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OPENING Behuli (NR) This Nepalese film stars Paras Bam Thakuri, Divya Rayamajhi, Sushant Karki, Padam Tamang, Santosh Baniya, and Sarita Giri. (Opens Friday) Daayra (NR) Kareena Kapoor stars in this crime thriller as a cop caught up in a case involving a young girl’s death. Also ...
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Fort Worth Oktoberfest takes over Trinity Park (2401 University Dr, Fort Worth, 817-392-5700) Thu-Sat, Sep 24-26, with a lineup of more than 50 German polka party bands and traditional performances on three stages. And, of course, there’s plenty of Bavarian food and bier. Thursda...
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A nonprofit that's trained generations of young Fort Worth athletes is facing a major setback after a fire destroyed equipment worth thousands. As Hallmark Youth Association’s football season gets underway, president Newtown Braziel says they’re working to rebuild the property th...
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Lonamania Strikes Back After sheriff’s deputies forcibly hauled him out of a recent commissioners court meeting like the heel in a Battle Royale, former state representative Lon Burnam is calling for the removal of County Judge Tim O’Hare from his role as head of the commission. ...
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The fourth show in Hip Pocket Theatre’s amazing 50th season, Soul Notes from the Velvet Elk (A Place of Wild Surrender) opens with the entire cast physically clustered together, as if cells in a breathing blastocyst. It eventually separates into 13 brilliant cast members. Somethi...
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This weekend’s A Touch of Nilsson & Newman in the Night marks the first festival at Arts Fifth Avenue since last week’s landmark 25th anniversary. It will feature live music and a movie screening. But first, the backstory, and, oh, what a (bug’s) life it’s been! On Sep 11, 2001, ...
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The wait is almost over! The 2026 State Fair of Texas opens next Fri, Sep 25, and country music legend Clint Black is helping kick off 24 days of Texas-sized fun on Opening Night. Catch Clint Black live on the Chevrolet Main Stage in its NEW home inside the historic Fair Park Col...
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Runaway Sky came out of a chance meeting at a Fort Worth musicians mixer in 2022, when singer-songwriters Taylor LaCourse and Simone Nicole met each other for the first time. “We were both like, ‘We should know each other! Let’s write songs!’ ” Nicole said. Now, four years later,...
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Nikuya Rooftop at The Sinclair, 512 Main St, Fort Worth. 817-697-7777. 5pm-10pm Mon-Thu, 5pm-11pm Fri-Sat. The buildings in Fort Worth sparkle brightly from the view atop the 17th floor of the Sinclair hotel’s sushi bar that bears claim to the most elevated restaurant in town. Th...
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Tuesday was a milestone for the University of Texas at Arlington’s Jennifer Cowley. “This is day one I’m not president,” she said. Cowley was one of three North Texas university presidents who discussed their experiences as women leaders of higher education institutions during a ...
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Welp, that sucked. After all the excitement and all the hype that fools like me have been fluffing all offseason, the “new look” Cowboys defense walked into Met Life Stadium on Sunday in their season-opening matchup against the lowly New York Giants — against whom Dallas boasted ...
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Gary Sharp passed away Sept. 8, 2026. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 at Eagle Mountain International Church, 14355 Morris Dido Newark Rd, Newark, TX 76071. Gary Wesleyan Sharp announced his arrival into this world on Nov. 14, 1960. As a toddler, he was curiou...
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Gary Sharp passed away Sept. 8, 2026. Memorial Service: 11:00 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2026 at Eagle Mountain International Church, 14355 Morris Dido Newark Rd, Newark, TX 76071. Gary Wesleyan Sharp announced his arrival into this world on Nov. 14, 1960. As a toddler, he was curiou...
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Two young zebras trot across the hard-packed Texas ground covered with patches of thick grass fried to a crispy brown by the relentless summer sun. The zebras’ stark, multiple black and white stripes seem to overlap and blend into each other as Pegasus and Hercules move side by s...
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Plano police and retail loss prevention officers are teaming up to catch suspected shoplifters in the act as part of a coordinated crackdown on retail crime across North Texas. The operation put officers near major Plano retailers, including Walmart, Home Depot, Sephora and H-E-B...
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Cowboys fans hungry for a win at Sunday’s home opener will also find plenty of new food to try at AT&T Stadium this season. The Cowboys are rolling out new concessions and suite offerings for the 2026 season, including handheld nachos with a twist, a loaded hot dog, lobster rolls...
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Former members of a local church are raising concerns about a former pastor and Denton barbershop owner who is accused of secretly recording an employee inside a restroom. Denton police said there is no evidence of additional victims at this time, although the case remains open. ...
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A Dallas personal trainer is helping people with life-changing injuries rebuild their strength and mobility through adaptive fitness — while giving them something they say is just as important: hope. Brandon Miller specializes in personalized strength and mobility training for cl...
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Five weeks after revealing a $5.66 billion budget, Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert said Wednesday it represents the city’s continued commitment to increase funding for police and fire while adding to the total number of miles set for street repairs. “We have streamline...
