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Eddie Carroll Morris, Sr., 89, passed away on July 28, 2026. Funeral Service: 11 am, Friday, Aug. 7, 2026 at West Freeway Church of Christ, 1900 S. Las Vegas Tr, Fort Worth TX 76108; with visitation one hour prior to the service beginning at 10 am. Interment: 3 pm Friday, Aug. 7,...
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Verna Simpson, of Arlington, Texas, passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, in Irving, Texas. She will always be remembered as a loving mother, artist, singer, teacher, aunt, sister, friend, and Omi to all who knew and loved her. She was born on May 28, 1956 in Texarkana, Texas, to...
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Fort Worth police on Thursday released body camera video and additional details from two separate police shootings over the weekend that left two men dead. "Our thoughts and our prayers are with everyone involved in these incidents,” Police Chief Eddie Garcia said. “Any loss of l...
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Arlington ISD is breathing new life into the closed Blanton Elementary. The former east Arlington campus now will become the new home for a program teaching job skills to young adults with special needs. Trustees approved the initial $24 million plan June 30. Board President Sara...
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A planned data center development in Westlake is drawing concern from residents just across the city line in Keller, where neighbors say they were caught off guard by the project and are worried about its potential impact on their community. According to the site plan submitted t...
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Dallas Fire Station 43 remains out of service after air conditioning and electrical problems forced firefighters and paramedics to relocate, leaving some nearby businesses concerned about emergency response times during one of the hottest stretches of the summer. The station, loc...
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Fort Worth police will increase patrols beginning Saturday, Aug. 1, as part of a 90-day effort to crack down on speeding along some of the city's most dangerous roadways. The increased enforcement will focus on the Loop 820 corridor and Interstate 30 during overnight hours from 8...
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COLLEYVILLE – Carol Louise Beeler Van Noy, 84, of Colleyville, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, in Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107; with an interme...
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RICHLAND HILLS – Mary Frances (Steffen) Ponder entered into rest on Monday, July 27, 2026, while receiving hospice care after a sudden stroke in Fort Worth, Texas. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, in Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel, 3100 White Settl...
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Few slot mechanics have been marketed as relentlessly as Megaways. The "up to 117,649 ways to win" line has been on lobby tiles, banner ads, and bonus emails since Big Time Gaming licensed the engine to dozens of other studios. The math is real and works as advertised. What gets ...
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The public memorial service will be streamed live on Saturday. Video from that service will appear in the player at the top of this page. A memorial service will be held for U.S. Army Private Isabella Gonzales in Plano on Saturday. Gonzales, a Carrollton resident, was killed duri...
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BENBROOK – Steven Brian Thomas, lovingly known as Steve, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at the age of 66. Funeral Service: 1 pm. Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at Calvary Church. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Steve was born on Nov. 4, 1959, in Fort Worth, Texas, to James and ...
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Former Johnson County Sheriff Adam King has been indicted again on charges of "corrupt influence: retaliation against a witness" and "tampering with or fabricating physical evidence with intent to impair" in connection with a previous sexual assault investigation involving fellow...
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A community mural is taking shape in Oak Cliff at the corner of Clarendon Drive and Hollywood Ave. It depicts familiar faces and images from the neighborhood, such as street vendors, lowriders, and roosters. It will honor activist Sylvia Collins, who was among the three people ki...
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A community mural is taking shape in Oak Cliff at the corner of Clarendon Drive and Hollywood Ave. It depicts familiar faces and images from the neighborhood, such as street vendors, lowriders, and roosters. It will honor activist Sylvia Collins, who was among the three people ki...
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The Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association Class 4A all-state baseball team, distributed by The Associated Press: FIRST TEAM Pitchers — Hunter Rose, Texarkana Pleasant Grove, sr.; Collier Carroll, Calallen, sr.; Evan O’Connor, Brock, sr. Relief pitcher — Caiden Kelly, Frisco ...
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CBS placed NFL analyst Tony Romo on leave "until further notice" more than a week after he was arrested in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating while intoxicated. The former Dallas Cowboys quarterback was arrested in Milwaukee on July 23 after police found an "open bottle of an al...
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A North Texas doctor and a Freestone County med spa owner have both been arrested and charged with murder in the 2023 death of a patient. In July 2023, 47-year-old Jenifer Cleveland went to Luxe Med Spa in Wortham, Texas. She was there for a spray tan and an IV infusion, accordin...
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A statewide ban on certain smokeable hemp products is now in effect as of Friday, July 31. The Texas Department of State Health Services will reinstate controlled substance definitions that classify products containing cannabinoids such as delta-8 THC, delta-10 THC, THCP, and oth...
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A Dallas County grand jury indicted 19-year-old Lucas Roper on charges of tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair in relation to the drowning death of Daniel Erving at Lake Ray Hubbard. Police initially said there was no suspicion of foul play. Two teens, Roper a...
