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John Maurice Smith, Jr. – Sep 17, 1941 – Aug. 7, 2026
John Maurice Smith Jr. passed away on Aug. 7, 2026, at the age of 84. Born in Wellington, Texas on Sept. 17, 1941, from parents John Maurice Smith Sr. and Jeanette Smith. John spent his early years on the farm and carried those lessons throughout his life. He graduated high schoo...
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Bruce Aaron Arthurs – Nov. 24, 1961 – July 31, 2026
Bruce Aaron Arthurs, 64, passed away suddenly on July 31, 2026, in Fort Worth. He was born on Nov. 24, 1961, in Tarrant County to Martha Jean (Scribner) Arthurs and Clell E. Arthurs. He was a 1979 graduate of Western Hills High School and attended the University of Texas at Arlin...
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Fort Worth proposes $11.25 million settlement with Atatiana Jefferson's family
The City of Fort Worth has proposed an $11.25 million settlement with the family of Atatiana Jefferson nearly seven years after she was fatally shot by a Fort Worth police officer inside her home. The proposed agreement would resolve civil claims related to Jefferson's death. The...
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Courtney Lewis joins Sunflower Bank as Fort Worth Market President
Courtney Lewis has joined the Sunflower Bank as Executive Vice President and Fort Worth Market President, reinforcing its continued investment in one of the nation’s fastest growing business communities. In this role, Lewis leads the Sunflower Bank’s Fort Worth market, focusing o...
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Grassfire causes evacuation at Wise County elementary school
A Wise County elementary school was evacuated Wednesday after a grassfire spread in the area. According to Chico ISD, Chico Elementary School was evacuated after the fire reached the campus. The children were evacuated to the high school gym and were said to be safe, according to...
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Grassfire reigntes after causing evacuation at Wise County elementary school
A Wise County elementary school was evacuated Wednesday after a grassfire spread in the area. According to Chico ISD, Chico Elementary School was evacuated after the fire reached the campus. The children were evacuated to the high school gym and were reported safe, according to C...
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As creeks eat away at Arlington backyards, residents demand city take action to prevent crisis
Helena Montgomery bought her house in North Arlington for the backyard. It’s where she and her husband, Calvin Montgomery, hosted birthday parties, cookouts and holiday celebrations. That was 25 years ago. Today, she’s watching that backyard disappear. Their pool is tilting, so m...
government
Ate Days of Promoting the Vote
With its magazine-style glossy cover, great photographs, and insightful opinions on the BEST of everything this area has to offer, Best Of 2026 is the issue you don’t want to miss. Our critics will make their choices, and those winners will be announced in the Best Of 2026 specia...
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Fort Worth council asks Tarrant County to reject proposed cut in November voting sites
Fort Worth City Council members voted unanimously Tuesday to oppose a reduction in Tarrant County voting sites for the November midterm elections. Council members urged Tarrant County commissioners, who approve the list of sites, to consider alternatives to a reduction proposed b...
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Coppell ISD is back in session as district campaigns to increase enrollment
Coppell Independent School District said a marketing campaign to increase student enrollment is working as they try to combat declining numbers. Tuesday morning more than 12,000 students went back to class and the district said they had more than 100 new enrollments. "“We are rea...
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Irving Police, FBI, approve $50K reward for info leading to arrest of double-murder suspect
Irving police and the FBI held a press conference at the Irving Police Department Criminal Justice Center, located at 305 N. O’Connor Rd, where authorities announced a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Hector Vicente Paguada Paguada. Paguada, a capital murde...
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Former Irving ISD teacher grows planner and stationery brand from acreative side business into an Inc. 5000 company
FORT WORTH, Texas — kellofaplan, a Fort Worth-based planner andstationery company founded by former teacher Heather Kell, has been named to the 2026 Inc.5000 list of America’s fastest-growing private companies, earning a ranking of No. 3701.. Kell founded the company in 2015 whil...
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Fort Worth Aviation Museum Names Bessie Coleman and Dave Palmer as 2026 Wings Awards Recipients
Pioneering aviator honored in the centennial year of her final flight; original F-16 test pilot recognized for his role in Fort Worth's greatest aviation success story FORT WORTH, Texas — August 10, 2026 — The Fort Worth Aviation Museum today announced the recipients of its 2026 ...
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UNT Health Fort Worth to celebrate inaugural BSN graduating class at first pinning ceremony
UNT Health Fort Worth will celebrate a historic milestone as the College of Nursing honors its inaugural traditional prelicensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing graduating class during its first Pinning Ceremony. Established in 2023 to help address Texas’ critical nursing shortag...
