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Editor’s note: This article was updated with unofficial results at 9:45 a.m. Nov. 4. Tarrant County flipped solidly blue, supporting Democrats for county, state and federal offices in the Nov. 3 midterm elections. In addition to flipping the countywide executive position, Tarrant...
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Editor’s note: This article was updated at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 4 with unofficial vote returns. The Tarrant County Democratic Party claimed victory in the race for Texas House District 97, but the Associated Press had yet to call the close race for either candidate. Unofficial results...
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Editor’s note: This article was updated with unofficial early voting results at 8:15 p.m. Democrat Tiffany Burks received 323,337, or 57.19%, of the early vote, ahead of Republican incumbent Phil Sorrells’ 242,066, or 42.81%, in a rematch for the Tarrant County district attorney’...
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Editor’s note: This article was updated with unofficial early voting results at 12:45 a.m. Nov. 4. Democrat Nydia Cárdenas was leading Republican incumbent Manny Ramirez on Wednesday morning in the race for Tarrant County Precinct 4 commissioner. As of midnight, Cárdenas was ahea...
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Fort Worth, Texas – Every great story starts with asking the right questions and finding what matters most. Those skills are why we're excited to welcome Chelsea Hudson to the Story and Strategy team as our newest communications specialist. Chelsea brings more than a decade of ex...
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Editor’s note: This article was updated at 1:15 p.m. Nov. 4 with unofficial vote returns, including Election Day votes. Keller ISD voters rejected all five propositions in the district’s $828 million bond package Nov. 3, even as they elected three candidates who supported the ent...
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS, Nov. 3, 2026 – Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth has been designated by the National Pancreas Foundation (NPF) as an NPF Clinical Center of Excellence for pancreatic cancer. The designation recognizes the hospital's multidisciplinary approach to...
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Editor’s note: This article was updated with early voting results at 7:55 p.m. Rebecca Hardy, Ambika Sharma and John Adams lead in the races for Tarrant Appraisal District’s three at-large seats, with early results in as of 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Tarrant County Elect...
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Editor’s note: This article was updated at 12:30 a.m. with unofficial voting results Wednesday morning. The Fort Worth-area U.S. House races for Districts 6, 12, 24, 25 and 30 involve new faces, incumbents defending their seats, and some contests shaped by last year’s redistricti...
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Editor’s note: This article was updated with early voting results at 7:39 p.m. Democrat Alisa Simmons is leading Republican incumbent Tim O’Hare in the race for Tarrant County judge, according to early voting results. Simmons secured 327,864 votes, or 57.7%, during the early voti...
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Editor’s note: This article was updated with early voting results at 7:38 p.m. The two Democratic challengers running against incumbent clerk positions have taken early leads based on early voting results. Based on just over 560,000 ballots cast during early voting Oct. 19-30, di...
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Editor’s note: This article was updated with early voting results at 7:35 p.m. Democrat Jared Williams is leading Republican Tony Tinderholt in the race to win Tarrant County’s Precinct 2, the commissioners court precinct redrawn last year to favor GOP candidates. Williams receiv...
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Medical City Fort Worth has begun construction on a $51.5 million parking garage to address current parking capacity challenges and accommodate future hospital growth. The project is expected to be completed in spring 2028. The eight-story garage is being built on the south side ...
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Craig Wills Obituary Craig Eugene Wills passed away on Oct. 26, 2026, at the age of 69. He was born on June 18, 1957 to Vivian Juanita Layne and Doyce Windell Walker. Raised in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, he graduated from Lamar High School, spent a year at Northwestern, then lat...
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The groundbreaking for the long-awaited $61 million Evans & Rosedale Urban Village is set for next month with a block party. The Historic Southside neighborhood will celebrate the start of construction for the planned mixed-use residential-retail project that will usher in a new ...
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Ellen Louise Hamilton, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted friend, passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. Visitation: Family and friends will gather from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 at Thompson Harveson & Cole Funeral Home, 4350 River Oaks Blvd., Fort Wo...
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Emma Castro, age 89, passed away peacefully at her home in Arlington, on Oct. 31, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of love, treasured memories, and a family who will forever hold her close in their hearts. Born on Dec. 22, 1936, in Brady, Texas, to Andrea Cruz, Emma was raised in ...
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For 45 years, the YMCA Turkey Trot has brought the Fort Worth community together on Thanksgiving morning for a tradition rooted in movement, family and giving back. This Thanksgiving, the tradition continues as thousands of runners, walkers and families gather downtown for one of...
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Raphael Azerad, 16, often visits the Kimbell Art Museum with his father to take in the artwork. Standing outside the museum, he talked about what he loves: reading, math, engineering and robotics and, most of all, learning. Raphael, a student at Fort Worth ISD’s I.M. Terrell Acad...
