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Dallas County Races: 2026 Midterm Election

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...

NBC DFWOct 20, 2026

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Collin County Races: 2026 Midterm Election

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...

NBC DFWOct 20, 2026

safety

Doorbell camera captures unusual late-night visit at North Texas home

A Watauga family says they were left uneasy after a masked stranger approached their home, performed what appeared to be a prank on their doorstep and rang their doorbell while only teenagers were inside. Home security video from a home on Pebblebrook Drive showed a person wearin...

NBC DFWOct 20, 2026

government

Tarrant County students want to see careers up close before they choose one

Caleb Thornbrough remembers a middle school career project built around one question: What do you want to do for life? The Azle ISD student picked anesthesiologist. “Because they made $200,000,” he said. Now a junior, Caleb has a different answer: auto technician. He credits his ...

Fort Worth ReportOct 20, 2026

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Melanie Denise Jackson – Oct. 18, 1972 – Oct. 16, 2026

In Loving Memory of Melanie Denise Jones Taylor Jackson Oct. 18, 1972- Oct. 16, 2026 Melanie passed away peacefully and surrounded by her mother, sister Michelle and all five of her children. Melanie will be remembered as a free-spirited, fun-loving soul with a stubborn streak wh...

Fort Worth ReportOct 20, 2026

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Yim Chheng – June 28, 1951 – Oct. 16, 2026

Yim Chheng, of Irving, TX, passed away on Oct. 16, 2026. He will always be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, uncle, brother and friend to all that knew and loved him. Yim’s life has been one of extraordinary resilience. He/she was born on June 28, 1951 in ...

Fort Worth ReportOct 20, 2026

government

How to check polling place wait times in North Texas as voters report long lines

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...

NBC DFWOct 20, 2026

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Left to Chance

Don’t misunderstand what happened Saturday, because the entire day was among the wildest in recent college-football memory, with so many top-ranked teams losing. The Frogs aren’t suddenly a good squad or in contention for a laudable postseason or anything. Still, beating Baylor n...

Fort Worth WeeklyOct 20, 2026

arts

‘A win-win for everybody': North Dallas businesses welcome potential Mavs arena

As the Dallas Mavericks prepare to tip off their season in Houston, excitement is building in North Dallas over the team's potential new home — and the economic boost it could bring to nearby businesses. The Mavericks announced in June that they intend to focus on building a new ...

NBC DFWOct 20, 2026

arts

Sue Deweese – Oct. 21, 1940 – Oct. 15, 2026

Sue DeWeese, 85, a well-known local commercial and fine artist, passed away on Oct. 15, 2026. She was preceded into the great beyond by her beloved husband, John, and her great-grandsons Biggins and Lucas. Mrs.DeWeese, a one-time president of The Advertising Artists of Fort Worth...

Fort Worth ReportOct 20, 2026

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Beyond Plastic Surgery: A Fort Worth Practice Evolves

For more than a decade, Camp Plastic Surgery has called Fort Worth home. What began as a plastic surgery practice has evolved into a comprehensive destination for surgical care, medical aesthetics, skincare and wellness. The practice has expanded its surgical team, introduced new...

Fort Worth ReportOct 20, 2026

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Ruth Njeri Mburu Wweru – Jan. 1, 1952 – Oct. 17, 2026

Ruth Njeri Mburu Waweru peacefully departed from this world on Oct. 17, 2026, at the age of 74. Born on Jan. 1, 1952, in Kenya to the late Mr. Joseph Waweru and Mrs. Tabitha W. Kamau, Ruth's life was a tapestry of love and kindness that will forever be cherished by her family, fr...

Fort Worth ReportOct 20, 2026

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Arlington City Council seeks to clarify Cowboys' lease agreement on Tues. night

Arlington City Council will hammer out a lease agreement with the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday night. The city wants clarity on the lease extension involving AT&T Stadium. According to the city, back in April, the council approved a master agreement with the Cowboys to extend their ...

NBC DFWOct 20, 2026

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Record turnout on first day of 2026 early voting in North Texas

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...

