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A Fort Worth Police Department civilian response specialist is back in uniform 12 weeks after he was shot in the eye while helping a woman file a police report. Edward Zapata, a Marine veteran and member of the department's Civilian Response Unit, returned to the Fort Worth Polic...
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Tomorrow's global leaders are spending time in North Texas as part of a program designed to build international friendships and leadership skills that will last long after the students return home. Fort Worth Sister Cities International is hosting high school students from Japan,...
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A summer internship with the Allen Police Department has become a full-circle moment for an aspiring officer and the sergeant who unknowingly helped shape his future. Cody Shimkus, a soon-to-be senior at the University of Alabama, said he had to convince his parents to let him ta...
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Birdville Tour Concludes with Two Final Performances NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — After enthusiastic audiences and glowing reviews, AMON! The Ultimate Texan returns this weekend for its final two performances at the Platinum Music Complex in North Richland Hills, concluding its ...
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The Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) has officially certified the 2026 appraisal roll, marking one of the earliest certifications in the district's history and a major milestone following the successful implementation of its new True Prodigy appraisal system.Certification was com...
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FORT WORTH – Travis Wayne Williams, 87, passed away on July 12, 2026. Graveside Service: 3 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Greenwood Memorial Park, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Travis was born on Nov. 20, 1938, in Ralls, Texas, to Travis G. and Gearldine W...
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Barbara Patnoude Strasser, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away at her home on July 16, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 7, 1935, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Barbara was the cherished daughter of Justice and Lucille Patnoude. Barbara shared ...
government
Every so often, I dedicate a column to restaurants and bars taking their final curtain call. Business owners and managers frequently cite economic stressors such as rent and rising food costs as deciding factors for closing, and that subject was in full force again this month. Wh...
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The doors to schools across Arlington will soon welcome students in the halls as it warms up. From K-12 public schools to local higher education institutions, here are some dates parents should know. Arlington ISD Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD Arlington Classics Academy Uplift Educati...
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An apartment complex in Uptown Dallas was evacuated due to a gas leak on Wednesday. Dallas Fire-Rescue said reports indicate a construction company working near the 2400 block of Allen Street hit a six-inch commercial gas line. Several streets in the Uptown area have been blocked...
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An investigation is underway after a U.S. Postal Service worker died Monday. USPS released the following statement: “The Postal Service is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a postal family member on July 20. Our thoughts are with their family, friends, and colleagues during t...
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Federal workplace safety officials are investigating the death of a Little Elm postal worker who collapsed while delivering mail Monday as temperatures climbed into the triple digits. Umeshkumar Thakkar died on Thornhill Lane on Monday; coworkers, friends, and family gathered to ...
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The city of Hurst is asking residents who live north of SH 183 to conserve water. The city is working on a water main repair that is taking longer than anticipated. The city said they would release more information if they needed the conservation to be extended. The city just sha...
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The city of Hurst has ended its call for water conservation. The city was asking residents who live north of SH 183 to conserve water. The city was working on a water main repair that took longer than anticipated. The city said it would release more information if it needed the c...
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The Dallas Cowboys begin training camp in Oxnard, CA, on Tuesday, July 28, and for the first time in a while, there's relatively little drama expected when the team reports. At least, for now. Wide receiver George Pickens, who had a breakout season in Dallas after being traded fr...
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"Symptoms of an Unhealthy Market" finds pricing, not increased use of care, remains the primary driver of rising healthcare costs. Texas families with employer-sponsored coverage now pay nearly $27,000 a year in premiums, and 63% have delayed or skipped care in the past year beca...
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FORT WORTH, Texas — Filmmaker Brey Browne will premiere his debut feature film, Cinematic Nothingness ( https://sfn-productions.com/cinematic-nothingness), on Sunday, July 26 at the historic Texas Theatre as part of Oak Cliff Film Presents. Created entirely through improvisation,...
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Sometimes life can seem like one big puzzle. In the case of Stephen Crea, it is actually the biggest puzzle – the largest in the world, in fact. On July 25, Crea is hosting the third annual Summer Speed Puzzle Showdown from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Victory Forest Community Center i...
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The WNBA announced its participants for the 2026 WNBA 3-point contest on Tuesday, with Wings' rookie guard Azzi Fudd selected to compete. The 3-point contest will be broadcast from Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Friday at 7 p.m. and will be available on ESPN, Disney+, and the ESPN ...
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The WNBA announced its participants for the 2026 WNBA 3-point contest on Tuesday, with Wings' rookie guard Azzi Fudd selected to compete. The 3-point contest will be broadcast from Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Friday at 7 p.m. and will be available on ESPN, Disney+, and the ESPN ...
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For FC Dallas, restarting the season after the World Cup is, as they say in show business, a tough act to follow. Dallas (7-4-4, sixth in the Western Conference) plays the Portland Timbers (5-8-2, 12th in the Western Conference) in Oregon on Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. CST LINE: Portlan...
