Presented by This annual award recognizes and honors Fort Worth small businesses that have demonstrated exemplary "Best Practices" in business. Members and Non-Members are welcome to apply. TIMELINE: June 8 – Application opens September 18, 5:00 pm – Application closes Mid-October – Finalists notifi
Local
On Thursday, the team at Benchmark Bank hosted an open house for customers at their Fort Worth location, 5020 Collinwood Avenue. Benchmark Bank’s goal is to know every customer by name. Here in Fort Worth, that commitment is led by a team of familiar faces and respected local lea...
government
DENTON, Texas – Aubry Dameron, a partner with Springer Lyle Dameron & Harrison, has been named a 2026 Texas Rising Star by Super Lawyers. The Texas Rising Stars list recognizes attorneys who have been practicing law for 10 years or less. The selection process includes independent...
business
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Chalk Mountain Services of Texas, LLC has been named Grand Champion of the Texas Trucking Association's 2026 Truck Safety Contest, the company's fourth Grand Champion title in five years. Chalk Mountain also earned first place in the Local Over 10 Million Mile...
western
Filmmakers in Fort Worth plan to bring a new restaurant to the Walsh development on the western edge of the city, anticipating an official announcement around mid-2027. At the Heart of North Texas conference Wednesday, David Glasser, a founder of 101 Studios, said he and his part...
western
Arlington has seen a lot in 2026. Massive global events, large-development announcements and new amenities for residents have all graced the American Dream City over the past 10 months. The blueprint for these projects and events wasn’t just laid out recently, Mayor Jim Ross said...
government
TGIF! (And my birthday!) When I think of Halloween, my SpongeBob costume and my underwater-themed birthday cake that I brought to my kindergarten Halloween class party come to mind. While my favorite costume has long been retired, make sure to wear yours this weekend. If your cos...
tcu
A beer-filled chat between two transportation leaders four years ago ultimately led to Fort Worth’s $270 million rail expansion. Rich Andreski, president and CEO of Trinity Metro transit agency, said the idea for an 2.1-mile extension of the 27.2-mile TEXRail passenger rail line ...
safety
This year’s El Niño climate event is expected to bring increased chances of rain and snow to the southern United States this winter as a “Super El Niño” develops, forecasters say. Typically occurring every two to seven years, the climate phenomenon occurs when warmer waters push ...
safety
Domestic violence homicides in Tarrant County increased for the second year in a row. In all, 13 people in the county died in 2025 as a result of intimate partner violence, according to a report released earlier this month. That’s two more than last year and more than double the ...
government
Dr. Michael Bumagin passed away on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026. Michael is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Myra Bumagin; daughters, Laura Bumagin Ladd (Breck), Kerrie Pittman Chapman (Kent), Deborah Bumagin Poteet (Scott), sons, Travis Pittman (Jackie) and David Bumagin (Amy);...
western
Rodney L. Torrence, Sr., 75, of Fort Worth, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Visitation: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet ...
schools
Yancey Worth Norman, 95, passed away Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Breyley Suite. Funeral Service: 9:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 30, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Yancey was born Sept. 16,...
