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Rashee Rice remains in Dallas jail as Chiefs begin mandatory minicamp

The Kansas City Chiefs are kicking off mandatory minicamp today as their star wide receiver remains in jail. Rashee Rice violated his probation last month and was ordered to serve 30 days. Rice tested positive for THC, according to court records, a violation of his probation for ...

NBC DFWJun 9, 2026

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Rapper Pooh Shiesty's trial pushed to 2027 as he remains in Kaufman County jail

Memphis rapper Pooh Shiesty, whose real name is Lontrell Williams, Jr., remains in jail as his criminal trial was pushed to February 2027. The judge previously cited Williams’ prior weapons conviction and the fact that he did not have permission to be in Dallas at the time of the...

NBC DFWJun 9, 2026

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Visitation, rosary service for mother, son who died in Oak Cliff fire

Visitation and rosary services were held Monday evening at Hughes Funeral Home for Marisol Pérez and her 18-month-old son Erik Pérez Jr., who died in the Oak Cliff apartment fire last month. Dozens of mourners gathered at the funeral home’s Oak Cliff chapel wearing black, white, ...

NBC DFWJun 9, 2026

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Sweden holding open practice session in Frisco ahead of first World Cup match

The Swedish Men's National Team is holding an open practice session today after arriving over the weekend to train at their base camp in Frisco – Toyota Stadium, home of FC Dallas. Tickets are required to attend practice. Sweden will play in Group F, opening against Tunisia on Ju...

NBC DFWJun 9, 2026

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TCU Announces Ryan Litsey as Dean of the Mary Couts Burnett Library

Ryan Litsey, Ph.D., joins Texas Christian University (TCU) as the dean of the Mary Couts Burnett Library. Litsey has more than 15 years of progressive leadership experience as a senior academic library administrator at Carnegie Classified Research 1 institutions and invitation-on...

Fort Worth Business PressJun 9, 2026

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Fort Worth Chamber Opens Applications for 2026 Small Business of the Year Awards

The Fort Worth Chamber is now accepting applications for its 2026 Small Business of the Year Awards. Presented by Bank of Texas, these annual awards recognize Fort Worth small businesses that have demonstrated exemplary business practices. Winners in four award categories, organi...

Fort Worth Business PressJun 9, 2026

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Three new cases of screwworm confirmed in Texas; A&M leader tasked as federal adviser

by Jayme Lozano Carver and Stephen Simpson, The Texas TribuneJune 8, 2026 KERRVILLE — Three more cases of New World screwworm were confirmed in Texas by the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday, bringing the total number of cases to five. One new case is in Andrews County, ne...

Fort Worth Business PressJun 9, 2026

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Zorin Luttrull

Total Office Solutions, LLP, the nation’s leading commercial relocation service provider offering integrated moving services and office furnishings, has appointed Zorin Luttrull to oversee operations of its new Fort Worth office....

Fort Worth Business PressJun 9, 2026

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Revamped Panther Island development guidelines revealed

The city of Fort Worth and the Tarrant Regional Water District hosted an evening meeting June 3 at Rose Marine Theater to provide public awareness of updates to the form-based codes that will guide all new development on Panther Island. Nearly 50 interested citizens dotted the hi...

Fort Worth ReportJun 9, 2026

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Traffic, buses and people galore: Arlington’s preparation for World Cup traffic

With Arlington hosting nine 2026 FIFA World Cup matches across the span of a month, officials are preparing for a mass influx of visitors to the city and surrounding areas. With less than a week to go until the first game in AT&T Stadium, which will be renamed Dallas Stadium duri...

Fort Worth ReportJun 9, 2026

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Center for Transforming Lives early adopter of online statewide social services tool

North Texas organizations, including Center for Transforming Lives, are leading efforts to bring a Colorado-based online tool into the hands of social services. The Fort Worth-based nonprofit, alongside Dallas’ Child Poverty Action Lab, are the first Texas adopters of MyFriendBen...

Fort Worth ReportJun 8, 2026

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Transit officials ready for World Cup train traffic at CentrePort

Moving thousands of people from CentrePort/DFW Airport Station to Arlington for FIFA World Cup games is a challenge that transportation officials say they are ready for. Essentially, they said, the experience for riders will be like waiting in line for a ride at Six Flags Over Te...

Fort Worth ReportJun 8, 2026

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High-tech sushi bar to open in Arlington this winter

A high-tech, interactive dining experience is coming to Arlington in late 2026 featuring a sushi menu spanning 100 different items. Mixing technology and Japanese cuisine, Kura Sushi is known for its tableside conveyor belt sushi delivery and large menu. Created in Japan in 1977,...

Fort Worth ReportJun 8, 2026

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DFW Airport opens 9 new, rebuilt gates ahead of World Cup

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s busiest terminal can handle more passengers — thanks to the opening of new and refurbished gates. Officials with the airport and Fort Worth-based American Airlines on Monday celebrated the opening of the nine Terminal C gates — five of wh...

Fort Worth ReportJun 8, 2026

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Wear rainbow colors at these Pride Month celebrations across Fort Worth-area

Looking for a safe space to clack your fan during Pride Month? Events are now underway across Fort Worth and Tarrant County to celebrate LGBTQ+ communities and individuals. For live music-related Pride celebrations, read the latest Soundcheck column here. Here’s where you can tak...

