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Prepare to see pink buses traveling on Hemphill Street when Trinity Metro’s new color-coded route debuts next week. The unveiling of La Línea Rosa — a Latino-themed rebranding of Route 1 — will be at 10 a.m. Sept. 15 at La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth, one of the transit agency’s mos...
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Miguel Angel Orozco, a beloved son, brother, grandson, nephew, and friend, passed away on Sept. 5, 2026, in Dallas. He was born on Jan. 10, 2007, in Perryton, Texas, to Edith Roman Castro and Arnoldo Orozco. Miguel was a young man whose presence brought happiness wherever he went...
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Even as the national housing market remains subdued in the wake of high mortgage rates, Fort Worth’s has held steady year over year. In Fort Worth, the median home price in July decreased to $333,000, down 1.3% from a year earlier. In Tarrant County, there was a modest price grow...
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William Marshall Hadden passed on Sept. 5, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on Jan. 11, 1957, William lived in Arlington.
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Federal Reserve approval, combined with Graham's regulatory and shareholder approvals,marks a major milestone in the partnership. BOWIE, Texas – Legend Bancorp, Inc., the holding company for Legend Bank, N.A., announced today that the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas approved Legen...
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ARLINGTON, TX – September 8, 2026 – The Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the recipients of its 2026 Small Business of the Year Awards, recognizing outstanding minority-owned, veteran-owned, woman-owned, nonprofit and for-profit businesses. The Overall Sm...
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A $20 million gift from Anuradha and Vikas Sinha will accelerate the University of North Texas’ work in artificial intelligence and advanced analytics while creating new opportunities for students and faculty. In recognition of the gift, UNT will name the Anuradha and Vikas Sinha...
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This month was Joseph Hughes’ first time running a booth at Funkytown Mindful Market. A garden manager for Ridglea Giving Garden, Hughes was selling honey and an assortment of pickled vegetables. But the east Fort Worth native is no stranger to the market. As a past customer and ...
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Ercilia Galloway remembers her husband, Drew, making her dream date a reality when he took her to watch a movie under the stars at Coyote Drive-In for the first time. They laid in the bed of a pickup truck, giggled with each other and had a really fun time watching the film, she ...
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After faithfully serving Acme Brick Company for over 40 years, Britt retired on July 31st – although he will still be involved with Acme on various projects. Britt began his career with Acme as staff photographer and through dedication and total involvement rose to the position o...
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Enrolling in college looks a little different these days. At some North Texas universities, students can now major in artificial intelligence. UT Arlington and Texas Wesleyan University have introduced degree programs focused on AI, but university leaders say the programs go beyo...
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The Dallas FBI Field Office shared insight into the reported decline in violent crime both in the U.S. and in the North Texas region. According to the agency's 2025 Crime in the Nation Report, there were 1.1 million violent crimes reported nationally, a decrease of 9.3% from 2024...
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With more than 40% of the Ross Fire yet to be contained, firefighters are getting help from above and from community volunteers supporting crews on the ground. Bridger Aerospace has dropped more than 350,000 gallons of water on the Ross Fire and counting, helping cool the flames ...
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For more than two centuries, Oktoberfest has brought people together with lively music and the kind of hearty food that seems made for sharing. This September, Central Market is bringing those traditions to Texas with their own version of Oktoberfest, a two-week celebration of Ge...
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Dallas police are sharply reducing the number of outside agencies that can access the department's Flock camera data amid growing concerns about privacy and potential misuse of the technology. The Dallas Police Department has reduced access from more than 1,500 outside agencies t...
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President Donald Trump visited the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington on Thursday. Trump arrived in North Texas on Wednesday afternoon for the GOP midterm convention being held in Dallas. While in town, Trump headed to Arlington, where he was joined by "members of Congre...
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New Board Members Also Announced FORT WORTH, Texas (Sept. 8, 2026) — United Way of Tarrant County (UWTC) announced today thatBarbara M. Williams will serve as chair of its Board of Directors for the 2026-27 term. Grant Helmer willserve as vice chair, and five new members have joi...
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For decades, the airport security checkpoint has marked the end of the road for friends and relatives seeing off a traveler. That is changing for some travelers. The Transportation Security Administration has launched a new program at some U.S. airports allowing eligible TSA PreC...
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Federal officials are restricting drone flights over much of North Texas during President Trump's visit to Dallas this week for the RNC midterm convention. The Transportation Security Administration’s Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS), U.S. Secret Service, FBI and U.S. Customs a...
