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A Texas business court judge ruled in favor of Will Northern in the lawsuit filed by Michael Crain, his former business partner in real estate firm Northern Crain. On Aug. 6, Judge Jerry Bullard of the Texas Business Court Eighth Division in Fort Worth dismissed a lawsuit filed b...
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In its first year of operation as part of the Fort Worth Fire Department, the city’s emergency medical services system is operating within budget expectations, delivering consistent medical outcomes and starting to improve ambulance travel times. Records obtained by the Fort Wort...
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Mental health conversations have changed across North Texas over the past several years. More people are recognizing that emotional well-being deserves the same attention as physical health, whether they are dealing with anxiety, depression, burnout, grief, or major life changes....
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Texas enters the 2026 college football season carrying championship expectations after assembling one of the nation's most talented rosters. Strong recruiting, impactful transfer additions, and continuity under head coach Steve Sarkisian have positioned the Longhorns among the le...
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Elva H. Rios, 86, of Grand Prairie passed away at her home surrounded by her family on Aug. 4, 2026 after a lengthy battle with an illness. Elva was born on June 17, 1940 in the City of Miguel Aleman in the State of Tamaulipas, Mexico to parents Eustacio Hernandez and Agustina El...
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Fort Worth’s outdoor sirens were built for major public threats. Tornado warnings can activate them. So can extreme wind or very large hail. A lightning cell approaching one concert lawn or athletic field may never meet those citywide thresholds. A lightning alert system gives ve...
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Fort Worth ISD student Amelia Garcia readily admits her favorite part of school is recess, but her mom knows the truth: She thrives on math. Tiffany Garcia gives credit for her daughter’s mastery to the hands-on learning the elementary student received for the past four years at ...
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A call to remove a snake from beneath an Aledo home turned into a much bigger job when wildlife experts discovered an entire den of rattlesnakes hiding in the crawl space. Dallas Fort Worth Wildlife Control collected nearly two dozen rattlesnakes from beneath the home, according ...
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A new $19 million manufacturing facility is coming to Tarrant County. Siemens Corp. announced Friday that it will build a 96,000-square-foot facility at 901 E. Avenue K in west Grand Prairie that will expand the company’s capacity for electrical products and create about 160 new ...
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JPS Health Network is experiencing a network outage for the fifth day in a row. This comes after the hospital system “detected suspicious activity” in its system and subsequently “initiated downtime procedures,” according to an email sent from JPS’s information technology departm...
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John "Jack" James Michel, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away on July 30, 2026 at the age of 93. Born in 1933 in Queens, New York, Jack was the son of John Jacob Michel and Margaret Mary Michel. He grew up in Queens alongside his sister, Marga...
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Alice Lynn Haley, 85, a beloved teacher, devoted mother, cherished grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest joy was her family, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. A graveside service celebrating Alice's life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7...
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Troy David Chandler, 69, passed away Friday, July 31, 2026. Visitation: 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2026, at Greenwood Funeral Home in Memorial Suite B, 3344 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel...
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Fort Worth – Altagracia Rodriguez de Luna, 93, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 1, 2026. Funeral Mass: 1:00 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2026, at All Saints Catholic Church. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel, ...
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LanCarte Commercial is excited to announce the promotion of Brittany Doyle to Senior Vice President and Retail Team Lead. In this role, Brittany will lead the firm’s retail initiatives and support continued growth across North Texas and surrounding markets. With more than 15 year...
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Tech FW on Aug. 7 will present the first-ever “Manufacturing Award” at theSummer 2026 UTDesign Capstone Expo. This event brings together student innovators, industry supporters, and the public for an afternoon showcasing cutting-edge engineering and computer science projects at T...
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The Dallas Police Department unveiled a portrait of fallen Officer Darron Burks during a ceremony at the department's South Central Patrol Division, reaffirming its commitment to preserving his legacy two years after he was ambushed in his squad car. The ceremony served as a sole...
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Morris Matson, Civic Leader, Texas Art Collector, and Champion of Fort Worth, Dies at 97 Morris Charles Matson, whose seven decades of influence in Fort Worth spanned city government, municipal finance, education, philanthropy, and the arts, died peacefully on July 28, 2026. He w...
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Shirley Mae Bolding passed on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026 in Arlington, at the age of 90, having been born on Wednesday, May 13, 1936, in Cedar Hill, Texas. Shirley was a resident of Fort Worth. Shirley will be truly missed by many relatives and friends, cherishing all the good memorie...
government
Tarrant County paid more than $2 million after ending its contract early with private jail staffing company Recana Recruiting and Staffing Solutions — but still left the public with questions about why the contract ended early. Democratic Commissioner Alisa Simmons requested a br...
