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Gary Michael Albin, 75, passed away on July 2, 2026, due to a sudden illness. Memorial Service: 12:00 p.m., Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Winscott Funeral Home, 1001 Winscott Road, Benbrook, Texas 76126. Gary was born on Aug. 4, 1950, in Fort Worth, Texas. He attended Trinity Valle...
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It’s not often a new album makes me tear up a little, but by the time I got to “So Far from Alone,” the penultimate track of Tipps & Obermiller’s Little Kid Heart, I found myself deep enough in my feelings to blur my vision a little. I was driving, listening to the LP on CD, and ...
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A popular Deep Ellum bar is closing its doors, with the owner saying concerns about violence in the neighborhood outweighed the business's financial success. Kanvas by Kevin Kelley announced on social media that Sunday, July 19, will be the business's final day operating in Deep ...
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Kenyen Damon Moore, 54, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 5, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas. Born on March 1, 1972, in Fort Worth, Texas, Kenyen was a proud father, grandfather, son, brother, and friend whose presence left a lasting impression on everyone who knew ...
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Several songs by Dallas rapper Yella Beezy support the state's theory that the death of rapper MO3 was a murder-for-hire plot, that's according to a detective who testified Friday during a pretrial hearing. Detective Eric Barnes pointed to lyrics in the songs "Hitters," "Keep It ...
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Tickets are still available for the 2026 Dallas Colombian Festival "Sí Sí Colombia," happening from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday at Strauss Square in Dallas. The festival celebrates Colombian independence and heritage by offering authentic Colombian food and drinks, music from i...
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A 15-year-old girl escaped an attempted kidnapping in Keene before witnesses helped police identify the suspect, leading to his arrest in Fort Worth, investigators said. Keene police said the attempted kidnapping happened Wednesday along Old Betsy Road in the Johnson County town....
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Jennie Steward says she never imagined the home she shared with her husband would be gone by the time she returned. The Kerrville woman was in North Texas helping her parents with a garage sale when floodwaters swept away the house she shared with her husband, John Mark Steward, ...
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The Southern Baptists of Texas Convention is preparing to deploy disaster relief volunteers to Uvalde to help residents recover from devastating flooding. The deployment was delayed by one day because of rain, but crews are now expected to head to Uvalde on Saturday. For Disaster...
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A 79-year-old man has been arrested and accused of murder in the nearly 50-year-old unsolved strangulation of a Braniff flight attendant following a financial dispute. Officials with the Grapevine Police Department announced Thursday that detectives arrested a suspect in a 1981 h...
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Chien Le first met the Venerable Bhikkhu Pannakara in 2005, a few years before Pannakara became a novice monk at the Texas Buddhist temple where he is now the deputy abbot. What struck Le then, and amazes him still, is Pannakara’s iron-clad determination. “When he decides to do s...
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Bonifacio Galván (Don Goni), de 85 años, de Colonia La Morita Slp, falleció el 15 de julio de 2026 en Fort Worth Tx rodeado de familiares y seres queridos. Nacido el 22 de mayo de 1941 en Colonia La Morita Slp, Bonifacio Galván era hijo de su difunto padre Diego Galván y de su di...
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After years of complaints about speeding drivers, crashes and safety concerns at an Oak Cliff intersection, residents are beginning to see progress toward changes they hope will make their neighborhood safer. The intersection of West Clarendon Drive and Coombs Creek Drive, near M...
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Amber Gregg has always wanted her children to succeed, but now, they can add author to the list. They are the creators of I Am Loved – Soy Amado: A Bilingual Coloring Book of Affirmations. Her son Princeton is 10 years old and her daughter Pilar is 6 years old. "I’ve always wante...
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The American Red Cross blood donations account for nearly 40% of the nation's blood supply. Currently, the organization reports what they call an emergency shortage. Leaders at the nonprofit said supply fell nearly 25% in June, so they are urging North Texans to help. The shortag...
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I was stunned to see a fleet of three cars driving in a caravan with the identical messaging: “VisitOKC.com.” What a brilliant non-traditional way to reach international travelers who would be in North Texas and looking for things to do between soccer matches. Oklahoma City Touri...
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LIFT Community Partnership in Parker County Brings Proven Poverty-Ending Model to Local Families Weatherford, Texas – Texas Neighborhood Services (TXNS) and Catholic Charities Fort Worth (CCFW) are proud to announce a new partnership to expand access to high-quality, research-bac...
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Lessons from North Texas – FIFA Experience The FIFA World Cup brought the world's attention to North Texas and delivering an event of that scale required years of planning, regional collaboration and operational excellence. Join the Fort Worth Chamber's Leaders Speaker Series, pr...
