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Audrey Gail Williams, affectionately known as "Nana," 64, of Fort Worth, passed away on Friday, Oct. 16, 2026, in Fort Worth. Memorial Service: A memorial service celebrating Audrey's life will be held on Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. in Mount Olivet Chapel, 2301 N. Sylva...
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Eugenio "Gino" Gonzalez, patriarch of his family, husband, and brother, left this earthly plane at the age of 88 on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Breyley Suite, 2301 N. Sylvania Fort Worth 76111 Funeral Service: 2...
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Carol Sue Mills, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on Oct. 18, 2026, at the age of 86. Carol was born on June 2, 1940, in Pearsall, Texas. Throughout her life, she devoted herself to her family and to the people around her. She wor...
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A Dallas neighborhood is asking for the public's help after thieves stole a 300-pound bronze statue honoring a significant piece of Black history near Dallas Love Field. The 6-foot statue depicted a golfer and stood alongside a historical marker commemorating Hilliard Memorial Go...
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Residents living near Silver Creek Road say they were unaware of plans for a Google-related development until barricades appeared and construction crews began clearing the land. Now, as dirt piles grow and roadwork continues, neighbors say their concerns are mounting. "Well, our ...
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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 month, I broke a major story that rocked Fort Worth’s arts community: A...
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Students at the University of Texas at Arlington on Wednesday protested Tarrant County’s decision to remove 92 polling sites this year as complaints over voter line wait times increase. The students marched from the campus to the Tarrant County subcourthouse polling site, which h...
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While this year’s Halloween column is more about the beverages, one of the spots in this roundup of specials features both food and beverages. Read on for a mix of strong cocktails, nonalcoholic spirits and a Samhain dinner with wine pairings. I should also mention that while vin...
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Months after voters rejected a roughly $31 million bond proposition for Arlington ISD athletic and fine art facilities, trustees have voted for the district to foot at least part of the bill. On Tuesday night, the school board unanimously voted to pay roughly $17 million for the ...
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A 17-year-old from McKinney is accused of plotting to assassinate North Texas Congressman Keith Self, confirmed to NBC 5 by Self's campaign officials. This comes as the Republican lawmaker is currently running for his third term representing Texas’ third congressional district. M...
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Lululemon and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton have reached a deal to end the state's investigation into what it called "potentially harmful chemicals" in the popular brand's clothing. Paxton launched the investigation in April, citing concerns that some chemical compounds used ...
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A clinical trial going on now at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas could lead to a new treatment option for some breast cancer patients. And more women are needed as the trial proceeds. Radiation oncologist Asal Rahimi leads the team of researchers studying a new strategy ...
schools
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and Adidas have teamed up to award new uniforms to several high school programs nationwide. South Oak Cliff in the Dallas ISD was one of them for the 2026 season. Southlake Carroll High School was chosen in 2025. Mahomes, who went to...
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Crossroads Community Services is celebrating 25 years of serving Dallas, Ellis and Navarro Counties. The local food resource organization's leaders said the work they are doing now is more important than ever before, with higher food prices and changes in Supplemental Nutrition A...
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PytchBlack, a Fort Worth-based advertising and design firm, was selectedearlier this year to develop a new brand identity for ESPN Events as the organization celebrates its25th anniversary. The agency created an updated brand logo, positioning, and tagline; a 25thanniversary logo...
Local
Senior Hire Adds Strategy, Media, and Crisis Depth as Kwedar & Co. Builds for Its Next Stage of Growth. Fort Worth, Texas) – Kwedar & Co., a leading public relations and communications agency based in Fort Worth, has hired Evan S.K. Sullivan as Senior Communications Strategist. S...
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Because they served and protected our nation, it's our job to now serve and protect them. That's the idea behind United in Service, a free program for veterans, active-duty military and their families, on Oct. 24 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.. The event is being put on by Tarleton State Un...
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Bourland, Wall & Wenzel would like to welcome our newest associate attorney, Regan Lyden. Mrs. Lyden graduated from Texas Tech School of Law and passed the July 2022 Bar Exam. Her practice has primarily focused on family law and general civil litigation, including matters involvi...
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I’ll admit I wasn’t expecting very much going into Clayface. I probably should have known better, since I’ve praised director James Watkins before and screenwriters Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini have both been on my radar for good reasons. Even so, I was expecting something on ...
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Lucille Robinson Kratky passed away Oct. 15, 2026 at the age of 98. Ethel Lucille Robinson Kratky was born Decemeber 1, 1927 in Fort Worth to A. O. and Julia Whiteman. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Wayne Robinson and Bernie Kratky, her daughter, Trisha Senft, her son...