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The Dallas City Council has approved the largest budget in the city’s history, totaling $5.66 billion. The budget passed in a 10-5 vote after a debate that lasted much of the day. After an all-day discussion and several amendments, the budget was approved on Wednesday night. Dall...
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Joshua David Stubbs passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at the age of 37. Josh was born on May 25, 1989, in Fort Worth, to Carole and David Stubbs. He graduated from Tarleton State University, where he met his loving wife, Kirsten. Josh graduated from Tarleton in 2013 with his...
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Gia Marie Elliott, 60, of Fort Worth, passed away on Sept. 12, 2026. Funeral: 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum, 3210 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107. Interment to follow in Greenwood Memorial Park, 3100 White Settlement Rd., ...
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Carroll W. Collier, 83, of Godley, TX, passed away peacefully on Sept. 8, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on Aug. 1, 1943, in Kemp, TX and was an Army Veteran who served during the Vietnam era. Funeral Service: 12:00 p.m., Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Independenc...
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Rhonda Kathleen Daniel passed on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at the age of 76. Born on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1950, in Killeen, Texas to Doyle Matthews and Gladys Allen. Rhonda was a resident of Arlington. Rhonda will be truly missed by many relatives and friends, cherishing all the good ...
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Veteran radio personality Jason Walker died on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 in Arlington after suffering a heart attack, a stroke, after falling off a bar stool, after getting run over by a steamroller, after passing several kidney stones while having a root canal, etc. He was 75 years ...
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DART announced Wednesday that it will launch special "State Fair Flyer" shuttle buses on weekends during the fair, giving riders direct service from several transit centers to Fair Park. The agency is also increasing train capacity and running all light rail lines every 20 minute...
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Believe it or not, Texas high schools are already gearing up for homecoming season — putting together their mums, spirit week outfits and planning what to wear for the dance. With the formal attire, flowers, dinner and everything else associated with the event, it can be an expen...
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When money is tight at home, you may think about direct expenses like food and gas. A North Texas woman said she wants more neighbors to know about affordability decisions happening at City Hall with your money. ‘People depend on those doors being open' Earlier this year, Nohelli...
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North Texas is full of innovators, movers, shakers and entrepreneurs. A company Built in Our Backyard in Fort worth is providing literal solutions to a problem that impacts everyone when it comes ears. Along the 5000 block of South Fwy in Fort Worth is a building with purple lett...
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Summer is over but a North Texas non-profit is already thinking about how to keep campers safe next year. Safe Summer's Foundation is made up of a coalition of Heaven's 27 Parents whose goal is to protect other families. "This mission was born out of the unimaginable grief from p...
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Tuesday night, the City of Fort Worth approved its $3.33 billion budget and tax rate increase for the 2027 fiscal year. The city said the growing population of more than a million people and the deteriorating property tax landscape locally and across Texas are attributed to the w...
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Texas’ SNAP application backlog has skyrocketed since the start of 2026, data shows, as more of the state faces burgeoning food insecurity. The program’s application backlog for new cases skyrocketed to more than 150,000 pending applications in August, according to data from the ...
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The Dallas Wings (24-16, 10-9 Western Conference)return from their international break to host the Los Angeles Sparks (15-25, 8-11 Western Conference) at the College Park Center in Arlington; Thursday, 7 p.m. CST. Paige Bueckers, Alanna Smith, and Li Yueru were called up to compe...
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Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single, and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night in a series opener between playoff contenders. All-Star closer Jacob Latz, the fourth Texas reliever, got the five outs for his 30t...
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Fort Worth City Council members approved a $1.16 billion general fund budget for 2027, with a city property tax rate increase that still means the owner of an average-valued home will pay slightly less in tax than this year. The council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve ...
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Texas Trust Credit Union has promoted Terrilyn Hicks to Senior Vice President of Member Growth, expanding her leadership role within the credit union.
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Many family caregivers begin with a heartfelt promise: “I will do everything I can to keep my loved one at home.” That promise comes from love. But it is often made before anyone understands how dementia may change over time—or how demanding caregiving can become. Even the most d...
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Frank Benjamin Clary, Jr., a resident of Fort Worth, passed away on Sept. 6, 2026, at the age of 96. Visitation will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2026, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in Greenwood's Independence Chapel, 3210 White Settlement Road in Fort Worth, followed by the funeral s...
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In Loving Memory of Aliyah Maree Welch. It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Aliyah, a beautiful 15-year-old whose presence brought a light and energy into the lives of everyone who knew and loved her. Memorial Visitation: 6-8 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16, 202...
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Mansfield, TEXAS – September 2026 – LanCarte Commercial has facilitated the sale of a 1.42-acre commercial development site located at the intersection of FM 157 and Watson Branch Lane in Mansfield, Texas. Mark Boone of LanCarte Commercial represented the seller, while Rudy Vasqu...
