The 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics are now two years away, and things are already taking shape from the West Coast to Texas. Dallas Wings All-Star Paige Bueckers is a 2028 Team USA hopeful. Bueckers has played for the Junior national team and made her Senior team debut earlier this year. She also
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FORT WORTH – Mary Fernandez Muñoz, 83, passed away peacefully at home with her husband and daughters on Thursday, July 9, 2026. Rosary: 6 – 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, Visitation: 6:30 – 8 p.m. in Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church
Maria Elena Fuentes Medina, 92, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 6, 2026. Interment: Thursday, July 16, 2026, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Maria Elena was born on Dec. 20, 1933, in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico. In her early years Maria became an American Citizen of the United States of America, a very
FORT WORTH – Larry Currey, 80, passed away on July 7, 2026, after a brief illness. He was born on Aug. 6, 1945, (the day they dropped the bomb) to Kenneth Currey and Dorothy Joe Gill Currey in Ada, Oklahoma. He grew up in a loving, supportive environment as his family of five moved from one military
CROWLEY – Paul Lamar Burgess, 67, passed away peacefully on July 12. 2026. Paul was born on April 21, 1959, in Homestead, Florida, to Paul L. Burgess Sr. and Betty Lou Burgess, who preceded him in death. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, Paul dedicated much of his life to
GRAND PRAIRIE – Dana Elaine Kelly, 86, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2026. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 11 to 12 p.m. Thursday, July 16, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Dana was born Sept. 25, 1939, in Conway, Arkans
FORT WORTH – Philip Gerald Davis, 71, passed away on July 10, 2026. Philip was born on Jan. 28, 1955 in McCook, Nebraska to John Gerald Davis and Lois Davis. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Tuesday Aug. 4, 2026 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1800 West Fwy, Fort Worth, Texas. GREENWOOD FUNERAL HOME Greenw
Fort Worth, Texas – AmeriTrust Financial, an independent automotive finance company, today announced it has entered into a global lease partnership with Overseas Military Sales Corporation d/b/a Military AutoSource to provide new- and used-vehicle leasing for U.S. military personnel worldwide. Under
Business owners today are inundated with marketing advice. New platforms emerge constantly. Algorithms change overnight. AI tools multiply by the week. In a competitive market like Fort Worth, it’s not enough to have an online presence; you’ve got to be intentional about how you communicate with aud
Fort Worth native and Award Winning Recruiting Leader, Danny Rojas joins iCIMS, a Global HR Tech company as Senior Principal, Product and Market Insights. In his career, he has previously led recruiting at JCPenney and The Container Store.
Tarrant County’s governing body will continue meeting once monthly despite calls from residents to increase the frequency of meetings. The commissioners court is scheduled to meet 14 times from October to September of next year, with one meeting per month planned and additional sessions in August an
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth announced the expansion of its Jane and John Justin Tower, including women’s health facilities improvements. The hospital will add four floors atop the existing tower, the top two of which will be home to the Jane and John Justin Center for Women & I
Balletic, colorful lions danced to frighten away evil spirits and attract good fortune to a new business, as Taiwan-based Foxlink Group officials cut a ribbon in the more traditional local salute to the grand opening of its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Fort Worth. The new Foxlink plant
Barbara Jean Wiedeman Willis passed away on June 28, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. Though she is no longer with us, she will continue to live in the hearts of the many people who loved her. Born in San Antonio on Nov. 19, 1936, Barbara grew up in Junction, Texas, the daughter of Dr. John Wiedeman and
Arlington’s time hosting the beautiful game — and its largest tournament — has officially ended as Spain defeated France 2-0 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup semifinals. On the final day at Dallas Stadium, which hosted nine games this summer, fans from both teams swarmed the streets of the American Dream
Fort Worth ISD will pay former Superintendent Karen Molinar at least $412,000, plus benefits, under a resignation agreement approved three months after Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath replaced her as the district’s leader during its state takeover. The agreement, approved by the state-appoi
Parkhill and longtime Fort Worth architecture firm Komatsu have formed a partnership. The partnership combines Parkhill’s integrated architecture and engineering capabilities with Komatsu Architecture’s expertise in architectural and interior design. “This new step in our journey is about building o
Residents and community members are demanding accountability from Tarrant County commissioners and the sheriff's office over last month's county jail deaths. More than 60 people gathered outside the Tarrant County Jail Tuesday morning before the commissioners court meeting, asking for answers on wha
Beverly Ann (Leonard) Daszczyszak Gallagher passed away on July 9, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, with her family by her side. She was 85 years old. Beverly was born on Jan. 24, 1941, in Rochester, New York, to William Leonard and Charlotte (Mathis) Leonard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ri
Tarrant County won’t recognize César Chávez Day next year, after county commissioners voted Tuesday to observe Veterans Day instead. Their decision ends a 25-year streak of honoring Chávez, the late civil rights activist known for leading the American farmworkers labor movement of the 1960s and ’70s