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans will descend on Dallas this week for a two-day convention dreamed up by President Donald Trump to rally his supporters for this year’s midterm elections. Trump has said he wanted to channel the kind of political extravaganza that each party holds eve...
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A man was fatally shot by police on Monday night after aiming his gun at two River Oaks officers, police said. According to the River Oaks Police Department, officers responded to a call regarding a suicidal subject in the 900 block of Yale Street shortly before 9:30 p.m. Police ...
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Business Titans Awards held September 2, 2026 Event Sponsors: GOLD: GOODWILL NORTH CENRAL TEXAS, BRONZE: CIERA BANK, MASON-DALLAS INC, ONCOR, LINEBARGER GOGGAN BLAIR & SAMPSON LLC, MICHELS FAMILY FINANCIAL...
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Jaime Cobb-Tinsley, Vice President of Family & Professional Education at the James L. West Center for Dementia Care, participated in a best-practices panel at the HEALTHTAC West Conference, held August 2–4 at The Phoenician Resort in Scottsdale, Arizona. Prominent healthcare lead...
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Presale for FWSSR Insiders Opens Sept. 10 at 10 a.m. Rodeo tickets for the 2027 Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo (FWSSR) go on sale to the public, Monday Sept. 14 at 10 a.m. Steeped in tradition while embodying the cowboy and cowgirl lifestyle vibe, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo...
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Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation (FWFWF) announces today its lineup of fall events, all of which highlight North Texas’ thriving culinary scene and reflect the Foundation’s mission of championing and cultivating North Texas’ hospitality community. Four returning events from Sept...
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In an off-market transaction, Paw Control Inc., a leading mobile pet grooming service, has purchased Club Canine's boarding and kennel facility in Denton County, gaining a brick-and-mortar location to expand its award-winning business. The move-in ready building, totaling 6,276 s...
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President Donald Trump will visit the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington on Thursday. Trump will arrive in North Texas on Wednesday afternoon for the GOP midterm convention being held in Dallas. While in town, Trump will head to Arlington, where he will be joined by "mem...
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Hui Yi Jian passed on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026, at the age of 92, at her residence surrounded by her family. Born on Monday, Nov. 13, 1933 in China before coming to the United States. Hui was a resident of Bedford. Hui will be truly missed by many relatives and friends, cherishing...
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Fort Worth leaders are planning a Texas-sized welcome for thousands of Latino business leaders when they arrive in North Texas for a national convention next week. The United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce will bring about 2,000 people to town for its 2026 national conventio...
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Fort Worth broke ground on Smiley Park in southeast Fort Worth’s Ash Crescent neighborhood, aiming to transform a vacant lot behind the Best Maid Pickles warehouse. The $1.76 million park improvements will include a sports court, lighting, play equipment, site furniture, tree pla...
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Keller ISD enrolls about 4,000 fewer students than it did five years ago. Northwest ISD is still building schools for growth, while Crowley ISD is trying to attract more students. All three districts are wrestling with the same problem: Their costs are becoming harder to cover. A...
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Christopher Ohan, an associate dean at Texas Wesleyan University, recalled a recent graduate asking him for a recommendation letter for a six-figure job. The student graduated with a history degree four years ago. The position he was applying for, however, had little to do with t...
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Looking for ways to honor and immerse yourself in Latin American communities?Several Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations will soon take place throughout Fort Worth and Tarrant County. Here are some events to show your pride through Oct. 11: Discover power of Latin artists at 3 S...
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Elegance Bratton’s debut film, “The Inspection,” explores heartbreak, homophobia, second chances, and acceptance. His new film, “By Any Means,” is about justice through violent retribution. Set in 1966 Mississippi, a Black FBI agent named Wayne Strider (Yahya Abdul-Mateen II) tea...
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An East Dallas neighbor says a city water line leak has gone unrepaired for more than a month, sending water through his driveway and down the street as Dallas Water Utilities reports increasing water loss from leaks across the city. The leak, just off Lakeland Drive at the end o...
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An Arlington couple was killed and two others were critically injured when they were hit by a passing car after a multi-vehicle crash north of Hillsboro on Saturday. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, at about 8:30 p.m., a farm tractor towing farm equipment was h...
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Business leaders should watch the area’s housing market, as it can offer a window into consumer confidence, workforce mobility, population growth and the overall strength of a regional economy. In the Fort Worth area, the latest housing data points to a market that is holding rel...
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A driver was killed in a shooting in the Lake Highlands "L Streets" neighborhood in Dallas on Monday afternoon. According to Dallas Police, someone shot the driver near Plano Road and Walnut Hill just after noon. The driver, who crashed into a tree after the shooting, was pronoun...