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Data center moratorium takes first steps after Fort Worth City Council’s unanimous vote
Following months of calls from the public, Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved the first move toward implementing a 90-day moratorium on the construction of data centers. The moratorium would go into effect by early next year, allowing city leaders to evaluate possible d...
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Newly formed commission set to advise Fort Worth on data center regulations
A commission of community members, academics and industry experts is set to research and evaluate Fort Worth’s data center developments, then give city leaders recommendations on how to regulate them. The Data Center & Infrastructure Commission was formed Tuesday to conduct a “co...
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Fort Worth City Council re-approves increased legal fees for ex-police officer Aaron Dean
Fort Worth City Council members voted again to authorize another $100,000 in legal fees to the appellate lawyers representing former police officer Aaron Dean, convicted in 2022 of manslaughter in his on-duty shooting of Atatiana Jefferson. The council voted unanimously on Tuesda...
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Fort Worth City Council reapproves increased legal fees for ex-police officer Aaron Dean
Fort Worth City Council members voted again to authorize another $100,000 in legal fees to the appellate lawyers representing former police officer Aaron Dean, convicted in 2022 of manslaughter in his on-duty shooting of Atatiana Jefferson. The council voted unanimously on Tuesda...
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Emmanuel Hill Mends – Sept. 7, 1960 – June 23, 2026
Emmanuel Hill Mends, aged 66, departed from this life on June 23, 2026, leaving behind an extraordinary legacy filled with love and influence. Born on Sept. 7, 1960, in Cape Coast, Ghana, he was the beloved son of the esteemed Mr. Atta Mends and the cherished Mrs. Justina Lydia K...
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Fort Worth proposes property tax rate bump, cost cuts to close $94M shortfall for 2027
Fort Worth is proposing a 3.2-cent raise to the property tax rate to close a projected $94 million shortfall for 2027. The proposed tax rate is 70.2 cents per $100 valuation. City Manager Jay Chapa said Tuesday that the average homeowner would end up paying less in city property ...
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Trey Tucker – June 10, 1961 – Aug. 7, 2026
Fred Lewis Tucker III, 65, know since childhood as Trey, passed away amongst family on Friday, Aug. 7, 2026. Memorial Service: 10:00 am Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 1800 W. Freeway, Fort Worth 76102. A reception celebrating Trey’s life will follow from 12 ...
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George Angelos Kithas – Sept. 19, 1945 – Aug. 7, 2026
George Angelos Kithas, 80, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and patriarch, passed away Friday, August, 7, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. Visitation: 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, August, 13, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Service: 11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at St. Pe...
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Seleta Judge – March 28, 1940 – Aug. 3, 2026
Seleta Judge gained her wings and joined her precious daughter, Gina, in heaven on Aug. 3, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of faith, kindness, and devotion to her family. Seleta was born on March 28, 1940, in Celeste, Texas, to the late Henry L. Green and Johnnie Greer Green. She g...
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Can Fort Worth duplicate Grapevine’s rail station success? City leaders are taking steps
Fort Worth is looking at Grapevine for inspiration to boost development around a rail station north of downtown. To create a walkable, transit-oriented neighborhood, city officials are considering zoning changes around the TEXRail station at 2829 Decatur Ave. Trinity Metro, the F...
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A look inside Lake Worth ISD’s first day of school after Texas took control
The students, buzzing with first-day energy, were supposed to be walking. Most were not. Inside the Marine Creek Leadership Academy gym Tuesday morning, physical education teacher Jake Neufeldt told elementary students to use “walking feet” as they spread across the floor, gettin...
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Fact brief: Is JPS Hospital the only Level 1 trauma center in Fort Worth?
No. John Peter Smith Hospital is not the only Level 1 trauma center in Fort Worth. Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth was the second hospital in the city to receive the national designation in 2023. JPS Hospital first received the designation in 2009. There are 22 ...
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Patrick Noel Davis – Oct. 7, 1956 – Aug. 1, 2026
If you knew Pat, chances are you heard at least one of his jokes. More likely, you heard the same one several dozen times. Maybe you made the mistake of saying, "I'm hungry," only to be met with, "Hi Hungry, I'm Pat." Maybe you told him to be quiet once and got the response, "You...
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Emilia Campos Hinojosa – July 3, 1930 – Aug. 6, 2026
Emilia Campos Hinojosa, 96, passed away on Aug. 6, 2026. Visitation: 6 – 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at Greenwood Funeral Home in Memorial Suite B, 3344 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107. Funeral Service: 9:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, in Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel, 3...
