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Celebrate Mexican Independence at the Fort Worth Stockyards

Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with NBC 5, Telemundo 39, Stockyards Business Association and Artes de la Rosa at the Fiestas Patrias Parade and Celebration on Sunday, September 13, at the Fort Worth Stockyards. This colorful celebration of Mexican Independence with a touch of c...

NBC DFWSep 2, 2026

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Barbara Lynn Nichols McPherson – July 21, 1938 – Aug. 29, 2026

Barbara Lynn Nichols McPherson, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Aug. 29, 2026. She leaves behind a legacy of faith, love, kindness, and devotion to her family. Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum...

Fort Worth ReportSep 2, 2026

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Prosper data center faces opposition after unanimous commission vote

The future of a proposed data center near Prosper is uncertain after the town's Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Town Council deny the project. The commission voted 7-0 late Tuesday night following more than 400 emails submitted ahead of the ...

NBC DFWSep 2, 2026

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Religion takes center stage as vote to overhaul TX social studies standards nears

Texas high schoolers could be taught a version of history that links Islam to violence and portrays Christianity as central to America’s founding. This week, the State Board of Education is expected to finish overhauling social studies learning standards for the millions of Texas...

NBC DFWSep 2, 2026

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Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership

A mid-year report from the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership to robust activity and significant results.Robert Allen, president and CEO of the Fort Worth Economic Development Partnership attributed the organization’s success to a deliberate strategy aimed at targeting m...

Fort Worth Business PressSep 2, 2026

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Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting Tuesday

by Terri Langford, The Texas TribuneAugust 31, 2026 When the state's new fiscal year begins on Tuesday, Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in additional Medicaid funding. The shortfall is the result of a decision by the Trump administration to withhold approval from...

Fort Worth Business PressSep 2, 2026

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The Importance of Partnerships: State of Higher Education Breakfast Forum

Join The Business Press for the 2026 State of Higher Education Forum, where local college and university leaders will join business and community leaders to discuss the importance of partnerships between education and industry. These collaborations play a critical role in driving...

Fort Worth Business PressSep 2, 2026

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Victory+ has dissolved and will no longer stream Texas high school football games

Victory+ has been dissolved by its parent company and will no longer stream high school games, according to an email sent to multiple North Texas school districts with games the service was set to broadcast this season. The Dallas Morning News confirmed with Prosper, Frisco, Sout...

NBC DFWSep 2, 2026

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Tarrant commissioners move to lower JPS tax rate for fourth year

For the fourth year in a row, Tarrant County commissioners moved to lower the tax rate for JPS Health Network. A proposed rate of $0.159 per $100 of taxable value was approved 3-2 on Tuesday, with commissioners Alisa Simmons and Roderick Miles Jr. voting against the decrease. The...

Fort Worth ReportSep 2, 2026

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Fort Worth moves toward budget cut restorations, higher city tax rate

Fort Worth City Council members continue to move forward with a fiscal 2027 budget that would restore some proposed cuts, provide a better employee pay raise than planned, and result in a higher city property tax rate than the budget City Manager Jay Chapa presented early in Augu...

Fort Worth ReportSep 2, 2026

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Ross Fire burns 90,000 acres in Palo Pinto, Jack counties; 157 structures destroyed

The Ross Fire has blackened just over 90,000 acres across North Texas, destroying more than 150 structures in a little over a week, as record-breaking drought and extreme heat continue to plague the region. As of Tuesday, 31% of the fire, which has burned across Palo Pinto and Ja...

Fort Worth ReportSep 1, 2026

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Charlotte Lee Tucker – Feb. 9, 1946 – Aug. 26, 2026

Charlotte L. Tucker, age 80, Went to be with our Lord on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at her home in Corinth, Texas, surrounded by family after a short battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Charlotte was born on Feb. 9, 1946, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania. For more than 50 years, she use...

Fort Worth ReportSep 1, 2026

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Billie Earle Arnn – Nov. 2, 1923 – Aug. 26, 2026

It is with a profound sense of loss that we announce the passing of Billie "Memaw" Haynie Arnn, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Billie left this world peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. Graveside Service: 10:00 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, at Mount Olivet...

