Aiden Craig grew up playing sports in Wylie and putting everything he had into competition. That drive eventually led the Wylie Pirate to pursue another challenge — becoming a Marine. "He was always an athlete, grew up playing every sport, was good at every sport," said Aiden's father, Brent Craig.
business
September 17, 2026 Nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals will be restored, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday, ending a near year-long impasse between Texas and the federal government. “This funding is a major victory for Texas patients,” Abbott said in a statemen...
government
Fort Worth City Council approved the Fiscal Year 2027 budget Tuesday evening. This year’s budget is shaped by an increase in population growth, with the City’s population now exceeding 1 million, and by the deteriorating property tax landscape locally and across Texas. The approv...
Local
The City of Fort Worth will say farewell to the “flying saucer” arena that has defined aerial views of downtown since 1968 with a free, family-friendly event commemorating 58 years of memories in the Arena. WHAT: “It’s Goin’ Down” will be an indoor festival with a 10,000 square f...
government
On the banks of an east Fort Worth creek, a nonprofit is building a farm set to be powered by area youth. The goal? To grow biblical crops and vegetables. TFT Organization is creating a community garden at 2213 Woodberry Drive. The Handley-area plot of land is in the process of b...
schools
Alison Ann (Hurtado) Yun, age 55 (May 11, 1971) passed into the presence of her Heavenly Father on Aug. 28, 2026, in Fairfax, VA. This followed a well-fought four-year battle with stage four breast and liver cancer. Alison was a princess warrior and never gave up hope; nor did sh...
arts
Walter “Buddy” Townsend passed peacefully on Sept. 16, 2026. As Buddy would say “That reminds me of a little story…” The story begins in Fort Benning, GA on July 5, 1948, born to Walter “Bob” and Katherine Townsend. As an army brat, he traveled extensively and called Louisiana ho...
government
Lena Anita Sands, 56, of Haltom City Texas, passed away peacefully on Sept. 15, 2026, with her loving husband by her side. Lena was born on July 25, 1970, in Fort Gordon, Georgia. She was a smart, vibrant and passionate child with a personality that was impossible to forget. Lena...
safety
After a little over three weeks of blazing, the Ross Fire, which at its peak was recorded to have raged across about 90,400 acres of North Texas, is now fully contained. Officials are still assessing the full extent of the fire’s damage, but say the blaze could have varying effec...
western
TGIF! Whether it’s finding an item that was made just for you, listening to your favorite local saxophonist’s tune rolling through the street, smelling the mixed savory scents from food trucks or drinking an ice cold ladle of agua fresca, all those experiences make my perfect sun...
News
Ann Bates Stoner passed on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at the age of 90, born on Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1936 to David Orville Bates and Inith Emmaline Yarbrough. Ann was a resident of Hutto, Texas. Ann will be truly missed by many relatives and friends, cherishing all the good memorie...
government
The city of Fort Worth approved a fee to pay for annual street repair and reduce the need for costly future reconstruction, as rising costs and a growing street network have led to deteriorating conditions. Fort Worth City Council members unanimously approved the pavement managem...
government
After Arlington Republican Tony Tinderholt held it for 12 years, the Texas House District 94 seat is open. Voters will decide between Republican Cheryl Bean and Democrat Katie O’Brien Duzan for their next state representative. Bean, a former business owner and charter school boar...
