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Family and friends gathered at a Fort Worth church Saturday for the funeral service of LaTaivia Davis, a young teacher's assistant remembered for her compassion and unwavering support of others. The celebration of her life follows a balloon release at E. Ray Elementary School, wh...
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To learn more about how the transcript that informed this report was created, visit Cambridge Artificial Intelligencer. Colleyville City Council members set course for a higher fiscal 2027 property tax rate to cover increased maintenance, operating and interest expenses and confr...
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Iberta "Birdie" Auerbach, born July 19, 1940, passed away on Aug. 27, 2026. Graveside Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Birdie was born in Fort Worth, to Ibert Turney and Antoin...
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By a 9-2 vote, the Fort Worth Board of Adjustment approved a zoning variance to increase the height of an existing Haslet cellular communications tower. One fewer ‘yes’ vote would have led to disapproval since board of adjustment regulations require nine affirmative votes for pas...
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Two firefighters are recovering in the hospital after suffering injuries while responding to an RV fire in Rendon on Friday afternoon. Tarrant County Emergency Services District 1 was the initial responder to the RV fire, but once the flames began to grow, crews from other jurisd...
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Since June 1, JC Schuster has been serving as WaterTower Theatre’s Interim Producing Artistic Director, following Shane Peterman’s move to Augusta, Georgia. Beginning Oct. 1, Schuster will be the Addison Theater Company’s permanent Producing Artistic Director. “Since stepping int...
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Martha Frances Cox, 82, passed away on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. Visitation: 4 – 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 30, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Breyley Suite. Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Martha was born on April 14, 1944, in Fort Worth, to Gilfo...
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Mark Douglas Barger passed on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, at the age of 57 in Pantego, Texas. Born on Monday, Dec. 2, 1968. Mark was a resident of Pantego, Texas. Mark will be truly missed by many relatives and friends, cherishing all the good memories shared with him. He will always ...
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Brian Elizaphan Apunda, aged 32, peacefully passed away on Aug. 3, 2026. He was born on Aug. 13, 1993, in Fort Worth, to Mr. Enoch Simba Apunda and Mrs. Evelyn Cline Thomas. His departure leaves a deep void in the lives of his cherished family and friends, who will profoundly mis...
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Robert "Bob" Marvin Hughitt Sr., 83, passed to glory on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 in Fort Worth. Visitation: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday Sept. 1, 2026 in our Memorial Suite C at Greenwood Funeral Home, 3344 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth. Funeral: 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. ...
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It is with a sad heart that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother, Linda Louise Stephens, 79, on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. Linda was born on Jan. 26, 1947, in Waxahachie, Texas, to Laurence Leroy Wilson and Florene Wilson. Linda was a wonderful, loving, nurturing, encoura...
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Robert Charles Ingram, 72, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026. Visitation: 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on, Monday Aug. 31, 2026 in the Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum, 3210 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth. Funeral: 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026 in the Independenc...
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Katie Murray said she accidentally drove past her mural of Dolly Parton at The Market at Ridglea the day after the country singer passed. Murray reminisced on her original assumptions about Parton, and how those completely shattered after listening to Parton’s podcast, “Dolly Par...
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Tarrant County commissioners vote Tuesday on a new list of polling sites for the November midterms after agreeing that the elections administrator’s first proposal cut too many locations. In his new proposal, elections administrator Clint Ludwig suggested eliminating 92 Election ...
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OpenAI is partnering with Fort Worth ISD to bring ChatGPT into teachers’ day-to-day work — a move some educators say could save them hours but that also raises questions about student privacy, training and how the district will monitor its use. OpenAI is the company behind ChatGP...
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Arlington council members are weighing whether or not to take an official stance on or against the cuts during their next scheduled meeting, but it may come too late. On Sept. 1, county commissioners are set to vote on a list of midterm polling locations in Tarrant County. The vo...
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FORT WORTH, TX—The Kimbell Art Museum today announced its acquisition of the 1624 sculpture Samson and Two Philistines by Stefano Maderno (Italian, c. 1571–1636). A tour de force in both its composition and bronze casting, it is the first seventeenth-century bronze to enter the K...
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Fort Worth Zoo announces $3.25 million matching gift for next phase of World of Primates renovation FORT WORTH, Texas – The Fort Worth Zoo announced today an incredible matching gift of $3.25 million from the John and Shirley Dean Foundation to support Phase Two of the World of P...
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The Fort Worth Zoo proudly announces the return of zebras for the first time since 2021. Two juvenile male zebras, Hercules and Pegasus, are now on habitat in the Zoo’s African Savanna. For nearly a century, zebras were a mainstay at the Fort Worth Zoo until their departure five ...
