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Hot Diggity Dog: Man Bites Dog — 250 times – yet AGAIN! Joey Chestnut returns to the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Competition at Coney Island this year, and a Fort Worth July 4 tradition continues, only with 10 bonus “dogs” to honor America’s 250th. Curly’s Frozen Custard will ...
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A Burleson aviation support services company is flying high after winning about $166 million in defense contracts. Air Center Helicopters Inc., a small business based in downtown Burleson, won two contracts — each worth about $83 million — on June 2 and June 3. The U.S. Navy’s Mi...
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Rex Benson wanted something as big as Texas to draw attention to his sports bar, Rex’s Bar & Grill, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “I told my team I basically wanted a soccer ball so large that NASA could see it from space,” he said. “I’m not quite sure I understood just how lar...
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League Commercial has been selected by Texas Wesleyan University to lead leasing efforts for multiple retail spaces along East Rosedale Street, helping bring more activity to a key corridor adjacent to the university. The more than 6,000 square feet of retail space includes prope...
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Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. Jacobia Solomon is helping people celebrate responsibly. A former 20-year corporate executive, Solomon launched her Mansfield-based SipSide Mocktai...
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Tarrant County College trustees approved about $24.3 million in contracts, renewals and purchases during their June 18 board meeting. The largest expense was a $9.3 million amendment for site utility relocation and long-lead materials for a new science building at the Northeast c...
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Parent Marisol Herrera has sat through her share of listening sessions in Fort Worth ISD. When the district’s Texas-appointed board of managers announced a new round of community meetings, Herrera showed up at last week’s workshop with a message: Listening isn’t enough. “The frus...
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Excitement is building across downtown Dallas as Lionel Messi and Argentina prepare to play Austria on Monday in a group-stage match at Dallas Stadium. The defending World Cup champions are expected to draw massive crowds to North Texas, with an estimated 100,000 Argentina fans e...
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Excitement is building across downtown Dallas as Lionel Messi and Argentina prepare to play Austria on Monday in a group-stage match at Dallas Stadium. The defending World Cup champions are expected to draw massive crowds to North Texas, with an estimated 100,000 Argentina fans e...
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By Hiya Bhatte I am originally from Prosper, around an hour northeast, but have been calling Fort Worth home for nearly four years now. Moving here was never part of the plan until I made the decision to do my undergrad at TCU. When I first moved to town, settled into my on-campu...
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Terri Flow was working in Washington, D.C., five years ago when she relocated to Fort Worth to be close to family again. Having spent years volunteering for causes supporting the military, she checked into that possibility when she moved back to North Texas. Her contacts presente...
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Mayor Mattie Parker and her husband, David Parker, denied allegations Friday that he lobbies for a data center coalition, pushing back on claims that his position at a consulting firm poses a conflict of interest for the mayor as Fort Worth grapples with how to regulate data cent...
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Fort Worth City Council members have raised about $7.5 million combined for their campaigns since 2021, drawing donations from thousands of individuals, businesses, law firms, unions and political groups for election and reelection efforts. About $2.1 million, or 28%, came from 1...
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To learn more about how the transcript that informed this report was created, visit Cambridge Artificial Intelligencer. The Keller ISD finance department presented an optimistic 2026-27 budget to school trustees at their June 11 meeting: a spending plan that would close a looming...
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The Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Department hosted a June 3 meeting on Webex to discuss the 60% design phase for Cunningham Road, a short stretch of roadway located in District 5 off Crowley Road. Improvements related to this project will run from the intersection of ...
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The Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Department hosted a meeting on June 1 to discuss construction that will occur along South Main Street. The purpose of the project is to mitigate flooding that has occurred along South Main during periods of heavy rain. Documenters empo...
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A preconstruction meeting hosted by the city of Fort Worth’s Street and Transportation Improvements department on May 28 discussed the McCart Avenue and Westcreek Drive Capital Project. The McCart Avenue and Westcreek Drive project is part of the 2022 bond with a project value of...
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Fort Worth’s Audit & Finance Committee provided an update on the city’s budget at a June 2 meeting. The briefing was a review of the monthly financial report for April 2026. The focus was on the general fund with special attention given to revenue. Cristi Lemon, assistant directo...
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It’s possible I interviewed on Monday the best 7-footer to ever play for the San Antonio Spurs. Maybe not specifically during his stint in the Alamo City, though he did make a couple of All-Star Games while playing there during his age 33-37 seasons. But taken as a career, Artis ...
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FIFA World Cup 2026 isn’t the only international competition in Dallas this summer. The Dallas International Piano Competition, hosted by the Dallas Chamber Symphony, will present its final round of competition on June 23 at Moody Performance Hall in the Dallas Arts District. The...
