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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...
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On a bright day this spring, Karen Cramer stood before a sign marking the future home of Texas Wesleyan University’s new stadium. Cramer wore a yellow Texas Wesleyan sweatshirt, held a football helmet and raised her right hand in the “Rams Up” sign. Around her stood student-athle...
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Planning to tee up a golf vacation to the iconic courses in Ireland? If that’s on your bucket list, there’s now a Fort Worth connection to the Emerald Isle to help you play through. Fort Worth’s Escalante Golf, a boutique owner and operator of luxury golf courses and clubs across...
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A 40-year-old man has died while in custody at Tarrant County Jail, according to the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office Tuesday. The unidentified man on Monday was in his cell when his cellmate saw him experiencing a "medical emergency," according to a press release. The man was tra...
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When Jenna Hill opened Liberty Lounge in Fort Worth, she wanted it to be a spot that created community and made the world a better place. She also wanted it to be a good old fashioned dive bar, with a pool table, cold drinks and good company right in the heart of the unofficial g...
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One year after Texas restricted cellphone use in schools, one North Texas district is finding success by looking backward. At Wylie ISD's administration building on Tuesday, tables were covered with photos that looked as if they had come straight from the 1990s. The images showed...
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One year after Texas restricted cellphone use in schools, one North Texas district is finding success by looking backward. At Wylie ISD's administration building on Tuesday, tables were covered with photos that looked as if they had come straight from the 1990s. The images showed...
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Cowtown is saying howdy to LULAC members. As global visitors convene in North Texas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Fort Worth steps into the spotlight this week as the host city for the national convention of the country’s oldest Latino civil rights organization. Members of the Lea...
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Living in Fort Worth offers young professionals a vibrant lifestyle: trendy restaurants, live music, cultural events, and endless weekend adventures. But balancing all the perks of city life with smart financial habits can feel overwhelming. The good news is that with a little pl...
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On the East Side, The Dock Bookshop (6637 Meadowbrook Dr, Fort Worth, 817-457-5700), an indie retailer just minutes away from “Dallas Stadium” (nee AT&T Stadium), is co-producing a World Cup Book Showcase tonight/Tue at 3pm with Pitch Publishing. NBC 5 Sports Director Newy Scrugg...
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What does it mean to be free? A new exhibition at the African American Museum Dallas invites visitors to explore that question through the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela, the South African leader whose lifelong fight against apartheid helped reshape a nation. “Mandela: The Off...
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Fans flocked into Walmart, which sits just across the street from Dallas Stadium in Arlington. “It's well organized, and it's pretty good,” shopper Joe Vujica said, who is from Croatia but lives in Canada. Another shopper also liked what they were finding. “World Cup jersey, so y...
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Residents, environmental experts, and state officials are gathering Tuesday evening in Glen Rose for a community meeting focused on data centers and their potential impacts on Dinosaur Valley State Park. The meeting, organized by Protect the Paluxy Valley, comes as multiple data ...
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Six Flags' tallest, fastest, longest giga dive coaster is gearing up for its grand debut next Friday, June 26. The Tormenta Rampaging Run is a one-of-a-kind thrill that can only be found in their new Spanish village, Rancho de la Tormenta. Once completed, it will set six new worl...
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FORT WORTH — The Catholic school tour ended, and Maria Contreras felt an overwhelming desire to enroll her 7-year-old. But first, a difficult question for the principal. The second grader has trouble focusing. He doesn’t listen to teachers and runs around the classroom, she expla...
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A multi-agency investigation has led to five arrests after authorities say an organized criminal ring used skimming devices on diesel fuel pumps to steal payment card information and obtain fuel across North Texas. According to the Texas Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC...
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There is one attraction that's drawn some unexpected attention from World Cup visitors: Buc'ees. It's been so popular with Texas visitors that Trinity Metro is even offering a 20-minute shuttle from Downtown Fort Worth to the North Fort Worth location. The massive gas station, of...
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NFL player Rashee Rice was seen jogging away from news photographers Tuesday morning as he left the Dallas County Jail after serving 30 days for a probation violation tied to a high-speed, multi-car crash on Central Expressway in March 2024. According to court records, Rice teste...