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Ticketmaster said it’s asking some fans to provide a selfie and government-issued ID to get tickets. Ticketmaster said it’s part of a security check to help give real fans, not bots, a fair shot at getting tickets. In an email to NBC 5 Responds, a Ticketmaster spokesperson wrote,...
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Exhausted volunteer firefighters battling relentless wildfires west of Fort Worth are getting some help from a friendly rival — the Fort Worth Police Department. Fort Worth police, with help from Walmart, will hold a donation drive Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Walmart a...
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At least two North Texas couples are missing after catastrophic flooding in Nepal, leaving families searching for answers as the local Nepalese community works to coordinate help. Among the missing is a Plano couple whose relatives are holding on to hope. "My first reaction was t...
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Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer was being coy Wednesday when asked if he had spoken with his team about handling themselves properly when they meet the Saints in the final preseason game. The teams meet Friday night at AT&T Stadium. Most starters are expected to sit again, lik...
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As you make your summer travel plans this year, or perhaps you’ve already hit the road or you’re on your way to the airport, one thing to keep in mind – without putting too much of a damper on your trip – is to stay financially vigilant when finalizing your vacation plans. The tr...
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A federal judge threw out educator Shayma Alzubi’s lawsuit against Fort Worth ISD on Thursday, ruling the district lawfully reassigned her from a job as principal after her social media posts drew backlash. U.S. District Judge Mark Pittman decided that Alzubi’s promotion and pay ...
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The executive director of an Arlington-based government organization is out of his job months after he fired an influential North Texas transportation director — a move that spurred legal action and led to the director’s reinstatement. Todd Little, a former Ellis County judge app...
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Polish consumers have transformed the way they approach everyday purchases, blending mobile technology with a long-standing appreciation for value. Rising living costs, wider smartphone access, and fierce retail competition pushed shoppers toward tools that promise measurable sav...
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Austin Ryan Lauless was sentenced to 84 years in prison in late 2025 after being convicted of sex trafficking and exploiting children across the U.S., including in Texas. The case was prosecuted in the Southern District of Indiana. For the survivors of his crimes, that mattered. ...
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The season of giving starts early with the return of North Texas Giving Day! NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 are proud to sponsor Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day, the largest community-wide giving event in the nation. Giving to any of the 3,300 participating local ...
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Schools across North Texas are in full swing, and a non-profit focused on helping kids succeed explains why routines and relationships are critical for children. Communities in Schools of the Dallas Region started in 1985 and, over the last 41 years, has provided services to kids...
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Collette "Gran" Fritz, 85, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. Visitation: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: To follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Collette was bor...
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As rising home prices and higher interest rates continue to put homeownership out of reach for many families, Fort Worth officials and housing advocates are encouraging residents to learn about programs that could provide thousands of dollars in financial assistance toward purcha...
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Kewon White murder trial: Day 1 | Day 2 The first trial for three men accused of plotting to kill Dallas rapper MO3, whose real name was Melvin Noble, in an alleged murder-for-hire scheme continues Friday. Kewon White is the first of the three men to stand trial. He is charged wi...
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Fort Worth Police said they have arrested two men in connection with armed robberies connected to Facebook Marketplace transactions. Police said on Saturday, August 15, officers responded to a series of armed robberies connected to those transactions. Fort Worth Police said in a ...
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Zebras are back at the Fort Worth Zoo! The zoo dropped the news on social media Friday morning that Hercules and Pegasus, two juvenile male half-brothers, now call Fort Worth home. They arrived about a month ago from a private wildlife ranch in Texas. A spokesperson says they are...
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10-year analysis finds the corridors supported more than 121,400 jobs and provided $314.1 million to TxDOT DALLAS-FORT WORTH — A new case study indicates that three major North Texas highway corridors generated $25.1 billion in regional economic output over the past decade. The L...
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Kansas City-Based Specialist Brings Deep Middle-Market Experience and a Scalable Platform (Fort Worth, Texas) – Higginbotham, a broad-based, employee-owned insurance and financial services company headquartered in Texas, has joined forces with Kansas City-based Two West Capital A...
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FORT WORTH, Texas — August 2026 — Rutledge Cancer Foundation (RCF) is advancing an ambitious new approach to Ewing sarcoma research through its $1.5 million ACES Grant (Advancing Cures for Ewing Sarcoma), a three-year initiative bringing together leading researchers from John Hop...
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Fort Worth, Texas — Center for Transforming Lives has earned reaccreditation from the National Council on Accreditation (COA), reaffirming its commitment to the highest standards of quality, accountability and excellence in serving children and families. Center for Transforming L...
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The publisher Newsweek has named Acme Brick Company to seven separate rankings of “America’s Greatest Workplaces” in 2026. The company received a four-star rating (out of five) in the overall category of America’s Greatest Workplaces. Acme also attained recognition in the followi...
