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Thousands of England and Croatia fans painted Arlington red, white and blue Wednesday afternoon as they gathered at Dallas Stadium for North Texas' second World Cup match. In the first match of the tournament for both countries, England defeated Croatia 4-2. Fans hailing from aro...
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The Fort Worth Police Department held a press conference to announce the “Juneteenth Community Impact” weekend initiative, a series of events focused on literacy, mentorship, second chances, youth engagement, and community healing through conversation, culture, and collaboration....
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Find me someone who says they don’t like Italian food, and I’ll show you a liar. Because let’s be real, what’s not to like? Carbs? Good. Cheese? Good. Garlic should probably have its own place on the food pyramid. I’ve talked quite a bit about Mediterranean cuisine in this column...
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A woman was killed early Thursday morning when police say she followed her partner onto a highway during an argument and was fatally struck by an 18-wheeler. Arlington Police said Thursday afternoon that a man and a woman were involved in a domestic disturbance at a nearby motel ...
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It's the second weekend of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and North Texas has watch parties for the Mexico and the USMNT games. FC Dallas is holding a World Cup watch party for the Mexico versus South Korea game on Thursday, June 18, at 8 p.m. Former Mexican national team players are e...
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Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers has proven to be a favorite around the WNBA yet again, trailing only four-time league MVP A’ja Wilson in votes after the first fan returns for the 2026 All-Star game. The 2025 No. 1 overall pick and WNBA rookie of the year is averaging 19 points, ...
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Dallas officials say a dispute over plans to redesign the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center has delayed its opening until 2030, forcing the city to relocate events expected at the facility. The $3.8 billion project has now been delayed twice, and some City Council members ha...
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On Ted Lasso, the British made fun of Ted for thinking that soccer matches are divided into quarters like American football games. This World Cup, the hydration breaks that come midway through each half have effectively divided the matches into quarters. The Americanization of so...
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A second man died this week at the Tarrant County Jail, according to the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office Wednesday. A 40-year-old man on Tuesday was kneeling next to his bed and failed to respond to verbal greetings from a detention officer during a routine cell check, the sherif...
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The city of Fort Worth is turning the page on its search for a new downtown Fort Worth library, now making plans to buy 1.38 acres on Summit Avenue south of West 7th Street. City Council members on June 23 will vote to buy several pieces of property for up to $5.95 million. The c...
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From magnets to banners to T-shirts, North Texas soccer fans have a wide range of memorabilia to purchase in honor of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Now, beautiful game fanatics and local art lovers have the chance to add a limited edition art print sold by Fort Worth’s tourism agency ...
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Shades of red, white and blue swathed the streets of Arlington. Not the United States’ signature colors but rather the shades of the England national team’s kits. England defeated Croatia 4-2 Wednesday afternoon in Arlington’s second World Cup match. Just a half-mile north, a cro...
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$10 million Roach Foundation gift establishes institute dedicated to advancing the future of human performance research Texas Christian University today announced the launch of the Roach Institute of Athlete Engineering, an interdisciplinary institute dedicated to advancing human...
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A group of voting rights advocates wants to help Tarrant County residents register eligible neighbors to vote ahead of the November election. The nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Tarrant County has coordinated a June 27 training session for volunteer deputy registrars, those...
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Cast your mind back to 1999, when Toy Story 2 conjured up Pixar’s most crushing moment in its history thus far. That film was about the toys facing their mortality of a sort, and it came to a head in the story of Jessie the Cowgirl (voiced by Joan Cusack), whose owner Emily grew ...
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Founded in Houston, the fast-growing mobile grooming brand continues statewide growth following recent North Texas expansion Lucky Dog Mobile Groomers, the fast-growing mobile pet care brand known for its convenient, door-to-door grooming experience, is expanding in Texas with th...
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Can AI-assisted content still sound personal, thoughtful, and worth reading? Yes, but it needs a writer’s mind behind it. AI can help shape a draft, organize ideas, and speed up the first step. Still, personality comes from human choices: opinion, rhythm, clarity, emotion, and li...
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Catholic Charities Fort Worth and Goodwill Greater Milwaukee & Chicago Partner to Replicate Revolutionary Padua® Program New Partnership Expands Reach of Life-Changing Poverty-Ending Model to the Greater Chicago Community Chicago, Illinois/Fort Worth, Texas – Goodwill Greater Mil...
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Many in Fort Worth and beyond, throughout Texas and the rest of the US, are collectively becoming fatigued with the contemporary digital realm. You finish your 8-hour shift at the office downtown, working at a warehouse, driving a heavy truck, or in any other profession, and you ...
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Center for Transforming Lives is thrilled to announce the appointment of Nadia Salibi as Chief Impact Officer, a new role within the non-profit as it expands to serve more Tarrant County families. Salibi joins the non-profit at a pivotal moment in its nearly 120-year history. Wit...
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Louise Smith smiled while reclining on an easy chair in her Fort Worth home as a small crowd celebrated in her living room Wednesday morning. Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County’s senior staff and board of directors were on hand to deliver the organization’s 30 millionth meal — a m...
