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Making its World Premiere at Fantastic Fest, John Veron’s “GODMOTHER” features horror royalty as Dee Wallace (“The Howling”) and Bruce Davison (“Willard”) play a retired married couple who run an Airbnb in the High Desert. When Colby (Cameron Cuffe) and Theo (Paige Evans) arrive ...
tcu
After years as a pediatric hospital chaplain, Britt Luby found another kind of sacred work in nursing school. In May, Luby told UNT System regents about accompanying a family as a hospital chaplain while life support was removed from their teenage son after a traumatic brain inju...
government
SiNaCa Studios could soon move out of its longtime Fort Worth home as the glass art nonprofit finds new financial support from the city of Arlington. On Sept. 29, Arlington council members will vote on whether to lease a city-owned downtown property at 300 W. Front St. to the non...
arts
The FAA on Thursday issued McKinney National Airport (DTX) its operating certificate, the first new commercial airport certification granted in Texas in more than 20 years. The certificate allows the airport to begin commercial passenger service when it opens in November. The air...
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Irene Castillo, 51, años de edad, fue una amada esposa, madre y mujer de una fe inquebrantable. Velatorio: viernes 25 de septiembre de 2026, de 18:00 a 20:00 horas, en la capilla Mount Olivet. Servicio funerario: sábado 26 de septiembre de 2026, a las 12:00 horas, en la capilla M...
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Louise Routon, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, at the age of 98. Funeral: 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 28, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum, 3210 White Settlement R...
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Marshall Sims Norment was born on June 2, 1992, in Fort Worth. He attended Fort Worth public schools, and graduated with honors from Paschal High School in 2011. He was voted by his classmates as Best All-Round his senior year. He played baseball and football throughout high scho...
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Larry Joe Reynolds, 80, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Memorial Service: 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum, 3210 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth 76107. Reception to follow from 1 to 3 p.m. in Memorial Suites C and D at Gree...
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Frank Bonilla is a man that carries all the qualities of a righteous man. He would always extend his hand to help anyone in anyway he can, when he walks into the room, the atmosphere begins to change, it would become more lively. The way he is able to naturally speak with people ...
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Commvault, a leader in unified resilience at enterprise scale, announced that Alex Levy, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), BNSF Railway, has been named the inaugural TIME + Commvault CISO of the Year. Commvault, along with a panel of industry experts, selected Levy among...
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The Sanger community is mourning the death of 13-year-old Julian Amador, a Sanger ISD student killed in a school bus crash Thursday afternoon. The Texas Department of Public Safety is leading the investigation into what caused bus driver Jesse Padgett to veer off the roadway with...
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The Sanger community is mourning the death of 13-year-old Julian Amador, a Sanger ISD student killed in a school bus crash Thursday afternoon. The Texas Department of Public Safety is leading the investigation into what caused bus driver Jesse Padgett to veer off the roadway with...
schools
Cristian Edward Muñoz, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, and friend fell asleep in death at his home on Sept. 9 th , 2026, in Fort Worth at the age of 44. He was born on Jan. 14, 1982, to Edward and Linda Muñoz and awaits his god Jehovah’s promise of a resurrection, a ...
arts
NorthPark Center’s annual pumpkin patch returns Oct. 1, transforming CenterPark into a whimsical fall display while raising money to help children and families across Dallas County. Crews are putting the finishing touches on the elaborate display, turning plans on paper into a sp...
government
Less than a month before early voting begins, Dallas County elections officials are sorting through 68,104 voter registrations that were filed through Texas’ online drivers license portal since October 2025 but never transmitted to the county, a spokesperson confirmed. In Collin ...
schools
Fertie Louise Patrick was born on Aug. 26, 1934, in Trinidad, Texas, to Anthony Young and Louvenia Hubbard. She was the fourth of fourteen children. At an early age, her family relocated to Ralls, Texas, where she continued attending school. Fertie developed a love for music and ...
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A 33-year-old Waste Management driver died Wednesday after his trash truck drifted from its lane and slammed into an overpass support beam in Fort Worth, according to witnesses. The driver was identified as Tyler Shivers. A passenger in the truck was injured. Witnesses who rushed...
schools
A new pastor will lead Fort Worth-based Pastors for Texas Children as its founder takes the group’s public education advocacy national. The Rev. Holly Gaskill Bandel is the nonprofit’s new executive director. She takes over from the Rev. Charlie Johnson, who founded the group in ...
government
The North Texas suburbs are emerging as a crucial battleground in the Texas Senate race, with early voting for the midterm elections less than 30 days away and signs of cracks among some traditionally Republican voters. The Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex is the largest media market ...
arts
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, I’m not much of a beer drinker, but once a year I make an exception at Fort Worth’s ...
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Choose a location that is meaningful to you — whether that is your own neighborhood, a nearby park, or a favorite walking trail. Volunteers can participate individually or gather with family and friends to pick up litter together. Free litter cleanup supplies and event T-shirts w...
