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Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) announced it is increasing services and adding special weekend shuttles for the State Fair of Texas. The "State Fair Flyer" is a special shuttle program that will run on Saturdays, Sundays and Oct. 12 during the duration of the Fair. Bus shuttles ...
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The irony is, there already has been a documentary about concrete. Victor Kossakovsky’s Architecton came out last year, and it was pretty good. However, John Wilson makes his feature filmmaking debut with The History of Concrete, which opens this weekend at Alamo Drafthouse Dento...
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Emmanuel Mutebezi, aged 50, departed this world peacefully on Sept. 21, 2026. Born on Dec. 15, 1993, in the picturesque town of Fort Portal, Uganda, he was the beloved son of Mr. Gatsinzi Athanase and Mrs. Gordance Mukankuranga. His passing has created an irreplaceable void in th...
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Soon a memorial for the 27 campers and counselors killed at Camp Mystic will make its way from North Texas down to Kerr County for a second time. Back in July, the 21-foot steel cross was nearly destroyed by another flood just days after it was dedicated on the anniversary of the...
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September produced several impressive starts, but the early standings and the championship market are not telling exactly the same story. Buffalo, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Minnesota and San Francisco all closed the month at 3-0, yet their Super Bowl prices remained spread across a...
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A small memorial was held outside Dallas Police Headquarters to remember Botham Jean and voice opposition to the decision to grant parole to Amber Guyger, the former Dallas police officer convicted in his 2018 shooting death. The group gathered in support of Jean’s family eight y...
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Friday Night (High-)Lights On Fri, Oct 2, in South Main Village at The Cicada (1002 S Main St, Fort Worth, @The_Cicada_FTW), Nightshade Burlesque will serve up its annual spooktacular showcase of sexy, sassy Halloween thrills and chills. Onyx Fury, Xio Nova, Violent Lavender, Fai...
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Amid the bustle of Friday prayer service at the Islamic Center of Frisco, some congregants are stopping for something beyond worship: registering to vote. North Texas Votes, a nonprofit, nonpartisan group, said it registered 88 people at North Texas mosques last year. This year, ...
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Your website in Fort Worth might be getting a plenty of visitors every month, but traffic alone doesn’t guarantee conversions. If those visitors aren’t filling out your contact form or requesting a quote, there’s likely a good reason (or several) why they’re not turning into payi...
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Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo and CBS Sports have mutually agreed to part ways after his OWI arrest in Wisconsin over the summer, the network announced. “CBS Sports and Tony Romo have mutually agreed to part ways. We thank Tony for his contributions over the past ni...
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A Dallas woman charged with killing a Southern Methodist University student in a crash on a Central Expressway feeder road had nearly four times the legal limit of alcohol in her blood after the crash, according to a toxicology expert. Testing on Lynlee Pollis hours after the cra...
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An Ellis County woman is facing two capital murder charges after authorities say she fatally shot her two sons inside their home on Thursday morning. Deputies with the Ellis County Sheriff's Office responded around 4:13 a.m. to the 900 block of Big Sky Drive in Waxahachie after a...
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Thousands of people are expected to gather in Coppell this weekend as the Filipino community celebrates culture, food, music and heritage at the fifth annual Lone Star Palengke. Hosted by the nonprofit Pilipino American Community Endeavor, or PACE DFW, the free event will take pl...
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The AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas is hosting a free event to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. The Center recently announced that Latinidad, the kickoff event for our 2026/2027 Festival Series, will happen Saturday, Oct. 3 in Strauss Square in front of the venue from 6 t...
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Neiman Marcus closed its downtown Dallas flagship store on Wednesday, September 30, which had stood there for more than 110 years. Leaders said the closure brings new beginnings, and they released renderings of upgrades at the NorthPark store. Rachel Hiatt, with the store's commu...
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Crews battled a massive fire at a former Dallas strip club early Friday morning. Dallas Fire Rescue said they were called out just after 3 a.m. to the 2100 block of W Northwest Highway to the building of a former gentleman's club. Firefighters said they deployed an offensive atta...
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Fort Worth, Texas — First Bank Texas is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Ramirez asFort Worth Market President. Ramirez brings more than 20 years of banking experience to FirstBank Texas, with extensive expertise in commercial real estate lending, relationshipmanagemen...
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Three associates have joined Cantey Hanger, one in business and two in litigation. Ben Parker will focus his practice on probate and estate planning, HOA matters, and other business transactions. He graduated with a B.S. in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin in 2022...