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Hospital gets Pathway to Excellence for sixth time AZLE, TEXAS, – Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Azle received its sixth Pathway to Excellence® designation Tuesday from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), recognizing the hospital’s commitment to a positive pr...
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GALVESTON – Freddie Runnels Holybee went to her eternal home on July 8, 2026, in League City, Texas. She was born on July 1, 1942, in Coleman, Texas, to J.W. (Dub) Turner and Janice Vaughn Turner. She grew up in Coleman and completed her first year of high school before the famil...
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EULESS – Thomas Mitchell Dennard, age 67, of Euless, Texas, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, surrounded by the loving arms of his family after a life filled with love, laughter, and adventure. Funeral Service: 12 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, in Greenwood'...
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Fort Worth, like many communities across the country, is experiencing a boom of interest in data center developments. As developers explore sites to build and operate data centers, Tarrant County residents are asking questions about the subsequent effects on resources, including ...
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TGIF! My favorite hobby when I need to decompress is vintage and thrift shopping. But of course, after a couple of hours of shopping, I am hit with thrift blindness and go home with some questionable purchases. If you are like me and have piles of clothes you would like to exchan...
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The Salvation Army of North Texas has seen an increase in service demand this summer, with requests ranging from meal distribution to camp tuition assistance. At nine of the organization’s 13 food pantries, first-time visits are up 26% since January, said Christina Cavalier, mana...
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The Salvation Army of North Texas has seen an increase in service demand this summer, with requests ranging from meal distribution to camp tuition assistance. At nine of the organization’s 13 food pantries, first-time visits are up 26% since January, said Christina Cavalier, mana...
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Over the past month, the 2026 FIFA World Cup brought together thousands of fans from across the globe to celebrate the beautiful game of soccer in the city of Arlington. After North Texas’ nine matches, the most of any host city, it may be hard to recall each of those moments. Lu...
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Fort Worth’s Rattikin Title Co., one of the state’s oldest and largest title agencies, has been acquired by Stewart Title. The two companies announced the acquisition Thursday. No price for the transaction was released. The companies will now offer title insurance, escrow service...
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FORT WORTH – Dwight Leon Hill, II, 88, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026. A celebration of Leon's life will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum, 3210 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107; followed by an interment in Gre...
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FORT WORTH – Patricia Mae Alexander, 78, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Graveside Service: 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Sandburg Suite. Patricia was born on...
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SAGINAW – Jimmie Leon Isaacs, 79, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76107; with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment: Greenwood Memoria...
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SPRINGTOWN – Velda Jean Peters, 71, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2026. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel, 2301 N. Sylvania Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76111. Interment to follow at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday,...
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FORT WORTH – Brigid Ann Keller, 86, of Fort Worth, Texas, died as a result of Alzheimer's-related complications on July 8, 2026. She was born in Hoboken, NJ, in 1940 to George and Brigid Pennell. She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother who was known for h...
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Guests arrived through the garden behind All Peoples Church Unitarian Universalist in the heart of the Meadowbrook neighborhood and into the event room, which was lined with tables covered in colorful streamers. Gift bags welcomed attendees at each seat, where guests eagerly awai...
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A Florida developer on Wednesday announced plans for a 740-acre mixed-use development including single-family and multifamily residential offerings, a hotel, retail and restaurant sites, and recreation amenities. The development, called Wildhaven, is from An Ki Land Development o...
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The labor union representing Fort Worth firefighters said Thursday that contract negotiations with the city manager’s office have become futile as city officials seek to balance next year’s projected budget shortfall. The Fort Worth Professional Firefighters Association declared ...
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Editor’s note: Featured pets may be adopted quickly, but there are always others ready for their forever home. At the Humane Society of North Texas, adoption is about changing lives, one match at a time. Learn more about adoptions at HSNT’s Fort Worth and Keller locations, or at ...
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Evangeline “Leni” Coyle (nee Stamation) passed from this earth on July 5, 2026 at the age of 83. Leni was born in Massachusetts in 1943 to parents George and Mitzi Stamation. George, a U.S. Army Corpsman, was killed in action during World War II in 1945. Leni was raised by her mo...
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A group of Granbury residents filed recall petitions against Mayor Jim Jarratt and four city council members this week, marking the latest chapter in a months-long dispute over the proposed Project Patriot data center and the city's handling of the project. The petitions, filed M...
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FORT WORTH – Victoria Krystle Galindo, 39, passed away Monday, July 6, 2026. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, July 20, 2026, in The Breyley Suite at Mount Olivet. Vict...