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Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars will avoid a salary arbitration hearing after the high-scoring forward signed a $12 million contract for next season. The Stars announced the deal Tuesday night, a day before Robertson’s 27th birthday and 2 1/2 weeks after he had filed for arb...
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Chicago White Sox (53-47, first in the AL Central) vs. Texas Rangers (51-50, first in the AL West) in Arlington, Texas; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Anthony Kay (6-4, 4.34 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 76 strikeouts); Rangers: Tyler Alexander (1-1, 2.79 ERA, 1.31 WHI...
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Noted tech leaders, North Texas officials, Taiwanese representatives and throngs of global reporters gathered in far north Fort Worth on Tuesday for the opening of a new Wistron Corp. AI manufacturing facility. But tucked away in a roped-off corner of the company’s lobby was the ...
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Transform 1012 N. Main Street, a Fort Worth nonprofit coalition established by eight local organizations and entities, released on July 20 a design concept for a planned cultural hub to be housed at a building that once served as Ku Klux Klan headquarters. The Transform 1012 Cent...
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Fort Worth’s long-term relationship with the booming data center industry remains uncertain but, in the short term, city officials are considering a pause. City council members are expected to vote on a temporary suspension that, if approved, would give staff additional time to r...
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Residents of the Madero development and surrounding Haslet neighborhoods will soon be able to shop at a Kroger Marketplace coming to the intersection of Rancho Canyon Way and Sendera Ranch Boulevard. The store will be Kroger’s 11th location in the Fort Worth area and the fourth t...
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Charles Patrick “Pat” Fisher, 92, passed away peacefully on July 17, 2026. Born on May 18, 1934, in Fort Worth, Texas, to Max Charles Fisher and Mary Grace Fisher, Pat lived his entire life in Fort Worth, the city he loved and proudly called home. Pat lived a life defined by quie...
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FORT WORTH – Paul Wootten Mathews III died on July 18, 2026, after a long journey with early-onset dementia. He was 66. Paul was born on Jan. 15, 1960, at the U.S. Naval Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Mary Lee (Humphreys) and Paul Mathews, Jr. The Mathews family soon r...
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Yes. According to U.S. News & World Report, Texas is ranked No. 29 in pre-K-12 education. Data considered in the rankings included SAT and ACT scores, high school graduation rates, eighth-grade math and reading test scores and preschool enrollment. With a No. 21 rank for higher e...
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As confirmed cases of cyclospora continue to rise in Texas, pediatric specialists are helping parents understand how the parasite-linked illness differs from a typical stomach virus. The Texas Department of State Health Services reported Tuesday that the number of laboratory-conf...
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The Women's Policy Forum is pleased to announce that Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker will be the featured speaker at its luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Ridglea Country Club in Fort Worth. Mayor Parker will provide an update on key issues shaping the future ...
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A successful relocation effort has brought prairie dogs back to the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge. In 2015, the prairie dog population there died out under unknown circumstances, freelance reporter Kaley Johnson wrote for Texas Highways magazine. Now, two relocated colonies h...
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit has chosen a veteran public transportation executive with decades of experience to lead the North Texas agency into its next chapter. The DART Board of Directors announced Tuesday that Nathaniel P. Ford Sr. has been selected as the agency's next presiden...
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A rare piece of Collin County history is looking for its next chapter. The historic Kirkpatrick estate in North Texas is on the market for the first time after being passed down through generations. Located at 903 Parker Street in McKinney, the property encompasses nearly 20 acre...
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Not every esports tournament becomes a talking point. Some come and go without leaving much of a mark, even when the production is clean and the players are skilled. Others become reference points that fans cite years later – the clutch in the deciding map, the comeback nobody pr...
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Ray Anthony Calton, aged 68, departed from this world far too early on July 12, 2026. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend. Born on Oct. 27, 1957, in Smithville, Texas, to Mr. Willie Ray Calton and Mrs. Eunice Grace Anderson. As we gather to celebrate Ray's life, let us pay ...
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Ray Anthony Calton, aged 68, departed from this world far too early on July 12, 2026. He was a beloved son, brother, and friend. Born on Oct. 27, 1957, in Smithville, Texas, to Mr. Willie Ray Calton and Mrs. Eunice Grace Anderson. As we gather to celebrate Ray's life, let us pay ...
business
The Business Press "Business Titans Awards" will be held September 2, 2006. This inaugural event will spotlight the achievements of several men who help make the greater Fort Worth Metroplex a great place to work live and play. Join us for a awesome evening of celebration as we r...
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A new tier of theatre subscription is coming to Casa Mañana! Between buying single tickets and buying a full season subscription, Casa Mañana is introducing Mini-Plans, available to purchase now at casamanana.org. “Due to time or planning constraints, some patrons are hesitant to...
