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Fort Worth Zoo has a few more snouts to feed after a record-breaking summer for one of the world’s most endangered crocodilians. The Zoo announced Wednesday that eight critically endangered gharials hatched this summer, marking its fourth consecutive year of successful hatchings ...
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Tech Fort Worth announced today through its partnership with Bio North Texas it will be providing comprehensive pitch preparation and marketing coaching for the Rising Stars program ahead of the 2026 Rising Stars iC³ Summit. "TechFW is excited to help prep the companies as they p...
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Mynard "Jim" Hamm, 92, passed away Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at Greenwood Funeral Home, 3344 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, in the Independence Chapel of Greenwood F...
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HALTOM CITY, Texas — BMS CAT, a national leader in disaster recovery, restoration and reconstruction services, on September 8th announced the acquisition of Integrity Environmental Group, Inc., a provider of innovative solutions for environmental challenges, including asbestos, l...
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Court Findings Affirm Company’s Financial Strength, Credibility, Strong Reputation, and Lender Support, Clearing the Way for Its Next Chapter (Fort Worth, Texas) — On July 23, 2026, Village Homes of Fort Worth successfully emerged from Chapter 11 following federal bankruptcy cour...
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'Ain't Too Proud' opens new Broadway season They were one of those groups that, when you hear one of their songs come on the radio – or these days Youtube – you have to stop down and listen. Many of us grew up with their legendary songs. But they performed in a style that still [...
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The Fort Worth Zoo is celebrating a record-breaking fourth consecutive year of gharial crocodile hatchings, with eight gharials hatching this summer. The milestone further solidifies the Zoo’s leadership in gharial conservation: Fort Worth Zoo remains the only institution in Nort...
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The Amon Carter Museum of American Art has a new executive director and CEO. Robert Stein brings nearly two decades of experience as a museum executive, including his current role as chief information officer at the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. He succeeds Andrew J...
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As the Republican National Committee gathers at the American Airlines Center for a first-ever midterm convention, Democrats at all levels are also gathering in Dallas to organize counterprogramming to help spread their midterm messaging. The RNC convention in Dallas is a conventi...
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President Donald J. Trump arrived in North Texas at about 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday for the RNC midterm convention in Dallas. The president's departure from Washington D.C. was delayed after the inflatable slide was deployed on Air Force One. Trump initially stayed on Marine One whi...
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Ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on America, former President George W. Bush sat down with former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Wednesday evening for an event at the George W. Bush Presidential Center at SMU in Dallas. At the start of the c...
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It’s Goin’ Down! NBC 5, Telemundo 39, and the City of Fort Worth invite you to the Fort Worth Convention Center’s farewell party on Sunday, September 20, at 1:00 p.m. Since 1968, the “flying saucer” arena, known as the Tarrant County Convention Center, housed concerts, sports gam...
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What does innovation look like when you're transforming an entire downtown? On this episode of Fort Worth Innovates, Cameron Cushman sits down with Andy Taft, President of Downtown Fort Worth, Inc., to explore how collaboration, research, experimentation, and long-term vision are...
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Deborah Jean Kring passed on Sept. 6, 2026, at the age of 75. Born on Nov. 2, 1950, Deborah was a resident of Arlington.
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Andrea Ercole Sperotti passed on Sept. 6, 2026, at the age of 66, having been born on June 13, 1960, and residing in Arlington.
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A federal jury awarded former Trinity Valley School human resources director Carrie Skains $10.15 million after finding the Fort Worth private school retaliated against her and defamed her in an account to its community of its handling of allegations against a former piano teache...
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Carolyn Cox Howard passed away peacefully on August 21st , with both of her daughters at her side. Carolyn was born in Marlin, Tx on June 1st, 1931 to R.E. Cox Jr and Margaret Bowman Cox. In 1933, she and her family moved to Fort Worth as her father and grandfather opened the fir...
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Tarrant Appraisal District board members voted 5-4 to appraise residential property in 2027, continuing a plan to reappraise the properties during odd-numbered years instead of annually. The reappraisal plan, which other appraisal districts across the state have emulated, deliver...
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Prepare to see pink buses traveling on Hemphill Street when Trinity Metro’s new color-coded route debuts next week. The unveiling of La Línea Rosa — a Latino-themed rebranding of Route 1 — will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 at La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth, one of the transit agency’s mos...
