SpaceX's mega Starship rocket has a test flight planned tonight. Last week, the rocket triggered a last-second abort before liftoff for its 13th flight, which, at 407 feet (124 meters) tall with 33 main engines, is the world’s biggest and most powerful rocket. The company lost ab...
The FDA announced that nearly 20 million eggs (more than 1.5 million cartons) are being recalled due to the risk of Salmonella. Midwest Poultry Services voluntarily issued the recall of white shell eggs and brown cage-free shell eggs that were sold at Kroger and Brookshire Grocer...
This past weekend, The Odyssey’s box office numbers exceeded even the wildest predictions of the people who prognosticate about such things, raking in more than $260 million worldwide. That proves, if any proof was needed, that Christopher Nolan is one of the most reliable hitmak...
The Gaylord Texan in Grapevine dropped the news Thursday morning that Harry Potter is coming to town. The resort will debut "ice! featuring Harry Potter" as the marquee attraction in this year's Lone Star Christmas. Martha Neibling, the resort's director of marketing and public r...
Young athletes from across North Texas spent the week learning new sports, building confidence and developing athletic skills at a specialized camp hosted by Texas Woman’s University. The weeklong camp welcomed 25 participants ages 9 to 18 who are blind, visually impaired or deaf...
The Dallas Wings host the Atlanta Dream on Wednesday, July 29 at the College Park Center in Arlington. WNBA All-Star Starters Jessica Shepard and Paige Bueckers both shined in their last game before the break, a win over the Portland Fire. Shepard posted her fourth triple-double ...
Jessica Shepard had 18 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists, and the Dallas Wings withstood a late rally for a 101-97 victory over the Portland Fire on Wednesday night. Arike Ogunbowale had 24 points, and Paige Bueckers added 21 for the Wings, who led by 12 points in the fourth qua...
At Camp John Marc in Meridian, Texas, a boy about 6 years old gave up his place in a long line waiting for hamburgers. He made his way to the end of the line, where a teenage girl who uses a wheelchair was also waiting to grab dinner. “My sister uses a wheelchair,” he said. “Can ...
HASLET – Peggy Kathleen Nunes, a woman of deep faith, boundless creativity, and infectious humor, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, just days after celebrating her 87th birthday. Funeral Service: 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, 2026, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Lat...
BENBROOK – With deep sadness, but gratitude for a life well lived, we announce the unexpected passing of Richard "Rick" Sutton, 67, of Benbrook, Texas, on July 12, 2026. Rick was born on June 14, 1959, to John and Florence Sutton and was one of seven children. As part of an Air F...
Nancy Ann Maxwell passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2026. Nancy was a loving wife, mother, sister, and daughter. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed. Born April 1, 1958, in Detroit, Michigan, Nancy graduated from Dearborn High School, and then attended Michigan S...
A University of Texas at Arlington researcher will build a safety net for scientific experiments guided by artificial intelligence. The U.S. Department of Energy announced Wednesday that UTA will lead a $750,000 project developing safeguards for AI used at particle accelerators a...
Global soccer fans embraced transit options during their treks to Arlington for 2026 FIFA World Cup matches. The transportation plan, including passenger rail and charter bus services, proved successful as North Texas officials managed daily ridership on the Fort Worth and Dallas...
Water flows over a path of stones on May 22, 2026 at the Trinity River. (Maria Crane | Fort Worth Report/CatchLight Local/Report for America) A positive resource. An economic engine. A benefit to recreation and quality of life. This is how the Trinity River is perceived today by ...
With deep love and gratitude for a life beautifully lived, we announce the passing of Selma Elaine (Terrill) Jordan who departed this world peacefully in her home on July 18, 2026, at the age of 90 years old. Born Oct. 4, 1935, in Mt. Clemens, Michigan to Nellie & Donald Terrill,...
Dylan Pepper stood inside J. Martin Jacquet Middle School in a hard hat and reflective vest, surrounded by exposed ceiling wires, ladders and construction materials. The Birdville High School construction teacher took a drill to a wall, passed materials to a worker on stilts and ...
As the temperatures soar to dangerous extremes, so do the number of stranded drivers in need of help. When the feels-like temperature was expected to reach 120 degrees in some parts of the metroplex on Wednesday, Tarrant County Sheriff’s Office Courtesy Patrol headed into rush ho...
FedEx promises to deliver on time — unless it involves sticking to agreements. The global carrier has a long history of acting as a bad neighbor in the Southeast Fort Worth neighborhood of Echo Heights. For five years, the global carrier operated its 9.4-acre trucking facility un...
Two new hearings have been scheduled in the Karmelo Anthony case as his new appellate attorneys begin the legal process of seeking a new trial. According to recent court filings, Anthony's appellate defense team is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 19 to ask that Judge John Roach...