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The Mavericks are discussing their possible move to Far North Dallas at the end of the decade after 25 years at the American Airlines Center. The plan has sparked debate across the city about what it means for fans, Victory Park, and Downtown Dallas. Basketball Hall-of-Fame induc...
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The Dallas Cowboys return to Frisco for their three-day mandatory minicamp. The team reported star wide receiver George Pickens was in the building Monday for his physical. Pickens had been absent from all of Dallas' offseason activities this summer, which previously had been vol...
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The Dallas Wings are headed to San Francisco after defeating the Las Vegas Aces 96-66; it's the Wings' second win over the reigning WNBA champions this season. Arike Ogunbowale scored 22 points and made five 3-pointers, Jessica Shepard had 15 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists...
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Newmark announces the Company has arranged the sale, acquisition financing and equity capitalization of Centreport Lake, a 452-unit multifamily community located in Fort Worth, Texas, minutes from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Newmark Multifamily Capital Markets Execut...
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Boutique brokerage firm brings new restaurant, medical, industrial, and retail tenants to NearSouthside and surrounding Tarrant County submarkets Hatfield Advisors, a Fort Worth commercial real estatebrokerage, today announced the completion of five long-term leases totaling 22,9...
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LanCarte Commercial is pleased to announce the successful sale of 2524 Carson St., a 1,500-square-foot freestanding masonry building that was previously occupied by Wayne's Boots & Shoe Repair. The property features a fenced yard and ample parking and is located along a highly ac...
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On Friday, June 12, the Fort Worth Fire Department (FWFD) Fire Recruit Class No. 100 and EMS Recruit Class No. 1 graduated from the FWFD Training Academy at Christ Chapel Bible Church. This is the first time in the 155-year history of FWFD that a single-role class is graduating, ...
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ATLANTA (AP) — So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer's biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunner, holding heavily favored Spain scoreless in a 0-0 draw on Monday. "This means everything for our country...
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Daichi Kamada and his Japanese teammates were minutes away from a World Cup -opening loss that wouldn't have been unexpected considering the opponent. His tying goal will be remembered for a long time in his homeland, especially if the country with some so...
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HOUSTON (AP) — For 37 minutes on Sunday, Curaçao stayed with four-time champion Germany, with the World Cup first-timers daring to believe they could pull off the unimaginable. Livano Comenencia tied it with his left-footed shot through traffic from the center of the box in the 2...
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Tarrant County’s safety net hospital system has a myriad of factors to consider as it budgets for next fiscal year. The population JPS serves is growing and aging. A smaller percentage of patients will be covered by Medicaid or Affordable Care Act plans. The main hospital is at c...
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Brooklynn Fox did not finish her audition videos in one take. Not for the University of Southern California. Not for Pace University. And, certainly, not for the Juilliard School. Inside the studio, Christen Reyes watched the dance major from I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA...
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The mayors of Tarrant County’s two largest cities have new roles after their election to the executive board of the Arlington-based North Central Texas Council of Governments. Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and Arlington Mayor Jim Ross were among the 17 officials elected to one-y...
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The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office has released a guide for international visitors to help understand state laws and city regulations amid this year's FIFA World Cup. The guide, titled "Understanding Law Enforcement & Arrest Procedures" warns visitors they may be arrested in cas...
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Tarrant County hosted its first FIFA World Cup match on June 14, 2026, at Dallas Stadium in Arlington. Fans from across the globe came together to watch the Netherlands and Japan finish the first game of group stage play in the city with a 2-2 draw. Journalists from the Fort Wort...
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Interested in gathering with the community to honor the legacy of Juneteenth? Festivities are underway across Tarrant County to commemorate the federal holiday, which celebrates the Emancipation Proclamation’s enforcement and the liberation of the remainder of enslaved people in ...
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Walk through the West 7th corridor on a Saturday night and you'll still find crowds, neon, and the occasional live set spilling out onto the sidewalk. But talk to enough Fort Worth regulars and a different picture starts to emerge. More and more people are choosing to stay in — s...