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Dallas City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert hints that layoffs could be coming for city employees as Dallas prepares a budget she says will impact its workforce. Tolbert addressed employees Friday in a YouTube video, saying the city must look closely at how it can best serve Dalla...
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Fred Hall passed on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026 in Arlington surrounded by his family, at the age of 86. Born on Friday, Sept. 29, 1939, in The Bronx, New York to Jim and Viola Hall. Fred was a resident of Arlington. Fred will be truly missed by many relatives and friends, cherishing al...
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Fort Worth Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man whose body was found last month near railroad tracks in the West Meadowbrook neighborhood. Police said the man’s body was found on July 6 in the 2000 block of East Lancaster Avenue, not far from Sycamore Creek. ...
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After two bullets struck the exterior of a new Northwest ISD middle school campus, the district is taking a nearby gun range to court after its owner admitted a "goober" could shoot over a protective berm toward the school. NBC 5 obtained a copy of the court filing (embedded belo...
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American Airlines is expanding its partnership with iconic Dallas-based barbecue joint Pecan Lodge to serve meals to premium customers on some flights from DFW International Airport. Starting Sept. 9, first-class customers on domestic flights that include meal service and are dep...
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Blocks away from Fort Worth's John Peter Smith Hospital, high school and college students in a medical summer program with the hospital start their day with cheers and games at a training center. They're a high-energy but extremely focused group of students who are wise far beyon...
business
When the FIFA World Cup left North Texas, not everything went with it. Texas Health Mansfield Stadium has been gifted the actual goals used during World Cup matches at Dallas Stadium in Arlington, giving the city a unique piece of soccer history. Not replica goals, not practice g...
News
A sticky situation in Dallas had a happy ending for one raccoon named Mayonesa. According to Dallas Animal Services, the young raccoon roamed a Dallas neighborhood with a mayonnaise jar stuck on her head for multiple days. Despite several sightings and rescue attempts, she manage...
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FORT WORTH, Texas — Tarleton State University leaders, faculty, staff and students joined The Texas A&M System and community leaders Wednesday morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of the eight-story, 228,000 square foot Texas A&M-Fort Worth Law & Educatio...
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LanCarte Commercial is excited to announce the promotion of Brittany Doyle to Senior Vice President and Retail Team Lead. In this role, Brittany will lead the firm’s retail initiatives and support continued growth across North Texas and surrounding markets.With more than 15 years...
government
Fort Worth City Council recently received an update on the Small Business Development Program (SBDP), which took effect on Sept. 1, 2025. A key component of the SBDP is to support small business participation in the City of Fort Worth’s procurement process. Under the SBDP, eligib...
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Fort Worth Fire Chief Raymond Hill will retire Sept. 1, concluding more than three decades of service to the City of Fort Worth and a career marked by leadership, innovation and a steadfast commitment to public safety. Chief Hill joined the Fort Worth Fire Department as a firefig...
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The Arlington City Council on Aug. 4 gave initial approval for a new tax increment financing plan for downtown. Council members did not discuss the ordinance that revamps Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone No. 1. It passed unanimously. Since its creation in 1998, the zone has funded...
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Chris Kirchem, of Texas, passed away on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026. He was born in March 1962 to Ted and Frances Kirchem. Chris truly had a wonderful life. He shared that life with his beloved wife, Jennifer. They were married 30+ years and built a home centered on faith and family. Ch...
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In Loving Memory of Raul Magno Peralta With profound sadness and heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Raul Magno Peralta, who passed away on Aug. 5, 2026, in Fort Worth, at the age of 64. Raul was born on Oct. 8, 1961, in Oaxaca, Mexico, to Agustin Magno Bautista and Gregoria...
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Fort Worth interim fire chief Raymond Hill is set to retire at the start of September, according to a city announcement Aug. 6. The announcement saddles the city with the task of filling the top fire department role for the second time in less than a year, and comes amid difficul...
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Department of Health and Human Services officials announced changes to the Head Start early education program, aiming to reduce regulatory burdens and administrative costs for agencies while increasing available slots and aligning with other governmental mandates. The move will s...
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Mary Janeway Grace Ponte, 91, passed away on Aug. 5, 2026. Mary was born on Aug. 23, 1934, in Wichita Falls, Texas, to Grace Abel Janeway and James F. Janeway. She moved to Fort Worth while attending junior high school. In 1952, Mary married Clyde Blundell, and together they welc...
