Dallas Wings (17-9, 7-6 Western Conference) at Portland Fire (11-15, 3-7 Western Conference), Oregon; Wednesday, 9 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: Portland Fire plays the Dallas Wings after Bridget Carleton scored 22 points in the Portland Fire’s 101-93 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. The Fire are 3-7 in Western
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A new tier of theatre subscription is coming to Casa Mañana! Between buying single tickets and buying a full season subscription, Casa Mañana is introducing Mini-Plans, available to purchase now at casamanana.org. “Due to time or planning constraints, some patrons are hesitant to purchase an entire
The Business Press "Business Titans Awards" will be held September 2, 2006. This inaugural event will spotlight the achievements of several men who help make the greater Fort Worth Metroplex a great place to work live and play. Join us for a awesome evening of celebration as we recognize and honor t
The Asian Film Festival of Dallas is marking a major milestone this week as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. There will be four days of films, filmmaker discussions, and special events highlighting Asian and Asian American storytelling. The festival runs July 23-26 at the Angelika Film Center Dal
The Dallas-based American Heart Association (AHA) said drinking a cup of coffee a day actually might not be enough. A new study shows the relationship between caffeine and heart health is complex. "The latest research indicates consuming up to 5 cups (8 oz.) of caffeinated coffee per day (up to 400
The city of Richardson says parts of US 75, the service road, and the President George Bush Turnpike will be closed this weekend for work related to the DART Silver Line Bridge. They're installing the northside arch on the bridge; the Silver Line connects DFW International Airport with Plano through
Dallas Area Rapid Transit is expected to announce the finalist for its president and chief executive officer position on Tuesday afternoon. It marks a major step in the agency's search for its next leader as it works to address regional challenges and strengthen relationships with member cities. The
South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics is laying off hundreds amid the move of its U.S. headquarters to Plano. According to an email from the company, 739 employees are being laid off or given relocation offers in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., the former location of Samsung Electronics America’s head
It was a rough week for WNBA All-Stars heading into the game this weekend. Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese both were injured Sunday. Bueckers had a rough collision with Nneka Ogwumike in the fourth quarter of Dallas’ game against Los Angeles. The second-year star guard won’t play Monday night against
Breanna Stewart had 33 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, Sabrina Ionescu scored 12 of her 21 points in overtime, and the New York Liberty beat the short-handed Dallas Wings 99-98 on Monday night to snap a four-game skid. After scoring just nine points in the third quarter — and trailing by 12 i
Dallas Wings (17-9, 7-6 Western Conference) at Portland Fire (11-15, 3-7 Western Conference), Oregon; Wednesday, 9 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: Portland Fire plays the Dallas Wings after Bridget Carleton scored 22 points in the Portland Fire’s 101-93 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. The Fire are 3-7 in Western
Andrew Benintendi hit a go-ahead three-run double that chased Texas starter Jacob deGrom in the fifth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Rangers 10-3 on Monday night. Benintendi was hitless in 10 at-bats against deGrom before hitting a two-out, 2-2 pitch to right field to give the AL Central
Chicago White Sox (53-46, first in the AL Central) vs. Texas Rangers (50-50, second in the AL West) in Arlington; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Noah Schultz (3-6, 5.60 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 47 strikeouts); Rangers: Kumar Rocker (2-8, 4.40 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 80 strikeouts) LINE: Ranger
FORT WORTH – Joseph John Walker, Jr. ("Jack"), age 91, passed away at his home in Fort Worth on Thursday July 16, 2026, after a long illness. Jack was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on Nov. 18, 1934. He graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1953 and Mississippi State University in 1957. Shortly
A new training center in North Texas is aiming to help address the nationwide veterinarian shortage. Operation Kindness Humane Society and Mission Pet Health have opened a new surgical training center in Carrollton designed to help address the nationwide shortage of veterinarians while expanding acc
A $48.8 million project will widen and extend McCart Avenue and McPherson Boulevard in southwest Fort Worth, adding new roadway connections near Crowley. The project, located in Council District 6, will extend McCart Avenue south to Twin Leaf Drive and connect it with an extension of McPherson Boule
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Lake Worth ISD leaders want more young students reading and doing math on grade level, more middle schoolers prepared for high school and more graduates ready for college or careers by 2031. The priorities form the foundation of four proposed academic goals presented July 15 to the district’s state-
The first day of classes is just around the corner for Fort Worth-area school districts. Students across Fort Worth will begin heading to school as early as Aug. 10 and as late as Aug. 17. Here’s when traditional public schools and charter schools in the city are scheduled to begin: Aug. 10: Fort Wo
With Fort Worth City Council seats up for election next year, details are beginning to emerge about which candidates are considering public office and who is funding their campaigns. None of the 11 sitting council members have publicly announced whether they plan to seek reelection. However, nine of
Temperatures in North Texas are expected to reach 108 degrees before Wednesday and will remain at dangerously hot levels throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service. With a heat advisory in effect for the area until Tuesday evening, the weather service is urging residents to prote