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Fort Worth lays out plan to regulate data centers
As data center development expands rapidly across Texas, the city of Fort Worth is considering new steps to regulate the facilities and address concerns about their potential impact on residents and city resources. Earlier this summer, the Fort Worth Zoning Commission voted again...
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Fort Worth worth takes first steps toward data center moratorium, regulations
As data center development expands rapidly across Texas, the city of Fort Worth has taken the first steps to begin regulating data centers. An hours-long meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 11 resulted in the approval of several measures designed to regulate data centers and begin the proce...
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3 alligators shot in Fort Worth nature preserve, reward offered
The illegal shooting of three alligators inside a Fort Worth nature preserve has sparked a state investigation — and a potential reward for information. Two of the alligators were killed and abandoned, while the third survived, according to a social media post from the Texas Park...
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Theadora Kathryn Nestrowitz Huttmeyer – May 21, 1941 – July 15, 2026
Theadora Kathryn Nestrowitz Huttmeyer passed away July 15, 2026 at the age of 85. Mass of Christian Burial: 11:00 a.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 at Holy Family Catholic Church, 6150 Pershing Avenue, Fort Worth. Private interment: Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery, Dallas. Memorials...
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Texas AG steps in to multi-state surrogacy dispute
A surrogate mother asked a Dallas County court to order medical care for the baby she's carrying. The State of Texas just stepped into a multi-state battle over who will be the parents of a baby. According to our partners at the Dallas Morning News, Mckenna West, a surrogate from...
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City of Fort Worth reaches a proposed $11.2M settlement with Atatiana Jefferson's estate
The City of Fort Worth and the Estate of Atatiana Jefferson announced a proposed settlement that would pay $11.25 million to Jefferson's family. Jefferson's two nephews will have their portion of the funds placed in a trust until they reach the age of 18, according to the stateme...
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Mattie Effie Foster — June 10, 1920 — Aug. 5, 2026
Mattie Effie Brewton Foster, affectionately known throughout her life as Effie, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Arlington, at the remarkable age of 106. Born on June 10, 1920, in Arlington, Effie was the daughter of Elliott Connor Brewton and Tillie Isbell Brewton. She...
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What if failure isn’t the end? A Fort Worth art show asks us to see it differently
Last weekend, an art exhibition in Fort Worth featured art inspired by failures of all kinds: relationships, careers, bodies and creative processes. It may seem an odd thing to highlight. But curator Sarah Angle said the idea started about 15 years ago, when she and fellow curato...
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Fort Worth city manager set to unveil budget proposal amid growing financial shortfall
Fort Worth City Manager Jay Chapa is expected to present his recommended Fiscal Year 2027 budget Tuesday afternoon, offering the first detailed look at how city leaders plan to address a significant budget shortfall while maintaining services for the city's more than 1 million re...
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Fort Worth budget proposal plan aims to fill $78 million shortfall
One of the nation's fastest-growing cities is facing a growing budget gap: The City of Fort Worth proposed a plan on Tuesday to combat a nearly $80 million shortfall with a property tax hike. The recommended Fiscal Year 2027 budget offers a detailed look at how city leaders plan ...
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JPS Health Network outage persists after at least 8 days
JPS Health Network has been down since at least Monday, Aug. 3. Patients who use MyChart cannot log on to check or schedule appointments or find out about medication refills. People on Facebook have expressed their worries, frustrations, and confusion. JPS initially said that it ...
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JPS Health Network outage continues. Here's how to fill your prescriptions
JPS Health Network patient access to MyChart has been down since at least Aug. 3, preventing patients from checking appointment schedules or refilling medication. JPS initially said it was experiencing an outage affecting several patient resources, including online services and p...
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What happened to the deck parks planned over I-30 near downtown & convention center?
One chilly weekend in January, excavators began transforming what is normally one of Dallas’ most congested roads – Interstate 30 – to make way for the $888 million Canyon project. The work kicked off an effort to widen the downtown thoroughfare for a growing North Texas, but als...
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Arrest affidavit details deadly incident resulting in man being thrown down stairs
An arrest affidavit details a deadly incident last month in Deep Ellum that involved a man being pushed down stairs. The affidavit says three people were leaving a bar on Main Street when they got into a verbal argument with 21-year-old Josiah Gomez while on the stairway from the...