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For five weeks this summer, Sundance Square became Fort Worth’s biggest sports bar, minus the walls and the obligation to keep ordering chicken wings. From June 11 through July 19, the plaza showed all 104 matches of the 2026 World Cup in English and Spanish. Giant screens handle...
government
The Paluxy fight has been going on long enough that most people following it know the arguments by now: water, power, and how close is too close. That dispute laid out the details, but the broader point is that it is not really a Paluxy story. It is a Fort Worth story about where...
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On Thursday, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals ruled that Crystal Mason's acquittal in a years-long illegal voting case will stand. The state's highest criminal court dismissed the state's effort to revive her conviction. The court dismissed the state's petition seeking review ...
schools
For years, the price tag has been one of the biggest barriers to GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and Wegovy. That is starting to change, though not in the same way for everyone. In February, Novo Nordisk, the maker of Ozempic and Wegovy, announced it will cut U.S. list prices star...
western
In my mind, barbecue is a summer culinary tradition. But that doesn’t mean brisket and steak disappear off the menu when summer winds down. After all, there’s no separating Texas from its cowboy roots, which means when the smoke clears steak and barbecue joints are plentiful in T...
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A $430 million data center development is planned to start construction later this year in Fort Worth, according to a state filing. The project, named Colovore Alliance, will be a one-story 156,500-square-foot building with four data center halls, a Tuesday filing with the Texas ...
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Charles Carrier, the president of the Dallas-based investment firm behind the "We buy ugly houses" program, was sentenced Thursday to federal prison for investment fraud and ordered to pay more than $24 million in restitution, the Department of Justice says. According to Ryan Ray...
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Charles Carrier, the one-time president of a Dallas-based investment firm and a fired former franchisee of the HomeVestors "We Buy Ugly Houses" program, was sentenced Thursday to federal prison for investment fraud and ordered to pay more than $24 million in restitution, the Depa...
government
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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TCU (2-1) at UCF (2-1), Sept. 26 at 2:30 p.m. CST. Opening Line: TCU by 3. Against the spread: TCU 2-1, UCF 2-1. How to watch: Fox Sports 1 Key stats TCU Offense Overall: 475 yards per game (31st in FBS) Passing: 301 yards per game (22nd) Rushing: 174 yards per game (56th) Scorin...
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Perhaps you’re Filipino and you watched KPop Demon Hunters while wondering why Hollywood couldn’t make an animated movie that brings your underrepresented culture to a mass American audience. If so, I’m here to tell you that your wait is over. That movie is Forgotten Island, and ...
business
Fort Worth, September 23, 2026 – VenuesNow has released its annual 2026 All-Stars list, recognizing the leading executives who are transforming the venue business through leadership, innovation and exceptional success. Among this year’s honorees is Matt Homan, a trailblazer in th...
arts
For the past several months, 20 entrepreneurs and small businesses have been developing the tools, the strategy and the mindset to grow their business as part of the 2026 Fort Worth Business Plan Competition. Now, the top eight competitors will be moving on to the Finale, and tha...
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The certification establishes a precedent and offers a competitive advantage for graduates FORT WORTH, Texas (Sept. 23, 2026) – Texas Christian University’s Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) program is breaking ground by becoming the first OT program in the United States to of...
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Carla Jo Gates passed away on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026. Visitation: 5:00 – 7:00 pm Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026 at Thompson’s Harveson & Cole Funeral Home, 4350 River Oaks Blvd., Fort Worth. Service: 11:00 am Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026 in the Leonard Chapel at First United Methodist Ch...
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The Texas Senate seat that flipped blue in January, spurring hope and concern for the possibility of more Democratic wins in Tarrant County, is back on the ballot for the November midterms. Democratic Sen. Taylor Rehmet and Republican activist Leigh Wambsganss face off again for ...
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I think I have it now. Robert Pattinson wasn’t made to play heroes, even though he gets cast that way because of how he looks. He’s much better when he’s playing guys who are weak (The Drama), crazy (The Lighthouse), overconfident (The King), obsessive (Damsel), or just stupid (M...
government
In Loving Memory of Mary Magdalene Smith 1956 – 2026 Mary Magdalene Smith was born on April 16, 1956, in Gary, Indiana to Willie Smith and Katie Louise Smith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend whose life was centered around the peopl...
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An affordable housing development named after a local community leader held a grand opening Wednesday morning on the east side of Fort Worth. Babers Manor, named after the late Fort Worth native Clarence Donald Babers, is an 80-unit, $30.5 million property containing a mix of two...
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Over the next eight months, Arlington residents will have a chance to have their voices heard on the city’s hot-button issues. The first in a series of 12 town hall events focused on the city’s future — with six topics for residents to weigh in — will take place at the Bob Duncan...