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DALLAS-FORT WORTH, Texas — Worth Credit Union has named Brandon Soltwisch VicePresident of Enterprise Strategy Delivery. He will lead the teams and processes that help turn thecredit union’s strategic priorities into results, including enterprise strategy, project and programmana...
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FORT WORTH, TX – Fort Worth Sister Cities International (FWSCI) welcomes eleven newmembers to its Board of Directors: Pat Alva-Kraker, Julie Butner, Jason Byrne, JulianCastillo, Lauren Findley, Zoran Gutic, Stae Hall, Anthony Hill, Rosalinda Martinez, PeterReilly and Gary West. T...
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AeternZ Semiconductor Testing Corp., a subsidiary of King Yuan Electronics Co. of Taiwan, said it is considering establishing a $1.3 billion manufacturing 23-acre plant at 273 W. Everyman Parkway in Fort Worth. Fort Worth City Council will consider a tax abatement for the company...
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Southwest Fort Worth is getting an H-E-B. The San Antonio-based supermarket company announced Friday it has purchased more than 20 acres in a master-planned development that is part of the Edwards Ranch. Located at the northeast corner of Chisholm Trail Parkway and Oakmont Boulev...
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These days, most people take photographs with their phones. A few may work with professional cameras. But how many know the history of the medium? When and where was photography invented? How creative were early photographers? What did those first images look like? Questions like...
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Former Texas Longhorns quarterback Colt McCoy faced plenty of daunting challenges during his career. But one that occurred off the field in Fort Worth sticks with him. That was in 2010 when McCoy was preparing to speak as he received the prestigious Davey O’Brien Award, given to ...
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The Southside Community Center held a grand opening Thursday at its new Historic Southside location after its previous property was acquired to develop the National Juneteenth Museum. The Southside Community Center at Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods at 818 Missouri Av...
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Fort Worth City Council member Deborah Peoples is suing Tarrant County’s Republican commissioners and elections administrator, seeking a temporary injunction to halt the approved list of polling sites for the November midterm elections. Peoples, in her capacity as a private citiz...
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Bart Shaw, FAIA, is founder of Bart Shaw Architect and co-leader of Ibañez Shaw Architecture has received the Texas Tech Huckabee College of Architecture Distinguished Alumnus Award for 2026. Since founding his practice, Bart’s work has garnered more than fifty major design award...
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Several Arlington city council members want the city to do something about residents’ backyards being washed away by creeks. Multiple experts previously told KERA the city could face a crisis with erosion and flooding if issues with stormwater runoff and creek erosion aren’t addr...
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Three associates have joined Cantey Hanger, one in business and two in litigation. Ben Parker will focus his practice on probate and estate planning, HOA matters, and other business transactions. He graduated with a B.S. in Economics from the University of Texas at Austin in 2022...
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The Fort Worth Zoo announces the births of two female critically endangered Sumatran tiger cubs. The births bring a lot of firsts for the Zoo – the first Sumatran tiger cubs born in Fort Worth Zoo history, the first tiger cubs born in the renovated Predators of Asia & Africa tige...
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Miguel Martinez, 89, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 26, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Rosary: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel, 2301 N. Sylvania Ave. Fort Worth 76111. Funeral Mass: 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, at All Saints Catholic Church...
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Cecilio Sanchez, 86, passed away Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. Funeral Mass: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum, 3210 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107. Interment: 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at Greenwood Memorial Park. Rosary: 6 p...
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Tyler "Ty" Bradley Shivers, 33, of Fort Worth, passed away on Sept. 23, 2026, in Fort Worth. Visitation will be held on Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Mount Olivet Chapel. A Funeral Service celebrating Ty's life will be held on Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at ...
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Camilla Holder Stephens, 88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of devotion to her family, her faith, and the Fort Worth community. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, at First Christian Church of Fort Worth. Visitation: One ho...
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Fidel Flores Lopez Sr., 91, of Fort Worth, passed away on Sept. 26, 2026, in his hometown. Funeral: 2:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum, 3210 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Visitation: 6 to 8 p...
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It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude for a life well-lived that we announce the peaceful passing of Glenda McCasland on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Breyley Suite. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, 2...
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Steven James Andrews passed on Sept. 29, 2026, at the age of 85. Born on Saturday, Oct. 5, 1940, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa to Dale Andrews and Esther Reed. Steven was a resident of Carrollton, Texas. Steven will be truly missed by many relatives and friends, cherishing all the good m...
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It wasn’t a regular Wednesday night at Fort Worth’s Coco Shrimp. The restaurant in the Near Southside neighborhood was packed Sept. 30 with TCU students and aspiring castaways moving benches and turning their chairs to face the only TV in the room. As the reality show “Survivor” ...