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A Dallas County grand jury indicted 19-year-old Lucas Roper on charges of tamper/fabricate physical evidence with intent to impair in relation to the drowning death of Daniel Erving at Lake Ray Hubbard. Police initially said there was no suspicion of foul play. Two teens, Roper a...
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More than 1,000 North Texas students will get a hand up ahead of the start of the 2026-2027 school year. It’s all thanks to the Dream Center Dallas, volunteers, businesses, churches, and other local community partners. The Director of the Dream Center Dallas, Kacie Kintz, said th...
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When Dak Prescott arrived at training camp Tuesday, he wore a vintage T-shirt celebrating the Dallas Cowboys’ last Super Bowl win as a statement of intent. After 10 years in the NFL without a meaningful playoff run for an organization that has not claimed a championship since the...
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More than 11 million cartons of Rohto Cooling Eye Drops have been recalled nationwide. The Food and Drug Administration said it's over concerns they are sterile. The Class II recall the FDA issued on July 23 does not affect all products, only select lot numbers printed on the pac...
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Millions of bottles of over-the-counter eye drops used to treat redness, dryness and eye strain have been recalled due to concerns about their sterility, according to a Food and Drug Administration enforcement report. The recall, initiated voluntarily by the Vietnam-based company...
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The Rattlers’ Long-Term Investment in Athlete Development Is Designed to Optimize Rider Recovery and Performance While Advancing the Team’s Competitive Future The Ariat Texas Rattlers, the 2023 PBR Teams Champions and Dallas-Fort Worth’s professional bull riding team, announced t...
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"Opera for Everyone" Initiative Makes Live Opera More Accessible for Families and New Audiences Across North Texas Fort Worth Opera is proud to announce the launch of its new Family Series and FWOpera Family Package, a thoughtful initiative designed to make opera more welcoming, ...
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Accomplished culinary leader to oversee dining, banquet and catering operations across the luxury Cultural District property The Crescent Hotel Fort Worth announces the appointment of Sean Malek as Executive Chef, elevating a respected culinary leader who has helped shape the pro...
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Con profundo dolor, pero con inmensa gratitud por una vida llena de amor, trabajo y dedicación, anunciamos el sensible fallecimiento de nuestro querido Cirilo M. Sierra, quien partió de este mundo el 29 de julio de 2026 en Fort Worth, Texas, rodeado del cariño de su familia. Don ...
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Over the last two years, Mark A. Nobles worked on a novel about the history of lynchings in Texas. Nobles had a complicated relationship with his home state, his fiancee Debra Rodia said. The writer was fascinated by Texas history, but often grappled with the state’s appalling tr...
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The former Taco Heads restaurant on Montgomery Street is getting an Italian makeover courtesy of two veterans from Teddy Wong’s. Jeffrey Yarbrough and Camille McDonald have partnered on La Pistola Kitchen + Saloon, a new fine-dining restaurant and cocktail bar at 1812 Montgomery ...
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HALTOM CITY – Judy Mae Smith Johnson, born in Fort Worth, Texas, on Aug. 28, 1946, passed away on July 28, 2026. She will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, educator, and friend. Her greatest joy in life was her family and she always put her daughters and granddaught...
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Jill Bold divides her life into fortunate and unfortunate parts. Bold, 43, considers it fortunate that she lives in Fort Worth’s Lakes of River Trails neighborhood with her husband, Randy, and their daughter. His steady job ensures there is money in the bank when Bold’s roughly $...
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Fort Worth’s professional bull riding team, the Ariat Texas Rattlers, is adding a new training center for its 12 members team. The Performance Center in Decatur will be a 3,000-square-foot space within the Fit-N-Wise Fitness and Wellness Center, 901 Medical Center Drive, Decatur....
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Tarrant County voters could have fewer places to cast a ballot in this November’s midterm election than they did four years ago. County commissioners are considering cutting the number of Election Day sites to 176, a roughly 45% decrease from the 316 day-of voting sites available...
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Arlington ISD parent Caitlin Hogan's daughters frequently came home excited about the STEM lab manager at Hill Elementary. He greeted the girls every day in the hallway, she said, and they enjoyed his "crazy inventions," like a 3D robot he brought once. He’d fill in at the front ...
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North Texas has seen 14 days when smog reached unhealthy levels this year, according to the latest data. Of the 14 days that exceeded federal air quality standards, there were 10 days when Ozone Action Day alerts were issued. The notifications are issued by the Texas Commission o...
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As the North Texas entertainment industry booms, the University of Texas at Arlington is hoping to attract film students with the appointment of an accomplished Hollywood director to its faculty. Rachel Raimist rolls into the classroom this fall as the university’s Morgan Woodwar...
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Former Gateway Church members are asking an appellate court to reverse a previous decision dismissing their financial fraud lawsuit against the megachurch, according to recent court records. Attorneys for those church members requested a motion to appeal July 17 in the U.S. Court...
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The city of Fort Worth launched a 90-day project that will increase police presence on designated roadways in an effort to reduce speeding. Through a partnership with the North Central Texas Council of Governments, a voluntary association established to assist local government, t...