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A 28-year-old woman is in custody, accused of killing a 39-year-old truck driver in a fatal hit-and-run crash in Dallas County early Wednesday morning. The Dallas County Sheriff's Office said a truck driver changing his tire on the shoulder of Interstate 20 just after midnight on...
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Defense attorneys for Tanner Horner, the former FedEx driver who was sentenced to death in May for the murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand, have filed a motion for a new trial. The motion argues that the widespread media coverage surrounding the case intimidated key witnesses, who...
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Patrick Allen Reeves, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away on July 10, 2026, at the age of 49. Patrick was born on Jan. 12, 1977. He lived life with a spirit that was truly larger than life, leaving a lasting impression on everyone fortunate enough to know him. His strength, humor, ...
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An unidentified person is facing a number of charges after authorities found them driving recklessly with explosive devices inside their vehicle. Lakeside Police Department took the person into custody on Wednesday night, July 15, following what officials consider a dangerous ser...
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Joyce Smith, 62, passed away on June 29, 2026, in Fort Worth, TX. Joyce Smith was born on Dec. 13, 1963 in Fort Worth, TX, to AT Smith and Earlene Kincaid. Joyce had 2 children, Tonia Coulston, of Fort Worth, Robert Konopasek III. Joyce was best known for her cooking and kind spi...
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WEATHERFORD – Marietta Faye Stephens went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 12, 2026. Visitation: 5 – 7 p.m., Sunday, July 19, 2026, at Greenwood Funeral Home in Memorial Suite B, 3344 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Funeral: 9:30 a.m., Monday, July 20, 2026, in ...
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Firefighters are battling a two-alarm warehouse fire near North Main Street and Egg Farm Road in far North Fort Worth on Thursday afternoon. Texas Sky Ranger was over the fire on the 5800 block of Egg Farm Road as crews worked to knock down the flames at about 3 p.m. The fire bro...
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While happy hour is usually associated with alcohol, you don’t have to go to a bar to snag a discount on food and drinks. Many spots around Tarrant County offer special prices for beverages and dining, mocktails included. This week, we’re sharing new happy hour sips and bites coo...
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Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey is making its world premiere this week. The film opens in theaters nationwide on Friday, but if you haven't gotten a ticket yet, it may be difficult to snag one. The film is making cinematic history, standing as the first feature film to be shot en...
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The deadline has passed for NFL players on the franchise tag to sign a long-term deal with their current teams, meaning wide receiver George Pickens is expected to be a Dallas Cowboy for at least one more season. Pickens signed a $27.3 million fully guaranteed deal back in April ...
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North Texas women in their first trimester of pregnancy are needed for a new study, and it could mean money, diapers, and personalized food kits. The City of Mansfield and Methodist Mansfield partnered with Texas A&M AgriLife Institute for Advancing Health in the Harvesting Healt...
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One person died and another was critically injured after a house fire early Thursday morning in southeast Fort Worth. According to the Fort Worth Fire Department, firefighters were called to the 3500 block of Avenue J around 2:45 a.m. in the Poly neighborhood. When crews arrived,...
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Valliance Bank celebrates new location with a ribbon cutting at the grand opening of its newly renovated Near Southside location at 1560 W. Magnolia Ave. with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 15. "We are thrilled about our new building and location”, said Chad Kerr, F...
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Annette Margaret (Margi) Goodman of Fort Worth, passed away peacefully of complications of Lymphoma on July 15th, 2026 surrounded by the love of her family. She was born in Iowa to Ralph and Frances Brown, and grew up in Chicago where she attended private school, graduated, and a...
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Patrons of JPMorganChase’s recently opened Sapphire Lounge by The Club at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport may find a familiar name — and taste — inside the new amenity for the bank’s high-end card customers. Fort Worth’s Cherry Coffee is the brew served in the elevated lo...
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The city is teasing the last act for its spaceship-style Fort Worth Convention Center Arena, which will be demolished early next year to make way for construction of a modern expansion. The arena will host a free party noon-4 p.m. Sept. 20, its final event. The It’s Goin’ Down ar...
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FORT WORTH – Thelma Talens Cura passed away on July 11, 2026, at the age of 87. Thelma will be remembered for her determination, resilience, and deep devotion to her family, especially as she helped raise four children after immigrating to the United States from the Philippines. ...
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WHITE SETTLEMENT – Vincent Glen Foy Jr., 82, passed away Friday, July 10, 2026. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 16, 2026, in Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth TX 76107, with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment: Greenwoo...