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There's a financial shift happening inside the independent music world, and it has nothing to do with viral moments or algorithmic luck. It's quieter than that. More deliberate. And for a certain kind of artist — one who's been grinding long enough to buy a house, sit on some equ...
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Early engagement can help a fresh Instagram post look active before the main audience has finished reacting. Likes cannot fix weak content, but they can support a post with a clear cover, useful caption, strong visual, and good timing. The better habit is to use paid likes as an ...
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Three men have died in Tarrant County Jail custody within four days this week — raising serious concerns for at least one family, a county commissioner and several community members. Mack Greer, 46, was pronounced dead Thursday afternoon at John Peter Smith Hospital after he suff...
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Tasha Hampton and her husband pushed their two children in a wagon through a sea of people in Fort Worth’s Cultural District on Juneteenth. The Mansfield mother had spent recent years educating her family about the federal holiday as a way to connect to their Black heritage. Now ...
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Newly released evidence shown in court is providing the public with its first look at materials shown to jurors during the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted in the death of Austin Metcalf. Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 No cameras ...
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SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday. A deep U.S. roster overcame Pulisic’s absence to clinch a knockout berth after only two matches ...
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Prediction markets give people a way to respond to future events through market prices. Instead of only reading forecasts or opinions, participants can buy and sell contracts tied to specific outcomes. These outcomes may involve sports, politics, entertainment, finance, business,...
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GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday, sending fans onto the streets across the country to celebrate. It marks a major triumph for a...
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Shayma Alzubi, the Muslim educator reassigned from her role as Western Hills High School principal after online backlash over her past social media posts, is suing Fort Worth ISD in federal court. The June 18 lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of Texas. The lawsuit allege...
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Team England fans got a taste of home before their game yesterday against Croatia. The Londoner, a Dallas pub with locations throughout the Metroplex, held a soft opening at its new Arlington location just in time for the game. The wholesome hooligans were out in force. The venue...
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As of June 19, officials had confirmed 12 New World screwworm cases in the United States, including 11 in Texas and one in New Mexico. The USDA said the funding will support new technologies aimed at improving detection, treatment and eradication efforts. What is the New World sc...
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Dallas residents awoke to strong storms and flooding in parts of the city. NBC 5 saw video of flooding specifically around Northwest Highway, as well as Walnut Hill and I-35 in Northwest Dallas. Several drivers were either stranded or attempted to drive through the high water. TX...
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Dallas resident Sarah DelSota shared this video of a Waymo stuck in water at the intersection of Fitzhugh and Capitol Avenues in Dallas. NBC 5 has reached out to Waymo for comment. Several Dallas roads were flooded Friday morning due to thunderstorms. NBC 5 saw video of flooding ...
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Three Dallas Zoo capybaras were tasked with predicting the outcome of Sunday's World Cup match between Argentina and Austria, and their picks delivered an unexpected result. The zoo's capybaras, Velero, Atziri and Piquiri, were presented with two soccer-themed goals decorated in ...
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The Dallas Zoo has announced the dates for their popular "Dollar Zoo Days" in the summer of 2026, and tickets are now available. Dollar Days are back on July 16 and August 4. This includes $1-4 deals on select snacks and beverages, including hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream, canned d...
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Chicago Sky (4-10, 1-6 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (9-6, 5-4 Western Conference) Arlington, Texas; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Chicago Sky aims to break its four-game slide with a victory over the Dallas Wings. The Wings are 5-2 in home games. Dallas averages 87.6 p...
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Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field both issued ground stops until 8 a.m. this morning. DFW Int'l's started at 5 a.m. while Love Field's started around 6 a.m. Both airports cited thunderstorms. The ground stops could be extended if severe weather continu...
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NBC 5 is continuing our summer literacy series Reading With You, with the help of local nonprofit Reading Partners North Texas. As part of their Take Reading With You online series, they have posted free, online handouts to help kids retain what they read. "Our curriculum experts...
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On June 2, the City of Fort Worth presented a series of proposed amendments to regulations related to data center development, including zoning, noise, water and economic development standards. The recommendations are designed to utilize tools under the City’s regulatory authorit...
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PRIM Construction is thrilled to announce that they have completed construction on a new large office and manufacturing building for WilliamsRDM, a local, woman-owned defense manufacturer in DFW. The project, designed by Schwarz Hanson Architecture and managed by Joe Bloodworth, ...
