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DART boosts service for FIFA World Cup 2026, major changes begin June 8
DART is increasing train frequency and capacity across North Texas to handle crowds during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Fur Friday: As we settle into summer, these pets are ready to slow down with you
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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New tower proposed on Fort Worth's Panther Island
Seco Enterprises LLC plans the $100 million development in the heart of the Panther Island district.
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Top of the Pops
A $20,000 local music prize is down to three finalists, including two from Fort Worth. Fort Worthian Matthew McNeal’s soulful HIGHLONESOME, a record representing the new wave of Heartland rock, joins Lately, a groovy slab of sunny, upper-’70s-vibin’ pop from part-time Fort Worthi...
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Click, clack: Fort Worth’s newest mahjong lounge is coming to Camp Bowie
The sound comes first. A sharp percussive click of ivory against ivory echoes as a tile lands face down on a mat. Then another. And another. In mahjong, that rattle gave the game its name: the word means sparrow, and the chattering of the tiles evokes the chirps of birds. That so...
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Film Shorts // June 3-9, 2026
OPENING The Amazing Digital Circus: The Last Act (NR) This feature presentation is the last two episodes of the Australian animated series about characters trapped in a digital world by an evil ringmaster. Voices by LIzzie Freeman, Michael Kovach, Marissa Lenti, Amanda Hufford, A...
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For the World Cup, Opera Arlington gives ‘Carmen’ a soccer twist
As the FIFA World Cup 2026 makes its way to Texas, one local opera company hopes to score new fans by adding a soccer-themed twist to a classic production. Opera Arlington will host a reimagined version of “Carmen” where the role of Escamillo is transformed from a bullfighter to ...
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Voter Guide: Municipal runoff is June 13 — Here's who is on the ballot and where to vote
Voters across Texas are heading back to the polls to finalize their choices in the runoff from May's local municipal election. All of the races in the June 13 election are runoffs for undecided contests from the May 2 municipal election. If a candidate in a race did not receive m...
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Jury seated in Karmelo Anthony murder trial a year after fatal track meet stabbing
A jury has been seated in the high-profile case against Karmelo Anthony in the April 2025 stabbing death of Austin Metcalf at a high school track meet. Opening arguments are expected to begin on Thursday morning. Civil rights group The Next Generation Action Network said they wer...
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Officer injured in crash after DPS pursuit, according to FWPD
Fort Worth police say the crash happened at the intersection of Interstate 30 and Oakland Blvd.
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Looking back at how hot it was the last time North Texas hosted World Cup games
Heat has long been an issue at World Cups. The 2022 Qatar tournament was played later in the year because of it. Last year's Club World Cup experienced a heat wave that sent temperatures soaring into the 90s F and above in many areas. Following the event, the soccer players' glob...
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TND Geomatics Announces Strategic Merger with Spry Surveyors and Welcomes David Lewis, RPLS
Partnership Expands TND Geomatics’ Presence in Tarrant County and Strengthens Service Capabilities Across North Texas TND Geomatics is proud to announce the strategic merger of Spry Surveyors, a respected Tarrant County surveying firm founded and led by David Lewis, RPLS, into TN...
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Bass Hall about to get mythical
'Hadestown' actor making debut in show Bass Hall is about to get mythical as "Hadestown" returns to town this weekend, Friday-Sunday, June 5-7. The musical, winner of eight Tony Awards in 2019 and the 2020 Grammy Award winner for Best Musical Theater Album, performed to packed ho...
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Honoring Those Who Help Shape Fort Worth: Nominations Open for the Titans of Business Awards
The Business Press will present the inaugural Business Titan Awards, a celebration of leadership, achievement, and community impact in Fort Worth. The event will recognize men whose influence extends far beyond the workplace. These are leaders who understand that true success is ...
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Patrick Arnzen
Thrust Flight expanded its aviation workforce training footprint with a new Fort Worth campus at Spinks Airport, bringing accelerated airline pilot and aircraft mechanic programs closer to students across Tarrant County...
