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...
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 ...
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...
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 $...
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....
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
Rangers shortstop Corey Seager took a big step this week toward returning to the lineup and helping Texas in the American League West. Seager hit a home run and made a strong play in the field in the first game of a rehab assignment with Double-A Frisco on Tuesday night. The 32-y...
Fort Worth Police showed body camera video from two unrelated deadly shootings involving police officers that happened the night of Saturday, July 25, and the morning of Sunday, July 26. Police are investigating two separate officer-involved shootings that happened less than 24 h...
A decade after his last film, Nicolas Winding Refn returns with “Her Private Hell,” a neon-drenched blend of horror and sci-fi. Sophie Thatcher (“Companion”) plays Elle, a young movie star living in a penthouse overlooking a mist-covered metropolis inspired by Travis Scott’s “Ast...
Near the end of Avengers: Endgame, Tony Stark says, “You mess with time, it tends to mess back.” Too bad Peter Parker (Tom Holland) had to learn that lesson the hard way in Spider-Man: No Way Home, when his attempt to make everyone forget his secret identity resulted in his Aunt ...
A man suspected of aggravated robbery is in the hospital after being shot by police officers early Thursday following a police chase that began in The Colony and ended in Dallas, Richardson Police say. In a statement to NBC 5, Plano Police said The Colony Police asked them to pro...
The show's tagline is "Behind every powerful woman…are more powerful women." Such women fought for – and won – the right to vote in America a little more than a century ago. While on the surface that seems a long time, consider that the first automobile was built over three decad...
Fort Worth Industrial MEI Rigging & Crafting, LLC leased 603,638 SF at West Worth Commerce Center, Fort Worth 76126. David Cartwright and Charley Dickenson with Apex Industrial represented the tenant. Matt Carthey, Canon Shoults and Trey Goodspeed with Holt Lunsford Commercial re...
Beagles have always been one of America’s most beloved dog breeds. What’s not to love about their floppy ears and big eyes? They are deeply engrained in our pop culture. Even famous fictional icons like Snoopy and Courage the Cowardly Dog are beagles. Unfortunately, this dog bree...
Some experiences are best lived through the eyes of a child. That was exactly the goal when my family and I made our way to Grapevine’s Rainforest Cafe, one of only four of the popular animal-themed chain’s locations in Texas. I fondly remember when Rainforest opened. I was in aw...
Seventy-one years is a long time for a pet to be around, especially a dog, but one canine has managed that feat while also appearing in numerous comics, cartoons, and, most recently, big-screen movies. Krypto the superdog, Superman’s pet from DC Comics, has been accompanying the ...
Below be spoilers. As House of the Dragon’s third season marches dutifully into its final two episodes, I have found myself asking the same question about the show every Sunday, usually when there are still 20-30 minutes before the end credits roll. Is this show boring? I hate to...
Because we all could use a hero, the inspiration for this year’s Creature Comforts cover is the supercanine companion from the Superman franchise, in particular this summer’s Supergirl movie (“Krypto the Superdog,” pg. 12). When interviewing the folks at Saving Hope rescue for a ...
Something both regal and wild echoes within the haunting cry of African fish eagles. With their heads arched back in a bold salute, the birds’ piercing call — weee-ah … hyo-hyo-hyo — heralds a raptor that commands the skies and waters of sub-Saharan Africa. Striking in appearance...
When I was a kid, I kept newspaper clippings of animal-related stories. It didn’t matter which section they were in. Dog Night at the ballpark? Sweet! Pets up for adoption? Even better. This calendar is a lot like that. I also had a set of Funk & Wagnall animal encyclopedias my m...
FORT WORTH – Victor W. Henderson, 88, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his devoted family. Visitation: 6 – 8 p.m. Friday, July 31, 2026, at Greenwood Funeral Home in Memorial Suite B, 3344 ...
Charles ("Charlie") Otto Anderle of Arlington, Texas, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2026, leaving behind family and friends who loved him deeply and have countless memories that will be treasured forever. Charlie was born in Windthorst, Texas, to the late Eugene Anderle and Eth...
For weeks, the western lowland gorilla troop at the Fort Worth Zoo called out for Gus and Bukavu before finally accepting the rambunctious young males were gone. The five remaining gorillas searched the outdoor and interior areas, expecting an answer to their hooting calls. Repea...
The Cozy Catfe in Arlington shelters cats waiting for forever homes while providing unique experiences for patrons. Sign up for times to pet and play with the felines for a small fee that goes to care for the furry friends. More than just a place for a dose of kittens and dopamin...
Not so long ago, items associated with military equipment were not held in particularly high regard in the travel community. Today, the picture is completely different. Not because people are pretending to be special forces. The reason is much more straightforward. When gear is d...
Colorado-based Flexential announced Tuesday that it purchased 110 acres in Kaufman County and plans to build its fourth and largest data center campus in North Texas. Work on the site in Talty is expected to begin in early 2027. Site work is expected to begin in early 2027. The f...
When Randy Ford looked back at the World Cup’s match days in Arlington, the payoff at J. Gilligan’s Bar & Grill was unmistakable. The longtime downtown establishment recorded about four times its normal sales during the tournament. Grease Monkey Burger Shop, another Arlington bus...
With a temporary moratorium under consideration, Fort Worth City Council members are discussing the idea of a community-led task force to advise them on how to best regulate data centers. Council member Jeanette Martinez proposed the task force as a way to “empower the community ...
Welcome to The Soundcheck, a biweekly music column keeping you in the loop on what’s happening across the Tarrant music scene. Any native Fort Worthian knows when a Texas summer has arrived. Air conditioning is running on full blast, deodorant reapplication becomes a necessity an...
The future of golf is on display this week in North Texas as the 2026 PGA Buying Summit returns to PGA Frisco for its fourth year. The four-day event brings together nearly 1,000 PGA of America Golf Professionals, golf retailers, buyers, manufacturers and industry leaders from 42...
Long before physicians became central to the birthing experience, women were taking care of other women. Now, expecting mothers' desire for a more hands-on approach and new trends in the OBGYN workforce point to midwife care making a comeback. “Nurse-midwives have really been put...
The North Texas real estate agent accused of stabbing an Arlington woman more than 100 times in 2012 has been released on bond, according to Tarrant County court records. Arlington police said Mayra Velasquez, 42, was identified through DNA evidence as the person who killed Irase...
FORT WORTH – Samuel "Sam" P. Esquivel, 80, passed away on July 24, 2026, in his home. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026, in Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107; with a visitation one hour prior to service beginning at 1...
A 4-year-old girl was left alone on a school bus for about six hours before she was found at a transportation lot last Thursday, according to her family and a Crowley ISD police incident report. The high at DFW International Airport was 98 degrees as North Texas was under a heat ...
The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect accused of shooting a man in Pleasant Grove on June 5. Police said the victim approached the suspect, who was sitting inside a pickup truck near Oslo Lane and Kissell Avenue during an argument. Sur...
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