Aviation trailblazer Wally Funk, who lived in Grapevine, has died, according to the city. In 2021, Funk was celebrated by the city of Grapevine for her historic spaceflight aboard a Blue Origin New Shepherd rocket. The mission was six decades in the making, as Funk, known as a pioneer for women in a
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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, Do you remember the first time you learned about American icon Marilyn Monroe? I sure do. It was high sc
Hi, friends! I had restaurant news left over from my previous column on summer menus, and it would be just plain rude for me not to share. I especially wanted to clue you in on the creative and esoteric flavors I found while researching new dishes on offer around the Fort. I spoke with Café Modern c
It's no secret to anyone who has ever asked me about my favorite musicals that "Hamilton" is right there at the top. I've seen it three times, reviewed it once, and each time it's, well, fantastic. And it's coming back to Bass Hall for a limited and extended engagement July 15-26. That's a long run,
(FORT WORTH, Texas) – Escalante Golf – a boutique owner and operator of luxury golf properties nationwide – has acquired its 27th property, Tumble Creek, in Cle Elum, Washington. Adjacent to the renowned Suncadia resort, Tumble Creek is a private, gated residential golf community situated approximat
Grapevine, TX — July 8, 2026 — EPI, a rapidly growing manufacturer’s rep focused on commercial foodservice equipment, today announced a merger agreement with Paragon Marketing, a well-respected manufacturer’s rep firm operating throughout the Midwest. The Paragon merger brings another high-caliber t
Charlie Kowalski will lead Kubota's enterprise technology strategy and IT organization, supporting continued growth and operational excellence.
Angela Karen Donovan Beeson, 56, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home in Haltom City, Texas, on Saturday, July 4, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, 3 p.m. at Richland Hills Baptist Church, 6852 Baker Blvd., Richland Hills, Texas 76118.
Fort Worth’s proposed zoning and development ordinance on data centers — a first of its kind — received a 7-4 vote of denial before it heads to City Council. Zoning commissioners expressed a need for more details, stricter regulations and more time to review the ordinance. Before making a vote, all
Fort Worth sued the owner of an East Lancaster motel Tuesday for allegedly failing to control rampant prostitution, drug dealing and violence on the property. The city is asking the judge to label Central Motel a common nuisance, shut it down for a year, appoint a receiver and order the owner to tak
Joseph Lewis Collins passed on Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Arlington, Texas, at the age of 87. Born Sunday, February 19, 1939 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Joseph was the son of Edward Collins and Pauline Collins, and was a resident of Arlington, Texas. Raised in Pennsylvania’s Hill District, Joseph gra
Panoramic views of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex can be seen for a few short seconds as Tormenta Rampaging Run creeps toward a 309 foot drop. While dangling over the city, Ricardo Vareoa was overwhelmed with anxious anticipation, but he still chose to look down. “It lets you enjoy the moment befor
Preserving Mosier Valley — Tarrant County’s first freedmen’s town and an early all-Black community in Texas — is paramount as the far east Fort Worth community struggles to build more housing and stop new industrial sites from relocating to the neighborhood, residents say. The Fort Worth Zoning Comm
When people walk into Fort Worth Camera on Camp Bowie Boulevard, they’re exposed to a shop filled with flashy gear, lens and printing services. But what some shutterbugs don’t know is that within the store is a new art gallery focused on contemporary photography.Masure Gallery of Photography, named
Andrew Garcia has been in the United States for about six months. His mother, Liz Orozco, said the 14-year-old started reading and understanding more English at Fort Worth ISD’s International Newcomer Academy. But speaking his second language in the classroom and following a teacher’s directions rem
A grassroots group of conservative Tarrant County activists is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and teeing up the November midterm elections with a conference in August offering strategies to stop Islam, curb immigration and protect the country’s legacy as they define it. The Year of the Patr
Cecilia Lariba Sabiri, affectionately known as mama Ceci, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the age of 73. Originally from Bolgatanga, Ghana, she was born on July 19,1953, in Nangodi, Ghana, to the late Sabiri Kubota and Naidoo Sabiri. She was the first daughter of four siblings. M
Kubota Tractor Corporation today announced the appointment of Charlie Kowalski as Vice President of Information Technology for its U.S. operations. In this role, he will lead the company’s enterprise technology strategy and IT organization, supporting continued growth and operational excellence. Kow
Olivia Wilde’s The Invite reminds me of Woody Allen. I understand if you or she might not appreciate that comparison, but I can’t come up with a better one. Her four-hand comedy is as tense and funny and insightful about married couples as Woody’s best work. I’ve been missing that at the multiplex.