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North Texas city leader shares details on new data center regulations to help resident concerns
"The depletion of our resources, from water use, the electrical grid, the noise pollution," coalition member Tara Maldonado-Wilson said.
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Fort Worth to outsource management of historic Will Rogers Memorial Center
The City of Fort Worth is preparing to transfer management of the Will Rogers Memorial Center to a management agency formed by three nonprofits that have invested millions in the historic complex over the years. Gendy Street Management, itself a nonprofit, will include Fort Worth...
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Proposed $100M Panther Island apartment complex could open development floodgates
A $100 million project viewed as a catalyst for Panther Island development is under consideration for economic development incentives from the city of Fort Worth. Austin-based commercial real estate investment firm Seco Ventures is planning to invest in Fort Worth’s future Panthe...
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FWISD parents, educators protest Muslim principal’s reassignment at board meeting
Parents, educators and community leaders gathered at the Fort Worth ISD school board meeting Monday evening to voice opposition to the district reassigning a Muslim principal from her position. FWISD reassigned Shayma Alzubi from becoming Western Hills High School’s new principal...
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Phase five of Stop Six affordable housing units to begin construction
Vacant land south of East Rosedale Street will soon be filled with new affordable housing units as the transformation of the Stop Six neighborhood continues. City and housing officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Tuesday for the fifth phase of new development in the historical...
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Fort Worth building slated for downtown library now proposed for community arts space
A plan for a historic Fort Worth building to serve as the new downtown library will not move forward. City leaders are now considering whether the property could serve as a new community arts center. Plans for the property at 512 W. 4th St. are shifting due to layout challenges t...
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Another company moves from out of state to DFW
A spokesperson for Samsung said the move is designed to position the firm for long-term growth while building on the company's three-decade presence in Texas....
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DFW weather: Tracking flight cancellations and delays, power outages, road conditions and more
Thunderstorm warnings across the Metroplex have prompted a ground stop and delays at Dallas' two airports. Check the status of your flight here.
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Emergency crews respond to carbon monoxide leak at Terrell nursing home
Multiple emergency agencies responded Tuesday to a carbon monoxide leak at a nursing and rehabilitation facility in Terrell. According to emergency officials, crews were called to the Terrell Healthcare Center in the 200 block of W. Nash St. after high levels of carbon monoxide w...
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Tarrant to see warmer than usual summer during World Cup. Here’s why, how to stay safe
North Texas summers are no picnic. Now, as the World Cup comes to the region, the forecast is for an especially hot season. While temperatures in June are expected to remain within normal ranges, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration is forecasting a slightly warmer tha...
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Weather, World Cup heating up. Here’s how to cool down and stay safe
North Texas summers are no picnic. Now, as the World Cup comes to the region, there’s a chance the forecast could be for an especially hot season. While temperatures in June are expected to remain within normal ranges, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration is forecastin...
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Oak Cliff explosion survivor shares grief as investigations and lawsuits continue
Days after a deadly apartment explosion tore through a North Oak Cliff neighborhood, one survivor is speaking publicly about the loss, trauma and long road to recovery that followed. Jose Lopez, a 74-year-old resident of the Clyde Apartments, said he was inside his apartment, sit...
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Dallas Stars choose Plano's Willow Bend for new arena, entertainment district
A day after the Dallas Mavericks announced plans to leave Victory Park for a new arena, the Dallas Stars confirmed they want to relocate to Plano. The Stars announced Tuesday that they submitted plans to the city of Plano for a mixed-use development project and designs for a new ...
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Victim identified in deadly Fort Worth stabbing, suspect in custody charged with murder
First responders provided medical care, but the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
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Fort Worth prepares for World Cup visitors with expanded public safety plan
Years of security planning will soon be put to the test as the FIFA World Cup kicks off next week, bringing watch parties, pop-up events and daily soccer celebrations across North Texas. Fort Worth officials revealed some of their security measures at a meeting, including plans f...
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As Mavericks plan move north, Victory Park businesses worry about downtown traffic
The Dallas Mavericks' plan to leave downtown Dallas and relocate to North Dallas is raising concerns among business owners who rely on game-day crowds, while city leaders say the move could create new opportunities for long-term growth in the city center. The Mavericks are lookin...
