Cecilia Lariba Sabiri, affectionately known as mama Ceci, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the age of 73. Originally from Bolgatanga, Ghana, she was born on July 19,1953, in Nangodi, Ghana, to the late Sabiri Kubota and Naidoo Sabiri. She was the first daughter of four siblings. M
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Preserving Mosier Valley — Tarrant County’s first freedmen’s town and an early all-Black community in Texas — is paramount as the far east Fort Worth community struggles to build more housing and stop new industrial sites from relocating to the neighborhood, residents say. The Fort Worth Zoning Comm
When people walk into Fort Worth Camera on Camp Bowie Boulevard, they’re exposed to a shop filled with flashy gear, lens and printing services. But what some shutterbugs don’t know is that within the store is a new art gallery focused on contemporary photography.Masure Gallery of Photography, named
Andrew Garcia has been in the United States for about six months. His mother, Liz Orozco, said the 14-year-old started reading and understanding more English at Fort Worth ISD’s International Newcomer Academy. But speaking his second language in the classroom and following a teacher’s directions rem
A grassroots group of conservative Tarrant County activists is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and teeing up the November midterm elections with a conference in August offering strategies to stop Islam, curb immigration and protect the country’s legacy as they define it. The Year of the Patr
Cecilia Lariba Sabiri, affectionately known as mama Ceci, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the age of 73. Originally from Bolgatanga, Ghana, she was born on July 19,1953, in Nangodi, Ghana, to the late Sabiri Kubota and Naidoo Sabiri. She was the first daughter of four siblings. M
Kubota Tractor Corporation today announced the appointment of Charlie Kowalski as Vice President of Information Technology for its U.S. operations. In this role, he will lead the company’s enterprise technology strategy and IT organization, supporting continued growth and operational excellence. Kow
Olivia Wilde’s The Invite reminds me of Woody Allen. I understand if you or she might not appreciate that comparison, but I can’t come up with a better one. Her four-hand comedy is as tense and funny and insightful about married couples as Woody’s best work. I’ve been missing that at the multiplex.
HALTOM CITY – With grateful hearts for a life well lived, we celebrate the life of Reynaldo "Rey" Aquino, who went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the age of 65. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Visitation: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, July
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Michael Onyango Hanford Ogwel was born on October 14, 1984, in Kisumu, Kenya, to John Ogwel Nyangwatho and the late Mary Akelo Ogwel, who preceded him in death on April 23, 2026. He spent his early years in Kenya before he moved to Seattle with his parents and siblings, Stanislaw, Liza, and Yvonne.
Movie theaters are still a thing, and they have ice-cold AC, icy drinks, and plenty of snack options. Then again, so does your place. Whether it’s hitting the mall to catch something on the big screen or sticking with #NetflixAndChill on your own comfy couch, our ongoing film coverage can help you d
In soccer, the upper 90 is said to be the best place to take shots. For Fort Worth soccer fans, the Upper 90 may be the best place to take shots. Named after the top 90-degree angles in a goalpost, this casual hole-in-the-wall on Magnolia has catered to Texas soccer enthusiasts for the last decade.
Rush was supposed to play four dates within the span of about a week at Dickies Arena but had to cancel a couple times: one for immigration issues crossing into the states from Mexico, more recently for frontperson Geddy Lee, who’s battling laryngitis and bronchitis. The makeup shows are Sat, Jul 11
Awooo! It’s been only two years since one of the area’s most celebrated Americana outfits released what was supposed to be their swansong. Left Arm Tan’s Undefeated was intended to be their last big swing. But champs don’t stay on the mat for long. Shortly after LAT’s end and a dalliance with a new
With millions of followers on social media, the Libs of TikTok account fights the conservative fight from the trenches of hate and insanity. The Libs’ latest target? An old, formidable foe from Flower Mound. After doxxing Hive Bakery a second time, the Libs no doubt scurried back under their crusty,
My mother is currently being treated for pneumonia, and so I watched Team USA’s Round-of-16 loss to Belgium from her hospital room. I really should apologize to the nurse, who was asking my mother questions about her health and kept being interrupted by me groaning over yet another USA defensive err
FORT WORTH – Phyllis Sue Sparks passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 83. Phyllis was born on August 26, 1942, in Monahans, Texas, to parents, Elaine and J. Ford Schrock. Phyllis was a woman of grace, intellect, and compassion. She was known for her keen observa
FORT WORTH – Jimmy Perry, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home on July 4, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on December 14, 1941, in Fort Worth, Texas, Jimmy was a man whose life was marked by service, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his famil
HALTOM CITY – Shirley Moran, 80, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2026, at Mount Olivet
