In Loving Memory of Kyle Smith Kyle Smith, 65, born in Houston, Texas, passed away at his home in Fort Worth, on Oct. 5, 2026. Kyle attended The Kinkaid School before continuing his education and graduating at Rice University in Houston, where he was a four-year letterman in football. A lifelong spo
arts
Lena was born on Feb. 16, 1929, to Homer and Shirley Register Farris in Fort Worth. She lived virtually her entire life in Fort Worth and died peacefully there on the morning of Oct. 9, 2026, embraced by the love of generations of her family. Earlier in her adult life, Lena worke...
government
Patrick Gaylon Hicks, 60, of Grand Prairie, was born June 27, 1966, in Waco, Texas, and passed away Oct. 5, 2026. Patrick’s life was marked by steady dedication, hard work, and a spirit that could lighten any room—often with a quick laugh, a playful grin, or a perfectly timed bit...
arts
Hailing from a family that prioritized the importance of education, Dr. Karen Molinar knew from a young age that she would follow in the footsteps of her aunts and cousins and become an educator. She never strayed from that goal and went on to achieve a successful career in publi...
arts
CAREITY is partnering with SOLIS Mammography and THE CENTERTX for free 3-D Mammograms. Women who are uninsured and underinsured age 40 and over can apply for a voucher by calling 817-882-4100. If you are under 40 and notice something unusual or have breast pain, contact your phys...
arts
Hospitals honored for cardiovascular, diabetes, and stroke care Multiple Texas Health Resources hospitals and joint ventures were recognized by the American Heart Association for their advanced care of patients with heart attacks, strokes and diabetes. Sixteen Texas Health facili...
arts
The October 18 event will bring together fashion, art, music and community in celebration of CHAZLYN founder Chaz Pilarcik’s mother and women facing their own cancer journeys Texas-founded footwear brand CHAZLYN will bring its deeply personal Step With Her campaign to The Crescen...
western
More parking — for automobiles, not horses — is coming to the Fort Worth Stockyards. M.L. Leddy’s and the Franklin family, in partnership with Parking Systems of America, began to turn dirt on a $14 million, four-and-a-half-story structured parking garage at Ellis Avenue and NW 2...
arts
An estimated 31,000 manufacturing jobs will become available in the Fort Worth-Dallas metroplex by 2030, according to the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, an organization based at the University of Texas at Arlington that supports the local manufacturing industry. Job growt...
government
Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small business in Tarrant County. Optimized Waste Removal What: The company provides valet trash and junk removal services for apartments and multifamily units. Originally operating only in North Texas, Optimized Waste...
government
Enchilada restaurateur Mary Perez isn’t rolling over in an uncertain economy. She’s spicing up her business with new services. Since opening Enchiladas Olé at 1208 W. Magnolia Ave. nearly a year ago, Perez is tackling challenges as rising costs, limited parking and upcoming const...
arts
Fideo, a simple, but tasty Mexican comfort food dish, is a popular staple at Fort Worth’s Cafecito restaurant. Served as a soup, cooked vermicelli noodles and spices are blended in a savory tomato broth that makes a satisfying meal. Cafecito’s version adds a signature pink quesad...
tcu
The packages just kept arriving at Literacy United. In the days leading up to TCU’s Oct. 3 football game against BYU, the Fort Worth nonprofit received deliveries from people across the country. Children’s books. Learning games. Educational supplies. As more Amazon boxes showed u...
