dennis Ronald Partain, 80, passed away on Sept. 27, 2026 in Fort Worth. He was born on Aug. 26, 1946, in Commerce, Texas, to Dennis Ray and Imogene Partain. As a young man, Ronnie answered his country's call and served in the Army during Vietnam. He loved his country and was prou...
Steven Douglas Abell passed away Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. Steve was born May 12, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio to Thad S. and Harriett Abell, both educators. He ran track, played baritone in the marching band, and was active in the Boy Scouts, attaining the rank of Eagle Scout. He graduate...
photo by Jenna Burress Innovation in business necessarily includes the apprehension that comes with taking risks. Sometimes you feel like you’re strapped to the back of pissed-off animal much larger than you. Sometimes you actually are. Fort Worth has a pretty good history in the...
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and CBS Sports have mutually agreed to part ways after his OWI arrest in Wisconsin over the summer, the network announced. “CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to part ways. We thank Tony for his contributions over the past ni...
There was a time when Fort Worth’s nightlife consisted of several dive bars, three or four indie-rock venues, a burger joint that happened to be lively, and only one or two places for an elevated beverage. That was 31 years ago, when the Weekly first launched. Now, there’s no dou...
Kenneth Aubery Nicholson, 92, was born on Dec. 28, 1933, in Paris, Texas, and died on Sept. 16, 2026. A longtime resident of Arlington, Kenneth will be remembered with gratitude and affection for the steady way he showed up for the people he loved—dependable in all seasons of lif...
Two business leaders behind the renaissance of the Fort Worth Stockyards are now looking to give life to another Texas institution: Austin’s Lammes Candies. The family-owned confectionary brand, which had an iconic location and neon sign at 5330 Airport Blvd. in Austin, announced...
Billy Bob's Texas is marking its 45th anniversary with upgrades to the venue's sound and lighting systems, aimed at giving visitors a better boot-scootin' experience. The 45-year-old honky tonk operates inside a more than century-old building that wasn't exactly designed with con...
Walter D. Dolehite, 83, passed away unexpectedly on Sept. 23 in Dallas. He was a beautiful late Christmas gift born on December 27th in Memphis, Tennessee to Marie and Julian. After living with his Grandma Lora and others for a while, Marie remarried a sailor named Walt and the f...
The iconic Christ the Redeemer monument is joining the international football fun by illuminating itself in NFL colors and wearing a jersey for the 2026 Rio game. "It is remarkable to have the NFL present at one of the most iconic tourist attractions in Rio, Brazil, and the world...
Friends of Tarleton State University sophomore Alejandra Franco are remembering her infectious smile, contagious laugh and kindness after she suffered a fatal injury while competing at a rodeo in Alpine, Texas. Franco was at the competition with her team Thursday evening when she...
Visitors to the State Fair of Texas are strolling through a missing chapter of art history: the art of the New Deal during the 1930s. Inspired by the 90th anniversary of the New Deal programs that helped establish the most iconic elements of Fair Park, New Deal Texas and the West...
Dolly Parton celebrations have come to North Texas. Across the world, communities are dedicating Friday to honoring the beloved country singer. The day is falling on Sept. 25, a wink at Parton’s hit song “9 to 5.” Parton, who died of cancer last month at age 80, built an impressi...
Michael "Mike" A. Barbolla, 89, passed away on Sept. 19, 2026, in North Richland Hills. Visitation: 10 to 10:30 a.m. Friday Oct. 2, 2026, followed by Rosary at 10:30 a.m. at St. John the Apostle Catholic Church, 7341 Glenview Drive, North Richland Hills 76180. Funeral Mass: will ...
For five weeks this summer, Sundance Square became Fort Worth’s biggest sports bar, minus the walls and the obligation to keep ordering chicken wings. From June 11 through July 19, the plaza showed all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup in English and Spanish. Giant screens handle...
In my mind, barbecue is a summer culinary tradition. But that doesn’t mean brisket and steak disappear off the menu when summer winds down. After all, there’s no separating Texas from its cowboy roots, which means when the smoke clears steak and barbecue joints are plentiful in T...
Yes. Yes, you can eat rattlesnake meat. In fact, the PBR Teams: Rattler Days will feature a Can-Am Cookout on the lawn of Cowtown Coliseum, with Chef Tim Love cooking rattlesnake sausage from 4:30pm to 5:30pm Thu-Fri, Oct 1-2, and 5:30pm to 6:30pm Sat, Oct 3. And this is just one...
Chad Blankenship describes his Professional Bull Riders team’s Rattler Days as “a distinctly hometown event.” The happening includes the Ariat Texas Rattlers franchise staging their 2026 home games across the Fri-Sun, Oct 2-4, weekend along with fan-festival-style elements. The R...
On Friday, we shall tumble out of bed and stumble to the kitchen, where we will pour ourselves a cup of ambition. Yes, it’s Dolly Day! (9/25 … 9 to 5 … get it?) As an ode to one of the legend’s biggest hits, 9/25 has become 9 to 5 all around the country. Here in Fort Worth, there...
It’s Week 2, and I’m already block walking and knocking doors in the campaign for Dak for MVP. “Hello. Do you have a moment to discuss our lord and savior, Rayne Dakota Prescott? Please, take a flyer.” The Mississippi State product has just entered his 11th campaign, and through ...
Fair Park has undergone its yearly transformation, as the State Fair of Texas welcomes a sea of visitors to a land of fried food, rides, and entertainment for the next 24 days. The State Fair of Texas opens Sept. 25. This year's theme, "Stars, Stripes, and Howdies," honors 250 ye...
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...
