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"The depletion of our resources, from water use, the electrical grid, the noise pollution," coalition member Tara Maldonado-Wilson said.
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"The depletion of our resources, from water use, the electrical grid, the noise pollution," coalition member Tara Maldonado-Wilson said.
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"The depletion of our resources, from water use, the electrical grid, the noise pollution," coalition member Tara Maldonado-Wilson said.

The City of Fort Worth is preparing to transfer management of the Will Rogers Memorial Center to a management agency formed by three nonprofits that have invested millions in the historic complex over the years. Gendy Street Management, itself a nonprofit, will include Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo;

A $100 million project viewed as a catalyst for Panther Island development is under consideration for economic development incentives from the city of Fort Worth. Austin-based commercial real estate investment firm Seco Ventures is planning to invest in Fort Worth’s future Panther Island district. T

Parents, educators and community leaders gathered at the Fort Worth ISD school board meeting Monday evening to voice opposition to the district reassigning a Muslim principal from her position. FWISD reassigned Shayma Alzubi from becoming Western Hills High School’s new principal days after the anno

Vacant land south of East Rosedale Street will soon be filled with new affordable housing units as the transformation of the Stop Six neighborhood continues. City and housing officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for the fifth phase of new development in the historically Black neighborhoo

A plan for a historic Fort Worth building to serve as the new downtown library will not move forward. City leaders are now considering whether the property could serve as a new community arts center. Plans for the property at 512 W. 4th St. are shifting due to layout challenges the building presente

A spokesperson for Samsung said the move is designed to position the firm for long-term growth while building on the company's three-decade presence in Texas.

Thunderstorm warnings across the Metroplex have prompted a ground stop and delays at Dallas' two airports. Check the status of your flight here.

North Texas summers are no picnic. Now, as the World Cup comes to the region, the forecast is for an especially hot season. While temperatures in June are expected to remain within normal ranges, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration is forecasting a slightly warmer than average July in Ta

Days after a deadly apartment explosion tore through a North Oak Cliff neighborhood, one survivor is speaking publicly about the loss, trauma and long road to recovery that followed. Jose Lopez, a 74-year-old resident of the Clyde Apartments, said he was inside his apartment, sitting near a window,

A day after the Dallas Mavericks announced plans to leave Victory Park for a new arena, the Dallas Stars confirmed they want to relocate to Plano. The Stars announced Tuesday that they submitted plans to the city of Plano for a mixed-use development project and designs for a new arena. According to

First responders provided medical care, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.

Years of security planning will soon be put to the test as the FIFA World Cup kicks off next week, bringing watch parties, pop-up events and daily soccer celebrations across North Texas. Fort Worth officials revealed some of their security measures at a meeting, including plans for daily World Cup e

The Dallas Mavericks' plan to leave downtown Dallas and relocate to North Dallas is raising concerns among business owners who rely on game-day crowds, while city leaders say the move could create new opportunities for long-term growth in the city center. The Mavericks are looking to purchase 104 ac

DFW Airport leaders will vote on several leases for restaurants that will occupy the new Terminal F.

North Texas keeps growing. A new study ranks Lewisville, McKinney, Frisco and Denton among the nation's fastest-growing boomtowns.

Emergency savings have always been important, but for many households, they feel more necessary now than ever. Everyday costs are higher, medical bills can arrive without warning, rent and housing expenses continue to pressure budgets, and even a small disruption in income can create serious stress.

You might not think about how much work your air conditioner is putting in, from one scorching hot Texas summer to the next— that is, until your system unexpectedly breaks down, leaving you sweltering inside your own home. But how unexpected are AC breakdowns, really? Actually, there are usually war

The Dallas Wings are off to the best start to a regular season since the franchise relocated from Tulsa after the 2015 season. They dominated Seattle Monday night en route to a 23-point win, in which they held Seattle to 33% shooting from the field. Paige Bueckers had 10 points in the first half, an

The district plans to prioritize history and community feedback when determining the future of the site.

