North Texas firefighter dies, leaves final wish: Save his wife’s life
Todd Brook served Fort Worth for over 30 years. Now, after his death, his final wish is for others to help save his wife’s life and others with kidney donations.
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Todd Brook served Fort Worth for over 30 years. Now, after his death, his final wish is for others to help save his wife’s life and others with kidney donations.

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“Why are you even watching this? They’re just going to lose.” This, offered by my lovely football-hating significant other as she passed through the living room on Sunday. The living room is usually a mandated no-fly zone for her on the Lord’s day, not due to some religio-fascist...
Fort Worth Weekly · Nov 5, 2026

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The 20th anniversary of this weekend’s annual Lone Star Film Festival includes some stellar entries, including the music-driven love story Bleeding Hearts, Jesse Eisenberg's The Debut, and Cannes prize winner Rehearsals for a Revolution, plus a week of wall-to-wall films. It’s a ...
Fort Worth Weekly · Nov 5, 2026

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Doris Lee Layton, age 88, passed away on Oct. 29, 2026, at Grandview Nursing Center in Grandview, Texas, surrounded by the memories and love of those who cherished her. Doris was born on April 18, 1938 in Vernon, Texas, to William A. Thompson and Nevada Thompson, where she was al...
Fort Worth Report · Nov 5, 2026

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Derrell, born on Aug. 26, 1970, in Dallas, to parents Derrell Sr and Carol Jennings. He passed away on Nov. 3, 2026, after complications from diabetes and suffering a stroke. Derrell was a man who loved the Lord and his family first and foremost. He was predeceased by his father ...
Fort Worth Report · Nov 5, 2026

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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, Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi is truly a member of reality TV royalty. She became a breako...
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Let’s get this out of the way: Marvel Tōkon: Fighting Souls is not trying to be the next Marvel vs. Capcom game. It’s also not trying to be like Dragon Ball FighterZ nor BlazBlue: Cross Tag Battle, the last tag-team fighters from the developer, Arc System Works. Tōkon has a compl...
Fort Worth Weekly · Nov 5, 2026

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Fort Worth Report · Nov 5, 2026

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The Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation’s annual Night Market shares its wares 6:30-9 p.m. at The Shack at Panther Island Pavilion Nov. 12. The fall food fest showcases the best of area chef’s culinary skills while mixologists face off in a craft cocktail competition. General admis...
Fort Worth Report · Nov 5, 2026

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Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has filed for bankruptcy in Texas, according to court documents. Rice's paychecks from the Chiefs were being garnished, according to an attorney for a plaintiff in the case, who said the vast lion's share of what Rice owed is still unpaid. ...
NBC DFW · Nov 5, 2026

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Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has filed for bankruptcy in Texas, according to court documents. Rice's paychecks from the Chiefs were being garnished, according to an attorney for a plaintiff in the case, who said the vast lion's share of what Rice owed is still unpaid. ...
NBC DFW · Nov 5, 2026

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Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has filed for bankruptcy in Texas, according to court documents. Rice's paychecks from the Chiefs were being garnished, according to an attorney for a plaintiff in the case, who said the vast lion's share of what Rice owed is still unpaid. ...
NBC DFW · Nov 5, 2026

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Kansas City Chiefs receiver Rashee Rice has filed for bankruptcy in Texas, according to court documents. Rice's paychecks from the Chiefs were being garnished, according to an attorney for a plaintiff in the case, who said the vast lion's share of what Rice owed is still unpaid. ...
NBC DFW · Nov 5, 2026