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DFW Airport is getting a new terminal. Here's which dining options will be available when it does
DFW Airport leaders will vote on several leases for restaurants that will occupy the new Terminal F.
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North Texas growth surge continues as 7 DFW-area cities land on America's top boomtowns list
North Texas keeps growing. A new study ranks Lewisville, McKinney, Frisco and Denton among the nation's fastest-growing boomtowns.
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Why Emergency Savings Matter More Than Ever
Emergency savings have always been important, but for many households, they feel more necessary now than ever. Everyday costs are higher, medical bills can arrive without warning, rent and housing expenses continue to pressure budgets, and even a small disruption in income can cr...
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The Real Cost of Ignoring Your AC in a North Texas Summer (It's More Than You Think)
You might not think about how much work your air conditioner is putting in, from one scorching hot Texas summer to the next— that is, until your system unexpectedly breaks down, leaving you sweltering inside your own home. But how unexpected are AC breakdowns, really? Actually, t...
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Dallas Wings look to continue winning ways against WNBA's top scorer
The Dallas Wings are off to the best start to a regular season since the franchise relocated from Tulsa after the 2015 season. They dominated Seattle Monday night en route to a 23-point win, in which they held Seattle to 33% shooting from the field. Paige Bueckers had 10 points i...
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Fort Worth ISD seeks developers for Farrington Field land
The district plans to prioritize history and community feedback when determining the future of the site.
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Putting a bookmark on Arlington's 150th anniversary
Young readers across Arlington are invited to get a limited-edition bookmark celebrating the city's 150th anniversary. The bookmark designs are courtesy of sixth-grade students in the area and are available for pickup, for free, at all seven Arlington Public Library branches. Eac...
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MCADAMS TAPS LONGTIME COMPANY LEADER RYAN AKERS TO LEAD DFW METRO
McAdams, a multidisciplinary planning, design and engineering firm specializing in site/civil design, geomatics, planning and design, transportation, water resources and construction administration, announced today the promotion of Ryan Akers to Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Lead, posi...
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Bessy Segovia
Quorum Architects, a commercial architect and interior design firm, is pleased to announce the promotion of Bessy Segovia to Marketing Manager. As marketing manager, she will oversee the firm’s pursuits and comprehensive marketing strategies....
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Shotwell Foundation Awards First Round of Scholarships
The Shotwell Foundation, a Hurst-based nonprofit that provides vocational scholarships for students accelerating their careers in trades, awarded its first six scholarships in May to students in the Hurst Euless Bedford Independent School District. “We have met with our three par...
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Women’s Policy Forum of Tarrant County to Host June Program Featuring CASA of Tarrant County
Tarrant County, Texas – June 2026 – The Women’s Policy Forum of Tarrant County is pleased to announce its June speaker program featuring Suzy Yowell, Director of Community Partnership for CASA of Tarrant County, on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at Ridglea Country Club. During this in...
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FACE FOUNDRIÉ NOW OPEN IN SOUTHLAKE TOWN SQUARE
Cult-favorite skincare brand brings affordable, results-driven facials to Southlake FACE FOUNDRIÉ, an innovative focused facial bar known for accessible and results-driven skincare treatments, has opened the doors to its first Southlake location, located in the buzzy Southlake To...
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Free World Cup watch parties at Dallas' Klyde Warren Park
Dallas' Klyde Warren Park will host free global watch parties throughout the 2026 FIFA World Cup from June 11 through July 19. “Klyde Warren Park has always been Dallas’ town square — a place where people from every neighborhood, background and culture come together to celebrate ...
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‘God resides in the people’: Historic church honors legacy in final downtown service
Before there was a bustling interstate system, shopping centers and high-rises grazing the skyline, there was already a Fort Worth institution. A church. Mount Gilead Baptist Church, established in the 19th century by a pastor and 12 formerly enslaved people, stood as an epicente...
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Parents suing Fort Worth private school after their 16-year-old son suffered a spinal cord injury from bullying
According to the suit, the student suffered a severe concussion along with the spinal cord injury, and was temporarily paralyzed.