Mary Lou Shinnick, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on August 27, 1939, in South Dakota, Mary Lou lived a life defined by warmth, laughter, and an extraordinary gift for bringing people together. Those who knew Mary Lo
FORT WORTH – Angela Robledo Tapia, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026. She was born on June 5,1950, to Lorenzo and Maria de Jesus in Juarez, Mexico. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Rosary: 6 –
FORT WORTH – Ambassador Penne Percy Korth Peacock, a true Southern belle of grace, intellect, warmth, and sparkling humor, passed away on June 30, 2026. The beloved daughter of LtCol James Shelley Percy, USAF, and Ann "Annie Ruth" Green Percy, she was a devoted mother, cherished friend, accomplished
By day, Shareé Gill studies for a master’s in social work and interns at Liberty House, a Tarrant County MHMR facility for homeless veterans faced with substance dependency and mental health issues. By night, she tends bar at a VFW Post in Arlington. The apparent mismatch is not lost on Gill. “I fou
We may be a little late, but we’d like to wish a happy retirement to a North Texas barbershop legend. In April, 84-year-old Travis Dehorney retired after multiple decades in business as owner and operator of Dehorney’s Barber & Beauty. He has created a legacy of not only great, smooth cuts but of in
I admit it. I’ve fallen in love with international soccer fans. The cultural exchanges have been absolutely priceless. The Tartan Army drinking Beantown dry! The Japanese diner who waxed rhapsodic about biscuits and gravy! The Korean and Mexican fans swigging tequila outside the stadium! The hundred
What if the mayor from Jaws was the hero and had to deal with a cursed island? That’s basically the premise of Widow’s Bay, a new Apple TV horror comedy, this one from Parks and Recreation writer Katie Dippold. And like much of Apple TV’s recent output, notably Severance and Pluribus, it’s another s
It’s hard to imagine, but we’ve got only two weeks left in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This six-week spectacular came with eight built-in days off called “rest days,” and four of them are coming up, including today, Wed, Jul 8. Wednesdays are for reading the Weekly. But then what? Thursday, July 9, 202
Lydia Shahid passed on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on Tuesday, May 31, 1938, and residing in Arlington, Texas. Lydia will be truly missed by many relatives and friends, cherishing all the good memories shared with her. She will always be remembered for the loving spir
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OPENING Dhamaal 4 (NR) The fourth film in the Indian comedy series stars Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, and Jaaved Jaaferi as four friends who conduct a hapless search for a buried treasure. Also with Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Upendra Limaye, Anjali Anand, Guru Randhawa, Ketika Sharma
ARLINGTON – Shirley Ann Feddock, 87, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2026. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76107. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Shirley was born on November 19, 1938, in Perkasie, Pennsylv
FORT WORTH – Bernardine Zarate Wilson, 85, affectionately known to family and friends as "Bennie," passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026,
BEDFORD, Texas — Mindy Hong has been appointed chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of the Mid-Cities. The hospital, located at 2304 State Highway 121 in Bedford, Texas, is a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital. “I’m honored to step into the CEO role at Encompass
FORT WORTH: Gill Children’s Services welcomes Mr. Jeffrey Bartolotta, Mr. John Peloza, Ms. Anne Wright, and Ms. Lorena Vargas to the Board of Directors. Jeffrey Bartolotta serves as the Principal of Kirkpatrick Middle School. He has helped launch student enrichment programs such as the Northside Eat
Fort Worth, Texas – RealClean Aircraft Detailing, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Fort Worth location which also serves airports in Arlington, Grand Prairie, Midlothian, Cleburne, Granbury and the three Waco area airports. This expansion brings professional-grade, mobile aircraft d
Dallas, TX — July 7, 2026— BBG, Inc., a leading national commercial real estate consulting and valuation firm, has published its latest market outlook, 2026 Mid-Year CRE Outlook: A Market Defined by Precision, examining the economic, capital markets, and property-sector trends shaping commercial rea
Fort Worth appears to have an unofficial bird of sorts — the tower crane. At least 16 construction cranes are in operation around Fort Worth — marking the most visible building equipment in use in more than a decade as Cowtown has grown to be the nation’s 10th-largest city. The urban development pla
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Con profundo pesar y gran tristeza, la familia de Javier Jurado Gutiérrez comunica su sensible fallecimiento, ocurrido el día 6 de julio de 2026 en Fort Worth, Texas. Javier nació el 16 de junio de 1973 en Guanajuato, México, hijo de Jesús Jurado y María Dolores Gutiérrez. Fue un hombre trabajador,
Fort Worth has now stepped out of its neighbor to the east’s economic shadow with its own report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. The publication now aggregates data for Fort Worth and presents an economic picture of the city that is separate from Dallas. Before, the Dallas Fed published eco
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