Children are encouraged to read 15 to 30 minutes a day, but during the summer, that may get lost. A local nonprofit said something free and easy can help parents encourage those reading minutes. "When kids hear someone else read to them, even if it's an audiobook, it helps them to actually hear how
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Kailey Muir, a former assistant city attorney for Arlington, believes she was fired out of retaliation after she released partial records of Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn’s son last year. Lucas Waybourn, 21, was arrested March 3, 2025 and charged with solicitation of a minor, assault on a pea
Fort Worth officials approved an agreement to guide development for about 1,476 acres in the city’s extraterritorial jurisdiction to the west. Fort Worth City Council on Tuesday approved the development agreement with Hines Acquisitions LLC for land known as Brown Ranch in Tarrant and Parker countie
Laura Wood feels like she manifested getting involved with the xTexas Trail Association. The Fort Worth conservationist and fundraiser has followed the nonprofit since it launched two years ago. The organization, founded by Mesquite native Charlie Gandy, is creating a 1,500-mile bike, hike and horse
With ozone season in full swing, North Texas planners are preparing their assessment of the World Cup’s impact on air quality. The North Central Texas Council of Governments, which tracks and monitors the region’s air quality during the smoggy season from March through November, has identified 10 da
Construction on the long-awaited $63 million Evans and Rosedale mixed-use urban village is expected to kick off in November with the building of several new structures. Five buildings — totaling a cost of about $6.2 million — will go up near the Evans Avenue Plaza, according to new filings with the
Worth Credit Union is pleased to announce the appointment of Katie Turner-Carr as SVP – Chief People Officer. Turner-Carr joins Worth Credit Union with extensive experience leading people strategy, organizational effectiveness, culture transformation, and leadership development across complex and hi
A 33-year-old Fort Worth aerospace defense manufacturer is expanding with a new location that will nearly triple its space. InterConnect Wiring has leased 136,000 square feet at 4901 Mercantile Drive in the Mercantile Center, on the city’s north side, to expand operations to meet increasing demand d
Founder-Led Agency Brings Statewide Reach While Gaining Expanded Resources for Clients and Team Higginbotham, a broad-based, employee-owned insurance and financial services company headquartered in Texas, announced that it has joined forces with Turbeville Insurance Agency, a Columbia, South Carolin
Editor’s note: A featured pet may be adopted by the time you inquire, but many more are always waiting to meet you through the Humane Society of North Texas. Everyone walks into a shelter with a picture in their head. Maybe it’s a puppy. Maybe it’s a certain breed. Maybe it’s a dog that reminds them
Chris McGaha held up scribbled handwritten lyrics to his face, waiting for his cue. The lead singer was recording vocals for band PVC Street Gang’s upcoming debut studio album at the renowned Niles City Sound studio in Fort Worth’s Near Southside. After a signal from music producer Jimi Bowman, the
When the 2026-27 school year opens, Arlington ISD will see some new beginnings. The school district, which is facing declining enrollment and a budget shortfall, will introduce two virtual school options at the high school level. Sarah McMurrough, the school board president, said she is excited to s
Childcare is expensive. On top of the rising costs, a report from the Texas Women's Foundation revealed that more than half of Texas counties are considered childcare deserts. One Fort Worth organization is trying to help. The Center for Transforming Lives (CTL) is a nonprofit that offers services l
Children darted through the fountains at the Geyer Commons in downtown Mansfield on Sunday afternoon, splashing water across the concrete as temperatures climbed into the 90s. Nearby, families sought shade beneath tents while others crowded around food and beverage vendors. Soccer balls rolled acros
The city of Arlington will begin placing guardrails around its artificial intelligence usage to comply with a new Texas law. The new AI policy was passed by the city council under the consent agenda on June 23. The city already uses AI in daily operations, Chief Information Security Officer Bryce Ca
Fort Worth, TX — 4Mankind, Inc., a healthcare innovation company focused on improvingdignity and care for men experiencing incontinence, today announced a major manufacturingmilestone for its flagship product, HUBS™ (His Ultimate Bladder Solution).The company has successfully assembled and validated
International students always discuss their application process, including language exams, essays, and letters of recommendation. Document translation: quiet, administrative, easy to view as secondary – rarely comes up with the same urgency. But for those who receive academic records in Arabic, Mand
TGIF! With three lively FIFA World Cup matches under Arlington’s belt so far and six more to go, I think that’s worthy of a pat on the back. With an abundance of World Cup matches and festivities buzzing through North Texas, weekdays have started to feel like weekends. But even if this week’s matche
With a massive increase in game-related events in recent years, American Mahjong has taken the country by storm. Players of all ages enjoy the tile-based game, which is currently played almost exclusively in a digital format, and as the popularity of the game continues to increase, two local entrepr
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, There’s no food that better defines the perfect North Texas summer than a tasty burger. A melted cheese
A new five-year collective bargaining agreement with Fort Worth-based BNSF Railway is in place after members of the Transportation Communications Union/IAM ratified a new contract. The agreement with BNSF Union 41 — approved on June 12 — covers member pay increases totaling 17.5% over five years and