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No obituary found for this tribute. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Domingo Mar Mar please visit our Sympathy Store.
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No obituary found for this tribute. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jose Jesus Perez please visit our Sympathy Store.
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Miguel Angel Orozco, a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend, passed away on Sept. 5, 2026, in Dallas. He was born on Jan. 10, 2007, in Perryton, Texas, to Edith Roman Castro and Arnoldo Orozco. Miguel was a young man whose presence brought happiness wherever he went...
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Even as the national housing market remains subdued in the wake of high mortgage rates, Fort Worth’s has held steady year over year. In Fort Worth, the median home price in July decreased to $333,000, down 1.3% from a year earlier. In Tarrant County, there was a modest price grow...
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William Marshall Hadden passed on Sept. 5, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on Jan. 11, 1957, William lived in Arlington.
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Federal Reserve approval, combined with Graham's regulatory and shareholder approvals,marks a major milestone in the partnership. BOWIE, Texas – Legend Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Legend Bank, N.A., announced today that the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas approved Legen...
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ARLINGTON, TX – September 8, 2026 – The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Small Business of the Year Awards, recognizing outstanding minority-owned, veteran-owned, woman-owned, nonprofit and for-profit businesses. The Overall Sm...
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A $20 million gift from Anuradha and Vikas Sinha will accelerate the University of North Texas’ work in artificial intelligence and advanced analytics while creating new opportunities for students and faculty. In recognition of the gift, UNT will name the Anuradha and Vikas Sinha...
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This month was Joseph Hughes’ first time running a booth at Funkytown Mindful Market. A garden manager for Ridglea Giving Garden, Hughes was selling honey and an assortment of pickled vegetables. But the east Fort Worth native is no stranger to the market. As a past customer and ...
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Ercilia Galloway remembers her husband, Drew, making her dream date a reality when he took her to watch a movie under the stars at Coyote Drive-In for the first time. They laid in the bed of a pickup truck, giggled with each other and had a really fun time watching the film, she ...
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After faithfully serving Acme Brick Company for over 40 years, Britt retired on July 31st – although he will still be involved with Acme on various projects. Britt began his career with Acme as staff photographer and through dedication and total involvement rose to the position o...
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Enrolling in college looks a little different these days. At some North Texas universities, students can now major in artificial intelligence. UT Arlington and Texas Wesleyan University have introduced degree programs focused on AI, but university leaders say the programs go beyo...
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The Dallas FBI Field Office shared insight into the reported decline in violent crime both in the U.S. and in the North Texas region. According to the agency's 2025 Crime in the Nation Report, there were 1.1 million violent crimes reported nationally, a decrease of 9.3% from 2024...
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With more than 40% of the Ross Fire yet to be contained, firefighters are getting help from above and from community volunteers supporting crews on the ground. Bridger Aerospace has dropped more than 350,000 gallons of water on the Ross Fire and counting, helping cool the flames ...
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For more than two centuries, Oktoberfest has brought people together with lively music and the kind of hearty food that seems made for sharing. This September, Central Market is bringing those traditions to Texas with their own version of Oktoberfest, a two-week celebration of Ge...
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Dallas police are sharply reducing the number of outside agencies that can access the department's Flock camera data amid growing concerns about privacy and potential misuse of the technology. The Dallas Police Department has reduced access from more than 1,500 outside agencies t...
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President Donald Trump will visit the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington on Thursday. Trump will arrive in North Texas on Wednesday afternoon for the GOP midterm convention being held in Dallas. While in town, Trump will head to Arlington, where he will be joined by "mem...
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President Donald Trump visited the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington on Thursday. Trump arrived in North Texas on Wednesday afternoon for the GOP midterm convention being held in Dallas. While in town, Trump headed to Arlington, where he was joined by "members of Congre...
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New Board Members Also Announced FORT WORTH, Texas (Sept. 8, 2026) — United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) announced today thatBarbara M. Williams will serve as chair of its Board of Directors for the 2026-27 term. Grant Helmer willserve as vice chair, and five new members have joi...
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For decades, the airport security checkpoint has marked the end of the road for friends and relatives seeing off a traveler. That is changing for some travelers. The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at some U.S. airports allowing eligible TSA PreC...