Como La Flor’s “Haunted” Is Exactly That The third week of July is the part of the summer where the heat and humidity start to feel genuinely oppressive, like in the first act of a commercial when the only gas station in the entire desert is just waiting for the crisp pop of a so...
Fort Worth ISD is down to 20 classroom teacher vacancies with fewer than three weeks before school starts Aug. 10. The board of managers received an update Tuesday night that provided a snapshot of where FWISD stands on staffing, from vacancies to lingering gaps in special educat...
With rising food costs, you might as well skip the greasy drive-thru and opt for something better and local. While this is true of most types of cuisine, you might still find fine dining a bit out of reach in this economy. Why not help yourself and support a local nonprofit at th...
The party’s over, and Argentina’s late-game magic finally ran out. The final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, was mostly one-way traffic for Spain, but it took more than 105 frustrating and unnerving minutes before Ferrán Torres blasted home Nico Williams’ cutback header to breach...
On June 25, Japan drew with Sweden at what we can now once again call AT&T Stadium. It set up my personal favorite moment of the 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup. I didn’t attend that game, but in the evening, I headed to Texas Live!, where I planned to meet some friends to watch Team U...
Dumbest Timeline When you hear someone is a “political content creator,” how bad do you gag? Is it a full-on almost-barf or just a little “ewww, can’t handle this right now”? For me, reading that some “political content creator” in Houston has threatened Texas Democrats’ best hop...
HALTOM CITY – Kathy Darlene Tennison (Smith), 63, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Monday, July 27, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2026, in t...
KELLER – Janet Louise Knowles passed away on July 18, 2026. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76107; with a visitation one hour prior to service beginning at 1:30 p.m....
Wednesday – Sunday, July 22-26, 2026 Three musicals have occupied Bass Performance Hall (525 Commerce St, Fort Worth, 817-212-4280) this summer — Hadestown, The Notebook, and now Hamilton — and they’re all marquee productions. Hamilton, I’m sure you already know about, and for go...
Elizabeth “Beth” Lamb, APR, Executive Director of Key School and Training Center, earns induction into the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) College of Fellows Class of 2026, one of the most distinguished honors in public relations....
The Greater Fort Worth Chapter of PRSA (GFWPRSA) announced on Monday that Elizabeth “Beth” Lamb, APR, executive director of Key School and Training Center, has been elected to the prestigious College of Fellows of PRSA, the nation’s leading professional organization serving the c...
What’s Happening at the Fort Worth Chamber A summary for quick reference, with complete details below. Fort Worth Chamber’s Leader Speaker Series Goes Inside North Texas’ FIFA World Cup Game Plan The Fort Worth Chamber will host three of the leaders who helped bring the FIFA Worl...
The Bear completes its last shift after five seasons and one surprise flashback episode. It’s all a melting pot of everything I love and sort of dislike about the FX show. Breaking from series tradition, most of this final season covers the span of one day. Beginning the morning ...
OPENING Bad Counselors (PG-13) This comedy stars Matt Cornett and Nathan Gamble as juvenile delinquents who are ordered to perform community service by working at a Christian summer camp. Also with Missi Pyle, Brec Bassinger, Pierson Fode, McKaley Miller, Richard T. Jones, Kevin ...
Texas Hold'em might be the most recognized poker variant on the planet, and the name itself suggests the game belongs to the Lone Star State. But here's the thing: having your name on the game doesn't mean the rules of playing it are straightforward back home. Thousands of Texans...
A Fort Worth Police Department civilian response specialist is back in uniform 12 weeks after he was shot in the eye while helping a woman file a police report. Edward Zapata, a Marine veteran and member of the department's Civilian Response Unit, returned to the Fort Worth Polic...
Tomorrow's global leaders are spending time in North Texas as part of a program designed to build international friendships and leadership skills that will last long after the students return home. Fort Worth Sister Cities International is hosting high school students from Japan,...
A summer internship with the Allen Police Department has become a full-circle moment for an aspiring officer and the sergeant who unknowingly helped shape his future. Cody Shimkus, a soon-to-be senior at the University of Alabama, said he had to convince his parents to let him ta...
Birdville Tour Concludes with Two Final Performances NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas — After enthusiastic audiences and glowing reviews, AMON! The Ultimate Texan returns this weekend for its final two performances at the Platinum Music Complex in North Richland Hills, concluding its ...
The Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD) has officially certified the 2026 appraisal roll, marking one of the earliest certifications in the district's history and a major milestone following the successful implementation of its new True Prodigy appraisal system.Certification was com...
FORT WORTH – Travis Wayne Williams, 87, passed away on July 12, 2026. Graveside Service: 3 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2026, in Greenwood Memorial Park, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Travis was born on Nov. 20, 1938, in Ralls, Texas, to Travis G. and Gearldine W...