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Mabrey leads Toronto against Dallas after 36-point game
Toronto Tempo (10-22, 5-9 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (19-14, 8-8 Western Conference), Arlington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto Tempo takes on the Dallas Wings after Marina Mabrey scored 36 points in the Tempo’s 107-95 loss to the Atlanta Dream. The Wings hav...
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Mabrey leads Toronto Tempo against Dallas Wings after a 36-point game
Toronto Tempo (10-22, 5-9 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (19-14, 8-8 Western Conference), Arlington; Wednesday, 7 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: Toronto Tempo takes on the Dallas Wings after Marina Mabrey scored 36 points in the Tempo’s 107-95 loss to the Atlanta Dream. The Wings hav...
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Catholic Charities Fort Worth Welcomes Paul Boyd as Client Services Integrator
Experienced executive leader joins CCFW’s Client Services team to strengthen leadership, alignment, and outcomes for families across North TexasFORT WORTH, Texas – Catholic Charities Fort Worth (CCFW) is pleased to announce that Paul Boyd has joined the organization as Client Ser...
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Britt Stokes
After faithfully serving Acme Brick Company for over 40 years, Britt retired on July 31st. Ed Watson President an CEO said Britt's career is defined by innovation, leadership and an unwavering commitment to excellence....
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Here’s what BTS fans should know before getting to the Arirang shows in Arlington
BTS’s Arirang World Tour makes a stop Aug. 15 and 16 at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium. When it comes to K-pop shows, fans usually know how to throw it down with parties before and after the performance, freebies meetups, cupsleeve events and fan projects. Members of the BTS ARMY are w...
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Fort Worth STAAR performance hits record with high-poverty schools leading the way
A new report issued Monday found Fort Worth posted its strongest STAAR performance thus far in 2026, with high-poverty campuses leading the gains. Across STAAR exams taken by third through eighth graders who attend schools in the city, 39% of test results met or exceeded proficie...
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Former Carter museum director Andrew Walker joins Fort Works Art
Nearly a year after stepping down as the longtime director of the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Andrew J. Walker is taking on a new leadership role at a Cultural District gallery. Walker is serving as the chief curatorial and strategic executive at Fort Works Art. In the ne...
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How many voting sites does Tarrant County need? Commissioners to decide in September
After disagreeing with a proposed reduction in polling sites, Tarrant County commissioners are divided on how many locations to approve for the November midterm election. County staff are revising the proposed list of sites based on feedback from commissioners. One commissioner p...
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Bank of America report highlights World Cup’s impact on North Texas, US
For Mike Pavell, Fort Worth market president for Bank of America, measuring the impact of the recent World Cup was as easy as looking out his office window above Sundance Square. He saw the crowds watching the games on a daily basis. It was not just a bit of fun during his workda...
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Parents stopped at the sidewalk outside a school. Inside, a new era for FWISD began
Adriana Escamilla couldn’t go any further than the sidewalk’s edge. She looked at her son, Sebastin, before embracing and watching him step in front of W.M. Green Elementary. Tears welled in her eyes. “He’s my last one,” Escamilla said. “It’s emotional because that’s my baby.” Sh...
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Longtime franchisee takes ownership of Mr Gatti's Pizza while CEO plans retirement
Mr Gatti’s Pizza, the fast-growing pizza and family entertainment brand, announced today that entrepreneur and longtime franchisee G. Brint Ryan has acquired the remaining ownership interest in the company, becoming the primary owner of the Mr Gatti's brand. The announcement also...
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Fort Worth church blesses students, backpacks ahead of first day of school
Backpacks, both old and new, across Fort Worth had one final stop to make before heading to yellow school buses and classrooms this month. Church. A sea of students buzzed with excitement outside a worship room at University Christian Church’s Sunday service. Each student brought...
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Elizabeth Ruiz – May 29, 1951 – Aug. 5, 2026
Elizabeth Ruiz, 75, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and church family. A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel, with visitatio...
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Bullard, Stagner reappointed as judges to Texas Business Court in Fort Worth
Governor Greg Abbott today reappointed all ten judges of the Texas Business Court Divisions to new two-year terms beginning Sept. 1, 2026. “Businesses choose Texas in record numbers because Texas delivers results,” said Governor Abbott. “The Texas Business Court has resolved comp...
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Neil Leibman exits Texas Rangers chairman role to pursue new business opportunities
Neil Leibman stepped down Monday from his role with the Texas Rangers as chairman of the company that oversees local television broadcasts of games, and the MLB team’s sports and entertainment group. The Rangers said Leibman, part of the ownership group that bought the team in 20...