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The ultrawealthy moguls with family offices are usually decades into their careers. Then there’s Jake Paul. Despite the opaqueness of the family office industry, Paul, 29, has known about it for years. He’s now creating his own family office, which he hopes to headquarter in Old ...
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South of Interstate 30, vacant lots with “No Trespassing” signs scar the Dallas landscape. Some are overgrown with weeds. Others serve as dumping grounds, littered with tires, debris and discarded couches. They adjoin old homes and new construction sites on potholed streets with ...
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The Asian Film Festival of Dallas is marking a major milestone this week as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. There will be four days of films, filmmaker discussions, and special events highlighting Asian and Asian American storytelling. The festival runs July 23-26 at the Ange...
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The Dallas-based American Heart Association (AHA) said drinking a cup of coffee a day actually might not be enough. A new study shows the relationship between caffeine and heart health is complex. "The latest research indicates consuming up to 5 cups (8 oz.) of caffeinated coffee...
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The city of Richardson says parts of US 75, the service road, and the President George Bush Turnpike will be closed this weekend for work related to the DART Silver Line Bridge. They're installing the northside arch on the bridge; the Silver Line connects DFW International Airpor...
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The city of Richardson says parts of US 75, the service road, and the President George Bush Turnpike will be closed this weekend for work related to the DART Silver Line Bridge. They're installing the northside arch on the bridge; the Silver Line connects DFW International Airpor...
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Dallas Area Rapid Transit is expected to announce the finalist for its president and chief executive officer position on Tuesday afternoon. It marks a major step in the agency's search for its next leader as it works to address regional challenges and strengthen relationships wit...
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South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics is laying off hundreds amid the move of its U.S. headquarters to Plano. According to an email from the company, 739 employees are being laid off or given relocation offers in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., the former location of Samsung Electr...
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It was a rough week for WNBA All-Stars heading into the game this weekend. Paige Bueckers and Angel Reese both were injured Sunday. Bueckers had a rough collision with Nneka Ogwumike in the fourth quarter of Dallas’ game against Los Angeles. The second-year star guard won’t play ...
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Breanna Stewart had 33 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, Sabrina Ionescu scored 12 of her 21 points in overtime, and the New York Liberty beat the short-handed Dallas Wings 99-98 on Monday night to snap a four-game skid. After scoring just nine points in the third quarter — ...
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Breanna Stewart had 33 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists, Sabrina Ionescu scored 12 of her 21 points in overtime, and the New York Liberty beat the short-handed Dallas Wings 99-98 on Monday night to snap a four-game skid. After scoring just nine points in the third quarter — ...
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Dallas Wings (17-9, 7-6 Western Conference) at Portland Fire (11-15, 3-7 Western Conference), Oregon; Wednesday, 9 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: Portland Fire plays the Dallas Wings after Bridget Carleton scored 22 points in the Portland Fire’s 101-93 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. The Fire...
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Dallas Wings (17-9, 7-6 Western Conference) at Portland Fire (11-15, 3-7 Western Conference), Oregon; Wednesday, 9 p.m. CST BOTTOM LINE: Portland Fire plays the Dallas Wings after Bridget Carleton scored 22 points in the Portland Fire’s 101-93 loss to the Minnesota Lynx. The Fire...
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Andrew Benintendi hit a go-ahead three-run double that chased Texas starter Jacob deGrom in the fifth inning, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Rangers 10-3 on Monday night. Benintendi was hitless in 10 at-bats against deGrom before hitting a two-out, 2-2 pitch to right field to...
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Chicago White Sox (53-46, first in the AL Central) vs. Texas Rangers (50-50, second in the AL West) in Arlington; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Noah Schultz (3-6, 5.60 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 47 strikeouts); Rangers: Kumar Rocker (2-8, 4.40 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 80 stri...
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Chicago White Sox (53-46, first in the AL Central) vs. Texas Rangers (50-50, second in the AL West) in Arlington; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Noah Schultz (3-6, 5.60 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 47 strikeouts); Rangers: Kumar Rocker (2-8, 4.40 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 80 stri...
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FORT WORTH – Joseph John Walker, Jr. ("Jack"), age 91, passed away at his home in Fort Worth on Thursday July 16, 2026, after a long illness. Jack was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on Nov. 18, 1934. He graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1953 and Mississippi State Univers...
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A new training center in North Texas is aiming to help address the nationwide veterinarian shortage. Operation Kindness Humane Society and Mission Pet Health have opened a new surgical training center in Carrollton designed to help address the nationwide shortage of veterinarians...
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A $48.8 million project will widen and extend McCart Avenue and McPherson Boulevard in southwest Fort Worth, adding new roadway connections near Crowley. The project, located in Council District 6, will extend McCart Avenue south to Twin Leaf Drive and connect it with an extensio...