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Parts of Fort Worth’s Northside neighborhood and an area near Lake Worth are under a boil water notice following a break in a 24-inch water main at Rosen Avenue and NW 28th Street in Fort Worth. The break led to a drop in water pressure that measured below standards set by the Te...
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The boil water notice issued for parts of Fort Worth’s Northside neighborhood and an area near Lake Worth on Monday morning has been rescinded, officials announced. The break in a 24-inch water main at NW 28th Street and Rosen Avenue that prompted the notice has also been repaire...
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Fans from Croatia and England are making their way to North Texas ahead of their teams’ match on Wednesday at Dallas Stadium in Arlington. In downtown Dallas, members of the Croatia fan group Mi Hrvati — which means “we Croatians” — are planning a celebration Tuesday night at Civ...
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Fort Worth continues to draw new residents in 2026, and it's not hard to see why. With a strengthening job market and a culture that feels both authentically Texan and cosmopolitan, it's become one of the more compelling destinations for relocation in the South. If you're doing y...
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Bingo has always been built around small moments. You have a card, some numbers, and a pattern slowly taking shape. That is why mobile bingo feels less like reinvention and more like the game finding a screen that matches its tempo. The hall gave it a shared room. The phone gives...
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As millions of international visitors arrive in North Texas for the FIFA World Cup, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is warning fans about the dangers of fentanyl and the risks posed by illicit drugs. DEA officials say many visitors may be unfamiliar with the prevalence o...
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Most people just rinse their sprayer with water and think that's enough. But then the pump starts sputtering mid-job, the nozzle clogs during a weed treatment run, or the battery dies two seasons too early. A battery-powered backpack sprayer takes far more abuse than it looks lik...
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A rare piece of American history is now on display in Dallas. An original copy of the Declaration of Independence is on display now through July 17 at the Hall of State at Fair Park. The document was moved from its permanent home at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library as part of ...
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The boil water notice issued by the City of Fort Worth for parts of Northside and Lake Worth is no longer in effect on Tuesday afternoon, after a large water main break on Monday. Officials say the 24-inch water main break caused water pressure to fall below minimum standards req...
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The World Cup debuted in North Texas at AT&T Stadium, renamed to Dallas Stadium for the occasion. The game ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw. The Dallas Morning News got a sneak peek at some of the concessions available at Dallas Stadium for the nine World Cup games the stadium will ...
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As Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants compete for consumer attention during the FIFA World Cup frenzy, a North Texas seafood shack called Flying Fish is offering two unexpected canned food specials. "You're going to think I'm kidding here," said Shannon Wynne, who co-founded the nine ...
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Fort Worth Police are asking the community to help find a suspect after a person died from multiple gunshot wounds. According to the police department, on Sunday, around 11 p.m., officers with the South Division were called to the 4300 block of Carter Park Dr. for a shooting call...
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Have you ever thought about being a volunteer at the Summer Olympics? Here is your chance. Organizers for the 2028 Summer Olympics said “Games-time” volunteer applications will go live on July 14 for fans from around the world. This will include Olympic and Paralympic roles. “As ...
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FRISCO — He opened the front door himself — the 30-year-old who has taken a sledgehammer to the trope about NFL players going broke. There’s Jaylon Smith, shuffling about as “So Amazing” by Beyoncé and Stevie Wonder resonates through his 5,000-square-foot home. His 9-year-old dog...
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Las Vegas Aces (10-3, 7-3 Western Conference) at Dallas Wings (8-5, 4-3 Western Conference) Arlington, Texas; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Dallas Wings plays the Las Vegas Aces after Arike Ogunbowale scored 22 points in the Dallas Wings’ 84-83 loss to the Portland Fire. The Wi...
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he Business Press will present the inaugural Business Titan Awards, a celebration of leadership, achievement, and community impact in Fort Worth. The event will recognize men whose influence extends far beyond the workplace. These are leaders who understand that true success is m...
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With the FIFA World Cup bringing international attention and massive crowds to the Metroplex, excitement is filling North Texas. But alongside the celebration comes a darker reality that communities can no longer afford to ignore: the increased risk of human sex trafficking. Unfo...