Fort Worth ReportSep 1, 2026

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April Michelle Keaton – Jan. 15, 1981 – Aug. 27, 2026

In Loving Memory of April Michelle Keaton MILLSAP – April Michelle Keaton passed away on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, at the age of 45. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Memorial Suite C at Greenwood Funeral Home, 3344 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107. Funeral...

Fort Worth ReportSep 1, 2026

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Lillian M. Wright – Nov. 15, 1947 – Aug. 28, 2026

Lillian M. Wright, 78, of Springtown, Texas, passed away on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026. Funeral services: 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel in the Breyle...

Fort Worth ReportSep 1, 2026

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Fort Worth competing for $192.7M manufacturing plant with 700 jobs

Another manufacturer is considering opening a plant in Fort Worth. This time it is Harting Connectivity, a company that provides high-end industrial connectors that transmit data, signals and power for factories, machinery and other applications. It’s no done deal though. The cit...

Fort Worth ReportSep 1, 2026

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Fort Worth arts school takes no action against board chair as some parents protest

Leaders with the Texas Center for Arts + Academics will take no action against board chair Cheryl Bean as school parents demand her resignation following a now-deleted controversial social media post. Bean, the Republican Party nominee for a key Texas House seat in November, told...

Fort Worth ReportSep 1, 2026

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North Texas police take on tollway enforcement during NTTA transition

Local law enforcement agencies are taking on a larger role patrolling North Texas toll roads after the longstanding agreement between the North Texas Tollway Authority and Texas Department of Public Safety expired Aug. 31. NBC 5 learned there are currently no formal agreements be...

NBC DFWSep 1, 2026

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Operation Texas Strong steps up for veterans impacted by Ross Fire

The Ross Fire in Palo Pinto County has scorched about 90,000 acres, becoming one of the largest wildfires in Texas history and leaving some people who live and work in the fire zone with nothing. Now, Weatherford nonprofit Operation Texas Strong is helping some of those affected ...

NBC DFWSep 1, 2026

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Affidavit: Former TCU player punched, kicked teammate in head after practice

A TCU football player spent three days in the hospital with a brain bleed after police say he was punched and kicked in the head by a teammate who has since been removed from the team, according to an arrest affidavit. The affidavit says former TCU safety Jacob Fields walked up t...

NBC DFWSep 1, 2026

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TX hospitals expect to lose $27m/day in Medicaid funding as new rules take effect

Texas hospitals could be forced to reduce services and cut staff if a dispute over federal Medicaid funding continues, according to the Texas Hospital Association (THA), as they expect to lose $27 million a day in additional funding. New Medicaid rules included in President Donal...

NBC DFWSep 1, 2026

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Fort Worth mom demands answers after 5-year-old leaves school unnoticed

A Fort Worth mother is demanding answers after her 5-year-old son left Rufino Mendoza Elementary School unnoticed Monday and was found crying in the street by a stranger about two blocks away. Isabel Barrera was visiting her parents in Fort Worth’s Northside around 11 a.m. when s...

NBC DFWSep 1, 2026

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Kenneth Bryan Jenkins – Sept. 29, 1940 – Aug. 27, 2026

Kenneth Bryan Jenkins was born on Sept. 29, 1940, in Quanah, Texas, and passed from this life to the next on Aug. 27, 2026, at the age of 85. Funeral: 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026. at First Baptist Church Benbrook, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment to f...

Fort Worth ReportSep 1, 2026

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Suicide Prevention Awareness Month Encourages Connection, Education, and Hope

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time dedicated to increasing understanding of mental health, recognizing warning signs, and encouraging conversations that can help save lives. Mental health challenges can impact anyone, and barriers to seeking help often includ...

NBC DFWSep 1, 2026

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Acme Brick Names Katie Hitt Deaton Director of Marketing

FORT WORTH, Texas — Acme Brick Company has named Katie Hitt Deaton as its Director of Marketing, effective July 1, 2026. She leads marketing strategy and execution for the Acme Brick corporate brand and more than 50 sales and manufacturing locations. Deaton joined Acme Brick in A...