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Federal officials are restricting drone flights over much of North Texas during President Trump's visit to Dallas this week for the RNC midterm convention. The Transportation Security Administration’s Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS), U.S. Secret Service, FBI and U.S. Customs a...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald Trump to rally his supporters for this year’s midterm elections. Trump has said he wanted to channel the kind of political extravaganza that each party holds eve...
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A man was fatally shot by police on Monday night after aiming his gun at two River Oaks officers, police said. According to the River Oaks Police Department, officers responded to a call regarding a suicidal subject in the 900 block of Yale Street shortly before 9:30 p.m. Police ...
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Jaime Cobb-Tinsley, Vice President of Family & Professional Education at the James L. West Center for Dementia Care, participated in a best-practices panel at the HEALTHTAC West Conference, held August 2–4 at The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Prominent healthcare lead...
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Business Titans Awards held September 2, 2026 Event Sponsors: GOLD: GOODWILL NORTH CENRAL TEXAS, BRONZE: CIERA BANK, MASON-DALLAS INC, ONCOR, LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON LLC, MICHELS FAMILY FINANCIAL...
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Presale for FWSSR Insiders Opens Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. Rodeo tickets for the 2027 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) go on sale to the public, Monday Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. Steeped in tradition while embodying the cowboy and cowgirl lifestyle vibe, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo...
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Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation (FWFWF) announces today its lineup of fall events, all of which highlight North Texas’ thriving culinary scene and reflect the Foundation’s mission of championing and cultivating North Texas’ hospitality community. Four returning events from Sept...
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In an off-market transaction, Paw Control Inc., a leading mobile pet grooming service, has purchased Club Canine's boarding and kennel facility in Denton County, gaining a brick-and-mortar location to expand its award-winning business. The move-in ready building, totaling 6,276 s...
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Hui Yi Jian passed on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, at the age of 92, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born on Monday, Nov. 13, 1933 in China before coming to the United States. Hui was a resident of Bedford. Hui will be truly missed by many relatives and friends, cherishing...
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Fort Worth leaders are planning a Texas-sized welcome for thousands of Latino business leaders when they arrive in North Texas for a national convention next week. The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will bring about 2,000 people to town for its 2026 national conventio...
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Fort Worth broke ground on Smiley Park in southeast Fort Worth’s Ash Crescent neighborhood, aiming to transform a vacant lot behind the Best Maid Pickles warehouse. The $1.76 million park improvements will include a sports court, lighting, play equipment, site furniture, tree pla...
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Keller ISD enrolls about 4,000 fewer students than it did five years ago. Northwest ISD is still building schools for growth, while Crowley ISD is trying to attract more students. All three districts are wrestling with the same problem: Their costs are becoming harder to cover. A...
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Christopher Ohan, an associate dean at Texas Wesleyan University, recalled a recent graduate asking him for a recommendation letter for a six-figure job. The student graduated with a history degree four years ago. The position he was applying for, however, had little to do with t...
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Looking for ways to honor and immerse yourself in Latin American communities?Several Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations will soon take place throughout Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Here are some events to show your pride through Oct. 11: Discover power of Latin artists at 3 S...
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Elegance Bratton’s debut film, “The Inspection,” explores heartbreak, homophobia, second chances, and acceptance. His new film, “By Any Means,” is about justice through violent retribution. Set in 1966 Mississippi, a Black FBI agent named Wayne Strider (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) tea...
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An East Dallas neighbor says a city water line leak has gone unrepaired for more than a month, sending water through his driveway and down the street as Dallas Water Utilities reports increasing water loss from leaks across the city. The leak, just off Lakeland Drive at the end o...
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An Arlington couple was killed and two others were critically injured when they were hit by a passing car after a multi-vehicle crash north of Hillsboro on Saturday. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, at about 8:30 p.m., a farm tractor towing farm equipment was h...
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Business leaders should watch the area’s housing market, as it can offer a window into consumer confidence, workforce mobility, population growth and the overall strength of a regional economy. In the Fort Worth area, the latest housing data points to a market that is holding rel...
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A driver was killed in a shooting in the Lake Highlands "L Streets" neighborhood in Dallas on Monday afternoon. According to Dallas Police, someone shot the driver near Plano Road and Walnut Hill just after noon. The driver, who crashed into a tree after the shooting, was pronoun...
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With the Nov. 3 midterm election less than two months away, now is the time to check your voter registration status while there is still time to fix any potential issues. You cannot vote in the next election if you have not registered. You can check your voter status at VoteTexas...