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Listen up, Fort Worth! Welcome to The Soundcheck, a biweekly music column keeping you in the loop on what’s happening across the Tarrant music scene. Interested in music focused on the intersection of education, activism and the history of the Black community? What about music wi...
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Yes, we put out a Black History Month issue every February, but you can’t forget about Juneteenth, which is why we’ve decided to celebrate the holiday with a special issue. And it’s packed with great info and in-depth reporting. Step inside. On pg. 4, Southeast Fort Worth heads o...
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On view now thru day Sunday, July 5, at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Black Photojournalism gathers the work of more than 60 photographers across the country between 1945 and the mid-1980s. The 250-plus photos on display cover everything from major historical events to ...
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When you ask a child what they want to be when they grow up, most say they want to follow in the footsteps of a parent or an idol. But Dena Stanley knew from a young age that she wanted to carve her own path. Born in Oklahoma City and now a resident of Fort Worth, she is describe...
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With our calendar being somewhat, well, calendar-driven and with June being an onslaught of special happenings and holidays, it’s no surprise that you’re holding yet another of our special issues in your hand. We can’t help it. Special is our specialty. Juneteenth Now that Opal g...
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The final whistle may have ended the match, but the celebration was just getting started for England supporters in North Texas. Fans packed The Londoner locations in Addison and Dallas following England's 4-2 World Cup victory over Croatia, turning the pubs into a sea of cheers, ...
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Hop on a boat, compete in a Lego building competition, listen to Frank Sinatra or paint a colorful canvas this weekend to celebrate Father’s Day.While every dad is unique, there are events happening around the county just right for hungry dads, creative dads, funny dads and dads ...
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Breakfast Brothers, 400 E Front St, Ste 100, Arlington. 682-563-6490. 7am-2pm Mon-Thu, 7am-4pm Fri-Sun. A light drizzle and shallow wind gusts didn’t slow an early morning crowd from joining the waitlist at the third and newest location for the Black-owned Breakfast Brothers in d...
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Lionel Messi registered his first World Cup hat trick while moving into a tie for first on the tournament's career scoring list Tuesday night, sending defending champion Argentina to a dominant 3-0 victory over Algeria in its group-stage opener. Messi scor...
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Rays of hope amid the political maelstrom, Juneteenth events are plentiful this month. In South Main Village, The Cicada will support the national holiday by hosting a fundraising event on Friday, June 19. Featuring locals Die-A-Beat-Us, A Dangerous Affair, 42Scratch, 4Factorial,...
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Just in time for Father’s Day, an all-Black cast of characters brings us this revenge thriller. If not for the smartphones that the characters occasionally use, you might mistake Is God Is for some lost blaxploitation movie from the 1970s. Its main characters embark on a road tri...
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Nestled in Southeast Fort Worth, the historic Weston Gardens is a fixture of the community, providing locals an escape from reality. Sharply contrasting it, Southeast Fort Worth’s landscape is dominated by industrial infrastructure like landfills and truckyards, the heavy machine...
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I’m not a big basketball fan, but I did watch a couple of Spurs games during the NBA Finals. They’re a young team, and they fought hard, and I know a lot of Texans were rooting for them to win. I was, too. But as I watched the final game, a creeping sense of unease came over me. ...
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Absolutely terrible for everyone involved. There is no win in a case like that of Karmelo Anthony, a 19-year-old found guilty of murder for the fatal stabbing of 17-year-old Austin Metcalf. Two families were shattered over a senseless instance of violence. I have a friend on the ...
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As the white father of a Black boy, I’ve come across what I’m calling the degrees of Blackness. Regarding skin color, darker is worse — my kid has been called “burnt” by fellow Black students because he’s directly from West Africa. (I won’t repeat all the lovely epithets hurled a...
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FBI Dallas said 18 drones violated temporary flight restrictions over Dallas Stadium in Arlington and Fan Fest in Dallas during the World Cup's opening weekend. Federal authorities have also filed a charge against a North Texas drone operator after investigators said he flew with...
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Editor’s note: A featured pet may be adopted by the time you inquire, but many more are always waiting to meet you through the Humane Society of North Texas. At the Humane Society of North Texas, adoption is about changing lives, one match at a time. Learn more about adoptions at...
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Tensions flared at a recent public meeting in Hood County that devolved into a shouting match between county attorney Matthew Mills and residents who oppose data centers. "How much did y'all get paid?" asked a resident. "Not a dime," Mills said. "You're accusing people of being c...
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Grand Prairie is planning a new addition to its Vegas-style entertainment district at EpicCentral. The city approved a new 360-degree immersive dome theater this week, planned as a standalone destination within the development. The venue is expected to seat 400 people and feature...
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OPENING Balan: The Boy (NR) This Malayalam-language film stars Chandu Salimkumar as a teenage boy who searches for his mother after she disappears. Also with Girish A.D., Farzana Palathingai, Ganapathi, Sandra Chandran, Dolly June, and Jean Paul Lal. (Opens Friday at AMC Grapevin...