Fort Worth Business PressSep 1, 2026

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Athletics enter matchup against the Texas Rangers on a losing streak

Athletics (53-85, fourth in the AL West) vs. Texas Rangers (68-70, second in the AL West), Arlington, Texas; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Brady Basso (0-1, 4.50 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 22 strikeouts); Rangers: MacKenzie Gore (7-10, 4.40 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, 165 strike...

NBC DFWSep 1, 2026

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FORT WORTH RETURNS TO AMERICANAFEST® IN NASHVILLE

Fort Worth Musicians Set to Perform at the 6th Annual Cowtown GitDown Fort Worth returns to Music City for the 6th Annual Cowtown GitDown, bringing eleven local musicians to one of the country's premier Americana gatherings. The free showcase takes place at Tennessee Brew Works o...

Fort Worth Business PressSep 1, 2026

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State of Higher Education Forum: The Importance of Partnerships

Join The Business Press for the 2026 State of Higher Education Forum, where local college and university leaders will join business and community leaders to discuss the importance of partnerships between education and industry. These collaborations play a critical role in driving...

Fort Worth Business PressSep 1, 2026

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Sports Rush: Volleyball’s Big Hit

This post was co-written by Mia Kovachev It’s not unusual to see the bleachers of AT&T Stadium packed with a loud crowd and loyal fanbase. But on Thursday night, the stands looked a bit different. A sea of red replaced the usual navy blue worn by diehard fans of “America’s Team,”...

Fort Worth WeeklySep 1, 2026

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Texas hospitals face Medicaid funding uncertainty as new federal rules take effect

Texas hospitals could be forced to reduce services and cut staff if a dispute over federal Medicaid funding continues, according to the Texas Hospital Association. New Medicaid rules included in President Donald Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill” Act take effect Tuesday, as hospita...

NBC DFWSep 1, 2026

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Irvelene Hays – April 16, 1938 – Aug. 28, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Irvelene "Nana" Hays, on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, a woman whose fierce spirit, adventurous soul, and deep love for her family will never be forgotten. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, in Mount Oliv...

Fort Worth ReportAug 31, 2026

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Barbara Jean Ferrand – Aug. 11, 1940 – Aug. 25, 2026

Barbara Jean "GG" or "Mudder" Ferrand (Livingston), passed away Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. Visitation: Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, from 5-7 p.m. at Greenwood Funeral Home, 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth 76107. Funeral Service: Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. at Greenwood's I...

Fort Worth ReportAug 31, 2026

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Fort Worth pipeline firm sells Permian Basin assets for $4.4 billion

In one of the biggest deals involving Permian Basin pipeline infrastructure, Fort Worth-based Brazos Midstream has sold its natural gas gathering and processing assets for $4.4 billion. Tulsa-based ONEOK announced Monday it will acquire Brazos Midstream’s Permian Midland Basin as...

Fort Worth ReportAug 31, 2026

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Higgingbotham continues expansion streak with retirement plan business addition

Higginbotham has added to its retirement plan business with the acquisition of Kansas City-based Two West Capital Advisors. “Bringing the Two West team on board immediately takes our capabilities in the retirement planning and wealth management space to another level,” said Rusty...

Fort Worth ReportAug 31, 2026

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Higginbotham continues expansion streak with retirement plan business addition

Higginbotham has added to its retirement plan business with the acquisition of Kansas City-based Two West Capital Advisors. “Bringing the Two West team on board immediately takes our capabilities in the retirement planning and wealth management space to another level,” said Rusty...

Fort Worth ReportAug 31, 2026

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City Center Fort Worth cancels annual 9/11 Memorial Tower Climb

The annual 9/11 Memorial Tower Climb will no longer be held at City Center Fort Worth, according to an announcement posted this summer on the downtown complex’s website. The property, comprising the Bank of America Tower and the Wells Fargo Tower, recently underwent “several sign...

