Childcare is increasingly becoming a workforce problem for Fort Worth employers, early education leaders said Sept. 30. But Fort Worth and Tarrant County’s local system is still reaching only a fraction of the families who qualify for help, Child Care Associates president and CEO Kara Waddell said d
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They share little beyond a screen, and in some cases cards. Each game has its own unique parameters, rules, and customs. Each game is visually, spatially, and kinematically separate from the rest. Similar to how a movie or television series is split into episodes, digital gamblin...
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I know what you’re thinking: Why hasn’t The Dish covered any fall menus when it’s already … wait, what, it’s October? You’re kidding me. In that case, let’s look at some seasonal sips, among which is this year’s taste trend: sweet potato. Why focus on coffees and lattes? Because ...
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It's homecoming season in North Texas, and it brings some of the biggest moments in high school, from mums that live up to the “Everything is better in Texas” stereotype to the glamour and gowns of homecoming court. Local photographer and writer Amy J. Schultz was so fascinated w...
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A 5-year-old boy died and a second child was also injured, according to Arlington police. Police did not say how, but did confirm they are "investigating a homicide," on S. Cooper Street. NBC 5 has been live on the scene of an apartment complex at that location since 5 a.m. Arlin...
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Heavy rain and storms have triggered a delayed opening for the State Fair of Texas on Thursday. Gates were scheduled to open at 10:00 a.m., but now they will open at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1. Fair leaders cited current weather conditions, including flash flood warnings t...
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North Texas airports reported cancellations and delays Thursday morning as a storm off the Pacific Ocean brought heavy rain and potential flash flooding to the region. DFW International Airport, the central hub of American Airlines, had more than 150 cancellations by 7 a.m., acco...
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St. Louis Blues vs. Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center; Friday, 8 p.m. CST LINE: Stars -211, Blues +169; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars start the season at home against the St. Louis Blues. Dallas went 50-20-12 overall and 19-9-4 in division play last s...
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In my review of The Housemaid last winter, I said that trashy novels can sometimes make entertaining movies. Verity is a much poorer example of that, I’m afraid. I started the book and found her writing unreadable, but that’s not a disqualifier for a movie. In fact, it’s the best...
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Milestone comes as Trinity Metro prepares to break ground on TEXRail Extension into Fort Worth’s Near Southside and Medical District FORT WORTH, Texas (Sept. 30, 2026) — This week, Trinity Metro’s TEXRail has reached 1 million riders in a single year for the first time in the ser...
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Join The Business Press for the 2026 State of Higher Education Forum, where local college and university leaders will join business and community leaders to discuss the importance of partnerships between education and industry. These collaborations play a critical role in driving...
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Lightbridge Academy to Provide Additional Fort Worth Families With Dependable, High-Quality Educational Child Care FORT WORTH, Texas (Sept., 2026) — Lightbridge Academy, renowned as The Solution for Working Families® and a leader in educational child care with over 200 centers ei...
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Gotta be positive. Even with things the way they are, so much overflows our cups. We must remain hopeful. And grateful. Since we’ve been covering Fort Worth for 30-plus years, we have never run out of good things to say about this city and environs, a.k.a. the Great 817. This yea...