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People 55 and older are the fastest growing population experiencing homelessness, prompting a new Fort Worth partnership among public and private entities to provide for the needs of people experiencing homelessness. Philanthropist and business woman Flora Brewer, who died in 202...
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After three years of hearings and pushback from residents, state officials voted down an air quality permit that would have allowed a company to operate a concrete batch plant in south Tarrant County. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality commissioners unanimously voted Wedne...
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After four years sharing the commissioners court dais, Tim O’Hare and Alisa Simmons face off Nov. 3 in the race for Tarrant County judge. O’Hare, the Republican incumbent seeking his second term, has focused his campaign on keeping property taxes low and bolstering public safety....
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United States Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited John Peter Smith Hospital Tuesday and announced a national plan for kidney health. The three priorities of the Kidney Care National Plan are to prevent kidney failure, improve dialysis care and patien...
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Vinh Huu Le, 45, passed away on Oct. 15, 2026. Born Sept. 19, 1981, Vinh will be remembered with deep respect and lasting gratitude for the life he lived and the presence he brought to those around him. He was a resident of Venus, Texas, and his life—though far too brief—left an ...
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Welcome to The Soundcheck, a biweekly music column keeping you in the loop on what’s happening across the Tarrant music scene. Keegan McInroe envisions Fort Worth’s songwriting community as less of an exclusive backstage pass and more of a table with a seat for everyone. The Fort...
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One of the world’s largest semiconductor testing companies and a major supplier to AI chip maker Nvidia is considering Fort Worth for a $1.3 billion manufacturing plant. The Fort Worth City Council on Tuesday heard the details on proposed tax abatements that could help land the A...
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Just like superheroes, Halloween has been taken over by adults. Are we all arrested development cases? Are we protecting our kids to the extent that they can’t enjoy what we did when we were younger because it’s potentially harmful? Is it a mix of that and a lot of other differen...
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The Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office released new details surrounding a jail death that occurred in June after the Haltom City Police Department completed its outside investigation. Mack Greer died June 18 after he was transported from Tarrant County Jail to John Peter Smith Hospi...
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This time next year, you’ll be standing on the empty streets of the Near Southside, lamenting the (temporary) passing of its annual arts events with visions of the ghosts of ArtsGoggles past dancing through your head. Yes, with street construction looming, this weekend is the fin...
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Like the 1994 live-action film starring Jean-Claude Van Damme and Raúl Juliá, and the Japanese anime released the same year, the new reboot, directed by Kitao Sakurai, is based on Capcom’s “Street Fighter II: The World Warrior” video game. Three years after its 1991 release, an e...
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Trinity Metro is preparing to build its 2.1-mile TEXRail passenger train extension into south Fort Worth. The Fort Worth transit agency’s board approved new agreements Monday in advance of its Oct. 29 groundbreaking ceremony for the Near Southside/Medical District Station. A 42-m...
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Swedish Candy Culture, 3613 West Vickery Blvd, Ste 109, Fort Worth. 817-828-6326. Noon-5pm Sun, noon-8pm Tue-Sat. With Halloween, candy sales almost always skyrocket, and this year’s spending is predicted to outshine 2025’s $55 billion in confectionary receipts, according to the ...
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Perhaps best-known as the folk singer-songwriter/band The Matthew Show, Fort Worth’s Matthew Broyles is also something of an accomplished writer. While working on his fourth novel, he recently completed a script for a 1970s-style radio play. Launching on all streaming platforms o...
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An embattled metaphysical shop is closing its doors — but maybe not for good. Located on the North Side, Higher Purpose Emporium has been selling cool, empowering stuff like gemstones, jewelry, art, literature, and more since February 2021 but will close on Fri, Oct 23. “I’ll be ...
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OPENING Ali G: Who Iz I? (R) Sacha Baron Cohen stars in and directs this documentary featuring a resurrection of his character as a hip-hop journalist. Also with Morgana Robinson. (Opens Friday in Dallas) 5 Centimeters per Second (NR) The live-action adaptation of the 2005 Japane...
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A leading pharmacy software system automates routine work that once required repeated data entry and manual checks. For dispensers, that includes prescription capture, refill processing, claims adjudication, label printing, and insurance billing. Automation also organizes work qu...
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At 18, Ava Soliz is walking across the Texas Christian University campus and into a new chapter of her life, one she once feared might never be possible. Two years ago, the young athlete was battling an aggressive form of bone cancer and facing a life-changing decision. Soliz was...
