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Tarrant County commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to delay approving polling sites for the November midterm election, after agreeing that the lists proposed by the county elections administrator included too few locations. Clint Ludwig, the administrator who oversees the cou...
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Fort Worth officials decided to pull their plans to provide an update Tuesday on regulations and a potential pause on data centers after Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state regulators to audit the supercomputer hubs using various criteria before they can move forward. Fort Worth staff...
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About 3 million tourists said “Howdy” to Fort Worth during the World Cup. Cowtown saw a significant economic impact as global visitors descended upon the city in June and July during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Watch parties helped draw millions to Sundance Square and the Fort Worth...
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Esperanza Trevino, 92, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026. Esperanza was born on Jan. 10,1934, to Ramon Guzman Guerrero and Juanita Salinas Rodriguez. She lived a life centered on faith, family, and unconditional love. Visitation: Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, from 6:00 to ...
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Yolanda Obregon passed away peacefully into the arms of her guardian angel on July 29, 2026. A rosary and viewing will be held on Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Live Oak Chapel at Greenwood, located on 3100 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, 76107. The funeral M...
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Janis Kay Williams passed away on July 31, 2026, following a long, hard-fought battle with idiopathic ILD. She was 79 years old and passed peacefully in her home surrounded by the family she loved so dearly. A memorial service will be held at 12 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, in G...
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Donna Jean Bradbury, 74, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 27, 2026. She was born on Nov. 1, 1951, in Waco, Texas, to Harold and Ollie Anderson. Visitation: 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 7, 2026, in the Breyley Suite at Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug...
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John Arthur Martinez passed away on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel, 2301 N. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth, 76111. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Senior Pastor Don Malpass officiating. Visitation: 6 – 8 p.m. Wednes...
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Phillip Adrian Ortega II was called home by the Lord on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. Though his family grieves deeply, they do so with the hope and assurance found in their faith in Christ, trusting in His promise that they will one day be together again. Funeral Service: 9 a.m. Thurs...
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The Town of Westlake is one step closer to getting a new data center after the town's Planning and Zoning Commission approved the proposal following hours of public comment and an executive session. The vote came after an emotionally charged meeting that drew a packed crowd to To...
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A Dallas man is behind bars after police said he drugged and sexually assaulted a 14-year-old girl who had run away from home. Dallas police arrested 62-year-old David Klepak after investigating the alleged assault at an East Dallas duplex along Winton Drive. Officers remained ou...
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In this strategic executive role, Meza will lead Worth credit union’s comprehensive growth strategy, marketing operations, and member experience initiatives. He will drive the transformation of Worth Credit Union's brand, digital ecosystems, and omnichannel member engagement whil...
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The Greater Good Collective, an expansion of Presbyterian Night Shelter’s employment social enterprises, is set to open its doors to the public on Monday, August 24, 2026. Located at 2603 S Cherry Lane at the corner of I-30 and Cherry Lane on Fort Worth’s West side, the Greater G...
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Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth, located at 5601 Bryant Irvin Road, has completed a 13-month renovation. The dealership reopens bringing sales, service and parts back together under one roof. The extensive renovation represents a significant investment in the dealership’s future ...
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James Lynn Burkett at the age of 63 has gone home to be with Jesus. Lynn was born on June 17, 1963, in Fort Worth to Don and Jayne Burkett. He graduated from Abilene Christian University in 1985 and worked in banking and asset management for 35 years. Lynn loved the Lord, and it ...
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In Loving Memory of Alejandro Issac Cena Patiño FORT WORTH – It is with profound sadness, and deep love that we announce the passing of Alejandro Issac Cena Patiño, 84, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2026. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel....
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Faletti, Esta Pamela (nee Phillips) passed away at her home in Arlington, on Friday, July 31, 2026, with her loving husband by her side. Pam was born in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, TX,, on March 25, 1956. She was a bright light to all who knew her; she loved her family, friends, ...
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Being financially savvy and stable is key to having a strong and healthy local community. When a resident is financially aware, they can better make decisions to not only help themselves but also help grow their community financially. When individuals and/or households have finan...
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Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare directed meeting attendees to leave the commissioners courtroom Tuesday when some audience members clapped after he instructed them not to. Lon Burnam, a former state lawmaker representing Tarrant County from 1997 to 2015, was carried out of the co...
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A group of Texas shelter dogs got to enjoy a night out at the ballpark. The Texas Rangers hosted 10 dogs from Irving Animal Services for Bark at the Park Tuesday as the MLB club faced the San Francisco Giants. The shelter pets were among hundreds of dogs expected to be in attenda...