Barbara Patnoude Strasser, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, peacefully passed away at her home on July 16, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on March 7, 1935, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Barbara was the cherished daughter of Justice and Lucille Patnoude. Barbara shared ...
Every so often, I dedicate a column to restaurants and bars taking their final curtain call. Business owners and managers frequently cite economic stressors such as rent and rising food costs as deciding factors for closing, and that subject was in full force again this month. Wh...
The doors to schools across Arlington will soon welcome students in the halls as it warms up. From K-12 public schools to local higher education institutions, here are some dates parents should know. Arlington ISD Hurst-Euless-Bedford ISD Arlington Classics Academy Uplift Educati...
An apartment complex in Uptown Dallas was evacuated due to a gas leak on Wednesday. Dallas Fire-Rescue said reports indicate a construction company working near the 2400 block of Allen Street hit a six-inch commercial gas line. ATMOS later released a statement confirming a constr...
An investigation is underway after a U.S. Postal Service worker died Monday. USPS released the following statement: “The Postal Service is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of a postal family member on July 20. Our thoughts are with their family, friends, and colleagues during t...
Federal workplace safety officials are investigating the death of a Little Elm postal worker who collapsed while delivering mail Monday as temperatures climbed into the triple digits. Umeshkumar Thakkar died on Thornhill Lane on Monday; coworkers, friends, and family gathered to ...
The city of Hurst is asking residents who live north of SH 183 to conserve water. The city is working on a water main repair that is taking longer than anticipated. The city said they would release more information if they needed the conservation to be extended. The city just sha...
The city of Hurst has ended its call for water conservation. The city was asking residents who live north of SH 183 to conserve water. The city was working on a water main repair that took longer than anticipated. The city said it would release more information if it needed the c...
The Dallas Cowboys begin training camp in Oxnard, CA, on Tuesday, July 28, and for the first time in a while, there's relatively little drama expected when the team reports. At least, for now. Wide receiver George Pickens, who had a breakout season in Dallas after being traded fr...
"Symptoms of an Unhealthy Market" finds pricing, not increased use of care, remains the primary driver of rising healthcare costs. Texas families with employer-sponsored coverage now pay nearly $27,000 a year in premiums, and 63% have delayed or skipped care in the past year beca...
FORT WORTH, Texas — Filmmaker Brey Browne will premiere his debut feature film, Cinematic Nothingness ( https://sfn-productions.com/cinematic-nothingness), on Sunday, July 26 at the historic Texas Theatre as part of Oak Cliff Film Presents. Created entirely through improvisation,...
Sometimes life can seem like one big puzzle. In the case of Stephen Crea, it is actually the biggest puzzle – the largest in the world, in fact. On July 25, Crea is hosting the third annual Summer Speed Puzzle Showdown from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Victory Forest Community Center i...
The WNBA announced its participants for the 2026 WNBA 3-point contest on Tuesday, with Wings' rookie guard Azzi Fudd selected to compete. The 3-point contest will be broadcast from Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Friday at 7 p.m. and will be available on ESPN, Disney+, and the ESPN ...
The WNBA announced its participants for the 2026 WNBA 3-point contest on Tuesday, with Wings' rookie guard Azzi Fudd selected to compete. The 3-point contest will be broadcast from Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Friday at 7 p.m. and will be available on ESPN, Disney+, and the ESPN ...
For FC Dallas, restarting the season after the World Cup is, as they say in show business, a tough act to follow. Dallas (7-4-4, sixth in the Western Conference) plays the Portland Timbers (5-8-2, 12th in the Western Conference) in Oregon on Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. CST LINE: Portlan...
Jason Robertson and the Dallas Stars will avoid a salary arbitration hearing after the high-scoring forward signed a $12 million contract for next season. The Stars announced the deal Tuesday night, a day before Robertson’s 27th birthday and 2 1/2 weeks after he had filed for arb...
Chicago White Sox (53-47, first in the AL Central) vs. Texas Rangers (51-50, first in the AL West) in Arlington, Texas; Wednesday, 7:05 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: White Sox: Anthony Kay (6-4, 4.34 ERA, 1.37 WHIP, 76 strikeouts); Rangers: Tyler Alexander (1-1, 2.79 ERA, 1.31 WHI...
Noted tech leaders, North Texas officials, Taiwanese representatives and throngs of global reporters gathered in far north Fort Worth on Tuesday for the opening of a new Wistron Corp. AI manufacturing facility. But tucked away in a roped-off corner of the company’s lobby was the ...
Transform 1012 N. Main Street, a Fort Worth nonprofit coalition established by eight local organizations and entities, released on July 20 a design concept for a planned cultural hub to be housed at a building that once served as Ku Klux Klan headquarters. The Transform 1012 Cent...
Fort Worth’s long-term relationship with the booming data center industry remains uncertain but, in the short term, city officials are considering a pause. City council members are expected to vote on a temporary suspension that, if approved, would give staff additional time to r...
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