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Editor’s note: This article will be updated with voting results after polls close at 7 p.m. The holders of four Arlington statehouse seats will be decided today. The races for Texas House Districts 92, 94 and 96 each have candidates from both parties vying for a spot in Austin. M...
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Yvonne Christner-Gutierrez, loving wife and mother passed away suddenly on Oct. 28, 2026. Rosary: 6:00 pm Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026 in Greenwood's Independence Chapel, 3210 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth 76107. Funeral 2:30 pm Friday, Nov. 6, 2026 in Greenwood's Independence Chapel...
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Raymond Miranda Cortez, 33, of Royse City, Texas, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Rosary Service: 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet C...
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Sandra McGlothlin has been involved in her fair share of building businesses. Her entrepreneurial experience includes founding Empire Holdings (real estate), Empire Disposal and Empire Roofing. So, when her friend Matt McCoy – with his own impressive career in the real estate ind...
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Fort Worth, Texas (Nov 2, 2026) – Polaris Healthcare Partners, a national healthcare group practice sales and strategic consulting firm, announced today that Compass Dental Services, which supports a seven-location dental group serving North Central Texas, has partnered with Elev...
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These IFR-equipped aircraft will support reliable, all-weather air medical operations Fort Worth, TX – Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, recently announced during the annual Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC) the purchase order for additional Bell 407GXi...
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Bassam Tariq was set to direct Marvel’s “Blade” reboot, with Mahershala Ali cast as the human-vampire hybrid. Long delays and setbacks shelved the project, even though Ali trained for the role for more than a year. Now we get a taste of what might have been as the two collaborate...
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No obituary found for this tribute. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Rene Christine Rosas please visit our Sympathy Store.
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Framed pictures of loved ones who have passed away shook on an ofrenda as folklórico dancers with face-painted skulls danced to the beat of Aztec drummers to celebrate Día de los Muertos at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden this weekend. Attendee Angelica Galaso sets down a photo of ...
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Union Gospel Mission of Tarrant County has a new temporary leader. The faith-based nonprofit that provides services for homeless persons announced Nov. 2 that Mitchell Ellis, 38, will serve as its interim CEO. Prior to his appointment, Ellis sat on the nonprofit’s board since 202...
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Tesla has unleashed its self-driving Robotaxi fleet in Fort Worth. Service for the company’s autonomous rideshare service began at 6 a.m. Nov. 2, according to a post on social media. Fort Worth is the seventh city to join the service. A map posted online shows rideshare is availa...
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Friday was the last day to vote early, and Texas, including North Texas, saw record breaking numbers in voter turnout. More than 19 million Texans were registered to vote this year, and 7.4 million of those cast their ballots across the state between Oct. 19 through Oct. 30. Ther...
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A buyer is at a showing across town, the seller is at an airport gate, and the offer expires at 5 p.m. Nobody has a printer, and nobody wants to create yet another login. The good news is that most modern tools let you eSign PDF documents, so only the sender needs an account, whi...
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Business leaders from throughout Tarrant County gained insights into community banking, Taylor Sheridan’s television, and the Texas Stock Exchange during Northeast Leadership Forum’s Heart of North Texas conference Wednesday at the Hurst Conference Center. As a past chairman of N...
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Owners preparing to sell a business naturally focus on the price. After years of building something valuable, they want an offer that recognizes the work, risk, and sacrifice behind it. But the number in the offer is only the beginning. The more consequential number is what remai...
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Martina "Tina" Dufresne, 85, of Fort Worth, passed away on Oct. 25, 2026, in Lewisville, Texas. She was born on Feb. 2, 1941, in Fort Worth, to Willard Godsey and Cloie Fisher Godsey. Visitation: 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, at Mount Olivet in Stateroom C. On July 4, 1959, T...
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Samuel Omwancha Kengere, aged 28. ARRANGEMENTS ARE PENDING. To send a flower arrangement in memory of Samuel Omwancha Kengere, please click here to visit our sympathy store....
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Cleta Charlene Becker, 86, passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. Funeral: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at Willow Park Baptist Church with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park. Cleta was born on July 7, 1940, in Leon, Oklahoma, to Sylvester...
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Betty Katherine Craig, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026, surrounded by the love of her two daughters. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel, 2301 N. Sylvania Ave. Fort Worth 76111. Funeral Service: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3,...
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Bonnie Elaine Logsdon Reeves passed away peacefully with family by her side on Oct. 26, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum, 3210 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107. She was born in Mont Be...
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Julia Ann Eudaley, a loving mother and Grammy, entered into the presence of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, with her family by her side. Loved ones and friends are invited to join us in the celebration of her life. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Monday,...
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Francisco Mendez Fernandez, Jr., left to be with Our Lord and Savior on Oct. 25, 2026. He was born Oct. 28, 1938, in Brownsville, Texas. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, in ...
