North Texas is set to reach a population of 9 million people over the next year. That’s according to new data released last week by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). “It is a positive that people are moving here and I think that it really says that our area has something going
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The lug nut refused to budge for students in an automotive class at Fort Worth ISD’s Polytechnic High School. So they called Big Bro over for help. Known around the shop for knowledge of cars, Big Bro quickly diagnosed the problem: The ratchet was too short to gain leverage. Big Bro grabbed a longer
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
North Texas is set to reach a population of 9 million people over the next year. That’s according to new data released last week by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). “It is a positive that people are moving here and I think that it really says that our area has something going
Fort Worth is cementing its status as a global defense powerhouse with a new $1B+ military contract to build next-generation aviation tech.
Location is everything. Two identical food trailers with the same menu can have completely different outcomes simply because of the city they’re in. One city might have favorable laws, high foot traffic, and a thriving street food culture. Another might have strict restrictions, high fees, and few p
Early voting is underway as two candidates face off in a June 13 runoff for an at-large Arlington City Council seat. The candidates are Arlington ISD trustee Melody Fowler and University of Texas at Arlington professor Jason Shelton. Both candidates failed to surpass the 50% threshold on election ni
A man was hit and killed on Interstate 35W in Fort Worth after he stepped out of his car following a minor crash, police said.
Hand-painted soccer balls, plans for giant screens and daily watch parties signal a summer of global sport and local pride in the heart of downtown.
When James Bacon first attempted to taxidermy deer, he taught himself how from instructions in a book with crudely drawn pictures. “They look terrible, but they’re still hanging on my wall,” Bacon said. He is a hunter, and his experience with another taxidermist left him dissatisfied, leading him to
The 40-year-old man pleaded guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine. He will be sent to federal prison.
The Surface Transportation Board is pausing a decision on an $85 billion merger between Union Pacific Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railway. The federal agency — which regulates the nation’s railroads — announced its unanimous decision May 28 to allow both companies to submit more information, inclu
Barnes & Noble, which once had three locations in Fort Worth — four if you count the university-focused Texas Christian University location — will soon have three again. The New York-based bookstore chain recently filed a plan with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation to add a location a
On Wednesday evenings at The Holly, customers come for natural wine and find themselves face to face with a spread of nigiri and sashimi — and a chef who will walk them through every piece. For most, it’s their first time. “There’s always new folks on Wednesdays who just didn’t know,” said Nick Klee
Keeping America’s F-35 fighter jets stocked with missiles and other armaments is a crucial need as the nation’s war with Iran rages on. That’s why Fort Worth-based Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. received an $879 million order from U.S. defense officials this month. The order is one of four major de
Demry Miller never saw his widowmaker heart attack coming. He was a healthy 53-year-old — not the kind of person he thought had heart attacks, he said. Then, he collapsed at his job in Granbury. His heart stopped beating. Miller’s co-workers performed CPR, and he was taken by ambulance to a hospital
The latest "Yellowstone" spinoff, "Dutton Ranch," spent months filming in North Texas, and apparently, they had friends to keep them company in the Texas prairie.
Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. No surprise North Texas is a big market for Western wear. One south Arlington-based manufacturer and retailer is trying to increase its market share, making Western ha
An altercation at a stoplight led to a shooting on Seminary Drive Saturday, Fort Worth police said.
First responders provided medical care, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
Donations have poured in from across North Texas, including gift cards, bottled water, nonperishable food, clothing, blankets, toiletries and household goods.
The multimillion-dollar deal for the 11,433-square-foot home at 4815 Saint Johns Dr. closed on May 1.
Celina police said during a press conference that the boy's body was recovered from a pond.
TCPH says the overall risk of Ebola in Tarrant County remains low.
After playing their FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Arlington, Texas, the world’s top players will take their soccer shoes and go home to countries like Croatia, Argentina, and Japan. But one noteworthy boot has no intention of leaving – and I interviewed him about it in the video that serves as the
There’s no Van Cliburn Competition taking place this summer, but if you yearn to listen to piano music anyway, you could do worse than see Tuner. This fleet, self-contained little New York-set thriller is something that John Cassavetes or Sidney Lumet might have directed 50 years ago, except that ev
One of the most confusing decisions Amazon Prime made in its early days was when it canceled the live-action remake of Ben Edlund’s brilliant superhero spoof The Tick. It had nothing to do with ratings, which wouldn’t matter since streaming services have been tightlipped on numbers since the day the
Many local establishments throughout North Texas are gearing up for when the world comes to visit in a few weeks, but Peticolas Brewing Company was born for this moment. Ahead of the 2026 World Cup, the brewery has themed beers on tap and a sports photography exhibit on its walls. As a lifelong socc
Gary McGrath is heading back on the bus. His classic rock-style band the McGrath Project has just returned home to Fort Worth after touring with ’80s pop icon Tiffany and is now hitting the road with another major-label act from way back when, classic rockers Nazareth. For McGrath’s fourth album, th
“Never again” is a saying that echoes throughout the Jewish community. It is a solemn reminder of the Holocaust and a vow to never let an atrocity like that happen again. For some, this saying equates to Jewish suffering. For others, it’s a call to fight all forms of systematic oppression. Every May
I did not have time to catch up on all three seasons of The Mandalorian before I saw Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu. Nevertheless, I found it a more satisfying experience than either Rogue One or Solo. This movie was initially conceived as the fourth season of the TV show, and while it’s not d
Key School volunteers Kanani Mahelona and Amanda Dickson struck up a conversation one day about how they could take their service to the next level. Welcome to 52 Faces 52 Faces of Community is a Fort Worth Report weekly series spotlighting local unsung heroes. It is sponsored by Central Market, H-E
From Zest back in March to last week’s annual special Summertime issue, our Calendar sections were chock full of future things to do. Well, the future has arrived, and so have these events. Friday, May 29, 2026 Dickies Arena (1911 Montgomery St, Fort Worth, 817-402-9000) is the site of another cool
Sometime in the early 2010s at a teacher prep for our state’s high-stakes test at my old high school, one voice stood out. After we’d weathered the administrators’ obligatory pep talks, Kirk Ninemire’s hand shot up. As nervous titters ran through the audience, the visiting administrators exchanged w
The runoffs for Texas primary elections are over, solidifying the slate of nominees on November’s midterm ballot. In addition to state and federal government positions, Tarrant County voters will elect more than a dozen representatives at various levels of county government, from county judge to jus
The groundbreaking is set for June 2.
OPENING Backrooms (R) Kane Parsons adapts his own YouTube series of horror videos about people becoming trapped in an endless labyrinth of yellow rooms. Starring Renate Reinsve, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Finn Bennett, Lukita Maxwell, Avan Jogia, Katherine Isabelle, and Mark Duplass. (Opens Friday) The Bread
Balcom Agency has been selected as the agency of record for The Desi Creamery, an emerging specialty ice cream brand dedicated to authentic South Asian flavors. The agency will lead the brand’s positioning, digital presence and expansion strategy as the creamery scales operations for a broader marke
The Dallas Wings (5-3) are hosting the Seattle Storm (3-6) tonight at the College Park Center in Arlington at 7 p.m. The game will air nationally on USA Network. A win for Dallas would mark the team’s best start to a regular season since the franchise relocated to Texas in 2016. The last time the te
Over the summer, NFL teams conduct organized team activities (OTAs) to ramp up their preparation for the new season. Dallas is scheduled to host OTAs on the following dates: June 1-2, June 4, June 8-9, and June 11. The Cowboys officially started their offseason workout program in late April. The NFL