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
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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
ARLINGTON – Shirley Ann Feddock, 87, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2026. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m Wednesday, July 8, 2026, in Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76107. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Shirley was born on November 19, 1938, in Perkasie, Pennsylv
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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
OPENING Dhamaal 4 (NR) The fourth film in the Indian comedy series stars Ajay Devgn, Riteish Deshmukh, Arshad Warsi, and Jaaved Jaaferi as four friends who conduct a hapless search for a buried treasure. Also with Ravi Kishan, Sanjay Mishra, Upendra Limaye, Anjali Anand, Guru Randhawa, Ketika Sharma
FORT WORTH – Bernardine Zarate Wilson, 85, affectionately known to family and friends as "Bennie," passed away Friday, July 3, 2026, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Wednesday, July 15, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, 2026,
BEDFORD, Texas — Mindy Hong has been appointed chief executive officer of Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of the Mid-Cities. The hospital, located at 2304 State Highway 121 in Bedford, Texas, is a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital. “I’m honored to step into the CEO role at Encompass
FORT WORTH: Gill Children’s Services welcomes Mr. Jeffrey Bartolotta, Mr. John Peloza, Ms. Anne Wright, and Ms. Lorena Vargas to the Board of Directors. Jeffrey Bartolotta serves as the Principal of Kirkpatrick Middle School. He has helped launch student enrichment programs such as the Northside Eat
Fort Worth, Texas – RealClean Aircraft Detailing, is proud to announce the grand opening of its new Fort Worth location which also serves airports in Arlington, Grand Prairie, Midlothian, Cleburne, Granbury and the three Waco area airports. This expansion brings professional-grade, mobile aircraft d
Dallas, TX — July 7, 2026— BBG, Inc., a leading national commercial real estate consulting and valuation firm, has published its latest market outlook, 2026 Mid-Year CRE Outlook: A Market Defined by Precision, examining the economic, capital markets, and property-sector trends shaping commercial rea
Fort Worth appears to have an unofficial bird of sorts — the tower crane. At least 16 construction cranes are in operation around Fort Worth — marking the most visible building equipment in use in more than a decade as Cowtown has grown to be the nation’s 10th-largest city. The urban development pla
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Con profundo pesar y gran tristeza, la familia de Javier Jurado Gutiérrez comunica su sensible fallecimiento, ocurrido el día 6 de julio de 2026 en Fort Worth, Texas. Javier nació el 16 de junio de 1973 en Guanajuato, México, hijo de Jesús Jurado y María Dolores Gutiérrez. Fue un hombre trabajador,
Fort Worth has now stepped out of its neighbor to the east’s economic shadow with its own report from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas. The publication now aggregates data for Fort Worth and presents an economic picture of the city that is separate from Dallas. Before, the Dallas Fed published eco
It started with a fifth. “A Fifth of Beethoven,” to be precise. That was the first record that 11-year-old Jerret Strong purchased. It would be far from his last. The now 62-year-old senior manager for sponsor fulfillment at the Professional Bull Riders organization, is a self-admitted nut about roc
Daniela Henao and her partner Sebastián Gutiérrez smiled as they walked under the historic sign that welcomed them into the Fort Worth Stockyards. The couple from Colombia were immediately in awe of the Western stores and historic buildings along both sides of East Exchange Avenue. After all, they h
Former Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Karen Molinar will stay in Tarrant County education. Rev Partnership announced Tuesday that Molinar started Monday as the regional education nonprofit’s first CEO, four months after she left FWISD as the district moved under state-appointed leadership. The job of
Just after 8 p.m., the lights dim and the televisions at Magnolia Motor Lounge go dark. Conversations taper off. Guitar cases line the wall. One by one, songwriters scribble their names onto a handwritten list, waiting for their turn beneath the bright stage lights. This ritual has become a staple o
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,
One person is in critical condition and a 26-year-old man in police custody after a shooting at the General Motors plant in Arlington, according to a news release from police. Larry Hines was arrested Tuesday on a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon after calling police and telling the
Most companies that want to do good start by writing a check. Status Labs started with its own toolkit. The reputation management firm built a philanthropic program, Incomplete Sentences, around the one thing it does better than almost anyone: telling a person's story in full. The people it tells th
The ink is officially dry on a merger between Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County (BGCGTC) and Clayton Youth Enrichment, a move designed to ensure the long-term viability of affordable, school-based and out-of-school resources for children and teens. Approved by both boards in early May, th
by Paul Cobler, The Texas TribuneJuly 6, 2026 The expenses to operate three restaurants in Waco are rising across the board, but there’s one growing cost in particular that feels nearly impossible to manage — providing employee health insurance, co-owner Kyle Citrano said. “Every year, it can change
The field has narrowed in the 2026 Fort Worth Business Plan Competition, with 20 competitors moving on to participate in several weeks of business development workshops, mentorship opportunities, and pitch practice with local partners and the competition’s sponsor, Frost Bank. The Fort Worth Busines
When Josephine Clapper walks into Bass Performance Hall, she first notices the size. The statues. The open space. The stairways. The feeling that the building itself is part of the performance. “It’s just really beautiful,” Clapper said, a recent graduate of Fort Worth ISD’s I.M. Terrell Academy for
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