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Josephina Delgado Cuestas, 69, passed away on Oct. 24, 2026, in Arlington. She was born on Nov. 14, 1956, in Del Rio, Texas, to Gabriel and Bertha Delgado. Funeral Mass: 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum, 3210 White Settlement Rd., F...
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Peggy L. Pippin, 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in Fort Worth. She was born on Aug. 17, 1932, in Fort Worth, to Gertrude Pippin. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum, 3210 White Settlement Rd., Fort ...
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Kathryn Murphey, 83, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, 2026, in Independence Chapel, at Greenwood Mausoleum, 3210 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107, with a visitation one hour prior in Independence Chapel. Kathy has joined the a...
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Fotini "Fannie" Georges Maulsby, 101, Nov. 20, 1924 – Oct. 27,2026 Funeral Service: 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 2, 2026, St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2020 NW 21st Street, Fort Worth 76164, Entombment to follow at 3210 White Settlement Road Fort Worth 76107. Fannie Georges Mauls...
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Patrick Rwema Sewabasage at the tender age of 26, Patrick departed this world on Oct. 21, 2026, leaving behind a legacy that resonates deeply with all who had the honor of knowing him. Born on Sept. 15, 2000, in Rwanda, he was not just a beloved son and brother but also a cherish...
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For North Texas Giving Day, Casa Mañana Theatre raised nearly twice as much money as it did in 2025 — up from $38,564 last year to $68,167 in 2026. Meanwhile, Saving Hope Animal Rescue exceeded its goal of $80,000 by more than $20,000. For those two nonprofits, that boon is a poi...
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Laura and Greg Bird have built substantive careers by combining entrepreneurial thinking, strong leadership and a desire to make a difference in the Fort Worth community. And make a difference they have, whether in energy, real estate, philanthropy or the city’s downtown skyline....
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Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. Scott Dyson was making a living as a door-to-door insurance salesman when he asked himself one day what he really wanted to do. His love for music ...
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A Japanese steakhouse is coming to the busy Camp Bowie Boulevard district. The Fort Worth City Council on Oct. 27 approved plans by Colorado-based Aspen Hospitality Group to open the 2,396-square-foot restaurant at 2509 Merrick St. near Camp Bowie. The site, at the intersection o...
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Fort Worth’s massive building boom hasn’t quite reached East Lancaster Avenue yet, but that could soon change. The city is considering zoning changes to spur new development on the historic transportation corridor, part of the old Bankhead Highway. Under the proposal, business pr...
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Vincent and Larena Payne noticed something missing in youth sports in 2009. Vincent Payne said the youth sports ecosystem largely embraced football, but left a gap for those who wanted to play other sports. As a former basketball player, he wanted to see kids playing the sport ye...
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You may dread the monotony of the voting process on Election Day: Long lines feature people counting the minutes, staring off into space as they wait to cast their ballots, especially since phones and wireless communication devices are prohibited in polling places. But in certain...
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Raymond Terry Ashley, born on Aug. 5, 1937, in Checotah, Oklahoma, to Jewel Martin and Charles Vernon Ashley, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Oct. 29, 2026, just in time to join his late wife for their anniversary and her birthday. Raised in Oklahoma, Ray graduated from Ok...
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By Adam Dietrich As an artist I’ve lived in nearly every community in Fort Worth. I’m currently on the southwest side of town after living in the south side, Lakeside, west side and east side. I never did live in the Alliance area. I live in the fingerling of Fort Worth, kind of ...
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Fort Worth ISD is looking to renovate the former De Zavala Elementary building. Daggett Montessori is a kindergarten through eighth-grade school that moved into the De Zavala building in May. De Zavala was built in the early 1900s. The case was introduced at the Historic and Cult...
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Updates regarding three major aviation capital improvement projects and responses to the FIFA World Cup 2026 were presented to the Aviation Advisory Board in October. Nearly $75 million has been spent on improvements to Meacham International Airport, Spinks Airport and Perot Fiel...
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The Fort Worth Board of Adjustment approved three vinyl signs to be placed along the rear facade of Texas Ballet Theater’s facility along Green Oaks Boulevard. The Fort Worth Report Documenters program empowers people like you to help fill the gaps in reporting on Tarrant County ...
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Better sight lines, more trails and adding a creek crossing were points of discussion at the latest public input meeting for the future redesign of Harriet Creek Ranch Park in north Fort Worth. Blaise Grissom, the project manager from the Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department, ...
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Editor’s note: To learn more about how the transcript that informed this report was created, visit Cambridge Artificial Intelligencer. Bedford City Council amended the city’s municipal code at the Oct. 13 meeting, adding six stop signs along Harwood Terrace and a seventh at Oak C...