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TGIF! Well … this is awkward. Didn’t think you would see me back so soon? Anyway, I am back this week to keep you guys in the loop on what’s going on in Arlington. As usual, we have a busy weekend ahead. This Friday, collect your favorite Pokémon cards at the Arlington Card Show....
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Maria Del Rosario Esparza, de 61 años, partió a la presencia del Señor el 25 de agosto de 2026 en Fort Worth. Nació el 25 de mayo de 1965 en México, hija de Refugio Armas y Esperanza Lara. Maria será recordada con mucho amor por su familia y por todos aquellos que tuvieron la dic...
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Lake Worth ISD leaders want to more than double the share of third graders meeting grade level in reading and math within five years. The district’s state-appointed board of managers unanimously approved four academic goals Aug. 19 that will serve as its measuring stick through 2...
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Texas Health Resources is launching a new maternal health program next month to support mothers through the nonmedical challenges that can impact their health. Through the Continuum of Care Maternal Health Program, community health workers will provide one-on-one guidance to preg...
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A U.S. appeals court will determine whether two lawsuits alleging First Amendment violations move forward against Tarrant County and Judge Tim O’Hare. The lawsuit Bishop Mark Kirkland filed against the county and O’Hare in January is paused until the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of A...
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A school community gathered Thursday to remember an educator whose life was cut short. LaTaivia Davis was shot and killed in what police are calling an act of road rage. E. Ray Elementary School Principal Alexis Young said Davis was excited about returning to the classroom this y...
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Since I am the lead film critic here and a sometime professional food person, I probably should say something about Tony, which opened last week. The movie isn’t really about food that much, nor is it about the mental troubles that would eventually lead Anthony Bourdain to end hi...
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The Ross Fire, which was identified earlier Thursday by the National Weather Service as the second-largest wildfire in North Texas history, has since spread to about 85,000 acres. Crews remain on hand and have contained about 21% of the wildfire in Palo Pinto County, according to...
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Tarrant County residents have plenty of ideas on how to improve the T&P Station in downtown Fort Worth. Among them: More lighting, security and signage that would help guide people through the station as Trinity Metro transit agency seeks to develop its properties with mixed-use ...
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Tarrant County College trustees approved about $34.1 million in contracts, renewals and estimated annual purchasing authority Aug. 20. The largest item was $29.2 million in estimated purchases through cooperative, state and interlocal agreements to cover supplies, technology, fac...
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Fort Worth ISD students who moved into Bonnie Brae Elementary after their school closed will receive the hands-on learning their families were promised, according to district leaders. But the entire school won’t move to an applied learning curriculum, which asks students to learn...
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Vinh Duc Tran, 83, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026. Visitation: 4 – 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Breyley Suite. Funeral Service: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. MOUNT OLIVET CHAPEL Greenwood Funeral Homes – Cremation 23...
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Florence Helen Hunter, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully at the age of 95 on Aug. 24, 2026, in Fort Worth. Florence was born on Feb. 20, 1931, in Talara, Peru, to Allen and Mary White. Her life was filled with adventure, love, lear...
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A wildfire in the Dallas County city of Wilmer burned about 65 acres before more than a dozen agencies from around the county got it under control. The Wilmer Fire Dept. said there were no injuries reported, and they still have not determined the cause. The fire burned near the P...
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Editor’s note: A featured pet may be adopted by the time you inquire, but many more are always waiting to meet you through the Humane Society of North Texas. At the Humane Society of North Texas, adoption is about changing lives, one match at a time. Learn more about adoptions at...
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They say that a picture is worth a thousand words. We don't need that many for this special listings column of sorts. We'll let the images do (most of) the talking for these local businesses. Go Frogs! BUFFALO BROS Buffalo Bros (3015 S University Dr, Fort Worth, 817-386-9601, Buf...
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When you love animals as much as Jeremy Sons does, there's compassion, even when they bite. "How many more snakes would live if you just weren't afraid of it?" Sons asked. "He's just doing what snakes do. You don't get mad at a dog for wagging its tail." At Clear Creek Adventure ...
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The Fort Worth Star-Telegram will now have to take in TCU football games and all other school sporting events the way most of us do — from the not-so-cheap cheap seats. The newspaper has had its press credentials revoked by the university in response to a controversial story rece...
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When the Texas Department of Transportation’s (TxDOT) planned expansion of Highway 121 required Fort Worth-based nonprofit Recovery Resource Council to sell its longtime campus, the organization faced one of the most significant transitions in its history. For the thousands of in...
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Federal, state and local law enforcement have been working for several weeks on security preparations for the first-ever Republican National Committee Midterm Convention at American Airlines Center. The convention is expected to bring about 20,000 visitors and dignitaries, includ...