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Travis Staley made a historic statement in Wednesday night’s performance of the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo. The Tarleton State University tie-down roper posted a 7.1-second run, the fastest time recorded in competition at the Ford Wyoming Center. The time vaulte...
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Led by an emerging nonprofit, about 1,000 volunteers have collected over 63,000 pounds of trash from Texas waterways to date this year. The Gulf Trust cleaned more than 40 Texas lake shores and riverfronts, from Amarillo to the Rio Grande Valley, in April and May through the orga...
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The 2026 National Convention of The League of United Latin American Citizens in Fort Worth is crucial amid national issues affecting Latinos and other racial minority groups, the organization's president said. "We're making sure that people understand what the rights are of our i...
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Lake Worth ISD will start its first full school year under state-appointed leadership with a budget shortfall that district leaders say is designed to improve classrooms, not simply cover costs. The board of managers on Wednesday unanimously approved a 2026-27 budget with a proje...
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TGIF! We have back-to-back activities for you to enjoy this weekend. Whether you want to celebrate Pride Month, Juneteenth, Father’s Day, or all three, there are plenty of events to enjoy. Start your weekend off with Levitt Pavilion's new inaugural Texas Made Songs night, where l...
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As workers assembled electrical equipment, robotic arms moved materials, and automated pallets delivered parts to workstations at Siemens’ 500,000-square-foot plant in south Fort Worth, area business and government leaders discussed how to prepare the workforce for the future. “Y...
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Long before soccer fans and tourists flocked to North Texas for the FIFA World Cup, nonprofit organizations were preparing residents for a threat that might arrive with the games and festivities: human trafficking. Anti-trafficking organizations and churches hosted forums to rais...
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At least four people were injured after a pickup truck driver accidentally backed into a crowd of people outside a Dallas taco stand on Thursday evening, police say. Dallas Police responded to a call to assist an officer with an ambulance at approximately 7 p.m. in the 300 block ...
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Ashlea Pierce joined other Arlington ISD parents in voicing concern over the motives to transition sixth grade from the elementary to junior high level. “I'm not sure student experience is given the same priority in other educational decisions. Was there a movement of sixth grade...
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Gathered around a table, four women laughed and shared stories as if they’d been friends since childhood, even though they met four years ago. Stevenson Oaks independent living residents Barbara Coffey, Marilyn McClain, Genny Straughan and Shelby Whiteley discussed topics such as...
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As North Texas prepares to celebrate Juneteenth, Dr. Opal Lee is championing a new cause. The Grandmother of Juneteenth helped lead the movement to make Juneteenth a federal holiday. Now, as she approaches her 100th birthday, the breast cancer survivor is using her voice to suppo...
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Developers will soon demolish and rebuild part of The Cooper, a $65 million five-story apartment complex damaged by a 6-alarm fire last June. The Near Southside complex, which opened at 1001 W. Rosedale St. in 2020, was mostly vacant following the June 23, 2025, incident but leas...
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Alyssa was midway through a passage about the seasons changing when the timer cut her off. Sixty seconds. That’s all the time the second grader had to finish. Teacher Jean Tocco marked Alyssa’s stopping point on an assessment sheet to determine the number of words she can read pe...
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David Parker is listed as a lobbyist for the Virginia-based Data Center Coalition according to a filing with the Texas Ethics Commission. He has been involved in this group since January, according to official filings. The organization describes itself as representing and advanci...
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A month-long state investigation into the Camp Mystic flood disaster concluded the camp did not have a written evacuation plan, failed to adequately prepare for flooding, and did not evacuate campers despite opportunities to move them to safety before rising waters swept through ...
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A 29-year-old worker died after a tunnel collapsed beneath a building in Coppell on Thursday afternoon, trapping him underground, according to Dallas Fire-Rescue. Firefighters were called around 3:19 p.m. to 2275 Sage Hill Lane after receiving reports of a worker trapped followin...
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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, Earlier this year, my appreciation for ballet grew when I met Fort Worth dance icon ...
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Commissioner Alisa Simmons held a press conference on the Tarrant County in-custody jail deaths that took place this week. Two 40-year-old men died this week after suffering apparent medical emergencies while being held at the Tarrant County Jail, according to the Tarrant County ...
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The FIFA Fan Festival Dallas for Thursday, June 18, has sold out, according to the Dallas Police Department. Dallas police are asking the public not to travel to Fair Park without already having a reserved ticket. Police are notifying the public that heavy traffic is expected in ...
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The countdown is nearly over for Universal Kids Resort in Frisco, which is less than two weeks away from its official grand opening on July 1. NBC 5 got an early look inside the new theme park, which is Universal’s first-ever theme park built specifically for younger children. De...