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On Sept. 9, longtime Fort Worth-based defense contractor Elbit Systems of America adopted a new name, Twenty-Six Defense, a move that reflects the company’s U.S.-focused identity, expanded domestic footprint and heritage. The name Twenty-Six draws inspiration from iron, element 2...
government
Welcome to The Soundcheck, a biweekly music column keeping you in the loop on what’s happening across the Tarrant music scene. It is officially fall in Panther City. And what better way to celebrate the shifting of the seasons than by supporting live music venues across the count...
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Yes. Yes, you can eat rattlesnake meat. In fact, the PBR Teams: Rattler Days will feature a Can-Am Cookout on the lawn of Cowtown Coliseum, with Chef Tim Love cooking rattlesnake sausage from 4:30pm to 5:30pm Thu-Fri, Oct 1-2, and 5:30pm to 6:30pm Sat, Oct 3. And this is just one...
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Jay Stegall, a member of Fort Worth ISD’s Texas-appointed board of managers, did the math as he considered his vote on a multimillion, five-year security contract. FWISD faces a nearly $50 million shortfall. The district poured tens of millions into Superintendent Peter Licata’s ...
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With our annual Best Of issue en route, I’m focusing on a few key events happening before and after our main event. Here are the best things to do before and after Best Of 2026 on Wed, Sep 30. Fri, Sep 25 Happy Dolly Day! The world has decided that today is her day since it’s 9/2...
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In the days leading up to the GOP primary runoffs in May, Gov. Greg Abbott issued a stern warning about Bo French, a Republican running for a seat on the Texas Railroad Commission that regulates the state’s oil and gas industry. “His agenda would wreck the miracle that we have in...
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Chad Blankenship describes his Professional Bull Riders team’s Rattler Days as “a distinctly hometown event.” The happening includes the Ariat Texas Rattlers franchise staging their 2026 home games across the Fri-Sun, Oct 2-4, weekend along with fan-festival-style elements. The R...
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On Friday, we shall tumble out of bed and stumble to the kitchen, where we will pour ourselves a cup of ambition. Yes, it’s Dolly Day! (9/25 … 9 to 5 … get it?) As an ode to one of the legend’s biggest hits, 9/25 has become 9 to 5 all around the country. Here in Fort Worth, there...
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Three people were found dead inside a Flower Mound home Wednesday after police were called to conduct a welfare check, according to Flower Mound police. Officers were called to the home on Sunrise Circle just before 11 a.m. after family members asked police to check on two reside...
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A couple and their adult son were found dead inside a Flower Mound home Wednesday after police were called to conduct a welfare check, according to Flower Mound Police. Officers were called to the home on Sunrise Circle at about 10:45 a.m. after family members asked police to che...
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Felina, 401 Bryan Av, Fort Worth. 469-507-8626. 11am-9:30 Tue-Sat. • Pal’s Bar & Kitchen, 5636 N Tarrant Pkwy, Ste 120, Fort Worth. 682-593-0494. 11am-10pm Sun, 4-9pm Mon, 11am-9pm Tue-Wed, 11am-10pm Thu, 11am-11pm Fri-Sat. Every year for the past 30 or so, we’ve put out a Best O...
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Trinity Metro transit agency approved a $204.5 million budget for fiscal year 2027 that decreases spending for some programs but advances improvements for two passenger rail systems. On Monday, the agency’s board of directors approved the spending plan that cuts costs by $17.8 mi...
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It’s Week 2, and I’m already block walking and knocking doors in the campaign for Dak for MVP. “Hello. Do you have a moment to discuss our lord and savior, Rayne Dakota Prescott? Please, take a flyer.” The Mississippi State product has just entered his 11th campaign, and through ...
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Republican David Cook and Democrat Amy Martinez-Salas are vying for the vacant Texas Senate District 22 seat in a special election. Cook, the District 96 state representative who also served as Mansfield mayor, won the Republican primary against opponents Jon Gimble and Rena Schr...
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Highway 287 between Berry Street and Miller Street is shut down in both directions on Thursday morning. Fort Worth Police say they responded to a report of a garbage truck that struck a support pillar of an overpass at southbound US 287 and Erath Street on Wednesday night. Two me...
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U.S. 287 between Berry Street and Miller Street is shut down in both directions on Thursday morning and will remain closed for at least a week. Fort Worth Police say they responded to a report of a garbage truck that struck a support pillar of an overpass at southbound US 287 and...
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U.S. Highway 287 in Southeast Fort Worth will be closed for at least a week after the driver of a garbage truck died Wednesday afternoon after crashing into a bridge support. Fort Worth Police say they were called to a crash involving a garbage truck that struck a support pillar ...
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U.S. Highway 287 in Southeast Fort Worth will be closed for at least a week after the driver of a garbage truck died Wednesday afternoon after crashing into a bridge support. Fort Worth Police say they were called to a crash involving a garbage truck that struck a support pillar ...
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OPENING Avengers: Endgame (PG-13) Pays off in spades. Following the events of Avengers: Infinity War, our heroes travel through time to try to avert the mass death that occurred when Thanos (Josh Brolin) snapped his fingers. The time-travel gambit is cleverly done, filling in bac...