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TGIF! The long-awaited rain is bringing cooler temperatures — something to take advantage of while it’s here! As the temperatures cool down, head to AT&T Stadium to watch Monster Jam, where monster trucks heat up in stunt competitions, crazy challenges and high-energy races. If y...
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2026 TEXAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL Regular SeasonWeek 0, Preseason Rankings: IHSS Local RankingsWeek 1, Aug. 27-29: Scores Week 2, Sept. 3-5: Scores | Rankings: IHSS Local | Campbell's StatewideWeek 3, Sept. 10-12: Scores | Rankings: IHSS Local | Campbell's StatewideWeek 4, Sept. 17...
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A lifelong fascination with Antarctica and maps has helped create a new exhibit at the University of Texas at Arlington that traces 500 years of exploration of the remote continent. Longtime NBC 5 meteorologist David Finfrock began donating his Antarctic map collection to UTA Spe...
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Fort Worth is home to some of the best musicians in North Texas, so much so that you (yes, you) are worthy of your very own, super-special awards season. That’s why we did not include music categories in this year’s Best Of edition. Instead, your time to shine will be in November...
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A North Texas police officer has a new kidney and a new connection with the stranger who saw his story and decided she might be able to help. Crowley Police Officer Quan Shaw received a kidney transplant Sept. 21 after more than a year of kidney failure and dialysis. On Thursday,...
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The Texas State Capitol was under tighter security Thursday after the Texas Department of Public Safety said authorities prevented a planned violent attack targeting the Capitol on Oct. 1. DPS Director Col. Freeman Martin said a report from suspect Benny Caldera Jr.’s friend Tues...
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They share little beyond a screen, and in some cases cards. Each game has its own unique parameters, rules, and customs. Each game is visually, spatially, and kinematically separate from the rest. Similar to how a movie or television series is split into episodes, digital gamblin...
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Interest in building hyperscale data centers in Arlington is minimal, but the city could see smaller facilities either through new construction or repurposing of existing infrastructure. Arlington City Council members were presented Tuesday with a report detailing the types of da...
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It’s a return to where it all started for the Kent family: downtown Fort Worth. Jun Crown Properties, an affiliate of Kent & Co. Property, is expected to receive approval from the city to purchase four properties — including seven-story and four-story buildings — for $4.3 million...
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A former White House adviser seeks to upset a three-term incumbent in the race for a U.S. House seat in northeast Tarrant County. Democrat Kevin Burge, a cybersecurity manager at Caterpillar who served as a senior technical adviser during President Joe Biden’s administration, is ...
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On Sunday, August 30th, Harold Vincent Price Jr., better known as Hank, passed away after a long and adventurous life, having just reached his 80th birthday. It was a life well-lived, right up to the very end. Born on Aug. 23, 1946 in East Chicago, Indiana, Hank was son to Glada ...
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The open race for an Arlington-area Texas House seat will see voters decide between a Republican newcomer and a Democrat in her second campaign for the office. Democrat Ebony Turner and Republican Ellen Fleischmann are vying to represent House District 96, which encompasses parts...
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Carolyn Phillips has joined eosera as chief of staff. Phillips brings an incredible mix of leadership, operational experience, entrepreneurial spirit, and Fort Worth rooted community involvement to eosera. Most recently, she served as Chief Revenue Officer at HF Custom Solutions....
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First Bank Texas is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Ramirez as Fort Worth Market President. Ramirez brings more than 20 years of banking experience to First Bank Texas, with extensive expertise in commercial real estate lending, relationship management and portfolio m...
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Tarrant County voters head to the polls Nov. 3 for the midterm elections and several nonpartisan elections for cities and school boards. In addition to 70-plus partisan midterm races for county, state and federal offices, the Tarrant County ballot features several school board an...
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Two businesses will soon call Arlington their home — after the city approved incentives to attract them. Arlington City Council unanimously passed an incentives package for Australia-based Advanced Composite Structures under the consent agenda, and voted 5-3 on a lease and master...
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Mandy Adcock, RN, has been named chief nursing officer (CNO) of Medical City Fort Worth, starting Oct. 1. As CNO, Adcock will lead nursing operations, education and professional development, clinical quality, and patient experience. She will also provide strategic direction to su...
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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, Whenever someone asks me to describe Fort Worth’s live theater scene in one word, “d...
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Childcare is increasingly becoming a workforce problem for Fort Worth employers, early education leaders said Sept. 30. But Fort Worth and Tarrant County’s local system is still reaching only a fraction of the families who qualify for help, Child Care Associates president and CEO...