Fort Worth ReportJun 8, 2026

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Plano advances Dallas Stars arena proposal with unanimous council vote

The Dallas Stars moved one step closer Monday to making Plano the future home of the franchise after city leaders unanimously approved several measures tied to a proposed arena and sports and entertainment district at The Shops at Willow Bend. The Plano City Council voted 8 to 0 ...

NBC DFWJun 8, 2026

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How to Build a Resilient Personal Economy

We live in a world where the financial landscape shifts beneath our feet faster than we can adapt. One day, we're hearing about inflation cooling down, and the next, we're looking at our grocery receipts, wondering if we accidentally bought gold-plated eggs. Honestly, it's exhaus...

Fort Worth WeeklyJun 8, 2026

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Fort Worth Stockyards gears up for FIFA World Cup fans

The Fort Worth Stockyards is preparing to welcome international and local soccer fans as North Texas gets ready to host nine FIFA World Cup matches. For 39 days, the Stockyards will serve as a Western base camp, offering rodeo events, comedy shows, live music, fan zones and the f...

NBC DFWJun 8, 2026

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Beef prices already at records as Texas confronts screwworm cases

Texas officials are mobilizing resources to combat the new world screwworm after several confirmed cases were identified in the state, prompting Gov. Greg Abbott to activate the State Emergency Operations Center and issue a statewide disaster declaration. So far, there are five c...

NBC DFWJun 8, 2026

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Closing arguments expected Tuesday in Karmelo Anthony's murder trial

Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 Day 5 of the murder trial for Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager who admitted to stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year, continues Tuesday in Collin County. Anthony is accused ...

NBC DFWJun 8, 2026

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Closing arguments expected Tuesday in Karmelo Anthony murder trial

Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 Day 5 of the murder trial for Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager who admitted to stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year, continues Tuesday in Collin County. Anthony is accused ...

NBC DFWJun 8, 2026

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Verdict coming; Jury has made a decision in the Karmelo Anthony murder trial

Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 Day 5 of the murder trial for Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager who admitted to stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year, continues Tuesday in Collin County. Anthony is accused ...

NBC DFWJun 8, 2026

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Karmelo Anthony sentenced to 35 years for the murder of Austin Metcalf

Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 A Frisco teenager who admitted to fatally stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year has been found guilty of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison. A Collin County jury delib...

NBC DFWJun 8, 2026

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How North Texas' Weather Changed the Way Houses Are Built

A big part of North Texas is its weather – weather that isn't mild by any criteria. Summers are hot, and we have heat waves that can last for weeks. The high humidity makes the hot summers even hotter. Air conditioning is practically a must during that time. And when the summer's...

Fort Worth WeeklyJun 8, 2026

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Defense continues calling witnesses in Karmelo Anthony murder trial

Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 Day 4 of the murder trial for Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager who admitted to stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year, continues Saturday in Collin County. Shortly before 2 p.m. on Saturday,...

NBC DFWJun 8, 2026

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Dallas Wings among WNBA's best ahead of rematch with Minnesota

The Dallas Wings are off to their best start to a regular season since the franchise relocated from Tulsa more than 10 years ago, including going 2-0 in Commissioner's Cup play. The Wings defeated the Los Angeles Sparks and the league's top scorer, Kelsey Plum, on Friday night. T...

NBC DFWJun 8, 2026

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Sports Rush: World Cup West

Theory: When people come to Texas, they want to experience the exotic-to-some traditions associated with the state. So when the North Texas FIFA World Cup 2026 Organizing Committee needed a place to hold its media party Sunday, they went somewhere that could easily supply element...

Fort Worth WeeklyJun 8, 2026

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Nate Bargatze Delivers Big Laughs During Fort Worth Netflix Taping

Fort Worth comedy fans became part of television history Saturday as comedian Nate Bargatze brought his “Big Dumb Eyes Tour” to Dickies Arena for two performances that were recorded for an upcoming Netflix special. The electric atmosphere was evident at the 3:00 p.m. performance,...

Fort Worth Business PressJun 8, 2026

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Made in Tarrant: New Near Southside tattoo shop leaves its mark as a safe space

Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. Married couple Rār Farmer and Tracey Johnson opened the Ministry of Regret earlier this year. The shop, located in Near Southside at 129 E. Daggett...

Fort Worth ReportJun 7, 2026

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Leon Henry has volunteered in cancer support for 16 years. He doesn’t plan to stop

In May 2019, Leon Henry and his wife, Peggy Henry, received the news no one wants to hear. Peggy’s leiomyosarcoma, a rare cancer that targets soft tissue in body parts such as the stomach or the bladder, was back. One of Henry’s first calls was to Beverly Branch and Lyn Walsh, co...

Fort Worth ReportJun 7, 2026

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To double in size, UNT Health Fort Worth cuts colleges from 6 to 4

Christopher Ray, senior vice president and provost, has a vision for UNT Health Fort Worth: double the number of students over the next five years. “North Texas is one of the fastest-growing regions in America, and I feel very strongly that the world needs more of what we provide...

Fort Worth ReportJun 7, 2026