Many celebrate America’s birthday with backyard barbecues and gatherings with loved ones. If grilling isn’t your specialty, however, there’s no reason you can’t mark the occasion with a special meal, and several restaurants around town are proving it through their Independence Day specials. This wee
12 Consecutive Cars.com Leasing Company of the Year Awards Reflect Five Decades of Customer Trust D&M Leasing, the nation's largest consumer car leasing company, is celebrating five decades of service. Since 1976, D&M Leasing has helped consumers lease new and pre-owned vehicles through a customer-f
Nominations close June 30, 2026 The Business Press will present the inaugural Business Titan Awards, a celebration of leadership, achievement, and community impact in Fort Worth. The event will recognize men whose influence extends far beyond the workplace. These are leaders who understand that true
Memories, it could be said, are the most precious thing in our lives. When all else is gone, they are what we cling to most to take us to places forever special. Then there's Alzheimer's. It steals memories, taking with it joy and happiness. I've never had a family member deal with this tragic and [
The horror movie Leviticus makes no overt reference to the Book of Leviticus. I dare say that gay readers are more familiar with the third book of the Old Testament than most Christians of any stripe. The relevant passage in the book says pretty unambiguously that male homosexuality is wrong, but th
Mayor Mattie Parker is not legally required to abstain or recuse herself from city decision-making related to data centers because of her husband’s position at a firm that lobbies for a data center coalition, three experts in local government ethics told the Fort Worth Report. But the experts all ad
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit involving Gateway Church leadership, Robert Morris and a group of church members who alleged the Southlake megachurch misused tithe money donated by its congregation. Chief District Judge Amos L. Mazzant agreed with the Southlake-based megachurch that tithe money
Search 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. A practical guide for Fort Worth: pantries, SNAP, WIC, the 211 referral line, and how to use the free Feed America directory at feedam.org.
Fort Worth ISD’s Texas-appointed board of managers approved more than $43 million in new spending during its June 23 meeting. Among the bigger purchases are an $8.1 million bump in a safety fence installation contract, a nearly $7.5 million purchase of insurance and an almost $7.5 million purchase o
More than a year after a private wastewater treatment facility was proposed in southeast Tarrant County, residents are asking state environmental regulators to reconsider its application. Dressed collectively in red, more than 150 attendees gathered at the Forest Hill Civic and Convention Center on
Fort Worth council member Deborah Peoples said she had one of the most extraordinary experiences of her life happen this summer. She read to a group of children. The students told her they wanted to grow up to work for NASA, become doctors and cure cancer. “I was blown away,” Peoples said during a J
The timing is probably coincidental, but Royal Sons are dropping their new album on June 27, which is a day after the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Little Bighorn. I bring this up primarily because the fourth track on the first side is called “Crazy Horse” but also because Matador has been a lo
If our country had been facing Australia in cricket or men’s rugby, I’d have been bracing for a beatdown. However, since we were playing them in the sport that both they and we call soccer, our guys came away with an easy 2-0 win. That clinched USA’s spot in the knockout rounds with one game still t
A small business in Keller doesn’t often toot its own horn. It doesn’t have to. Its customers are well-equipped to do that. For a change though, Houghton Horns is trumpeting a milestone — its 40-year anniversary — and the musical instrument sales and service company is glad to accept a brassy fanfar
With soccer in your face at every turn, it’s hard to imagine anything else is going on. And yet, here we are. Wednesday – Sunday, June 24-28, 2026 Broadway at the Bass presents The Notebook: The Musical. Based on the bestselling novel that inspired the iconic film, the story follows Allie and Noah,
Existing methods of transportation to the FIFA World Cup games in Arlington via charter buses and train rides will remain the same for now, an official of the North Central Texas Council of Governments said. Michael Morris, transportation director for the council of governments, said at a June 23 up
Rickey Kinney is missing. The outsider artist and electronic musician called Fort Worth home in the late 2000s through late 2010s, composing, performing, and releasing electronic music under the nom de guerre Squanto, as well as producing music videos for local bands like Oil Boom and Son of Stan. A
CJ Winslow has lofty dreams to expand Catering to Love’s impact outside of North Texas. “In 10 years, we’re going to be in every NFL city in America,” the co-founder of the nonprofit said. “That’s our vision.” Winslow has led the organization’s efforts with a team of dedicated volunteers from a resi
Forget superhero movies for a second. There are so many stories about sons born into privilege who waste their youth on pleasures and have to grow up, however belatedly, to be worthy of their family legacies. (Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part One is a good example.) How many such stories are there about
As the United States marks a historic milestone, 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Trinity Metro is joining the celebration in a big way. On Saturday, July 4, 2026, Trinity Metro will provide free rides on all local Tarrant County services, inviting everyone to be part
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