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With profound sadness, we announce the unexpected passing of Krista Lin Thompson of Mansfield, Texas, on Aug. 1, 2026. Her passing was sudden and tragic, leaving an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her. Memorial Service: 12 – 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, 2026,...
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Area leaders are pledging support for a new plan for an aging mall property that has been in decline for several years. Now, they believe, the story of Ridgmar Mall is finally getting an ending — and a new beginning. Ramrock Real Estate, a Dallas-based private equity firm, announ...
arts
Fort Worth’s Alliance airport is set to be a major testing site for air taxis, an on-demand transport utilizing small electric aircraft. Joby Aviation, a leading electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft manufacturer, is leasing space at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airpo...
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Was the recent World Cup experience worth the effort for North Texas? For economic development and hospitality leaders, the answer was a resounding yes. But they also say they learned — and continue to learn — a lot from the experience. “The economic impact is something that is i...
government
Two years after tabling the discussion amid a charter election, officials have begun looking at council member and mayor salaries and whether or not to increase them. Council members, although split on how much of an increase to bring to voters, were amenable to the proposal. Som...
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Dexter Dotson walked into a Fort Worth ISD job fair with one teaching position left to fill at Richard J. Wilson Elementary. The incoming principal moved among candidates, trying to reassure them that joining a district under state control would not mean being left alone to navig...
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A group of Tarrant County civic organizations aims to educate voters about the influence of religious nationalism in state and local government with a panel discussion and day of action Saturday. The League of Women Voters of Tarrant County planned the event as a way to educate n...
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TGIF! A perfect weekend for me means spending some quality time with my little shih tzu, Hummus. We spend the day going to the park, walking along a nature trail, or grabbing a nice dinner on a dog-friendly patio. But we always start the day with a coffee and a pup cup; we need t...
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Police arrested a former Weatherford ISD teacher on Thursday and charged him with improper relationship with a student. The district identified the teacher as Chase Liles and said he resigned from Weatherford ISD on Wednesday, one day before his arrest. Weatherford ISD said it co...
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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. With August here, North Texans begin shifting gears. School supplies replace beach towels, calendars start filling up, and...
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In recent months, Tarrant County commissioner Matt Krause said he noticed an uptick in socialism across the national stage, with more candidates and parties embracing what he sees as a dangerous political ideology. It’s a trend he’s not comfortable with, he said, although he ackn...
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Paul Albert Ribniscky was born Paul Albert Lindsay on March 12, 1948, in West Reading, Pennsylvania, to Naomi Ruth Lindsay. Two years later, his brother Carl Robert Lindsay was born. When Paul was nine and Carl was seven, their mother married Mike Ribniscky, who adopted both boys...
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At the beginning of May, the Arlington Museum of Art opened its doors to soccer fans with an immersive exhibit showcasing the artistry of “the beautiful game.” Museum and city leaders dubbed the “More Than a Match” show a popular stop during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even extendin...
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On Friday mornings, the line outside Goldee’s Barbecue begins forming hours before the doors open. People unfold lawn chairs along Dick Price Road in southeast Fort Worth. They talk, play games and wait for trays of brisket, pork ribs, turkey and house-made sausage. The line is p...
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Exactly what your weekend needs Find out what's "Weekend Worthy" with our arts & culture newsletter. Sign up for essential Fort Worth-area events and news — free. Sign up for free Happy Thursday, Are you a bookworm looking to connect with other Fort Worth literature lovers? Find ...
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Arlington ISD is set to rebuild South Davis Elementary School with hopes of an August 2028 opening. The new, roughly $65 million school will take shape on the grounds of the district’s former administration building. The rebuild of the 70-year-old east Arlington campus was includ...
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The Dallas City Plan and Zoning Commission is expected to vote Thursday on an $800 million development proposed near Preston Road and Royal Lane, which has drawn opposition from several Northwest Dallas neighborhood groups. The project would include retail, restaurants, condomini...
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The Dallas City Plan and Zoning Commission has voted in favor of an $800 million development proposed near Preston Road and Royal Lane, which has drawn opposition from several Northwest Dallas neighborhood groups. The project would include retail, restaurants, condominiums, apart...
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A Royse City family is demanding accountability after newly released video showed a police officer forcefully detaining a mother, her daughter and others outside a neighborhood pool. The family filed a formal complaint with the Royse City Police Department, which confirmed it has...
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Specials and new menus appear in my inbox every day, and I’m always grateful for that, as it means I get to see when fresh restaurants are coming to town. This week, we’re checking out some spots that have either just opened their doors or are completing finishing touches. Our fi...