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Bougie Aesthetics in Fort Worth welcomes Sarah Kassen as Medical Aesthetician + Laser Technician. Sarah joins the team to provide personalized skin consultations, laser treatments, and customized treatment plans....
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GRAPEVINE, TEXAS (September 15, 2026) – An 1880s Victorian house, filled with sparkly pink walls, pinkchandeliers and unapologetically girly details at every turn. Housewife Rebellion is Grapevine’s newesttasting room where Moms’ Day Out (of Patience) events, creative housework b...
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Tarrant County commissioners approved a $1.8 billion budget for JPS Health Network’s 2027 fiscal year on Tuesday. Commissioners also gave final approval for a property tax rate of $0.159 per $100 of valuation, marking the fourth consecutive year in which they have voted to lower ...
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On a sunny Saturday morning, runners from across the state gathered in Arlington, clad in firefighter gear and tactical vests while holding American flags. The grounds of the National Medal of Honor Museum were decorated with red, white and blue. Music boomed throughout the crowd...
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Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare warned Monday night that electing Democrats in November would result in higher taxes and more crime, comparing Democratic wins to a communist invasion. O’Hare, who is seeking his second term as judge, told members of the conservative grassroots act...
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Kimberly Cooper, 61, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026. Kimberly Cooper was born to John Dale Tucker and Celia June Kelso Tucker, on Sept. 22, 1964, in Fort Worth. She went to North Oaks Junior High and Richland High School. While in high school, she enjoyed performing as a f...
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Renee Dawn Green passed away on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Renee was born on July 4, 1976, in San Diego, California, to Terry McCorkle and Michele Herman. On Oct. 12, 2002, she married the love of her life, Aaron Green, in San Diego, Califo...
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Russell Kevin "Rusty" Herod passed away Sunday morning, Sept. 13, 2026, at the age of 68. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Visitation: One hour prior to the service. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Rusty was born on Dec. 25, 1957, in Dall...
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James Austin Webb, 82, passed away on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026 in Fort Worth. James was born July 22, 1944 In Shreveport, Louisiana to the late James Hoyt Webb and Vivian Bramblett Webb. James was preceded in death by son, Jame Kerry Webb; parents, James Hoyt Webb and Vivian Brambl...
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Claudia Ramirez beamed with pride as the south Fort Worth bus route she rode as a child was rebranded into a festive, Latino-themed transit experience. “It’s so vibrant,” Ramirez, a lifelong Fort Worth resident, said of Trinity Metro’s new La Línea Rosa buses. “We have lowriders ...
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Funding all types of North Texas transportation projects is the top goal of the Regional Transportation Council’s draft of 2027 legislative priorities. The 45-member independent policy council made up of elected and appointed public officials plans to identify and pursue addition...
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Gracey Tune, Peggy Bott-Kirby and Eddie Dunlap remember the excitement they felt to share their love for tap dancing and drums in their new creative center Arts Fifth Avenue. But their opening day emotions were shaken when national tragedy struck. It was the morning of Sept. 11, ...
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Mortgage rates have climbed above 7%, reaching a nearly two-year high and raising new questions about how buyers and sellers will respond across the North Texas housing market. While the increase could make purchasing a home more expensive for some buyers, local real estate exper...
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Firefighters continued battling the Hydra Fire in Bosque County near Meridian on Tuesday as officials ordered a mandatory evacuation of the city. The fire had burned an estimated 1,000 acres and was 10% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Meridian initially dire...
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Firefighters continued battling the Hydra Fire in Bosque County near Meridian on Tuesday as officials ordered a mandatory evacuation of the city. The fire had burned an estimated 1,000 acres and was 10% contained, according to the Texas A&M Forest Service. Meridian initially dire...
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Firefighters continued battling the Hydra Fire in Bosque County near Meridian on Wednesday, a day after officials ordered a mandatory evacuation of the town. By Wednesday morning, the Texas A&M Forest Service said the fire had burned an estimated 1,100 acres and was 25% contained...
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Tarrant County commissioners approved an $834 million budget Tuesday, lowering the county tax rate for the fourth consecutive year. Commissioners adopted a property tax rate of 18.6 cents per $100 valuation, a decrease from last year’s tax rate of 18.62 cents. The tax rate is bel...
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Gary Douglas Knight, 66, of Willow Park, TX passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday Aug. 28, 2026. Gary was born in Fort Wayne, IN on Sept. 1, 1959. After spending his childhood in Omaha, NE and St. Louis, MO, Gary spent the majority of his career with Walmart, ...
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A barbershop owner in downtown Denton is accused of secretly recording an employee in a bathroom after police said a cellphone was discovered hidden inside the restroom. Denton police said an employee at Pepe Le Barber, off South Elm Street near the town square, reported finding ...
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For nearly two years, a roadside memorial in McKinney has honored 14-year-old Jamir Dabney at the place where he was killed. Now, his family is fighting to keep it there after the city said the memorial violates code. Every other week, Jamir’s grandmother, Jerrilyn Dabney, visits...