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Keeping World Cup fans safe: police, drones, cameras, transportation and lots of water
DALLAS — With two weeks to go before the first 2026 FIFA World Cup match kickoff in Arlington, local and federal authorities in charge of ensuring safety and security for the football matches say they’re ready to go after more than two years of planning. “From the very beginning,...
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UNT Health Fort Worth continues work as ‘crown jewel’ of patient safety education
How many people in the hospital system die because of “medical errors”? The definitive answer is elusive because calculations are opaque. The definition is also opaque — “medical errors” can be consistent with everything from surgical and diagnostic errors to equipment failures a...
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IDEA’s first Tarrant graduates announce college plans after years of sacrifice, setbacks
De’Shawn Turner walked across the stage thinking about the family members who told him to dream big after doctors warned him he might not be able to play basketball, run track or play football again. Estela Castro walked across the same stage hoping her younger brother would see ...
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International retailer Primark coming to The Parks Mall at Arlington
This is the sixth store for the clothing retailer in Texas after openings in other cities like Grapevine, Hurst and El Paso.
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Clifford Davis principal wants Fort Worth to see students as more than scores
The red carpet started near the Clifford Davis Elementary stage and ran beneath the basketball hoop. Recent alum Saron Kennedy watched from the side as students walked it in pairs and small groups May 14, carrying flags, holding hands and smiling toward families who filled the gy...
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Highland Park mansion sells for $21M in largest DFW home sale of year
The multimillion-dollar deal for the 11,433-square-foot home at 4815 Saint Johns Dr. closed on May 1.
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Drainage channel issues force development plan revision for Arlington apartments
The Arlington Planning & Zoning Commission on April 29 approved a revised development plan for multifamily residential apartments on West Arkansas Lane near the Pantego town limits. The vote was 7-1, with one abstention. Commissioner Derek Carter voted no. Jacob Sumpter abstained...
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As Stanford and Amazon await, Fort Worth high school grad defines success by helping others
Emily Bedolla, 18, kept moving the focus of a conversation back to her classmates at Harmony School of Innovation in Fort Worth. She talked about students earning engineering certifications and conducting biomedical research in nearby classrooms at the charter school. Classmate J...
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She learned how to fix cars in her dad’s garage. Now she’s tuning up a career plan
The lug nut refused to budge for students in an automotive class at Fort Worth ISD’s Polytechnic High School. So they called Big Bro over for help. Known around the shop for knowledge of cars, Big Bro quickly diagnosed the problem: The ratchet was too short to gain leverage. Big ...
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Dallas Wings cruise past Seattle Storm for third straight win
Aziaha James scored 18 points off the bench, Paige Bueckers had 10 points, nine rebounds and seven assists and the Dallas Wings beat the Seattle Storm 79-56 on Monday night. Bueckers scored all 10 of her points in the first half to help Dallas lead 36-25. She finished the game 4 ...
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Dr. Jay Bhaumik On How He Sees AI Transforming Pharmacy Operations
Dr. Jay Bhaumik, the Chairman of Thesis Pharmacy, spent years working at the convergence of pharmacy operations, business leadership, and healthcare technology. From his specialized vantage point, Dr. Bhaumik has watched pharmacy environments shift from largely manual workflows t...
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Riding Local: Get on Board for World Cup
Trinity Metro is preparing an enhanced mobility plan to support increased travel demand during the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament in North Texas in June and July, with expanded connections between Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas, and DFW International Airport. If you’re looking t...
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North Texas on track to reach 9 million people next year
North Texas is set to reach a population of 9 million people over the next year. That’s according to new data released last week by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG). “It is a positive that people are moving here and I think that it really says that our area...
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Artist sues for $25 million over destruction of Dallas whale mural
Weeks after his iconic whale mural was painted over in downtown Dallas, marine artist Robert Wyland is taking the fight to federal court. The artist behind the mural, which had stood in downtown Dallas since 1999, filed a lawsuit Monday against FIFA, FIFA affiliates and the owner...
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