Tarrant County voters head to the polls Nov. 3 for the midterm elections and several nonpartisan elections for cities and school boards. In addition to 70-plus partisan midterm races for county, state and federal offices, the Tarrant County ballot features several school board and city council races
government
Two businesses will soon call Arlington their home — after the city approved incentives to attract them. Arlington City Council unanimously passed an incentives package for Australia-based Advanced Composite Structures under the consent agenda, and voted 5-3 on a lease and master...
government
Fort Worth is home to some of the best musicians in North Texas, so much so that you (yes, you) are worthy of your very own, super-special awards season. That’s why we did not include music categories in this year’s Best Of edition. Instead, your time to shine will be in November...
arts
Exactly what your weekend needs Find out what's "Weekend Worthy" with our arts & culture newsletter. Sign up for essential Fort Worth-area events and news — free. Sign up for free Happy Thursday, Whenever someone asks me to describe Fort Worth’s live theater scene in one word, “d...
arts
They share little beyond a screen, and in some cases cards. Each game has its own unique parameters, rules, and customs. Each game is visually, spatially, and kinematically separate from the rest. Similar to how a movie or television series is split into episodes, digital gamblin...
government
Childcare is increasingly becoming a workforce problem for Fort Worth employers, early education leaders said Sept. 30. But Fort Worth and Tarrant County’s local system is still reaching only a fraction of the families who qualify for help, Child Care Associates president and CEO...
schools
I know what you’re thinking: Why hasn’t The Dish covered any fall menus when it’s already … wait, what, it’s October? You’re kidding me. In that case, let’s look at some seasonal sips, among which is this year’s taste trend: sweet potato. Why focus on coffees and lattes? Because ...
schools
It's homecoming season in North Texas, and it brings some of the biggest moments in high school, from mums that live up to the “Everything is better in Texas” stereotype to the glamour and gowns of homecoming court. Local photographer and writer Amy J. Schultz was so fascinated w...
safety
A 5-year-old boy died and a second child was also injured, according to Arlington police. Police did not say how, but did confirm they are "investigating a homicide," on S. Cooper Street. NBC 5 has been live on the scene of an apartment complex at that location since 5 a.m. Arlin...
arts
Heavy rain and storms have triggered a delayed opening for the State Fair of Texas on Thursday. Gates were scheduled to open at 10:00 a.m., but now they will open at 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1. Fair leaders cited current weather conditions, including flash flood warnings t...
arts
North Texas airports reported cancellations and delays Thursday morning as a storm off the Pacific Ocean brought heavy rain and potential flash flooding to the region. DFW International Airport, the central hub of American Airlines, had more than 150 cancellations by 7 a.m., acco...
arts
St. Louis Blues vs. Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center; Friday, 8 p.m. CST LINE: Stars -211, Blues +169; over/under is 5.5 BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars start the season at home against the St. Louis Blues. Dallas went 50-20-12 overall and 19-9-4 in division play last s...