Sasha Bass is stepping down as president and CEO of Sundance Square, with former Fort Worth Police Chief Ed Kraus taking the reins of the 37-block development in the center of downtown. Kraus, who joined Sundance Square in 2019 and became vice president in 2020, steps into the top spot on Sept. 1. B
At the first FIFA World Cup match in Arlington on June 14, a sea of orange jerseys representing the Netherlands’ national team swarmed around the area near Choctaw Stadium and Mark Holtz Lake. Guido Janssen and his partner Miek van Rens-Verbers — the self-appointed “Queen of Cheese” — were among the
For more than a decade, one question remained unanswered: Who killed Irasema Chavez? Now, Arlington police and the FBI say advances in DNA technology have led to a major break in the 2012 cold case. Authorities announced the arrest of 42-year-old Mayra Velasquez, who is charged with capital murder i
A North Texas real estate agent has been arrested and charged with capital murder by terroristic threat, according to Tarrant County jail and court records. Mayra Velasquez, 42, was arrested by Arlington police for the Jan. 2012 killing of Irasema Chavez Sanchez and is being held at the Tarrant Coun
Several questions remain following the arrest of a North Texas Fort Worth dentist accused in the death of a 4-year-old patient, as newly released records detail allegations about how medication was handled, how staff responded when the child stopped breathing and how long it took for the criminal in
Keller ISD students Daniyal Khan and Judy Zhu placed in leadership and career competitions at the Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference in San Antonio. Daniyal Khan, an upcoming Central High School junior, placed third in the Introduction to Future Business Leaders of Ame
Celebrating the Beautiful Life of Kai Castillo Sheffield Nov. 22, 2025 – July 12, 2026. Funeral services: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery With hearts overflowing with both love and grief, we celebrate the precious life of our beloved Kai Ba
A Hood County district judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by developers seeking approval of two proposed data center projects, handing county officials a legal victory in an ongoing dispute over local oversight of large-scale industrial developments. District Judge Bryan Bufkin granted Hood County's
Jerene Agatha Verkamp Rix passed away peacefully in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, July 17, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 21, 1942, to Sylvester and Valeria Kolodziejczyk Verkamp. She was raised on a cotton farm near Wilson, Texas, alongside her f
Leona Carretta Cashion, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. Carretta was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose kindness and love for her family will be remembered always. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Jay L. Cashion; an in
A quiet North Texas neighborhood became the scene of a large police response after gunfire erupted at a short-term rental property where police say a birthday party was being held. Little Elm police said officers responded just before midnight Friday to multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots in the V
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas – In an off-market transaction, Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services has sold vacant land in the Lower Great Southwest Industrial District on behalf of a longtime owner to a local investment group and developer. The 2.18-acre industrial-zoned tract is located at 2603 Arkansa
Denton Police said they will be training at the Old Calhoun Middle School building the rest of July. It's part of "Rescue Task Force Training." Police and the fire department will be training there, but said there will not be any emergency lights, sirens, or loud noises related to the training. Crew
Texas Tech has signed a 15-year naming rights partnership with digital assets and infrastructure company Galaxy. Terms of the deal announced on Friday were not disclosed. The partnership will begin with the 2026 season. The Red Raiders’ football stadium, formerly known as Jones AT&T Stadium, will be
A nonprofit that gives teachers free classroom supplies is now doing something good for community artists who want to show off their work. The Welman Project just moved into its new home in the shadows of abandoned grain silos on South Main Street in Fort Worth. The nonprofit has five times more spa
The U.S. military on Monday identified two soldiers killed in action last week as part of the war with Iran, including a 19-year-old soldier from North Texas. The Defense Department identified the soldiers as Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, and 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ew
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Women's Policy Forum is pleased to announce that Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker will be the featured speaker at its luncheon on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Ridglea Country Club in Fort Worth. Mayor Parker will provide an update on key issues shaping the futur
PT Solutions Physical Therapy and Texas Health created a new collaboration to expand access to outpatient rehabilitation services across North Texas. Three retail physical therapy clinics now operate under the name PT Solutions, part of Texas Health. The launch marks the first phase of a broader col
Pay-per-lead pioneer enters a new chapter with AI-assisted seller qualification, enriched property data, and advanced investor analytics. After nearly 25 years of helping residential real estate investors connect with motivated home sellers through its pay-per-lead technology platform, Fast Home Off
The Fort Worth industrial market continues to flex its muscle and not just with the usual suspects building — and filling — warehouses designed for manufacturing, logistics, warehousing and data centers. AllianceTexas in the north and the southern area of the city around the Carter Industrial Park l
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