Contrary to the rumors that Fort Worth’s alligator population is made up of pets that people let loose, the reptiles are very much native to the area. According to Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge manager Jared Wood, the first recorded gator spotting here was in 1849. Beyond that, researchers don’t
When Fort Worth’s own Leon Bridges dropped his fourth studio album “Leon” in 2024, he introduced the world to his hometown through lyrics centered around his upbringing. On his upcoming record, the Grammy Award-winning artist is taking Cowtown on a musical journey to South America. Bridges announced
Jim and Connye run The Published Page, a "Texas 'old school' bookshop" in Cleburne. Both partners in life and in business, they are proud owners of approximately 80,000 books and 20,000 comics, vinyl records, and CD's… and that's only counting what they have cataloged. As part of a series about smal
Johnny Lewis saw Fort Worth officials and business developers turn away from the Historic Southside for decades as the neighborhood endured economic disinvestment and social decline. Still, the longtime resident never stopped believing in the historically Black neighborhood’s potential. His advocacy
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A delayed cancer diagnosis can completely change the course of a patient's medical treatment. When a physician misses a diagnosis, patients can lose critical time for treatment. These delayed-diagnosis cases require real medical knowledge to determine what went wrong. The Law Firm of Rheingold, Giuf
Robert E. "Bob" Collett , age 89, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026 in Burleson, Texas. He was born on April l1, 1957 in Fort Worth, Texas. Bob is survived by his sister, Molly Lyons; his children, Elizabeth Ashley Humphrey and John Collett; four grandchildren; and his longtime partner, Carol
The semifinal match between France and Spain is the last of the 2026 World Cup to be hosted in Arlington, but the city is already looking ahead to the Women’s World Cup in 2031. Arlington Mayor Jim Ross said the city feels good about its chances of hosting the FIFA Women’s World Cup for several reas
FORT WORTH – Dale Spence Daniel, age 71, passed from this life on July 6, 2026, in Fort Worth. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2026, in Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Born on Aug. 31, 1954, in Dayton, Ohio, to Barbara and Walter Daniel, D
SAMSON PARK – Kenneth Ray Tucker passed away on July 7, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas, at the age of 80. He was born on Oct. 13, 1945, in Bowie, Texas, the youngest of fourteen children. Ken built a respected career as a roofing contractor, owning and operating Ken Tucker Roofing & Construction in Rive
Fort Worth’s Board of Adjustment has been busy reading the signs this year. Not predicting the future — but just deciding how drivers get to see gas prices. In the first half of 2026, nearly 55% of the commercial cases heard by the board were sign-related. Of those cases, special exception requests
Shayma Alzubi, the Muslim educator reassigned from her role as Western Hills High School principal after online backlash over past social media posts, says Fort Worth ISD offered her a $130,000 district-level job days before telling families she had been promoted. Alzubi said she did not accept the
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Buyers and sellers look to be on equal footing, area real estate agents say, with prices and inventory remaining stable as the Fort Worth housing market hits the midyear mark. The Fort Worth region’s housing market is not seeing significant fluctuations this year, according to the latest housing mar
Alma Sardas said she grew up on romance novels; whether dark romance or romantasy, she always found herself in these love stories. Her love story with romance novels never waned, even as she entered her adult life. After graduating from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2022 with a degree in p
LTC (Ret) Robert "Bob" Howard, aged 86, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. Born on Oct. 23, 1939, in Urbana, Illinois, he was the son of Dallas and Mildred Howard. He was a Cavalry man all the way and served for 32 1/2 years in the Army. After retirement, he continued to st
In Loving Memory of Leiza (Beryl) Lorenz. Leiza Lorenz, 84, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, with her devoted daughter, Deborah, at her side. She was survived by her daughter Deborah Teresso and two grandchildren Nicole and Christian Teresso, and sister, Barbara Fairchild. Born on April 17, 1
It’s no secret traditional casino games have successfully adapted to the digital era. Rather than replacing the original casino experience, online platforms have expanded access, and arguably enhanced the overall experience, by allowing players to enjoy familiar favorites from virtually anywhere. Th
Sharon K. Moorefield, age 86, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2026. After moving to Fort Worth in the 1960s, Sharon made the city her home for more than six decades. She was devoted to her husband, Charles “Chuck” Moorefield, and together they built a life centered on family. Although Chuck passe
Yeast rolls, Rangpur lime lemonade, chili, the traditional Middle Eastern dish mujadara — while each dish is culturally unique, the food fuels stories passed through generations. The thread connecting those dishes to the present is that the recipes will all appear in a community-sourced cookbook com
Federal prosecutors have charged an Arlington pastor with orchestrating a scheme that allegedly defrauded more than 50 investors of over $3.2 million through church renovation projects, Christian concert ventures and other religious investment opportunities. A federal grand jury indicted 53-year-old
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