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With the Nov. 3 midterm election less than two months away, now is the time to check your voter registration status while there is still time to fix any potential issues. You cannot vote in the next election if you have not registered. You can check your voter status at VoteTexas...
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The Nepalese Society of Texas will be holding a vigil for the victims of the recent deadly flood in Nepal. The vigil will take place on Monday, Sept. 7, at 8 p.m. at the Nepali Cultural and Spiritual Center in Euless. More than 1,300 people have now died following the Aug. 26 flo...
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Two years before the Botanical Research Institute of Texas merged with the Fort Worth Botanic Garden in late 2020, leaders envisioned the garden would benefit from a private-public partnership. “We had already kind of gone over the hump that we wanted to be privately managed,” sa...
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Haltom City – Anna Sue Johnson, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother and friend went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 31st, 2026 at the age of 89. Visitation: 6-8 pm Friday, Sept. 11, 2026 at Mount Olivet in the Sandburg Suite. Funeral Servic...
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Mary Vinson, a beloved Wife, Mother, and Grandmother passed away peacefully with her family by her side Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, at the age of 73. Born Sept. 27, 1952, to John and Patricia Ward in Dallas, Mary spent her earthly formative years in Texas and Ohio. As a teen, she a...
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A man armed with a machete was shot and killed by Garland police officers early Monday morning, after authorities say he ignored commands to drop the weapon, resisted less-lethal efforts and charged toward officers. The shooting happened near the intersection of Broadway Boulevar...
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Peggy Joyce Angell passed away peacefully on Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, in Arlington, at the age of 84. She was born Oct. 7, 1941 in Kenton, Tennessee, to Ruby Henry, and was a longtime resident of Arlington. Peggy graduated from Arlington High School in 1960. She went on to build a ...
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Priscilla Dilley always had an idea that she’d go into education, even if her career path led in a different direction. Dilley, who now serves as Arlington ISD’s chief academic officer, was born in Brazil and moved to the United States when she was 11. She couldn’t speak a word o...
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A downtown Fort Worth spot where two one-way roads meet Henderson Street is considered the city’s most dangerous intersection, according to a new study. Texas crash data compiled by Patterson Law Group shows that 197 crashes, including 73 injuries, occurred on Belknap and Weather...
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Victory has been declared in the decadeslong quest to save a historic, castlelike landmark in south Fort Worth. The striking red-brick, five-story Gothic Revival building — once known to many as Our Lady of Victory Academy — is being reborn as a community hub to house dozens of f...
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Four teens have been detained after an alleged road-rage shooting and pursuit in Fort Worth on Sunday afternoon. Fort Worth Police said the incident began as road rage and escalated when one driver followed the other toward their house. Police said a group of teens inside the veh...
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Bob Brown’s service to My Health My Resources of Tarrant County began when he heard that former commissioner Marti Van Ravenswaay’s office was in search of a lawyer to serve on the board. Brown is a lawyer and also had the personal experience of having a cousin who had an IDD — a...
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Football is big business. Particularly in Texas. So, along with two-a-days in the blistering August heat, Jerry Jones’ blustery talk of championships and high school coaches being Monday morning quarterbacked out of a gig, it’s a time to both Fear the Frog and climb on the sponso...
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Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. Jackson Jones didn’t waste time moving on after playing baseball for several years at Martin High School in Arlington and in college, where he graduated in...
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At Cristo Rey Fort Worth's Draft Day, students discovered where they will work, learn and begin testing their ambitions during the 2026–27 school year. Inside Casa Mañana Theatre, Angel Arvizu was doing the quiet math of waiting. One healthcare organization after another had alre...
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A North Texas TSA K-9 Agent is getting national attention for how cute he is. Bolt, a 3-year-old German Shorthair Pointer, won the competition. He works at DFW International Airport and is trained to detect explosives. Every year the Transportation Security Administration holds i...
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September is Suicide Prevention Month, and a North Texas organization said it wants to make sure people in crisis know they are available 24/7 to reach out to. The Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas is a crisis intervention hotline that's available 24/7. They have trained c...
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About 30 members, from both parties and across the nation, stood solemnly on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives Monday evening to honor the late Rep. Kay Granger. Her former colleagues recounted memories of the Fort Worth congresswoman and honored her service with a m...
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Eugene Leroy Haner passed on Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026, at the age of 84, In Arlington. Born on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 1942, in Elmira, New York to Harold Maxwell Haner and Ruth Inora Sayre. Gene was raised in Smithtown, Long Island, New York where he spent his early years. In 1962 Gen...