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Kay Mullendore Granger, the first Republican woman to serve as Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee in Congress, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Aug. 2, 2026 following an aggressive late battle with Alzheimer’s. Her life was the stuff of legend. Her remark...
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When temperatures start climbing into the triple digits, Texans know it’s officially Hatch season. Central Market’s annual Hatch Chile Festival returns Aug. 5-18 with this year’s theme, Hit the Hatch Jackpot, featuring two weeks of smoky flavors, chef-prepared specialties, and fa...
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HTeaO, the nation’s leading iced tea franchise, today announced the appointment of Brian Wise as Chief Executive Officer. Wise, who most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, joins HTeaO as the Company enters its next phase of natio...
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Northwest Dallas neighborhood groups are joining forces to oppose the proposed height of an $800 million development near Preston Road and Royal Lane ahead of a key city vote Thursday. The project, proposed near the southwest corner of the intersection, would include retail, rest...
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The U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, announced the arrest of two men in connection to the death of an American Airlines flight attendant who went missing in Medellín earlier this year during a crew layover in the South American country. In a statement posted on X over the weeken...
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Authorities in South America have arrested three people in connection to the death of an American Airlines flight attendant who went missing in Medellín, Colombia, earlier this year during a crew layover. The U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Colombia, announced in a post on X that two men...
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Former teammates turned foes on social media, with Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson questioning Kevin Durant. It started when Durant claimed the 2026 Philadelphia 76ers have a stronger resume than the 2016 Golden State Warriors, whom Durant joined shortly after they lost the ...
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Couples can choose the venue, the flowers and even the exact time they walk down the aisle. But they cannot order perfect weather. Now, some are hiring concierge meteorologists to help them prepare for nearly anything Mother Nature might bring. For one wedding reception inside a ...
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Uvalde native Matthew McConaughey is getting a special honor at an Austin Alamo Drafthouse: they're renaming a theater after the Texas acting icon. The Mueller location will officially become the Matthew McConaughey Cinema on Monday, Aug. 10. The dedication ceremony will include ...
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How can medicine move beyond treating diseases the same way for every patient? In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates, Cameron Cushman sits down with Dr. Anke Hilse Maitland-van der Zee, Professor of Personalized Medicine and Head of the Department of Genetics at the University ...
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Richardson ISD is implementing new classroom technology guidelines this school year aimed at reducing student screen time and increasing opportunities for hands-on learning. The move follows months of feedback from parents and community members. District leaders announced the cha...
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Tarrant County commissioners are expected to vote Tuesday on a proposal that would significantly reduce the number of polling places available to voters during the November 2026 midterm election. The proposal, listed on the Aug. 4 Commissioners Court agenda, would cut the number ...
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Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare kicked the public out of a commissioners court meeting Tuesday after the crowd erupted into jeers and began chanting "shame" as the commissioners discussed reducing the number of polling locations open during the November 2026 midterm election. The...
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Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare kicked the public out of a commissioners court meeting and had a former state lawmaker arrested on Tuesday after the crowd erupted into jeers and began chanting "shame" as the commissioners discussed reducing the number of polling locations open du...
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Judy Lee Gibson, age 61, passed away on July 21, 2026. She was born on April 2, 1965, in Fargo, North Dakota. Judy's greatest joy in life was her two sons, whom she loved deeply and unconditionally. Despite significant health challenges throughout her life, Judy remained remarkab...
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Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger’s death was personal to all who knew her, including U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey. “In this world of partisanship that you see, Kay ran this congressional seat the way she ran the city, in a very bipartisan way,” Veasey, a Fort Worth Democrat, told the Fort W...
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Five decades after opening its doors, the nation’s largest consumer car leasing company continues to grow by simplifying the vehicle shopping experience, investing in people, and earning customer trust. When D&M Leasing was founded in 1976, the idea was simple: leasing could be e...
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STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Tarleton State University has partnered with TimelyCare, a virtual health and well-being platform for college and university students, to offer Texans 24/7, on-demand free and equitable access to medical care. The partnership extends the services available t...
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Kay Mullendore Granger, the first Republican woman to serve as Chairwoman of the House Appropriations Committee in Congress, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Aug. 2, 2026 following an aggressive late battle with Alzheimer's. Her life was the stuff of legend. Her remark...
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The City of Fort Worth is alerting permit applicants to a phishing scam involving fraudulent emails that appear to come from the City. These emails include fake invoices or payment requests and are designed to trick recipients into sending money to scammers. Residents, contractor...