Young readers across Arlington are invited to get a limited-edition bookmark celebrating the city's 150th anniversary. The bookmark designs are courtesy of sixth-grade students in the area and are available for pickup, for free, at all seven Arlington Public Library branches. Each location will feat

McAdams, a multidisciplinary planning, design and engineering firm specializing in site/civil design, geomatics, planning and design, transportation, water resources and construction administration, announced today the promotion of Ryan Akers to Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Lead, positioning the firm for

Quorum Architects, a commercial architect and interior design firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Bessy Segovia to Marketing Manager. As marketing manager, she will oversee the firm’s pursuits and comprehensive marketing strategies.

The Shotwell Foundation, a Hurst-based nonprofit that provides vocational scholarships for students accelerating their careers in trades, awarded its first six scholarships in May to students in the Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District. “We have met with our three partner school district

Tarrant County, Texas – June 2026 – The Women’s Policy Forum of Tarrant County is pleased to announce its June speaker program featuring Suzy Yowell, Director of Community Partnership for CASA of Tarrant County, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Ridglea Country Club. During this informative presentati

Cult-favorite skincare brand brings affordable, results-driven facials to Southlake FACE FOUNDRIÉ, an innovative focused facial bar known for accessible and results-driven skincare treatments, has opened the doors to its first Southlake location, located in the buzzy Southlake Town Square at 1522 Ea

Dallas' Klyde Warren Park will host free global watch parties throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup from June 11 through July 19. “Klyde Warren Park has always been Dallas’ town square — a place where people from every neighborhood, background and culture come together to celebrate the moments that def

Before there was a bustling interstate system, shopping centers and high-rises grazing the skyline, there was already a Fort Worth institution. A church. Mount Gilead Baptist Church, established in the 19th century by a pastor and 12 formerly enslaved people, stood as an epicenter of Fort Worth Afri

According to the suit, the student suffered a severe concussion along with the spinal cord injury, and was temporarily paralyzed.

DALLAS — With two weeks to go before the first 2026 FIFA World Cup match kickoff in Arlington, local and federal authorities in charge of ensuring safety and security for the football matches say they’re ready to go after more than two years of planning. “From the very beginning, safety and security

How many people in the hospital system die because of “medical errors”? The definitive answer is elusive because calculations are opaque. The definition is also opaque — “medical errors” can be consistent with everything from surgical and diagnostic errors to equipment failures and hospital-acquired

De’Shawn Turner walked across the stage thinking about the family members who told him to dream big after doctors warned him he might not be able to play basketball, run track or play football again. Estela Castro walked across the same stage hoping her younger brother would see her college announce

This is the sixth store for the clothing retailer in Texas after openings in other cities like Grapevine, Hurst and El Paso.

The multimillion-dollar deal for the 11,433-square-foot home at 4815 Saint Johns Dr. closed on May 1.

Dr. Jay Bhaumik, the Chairman of Thesis Pharmacy, spent years working at the convergence of pharmacy operations, business leadership, and healthcare technology. From his specialized vantage point, Dr. Bhaumik has watched pharmacy environments shift from largely manual workflows to increasingly conne

Trinity Metro is preparing an enhanced mobility plan to support increased travel demand during the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in North Texas in June and July, with expanded connections between Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, and DFW International Airport. If you’re looking to get on board, see

Weeks after his iconic whale mural was painted over in downtown Dallas, marine artist Robert Wyland is taking the fight to federal court. The artist behind the mural, which had stood in downtown Dallas since 1999, filed a lawsuit Monday against FIFA, FIFA affiliates and the owners and managers of th

The broadcast hub for the upcoming World Cup is officially operational in downtown Dallas, with the opening of the International Broadcast Center inside the city's convention center. The center will serve as the home for hundreds of journalists from around the globe when matches begin in 10 days. It

The investigation into Thursday’s deadly explosion at the former Clyde Apartments in Oak Cliff has entered a new phase as crews move closer to the blast site. Atmos crews were seen working throughout the area as neighbors nearby said they are still waiting for answers and for basic services to be re

For Todd and Jennifer Brook, photographs preserve some of life's most important moments. Pictures from a beach in Cabo San Lucas capture the couple's engagement. Other framed images document milestones from their 16 years together and two years of marriage. But the memories that now define much of t
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