Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Rich Lavinski, Steve Barksdale, Tyler Jackson, and Martin Black to the Trinity River Authority Board of Directors for terms set to expire on March 15, 2027. Additionally, he appointed Bruce Bynum, Charles Sartain, and Whit Wolman and reappointed Lewis McMahan, Jeff Bradley
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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);...
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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 ...
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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,...
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Arnoldo C. Rodriguez, 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026, surrounded by his family. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Breyley Suite. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount...
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Barbara Pearl Estes, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away on Oct. 25, 2026, at the age of 87. She will be remembered for her strong faith in God, her devotion to her family, and the love and creativity she shared throughout her life. Born on D...
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Virginia Gonzalez, 89, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and devoted husband. Rosary Service: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, at St. Thomas Catholic Church. I...