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Fort Worth resident Sue Weston has always considered herself “all for business.” As the booming data center industry comes to Fort Worth and surrounding areas, she understands the economic benefits that developers and city leaders say the projects will bring. But as an environmen...
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Before becoming a student at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Vaish Tetali saw firsthand the impact of having a physician who does not speak your language. Her mother, who speaks Telugu, had difficult experiences seeking medical care in the United States because of the ...
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A surge of about 4,000 signups for Fort Worth’s new mobile spay and neuter clinic has led to a temporary pause for additional registration, city staff said. Fort Worth held its first Chip & Snip Community Pet Clinic in July, offering free spay and neuter surgeries, microchipping ...
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For most of Stacey Ladd’s career at Child Protective Services, she was taking families apart. It was for a noble effort — keeping children safe — but her role was effectively taking kids away from parents. A year into leading a new program at ACH Child and Family Services, the in...
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Metroplex residents seeking their next career opportunity can take a break from scouring through websites and submitting job applications on Thursday when the North Texas Job Fair makes its return. Globe Life Field will host the 2026 North Texas Job Fair 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 6. Or...
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BURLESON – Rex William Cross, aged 78, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. Rex was born on Aug. 23, 1947, in Benton Harbor, Michigan, and was raised by his adoptive parents, Lois Piowaty and Sydney Cross. A lifelong protector of his community and countr...
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WHITESBORO – Judith "Judy" Glover, 78, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026. Family and friends are invited to attend a viewing on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Greenwood Funeral Home in Memorial Suite B, 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. There w...
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Three Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD students spent a week in the Blue Ridge Mountains this summer debating national and international issues, building friendships with students from across the country and representing their schools, EMS ISD and Fort Worth at the annual Conference On...
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A proposed data center in Westlake is drawing opposition from nearby residents, including members of a Buddhist monastery who say the development could disrupt a place devoted to peace and reflection. The Town of Westlake has announced plans for a data center spanning more than 1...
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$1 million. That’s how much could be saved through the Tarrant County commissioners’ plan to reduce voting sites by 45% before the November elections that many pollsters predict will go heavily Democratic and utterly neuter the rest of Donald Trump’s term, a reign of terror, tear...
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More than 650 Flock Safety license plate reader cameras are installed across Dallas, and police say the technology is helping solve crimes. But as the network grows, so does opposition from privacy advocates — and an increasing number of the cameras are becoming targets of vandal...
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Patti Anne Rand, 70, passed on July 27, 2026. She was born May 25, 1956 to the late William and Iris Holland. She was the second oldest of four siblings, Shirley Kiper, Philip Holland and Billye Tam. She was born in Fort Worth, Texas. She met Jeffery Mason Rand from New York and ...
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FORT WORTH, Texas – [Aug. 3, 2026] – Sundance Square will celebrate the work of eight young Fort Worth area artists during Showcase Night on Thursday, Aug. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. in its Plaza Pavilion. The public exhibition marks the culmination of the inaugural summer paintin...
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Dallas police say no fugitive is out of reach as the North Texas Fugitive Violent Criminal Task Force continues its efforts to track down some of the region's most dangerous suspects. "We will continue to go after the worst of the worst every single day in the city of Dallas," Da...
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Dallas city leaders are returning from their summer recess with two major issues looming: the future of City Hall and what are expected to be challenging budget negotiations. The City Hall debate took center stage Monday during a specially called Finance Committee hearing examini...
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Firefighters are working to put out a brush fire in Bear Hollow on Monday evening. Officials say the fire has burned about 400 acres and is 10% contained. Bear Hollow is near Wizard Wells, Texas, about 65 miles northwest of Fort Worth. Texas A&M Forest Services is on the scene wi...
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Firefighters continue to work a brush fire in Bear Hollow on Tuesday evening. Officials say the fire has burned about 900 acres and is 50% contained. Bear Hollow is near Wizard Wells, Texas, about 65 miles northwest of Fort Worth. Officials say 50 people are on the scene. Firefig...
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Firefighters contained a brush fire in Bear Hollow on Wednesday evening. Officials say the fire has burned about 906 acres over three days. Bear Hollow is near Wizard Wells, Texas, about 65 miles northwest of Fort Worth. Texas A&M Forest Services, Jack County Rural Fire Departmen...
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Sports are big business in the Metroplex, and the 2026 FIFA World Cup is an exceptional example. Bringing millions of dollars to our region, the sheer influx of revenue is welcomed. But the thousands of international and domestic visitors to our area will have lasting effects. If...