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Reunion Tower in Dallas will be hosting a series of special light shows during the month-long 2026 FIFA World Cup. Nine matches are being played at "Dallas Stadium" in Arlington, including five first-round matches, two round-of-32 matches, a round-of-16 match, and a semifinal dur...
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Arlington ISD will face a nearly $60 million shortfall next year despite a staff reorganization and no raises for employees. The district’s trustees unanimously adopted the 2026-27 budget shortfall Tuesday night. Trustee Justin Chapa said the previous cuts have provided a financi...
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Tarrant Area Food Bank announced a new initiative today, placing an emphasis on holistic services with its North Texas partners while sunsetting support for certain mobile pantry agencies. The More Than Food initiative, announced Wednesday morning by the nonprofit, reemphasizes t...
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The Dallas Mavericks have 3 picks in next week's NBA Draft. Round one is Tuesday night, June 23; the Mavs have picks 9 and 30, as well as pick 48 in round two, on Wednesday. Fans and the front office know the focus is building around Cooper Flagg, the 2025-26 Rookie of the Year. ...
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Weston McKennie, a 27-year-old midfielder for the U.S. Men's National Team, is a Little Elm native and John McKennie's younger brother. "I'm a Grand Prairie firefighter," McKennie said in the video produced by the city and sent to NBC 5. "I currently drive an engine down at Stati...
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FC Dallas' Petar Musa is making his World Cup debut with Croatia against England at Dallas Stadium. The game kicks off at 3 p.m. England is one of the highest-ranked teams in the tournament. Musa has already scored 12 goals so far for FC Dallas this season, making him one of the ...
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FC Dallas' Petar Musa made his World Cup debut with Croatia against England at Dallas Stadium on Wednesday. The game kicked off at 3 p.m. England is one of the highest-ranked teams in the tournament. England beat Croatia 4-2 on Wednesday. Martin Baturina and Musa answered each of...
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As English fans take over North Texas, a local pub is hosting watch parties at its venues in Addison, Arlington, Colleyville, and Dallas. The game kicks off at 3 p.m. The Addison location is award-winning; the Arlington location is brand new; and the Dallas location hosted a part...
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Texas takes center stage at the 2026 FIFA World Cup today. Portugal takes on Congo in Houston at noon, then Croatia plays England in a rematch of the 2018 World Cup semifinals at 3 p.m. The Portugal squad featuring star forward Cristiano Ronaldo is among the favorites to win the ...
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Portugal, very aware of the enormous expectations it faces in the World Cup, begins group stage play against Congo in Houston at noon. The squad featuring star forward Cristiano Ronaldo is among the favorites to win the expanded 48-team tournament and hoist its first World Cup tr...
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Nationally Ranked Broker Gains South Georgia Strength as Valdosta-Based Agency Puts Resources Behind Next-Generation Growth Fort Worth, Texas) – Higginbotham, a broad-based, employee-owned insurance and financial services company headquartered in Texas, announced it has joined fo...
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FORT WORTH, TX – June 16,2026 – Sparks Financial is pleased to announce that Scott Theodore has joined the firm as a Private Wealth Advisor, bringing decades of leadership, mentorship, and financial services experience to the organization. Theodore previously served as Managing P...
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Southlake Foundation, in partnership with the Southlake Chamber of Commerce, will host the inaugural Southlake Global Business Council Summit at The Westin Southlake this Thursday, June 18, starting at 5:00 p.m. The event will bring together nearly 20 international business counc...
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“What is this that I’m feeling, and what is this thing called dementia?” Those are two of the most compelling health questions that senior adults and their families are asking. June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, and since dementia continues to gain national attention,...
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(FORT WORTH, Texas and DUBLIN) – Escalante Golf – a boutique owner and operator of luxury golf properties across 17 U.S. states – has acquired GreenGolfBall Ltd, an Ireland-based golf tour operator specializing in bespoke golf travel experiences. The acquisition marks a significa...
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A mosquito trap sample tested positive for West Nile Virus in Arlington, according to a news release. Tarrant County Public Health found the positive sample located near Douglas Court at North Cooper Street and notified the city of Arlington. (function(){function e(){window.addEv...
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Studying a Texas Christian University athlete’s performance may start with a football player sweating under sweltering heat. But it does not end on the field. The same research may help a firefighter in a burning building. A line worker on a power line. Or a police dog whose move...
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Third through eighth grade students living in Fort Worth made modest gains on state reading and math exams this year, but continue to trail their peers across Tarrant County and Texas, according to STAAR results released Tuesday. Schools within Fort Worth city limits increased 2 ...
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Fort Worth ISD saw gains in math and reading that outpaced statewide increases, but the district still has a long way to go before it sheds Texas control, newly released STAAR results show. Tuesday’s results show two realities: Fort Worth ISD students made broad gains in math and...