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ECI Software Solutions, Inc. (“ECI”), a leader in AI-powered, cloud-based business management software and services, today announced the appointment of Ron Books as Chief Executive Officer, effective Oct. 26, 2026. Books, who previously served as ECI’s CEO from 2009 to 2021, retu...
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Simpli.fi, the real-world media platform that runs more than 140,000 local and multi-location campaigns a month for over 40,000 advertisers, today named Sean McCaffrey as CEO. McCaffrey brings more than 25 years of experience building media businesses that turn data into measurab...
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(Fort Worth) – Kwedar & Co., a leading public relations and communications agency based in Fort Worth, has hired Evan S.K. Sullivan as Senior Communications Strategist. Sullivan’s addition expands Kwedar & Co.’s depth in several areas central to the firm’s growth, including commu...
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West Virginia (4-3) at TCU (3-3), Oct. 24 at 11 a.m. CST. Opening Line: TCU by 7. Against the spread: TCU 3-3, West Virginia 3-3-1. How to watch: ESPN2 Key stats TCU Offense Overall: 392.3 yards per game (69th in FBS) Passing: 282.3 yards per game (20th) Rushing: 110.0 yards per ...
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A North Texas community is rallying around a 7-year old boy who survived a devastating house fire that killed his mother and four siblings this week. According to Van Zandt County Fire Marshal Kevin Palmer, crews received a call around 12:30 a.m. on Wednesday reporting people tra...
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A Van Zandt County community is mourning the loss of a sheriff’s deputy killed in the line of duty while rallying around his family and a Canton police officer wounded in the same shooting. Deputy Adam Sherifi was fatally wounded Tuesday night while Van Zandt County deputies were...
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STEPHENVILLE, Texas — Following a national search, Tarleton State University has named Dr. Amy Cook its next Vice President for Research, with her appointment set to begin Dec. 7. "We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Cook to Tarleton State and look forward to the leadership she will b...
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Fort Worth Chamber convenes business and government leaders for a timely discussion on economic growth, public policy, and the priorities shaping our region. As one of the fastest-growing regions in the country, Tarrant County continues to experience remarkable momentum. But with...
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David Edward Marsh Jr., 89, was born Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1936, in Dallas, and died Monday, Oct. 19, 2026. He grew up in Fort Worth and attended Poly Tech High School. He served 20 years in the United States Air Force. After his military service, David worked as a mail carrier in Cl...
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Arlington approved changes to the controversial extension of the Dallas Cowboys’ lease of AT&T Stadium over concerns about how bond money will be used. The council voted 7-2 to approve the changes, with Council members Nikkie Hunter, representing District 3, and Bowie Hogg, repre...
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A chief operating officer helping develop a university campus in downtown Fort Worth. A board member shaping Fort Worth ISD’s future. A partner to local business leaders. In less than a decade in Cowtown, Bobby Ahdieh has helped connect Fort Worth and Tarrant County’s ambitions f...
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A Westlake-based technology company that allegedly discriminated against a blind employee is being sued by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Solera Holdings LLC, a software maker for automotive and insurance companies, is accused of denying support and resources t...
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This spring, Cowtown was named the 10th largest city in the United States. The designation, touted as a victory for the city, also begs a question those in the local arts community have asked for years: Should Fort Worth continue to rely on philanthropic families to primarily fun...
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A trip to Arkansas for a homecoming celebration turned tragic for a Mansfield couple. James Parker was a husband, Army veteran and faithful member of his Arlington church. He was shot and killed Thursday, Oct. 15 at a Little Rock gas station. Parker and his wife Darlene were just...
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Six third-party organizations are interested in launching new school models at existing Fort Worth ISD campuses. FWISD’s Call for Great Schools initiative is seeking nonprofits, universities, charter operators and local, state or federal agencies to offer plans for new schools to...
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2026 Midterm ElectionWhen is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. A list of voting locations is here for Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Tarrant CountyWhen is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling lo...
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2026 Midterm ElectionWhen is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. A list of voting locations is here for Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Tarrant CountyWhen is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling lo...
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2026 Midterm ElectionWhen is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. A list of voting locations is here for Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Tarrant CountyWhen is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling lo...
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2026 Midterm ElectionWhen is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. A list of voting locations is here for Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Tarrant CountyWhen is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling lo...
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2026 Midterm ElectionWhen is Early Voting? Early voting begins Monday, Oct. 19 and runs through Friday, Oct. 30. A list of voting locations is here for Collin County, Dallas County, Denton County, Tarrant CountyWhen is Election Day? Tuesday, Nov. 3, is Election Day and polling lo...