Fort Worth ReportAug 31, 2026

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Reel Worth: The Best Little Dolly Films at AMC

In honor of the legendary Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday, AMC Theatres is bringing back two of her iconic films. Steel Magnolias and The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas will screen at select North Texas locations thru Wed, Sep 2, including a few near the Fort. The Best Little ...

Fort Worth WeeklyAug 31, 2026

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Beyond shelter: How Union Gospel Mission helps people reclaim their story

When JaVonne Johnson recently sat across from a man in his 60s, she offered him a simple truth he had never heard before. “You are worth the fight,” Johnson told him. The director of family housing and veterans programs at Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County watched tears well...

Fort Worth ReportAug 31, 2026

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Dallas Police investigate after 3 people found dead inside home

Three people were found dead inside a home in South Dallas on Monday afternoon and a fourth person was hospitalized in critical condition. "I think that stunned the whole neighborhood, that that happened right here in our neighborhood," said neighbor Willie Beck. Officers were ca...

NBC DFWAug 31, 2026

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Dallas Flock camera program faces uncertain future as council weighs funding

Dallas could reconsider its use of Flock Safety license plate-reading cameras as a City Council member pushes to pull $1.5 million in funding from the program. Dallas police have stationary license plate-reading cameras spread across 670 locations citywide. The technology, previo...

NBC DFWAug 31, 2026

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FC Dallas brings new mural, fan experience to Toyota Stadium

FC Dallas fans returning to Toyota Stadium on Saturday will find some new additions, including a 1,500-square-foot mural honoring four FC Dallas greats and the opening of the stadium’s largest club yet. Muralist Carly Haynie completed the artwork in about two weeks while working ...

NBC DFWAug 31, 2026

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Ery Timothy Adams – May 22, 1947 – Aug. 22, 2026

Early Life: Ery Timothy Adams was born in Dallas March 22, 1947. He was the second of three sons born to Joe and Gladys Adams. He grew up in the Pleasant Grove area of Dallas which was a post WW11 neighborhood. Tim and his brothers – Joe and Paul – learned hard chores which inclu...

Fort Worth ReportAug 31, 2026

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UT Arlington President Jennifer Cowley to step down, focus on teaching

University of Texas at Arlington President Jennifer Cowley will step down after more than four years of leading Tarrant County’s largest four-year college with plans to now focus on teaching and research. Cowley announced the decision Aug. 31 in an email to students, faculty and ...

Fort Worth ReportAug 31, 2026

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Sand Branch fire renews concerns over illegal dumping in Dallas County

The Sand Branch fire in Dallas County is fully contained, but the fire is renewing concerns about illegal dumping, burning and a lack of resources in the unincorporated community. Dallas County Commissioner John Wiley Price said at least 13 landowners are being put on notice to c...

NBC DFWAug 31, 2026

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Arthur Jerry Dyck – Dec. 11, 1943 – Aug. 24, 2026

Arthur Jerry Dyck, 82, passed away peacefully on Aug. 24, 2026. He was born on Dec. 11, 1943, in Cotton Valley, Louisiana to Mamie and Curtis Dyck. Jerry will be remembered for his generosity and love of family, friends and country. He graduated from Northwestern State University...

Fort Worth ReportAug 31, 2026

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‘Hunger really is the villain': Canstruction Dallas returns to NorthPark

For the third year in a row, Texas ranks No. 1 in the country for the number of people experiencing hunger. During Hunger Action Month, an unusual art exhibit at NorthPark Center in Dallas is drawing attention to the issue — with more than 120,000 cans of food. Canstruction Dalla...

NBC DFWAug 31, 2026

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Dallas police investigate after 3 found dead inside home

Dallas police are investigating after three people were found dead and a fourth was hospitalized in critical condition at a home in South Dallas on Monday. Officers responded to the 2700 block of Burger Avenue on Monday afternoon, where a preliminary investigation found four peop...

NBC DFWAug 31, 2026

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ICE presence in Fort Worth confirmed by police

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were in Fort Worth over the weekend seeking specific individuals, Fort Worth police confirmed to the Fort Worth Report. It is unclear whether ICE is still operating in the city. Local law enforcement officials provided limited infor...

Fort Worth ReportAug 31, 2026