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State Rep. Jessica Gonzalez is calling for a state review after residents of the Bonnie Apartments in Oak Cliff have gone more than two months without natural gas service following a nearby explosion. The apartment complex is located within Gonzalez's legislative district. She sa...
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“You saw it yourself during the World Cup—the incredible impact this sport can have.” So said Javier “Chicharito” Hernández Wednesday at his Atlético Dallas introductory press conference. The Mexican soccer legend had a first-hand look at the global spectacle via his role as a FO...
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FORT WORTH – Terry Franklin Dodson, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of his family after a courageous battle fought with the same strength, determination, and unwavering spirit that defined his entire life. Visitation: 4 – 8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, 2026, at Greenwoo...
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FORT WORTH – Ben Eastman, Jr., 97, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on July 27, 2026. Ben was born on Nov. 12, 1928, to Ben and Edna (Staats) Eastman of Fort Worth. He married Betty Ann Waldrip of Cleburne, Texas, on Dec. 18, 1956. Ben served in the US Army from 1950 to 1953, an...
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Nam Duy Hoang, age 83 passed away on July 27, 2026 in Grand Prairie, Texas. He was born on Nov. 21, 1943 in Ninh Binh Vietnam to Rong Duy Hoang and Uy Thi Phan. Nam Hoang resided in Arlington, Texas, from the time he came to America in 1979, where he built a life centered on fait...
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Ken L. Tummons, 69, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on July 27,2026 after a long illness. Ken lived a life defined by faith, a love for God and family. He was born on Sept. 8, 1956, to Jimmie Lee Tummons and Frances Carlin Tummons in Tulsa, Oklahoma. On Oc...
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Dr. Gary Lee Ebensberger, of Arlington, Texas passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas with his wife by his side. He will be remembered as a loving father, friend and colleague to all who knew and loved him. He was born on July 11, 1939, in New Braunfels, Texa...
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The criminal case against former Plano ISD teacher Paul Campbell is expanding as a newly filed civil lawsuit broadens the focus beyond the former educator to include the school district and the principal of Brinker Elementary. Since Campbell's arrest earlier this month, police ha...
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The criminal case against former Plano ISD teacher Paul Campbell is expanding as a newly filed civil lawsuit broadens the focus beyond the former educator to include the school district and the principal of Brinker Elementary. Since Campbell's arrest earlier this month, police ha...
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The American Red Cross and Carter BloodCare are sounding the alarm about a critical blood shortage and urging eligible donors to help replenish supplies as hospitals face difficult decisions about patient care. The Red Cross has declared a national blood shortage emergency for on...
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The American Red Cross and Carter BloodCare are sounding the alarm about a critical blood shortage and urging eligible donors to help replenish supplies as hospitals face difficult decisions about patient care. The Red Cross has declared a national blood shortage emergency for on...
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So much of history is something people learn about in books. But for visitors to the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum, history is also shared by people who lived it. Small pins representing ghettos, concentration camps and death camps carry tremendous weight. But it is th...
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Texas Sen. John Cornyn is at the center of negotiations that delayed a key committee vote on President Donald Trump's choice for attorney general. On Thursday afternoon, Trump wrote online that he may change course by delaying the nomination of his personal attorney, Todd Blanche...
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ALEDO – Thomas (Tom) Henry Schwartz, 78, passed away on July 22, 2026 , at his home. Tom was born on Oct. 13, 1947, in Paterson, New Jersey, to Ann Linn and Bernard Schwartz. At a young age, Tom became involved in 4H, and that is when he realized his love for animal science and a...
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If you do a tasting tour, attend a special event, or just saddle up to the bar at Acre Distilling Co. (1309 Calhoun St, Fort Worth, 817-632-7722), there’s an added in-person experience to look forward to. Every so often, patrons get to meet distillery dog, Miss Addie. She’s kind ...
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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,Fort Worth’s summer heat has been no joke these past few weeks. To escape the blast f...
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Missing the world cup? We've got one final way you can keep those memories alive. The University of Texas at Arlington is asking people to submit their best world cup photos and videos to them for a new special digital collection that will preserve the historic moments here in ou...
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Restaurant Week 2026 is upon us, meaning it’s time to see what Fort Worth eateries are serving to benefit charity. Restaurants in Tarrant, Dallas, Collin and Denton Counties participate in the annual event, donating about 20% of proceeds from each meal to a designated charity. Ta...
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TGIF! My parents used to blast regional Mexican music all the time in the car. From Los Tigres Del Norte to Vicente Fernández, this was always their music of choice. I used to beg them to change the radio to my 2000’s pop. However, my appreciation for their genre grew over time. ...
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The father of a 10-year-old rescued from pounding surf off the California coast in a dramatic scene captured on video says he is beyond grateful to the teenage lifeguard who saved his son. “He ran into that water despite those conditions that are deadly. You have 10-foot waves; y...
