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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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...
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For decades, Texas has allowed no-fault divorce, giving spouses a way to end a marriage without having to prove that one person was responsible for its breakdown. But the Texas GOP has made ending no-fault divorce one of its policy priorities heading into the upcoming Texas legis...
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Nine people have been charged in Tarrant County with illegally voting or attempting to vote, according to federal and local prosecutors. The charges resulted from a joint operation involving the Department of Justice, Homeland Security and the Tarrant County District Attorney’s O...
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The Carrollton City Council voted 6-1 Tuesday night to renew and extend its contract with Flock for 82 cameras across the city. The decision, involving a contract worth more than $1 million, came shortly after 9 p.m. after council members heard passionate public comments. The Car...
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Veterinary medicine is often associated with treating household pets, but the profession has a much wider role in community life. Veterinarians help protect animal health, support responsible ownership and contribute to public health in ways that are not always immediately visibl...
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Hundreds of Dallas Flock cameras that were set to be canceled will remain online, at least for now, according to the police department. More than 300 Flock cams used by Dallas Police were set to go dark after an order from Gov. Greg Abbott blocked state agencies from spending mon...
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A brush fire burning through hundreds of acres of ranchland in Parker County on Tuesday afternoon is now 70% contained. The Texas A&M Forest Service told NBC 5 at about 8 p.m. that the fire had burned about 207 acres and was 70% contained. The fire is burning through a mix of gra...
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Dementia Friendly Fort Worth (DFFW) will host its annual Faces of Dementia event on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 4–6 p.m at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The event will bring together families, care partners, and community members to honor individuals living with deme...
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The University of Texas at Arlington has announced the appointment of a new acting president: Dr. Archie Holmes. Last week, former UTA president Jennifer Cowley delivered her final State of the University address, the university said. Cowley announced her departure in August afte...
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The city of Fort Worth is remembering the seven lives lost and seven others injured 27 years ago when a gunman walked into a youth gathering at Wedgwood Baptist Church and opened fire. Al Meredith, pastor emeritus at the church, told NBC 5 on the 25th anniversary of the shooting ...
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Retailers were hit by theft at The Shops at Willow Bend ahead of the planned redevelopment of the site for the Dallas Stars. Cutlery Collection, which sells knives and related services, and Pipe & Palette, an art-focused event business, suffered burglaries sometime after closing ...
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Boston Red Sox (82-68, third in the AL East) vs. Texas Rangers (74-76, second in the AL West), Arlington; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Patrick Sandoval (1-5, 4.58 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 57 strikeouts); Rangers: Cody Bradford (0-5, 4.72 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 17 strikeout...
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS (September 14, 2026) – Goodwill North Central Texas is expanding its presence in Parker County with a new retail store and donation center at 2049 Cinema Drive in Hudson Oaks. The approximately 15,000-square-foot location will give residents a convenient new pla...
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Stop by for a taste, stay for the fun It's time once again to see why Grapevine is the tastiest town in Texas. Of course, I must be completely transparent and admit this is something from the mind of a wine lover. While I'd stop short of calling myself a connoisseur – the lovely ...
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Texas Health Resources has awarded $122,000 in Growing Good Food grants to six North Texas organizations working to improve nutrition security, making food more affordable and accessible. Launched in 2023, the program supports local growers and small urban farms while helping inc...
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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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The Flock camera debate continues in Carrollton and Dallas. The Carrollton City Council will discuss the issue at its Sept. 15 meeting. There is a proposal to renew and extend their contract, potentially adding 15 more cameras and the software required to run them. Carrollton Pol...
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The Flock camera debate continues in Carrollton and Dallas. The Carrollton City Council will discuss the issue at its Sept. 15 meeting. There is a proposal to renew and extend their contract, potentially adding 15 more cameras and the software required to run them. Carrollton Pol...
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A brush fire burning through hundreds of acres of ranchland in Parker County on Tuesday afternoon is now 40% contained. The Texas A&M Forest Service told NBC 5 at about 5 p.m. that the fire had burned about 200 acres and was 40% contained. The fire is burning through a mix of gra...
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Boston Red Sox (82-68, third in the AL East) vs. Texas Rangers (74-76, second in the AL West), Arlington, Texas; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Patrick Sandoval (1-5, 4.58 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 57 strikeouts); Rangers: Cody Bradford (0-5, 4.72 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 17 st...
