The City of Fort Worth received favorable credit actions from two major rating agencies this month, reflecting continued confidence in the City’s economic strength, financial management and improving pension position. Fitch Ratings Fitch upgraded the City’s Issuer Default Rating and limited tax bond
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The physical realm released an authentic and genuine soul to the spirit realm on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026. Visitation: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Breyley Suite. Nicacio Hernandez III was a loving, kind, and gracious human being who blessed th...
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Our precious mother, grandmother and great-grandmother Joanne Short went to heaven on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026. Graveside Service: 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 9, 2026, at Greenwood Memorial Park, in Fort Worth 76107. A celebration of life will follow at a later date. Memorials: In lieu ...
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Billy Gene Hudson, 94, passed away Friday, Sept. 25, 2026. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum, 3210 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026...
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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...
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Sarah Jeanne Farmer, 77, passed away on Sept. 30, 2026. Born on Nov. 2, 1948, to Alma Jeanne Hale and Halford Selwyn Hale, Sarah spent nearly all of her life in the city she loved and called home. Celebration of Life: 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2026, in Memorial Suites C and D at ...
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To Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian, the debate over data centers starts with the boom in capital investment and property tax revenue the developments promise to the state. Creating regulatory guardrails on issues such as water usage and power are necessary but shouldn...
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Brenda Kay Canary, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Brenda was born on Dec. 20, 1940, in Fort Worth, to Olin Victor Pool and Mabel Marie Pool. Brenda lived a life filled with deep lov...
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Gloria Patricia Mosqueda entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Sept. 23, 2026. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at St. George Catholic Church. Rosary: 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum 3210 White Settlement Ro...
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A historic pasta brand founded in Fort Worth is heating up with its sale to a Central Texas-based global food distributor and manufacturer. O.B. Macaroni Co., which started in 1899 as the Fort Worth Macaroni Co., was sold Thursday to the McLane Group, a private Temple company tha...
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With North Texas serving as a major aviation hub, there is always a need to develop the next generation of talent. At Dallas Executive Airport Saturday hundreds of girls and families gathered for the 12th annual Girls in Aviation Day. It’s designed to inspire girls to pursue a ca...
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Lynnette Syovata Mwendwa, aged 37, departed this world on Sept. 18, 2026. Born on Oct. 10, 1988, in Kenya, she was the beloved daughter of Mr. Joseph Mwendwa and Mrs. Angelina Ndinda. Her legacy continues through her devoted husband, Bonface C. Wandera, and their two cherished ch...
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Peninah Mbogo, aged 55, born om March 25, 1971 in Kirinyaga, Kenya, departed this life on Sept. 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and influence. She was the proud daughter of Julius and Mary Njoka as the sixth of eleven siblings who are all based in Kenya, and the beloved...