HALTOM CITY – With grateful hearts for a life well lived, we celebrate the life of Reynaldo "Rey" Aquino, who went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the age of 65. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Visitation: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, July
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Michael Onyango Hanford Ogwel was born on October 14, 1984, in Kisumu, Kenya, to John Ogwel Nyangwatho and the late Mary Akelo Ogwel, who preceded him in death on April 23, 2026. He spent his early years in Kenya before he moved to Seattle with his parents and siblings, Stanislaw, Liza, and Yvonne.
Movie theaters are still a thing, and they have ice-cold AC, icy drinks, and plenty of snack options. Then again, so does your place. Whether it’s hitting the mall to catch something on the big screen or sticking with #NetflixAndChill on your own comfy couch, our ongoing film coverage can help you d
In soccer, the upper 90 is said to be the best place to take shots. For Fort Worth soccer fans, the Upper 90 may be the best place to take shots. Named after the top 90-degree angles in a goalpost, this casual hole-in-the-wall on Magnolia has catered to Texas soccer enthusiasts for the last decade.
Rush was supposed to play four dates within the span of about a week at Dickies Arena but had to cancel a couple times: one for immigration issues crossing into the states from Mexico, more recently for frontperson Geddy Lee, who’s battling laryngitis and bronchitis. The makeup shows are Sat, Jul 11
Awooo! It’s been only two years since one of the area’s most celebrated Americana outfits released what was supposed to be their swansong. Left Arm Tan’s Undefeated was intended to be their last big swing. But champs don’t stay on the mat for long. Shortly after LAT’s end and a dalliance with a new
With millions of followers on social media, the Libs of TikTok account fights the conservative fight from the trenches of hate and insanity. The Libs’ latest target? An old, formidable foe from Flower Mound. After doxxing Hive Bakery a second time, the Libs no doubt scurried back under their crusty,
My mother is currently being treated for pneumonia, and so I watched Team USA’s Round-of-16 loss to Belgium from her hospital room. I really should apologize to the nurse, who was asking my mother questions about her health and kept being interrupted by me groaning over yet another USA defensive err
FORT WORTH – Phyllis Sue Sparks passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 83. Phyllis was born on August 26, 1942, in Monahans, Texas, to parents, Elaine and J. Ford Schrock. Phyllis was a woman of grace, intellect, and compassion. She was known for her keen observa
FORT WORTH – Jimmy Perry, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home on July 4, 2026, at the age of 84. Born on December 14, 1941, in Fort Worth, Texas, Jimmy was a man whose life was marked by service, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his famil
HALTOM CITY – Shirley Moran, 80, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 3, 2026. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 13, 2026, at Mount Olivet
Mary Lou Shinnick, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 29, 2026, at the age of 86. Born on August 27, 1939, in South Dakota, Mary Lou lived a life defined by warmth, laughter, and an extraordinary gift for bringing people together. Those who knew Mary Lo
FORT WORTH – Angela Robledo Tapia, 76, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 2, 2026. She was born on June 5,1950, to Lorenzo and Maria de Jesus in Juarez, Mexico. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at Our Lady Of Guadalupe Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Rosary: 6 –
FORT WORTH – Ambassador Penne Percy Korth Peacock, a true Southern belle of grace, intellect, warmth, and sparkling humor, passed away on June 30, 2026. The beloved daughter of LtCol James Shelley Percy, USAF, and Ann "Annie Ruth" Green Percy, she was a devoted mother, cherished friend, accomplished
By day, Shareé Gill studies for a master’s in social work and interns at Liberty House, a Tarrant County MHMR facility for homeless veterans faced with substance dependency and mental health issues. By night, she tends bar at a VFW Post in Arlington. The apparent mismatch is not lost on Gill. “I fou
We may be a little late, but we’d like to wish a happy retirement to a North Texas barbershop legend. In April, 84-year-old Travis Dehorney retired after multiple decades in business as owner and operator of Dehorney’s Barber & Beauty. He has created a legacy of not only great, smooth cuts but of in
I admit it. I’ve fallen in love with international soccer fans. The cultural exchanges have been absolutely priceless. The Tartan Army drinking Beantown dry! The Japanese diner who waxed rhapsodic about biscuits and gravy! The Korean and Mexican fans swigging tequila outside the stadium! The hundred
What if the mayor from Jaws was the hero and had to deal with a cursed island? That’s basically the premise of Widow’s Bay, a new Apple TV horror comedy, this one from Parks and Recreation writer Katie Dippold. And like much of Apple TV’s recent output, notably Severance and Pluribus, it’s another s
It’s hard to imagine, but we’ve got only two weeks left in the 2026 FIFA World Cup. This six-week spectacular came with eight built-in days off called “rest days,” and four of them are coming up, including today, Wed, Jul 8. Wednesdays are for reading the Weekly. But then what? Thursday, July 9, 202
Lydia Shahid passed on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at the age of 88, having been born on Tuesday, May 31, 1938, and residing in Arlington, Texas. Lydia will be truly missed by many relatives and friends, cherishing all the good memories shared with her. She will always be remembered for the loving spir
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