NBC DFWOct 20, 2026

government

From Ideas to Impact: How United Way Tarrant County Is Driving Social Innovation

What does innovation look like when the goal is to help an entire community thrive? In this episode of Fort Worth Innovates, host Cameron Cushman sits down with Shon Dorsey, Executive Vice President and Chief Impact Officer at United Way Tarrant County, to explore how collaborati...

Fort Worth ReportOct 20, 2026

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Texas Health Fort Worth Earns Commitment to Quality Award for Second Consecutive Year

FORT WORTH, TEXAS, Oct. 16, 2026 – Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth has once again earned the American Heart Association’s Commitment to Quality award for achieving high marks in three or more 2026 Get With The Guidelines® clinical areas. Texas Health Fort Worth ...

Fort Worth Business PressOct 20, 2026

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Bradford Scores All-Cash Trade in Fort Worth CBD Of Historic Houston Street Building

FORT WORTH – Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services has closed an all-cash sale for a local investment group divesting of a three-story building in downtown Fort Worth's historic Houston Street corridor where $2.8 billion of construction is planned or underway. Located at 907 H...

Fort Worth Business PressOct 20, 2026

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Barks & Bingo Bash Raises Funds for Fort Worth Rescue Animals on Oct. 24

Hounds Town is calling all animal lovers! This Saturday, Oct. 24, local pet lovers and community members are invited to enjoy an afternoon of bingo, prizes and second chances for rescue animals at the Barks & Bingo Bash, benefiting Mutts N Such Rescue. Hosted by Pet Wants Fort Wo...

Fort Worth Business PressOct 20, 2026

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Shelly Lewis – March 28, 1942 – Oct. 17, 2026

Shelly Rachel Lewis, 84, passed away peacefully on Oct. 17, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of treasured memories and a family who will forever hold her close in their hearts. Shelly was born in Abilene, Texas, to Wilford and Addie Grace Lewis. Her family later moved to White Set...

Fort Worth ReportOct 20, 2026

safety

Beyond the battlefield: How this nonprofit supports children of veterans

War doesn’t end for service members when they’re off the battlefield. The strain of worrying over others bleeds into every part of their life. This rang true for U.S. Air Force veteran Amy Ryder when her friend and fellow service member, Troy Gilbert, was killed in a plane crash ...

Fort Worth ReportOct 20, 2026

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Mission of service: Shawn Morgan extends his commitment to veterans beyond military

Shawn Morgan is helping veterans connect with their communities through the Wounded Warrior Project. The 12-year U.S. Army veteran from Keller, now medically retired, works as regional program director to help other veterans by providing resources to aid with their transition fro...

Fort Worth ReportOct 19, 2026

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Linda Spangler – Nov. 2, 1938 – Oct. 15, 2026

Linda Spangler, age 87, passed away on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026, at her residence in Fort Worth. She was born on Nov. 2, 1938 in Dallas, to Graden Carl Lawing and Mary Lorene Gibson. Linda was raised in Oak Cliff, Texas, and graduated as valedictorian of Adamson High School in 195...

Fort Worth ReportOct 19, 2026

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Gloria Sue Rehnquist – Nov. 20, 1948 – Oct. 10, 2026

Gloria Sue Rehnquist, née Holden, passed away peacefully on Oct. 10, 2026, at the age of 77. She was born on Nov. 20, 1948, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Dora Dean Burns and Allen N. Holden. Gloria was a resident of Burleson. Raised in Texarkana, Memphis, and Bossier City, Gloria’s ...

Fort Worth ReportOct 19, 2026

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Bass Performance Hall education program celebrates 2 millionth student

Romina Rosas has been coming to Bass Performance Hall since she was in kindergarten. Or, maybe since first grade. She doesn’t quite remember, she said. The fifth grader at Fort Worth ISD’s Sam Rosen Elementary does remember seeing “The Nutcracker” and “The Magic School Bus.” She ...

Fort Worth ReportOct 19, 2026

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Houston Street building sold as southern area of downtown gets active

A suddenly hot area of real estate in downtown Fort Worth has seen another building change hands. A vacant 7,131-square-foot, three-story building at 907 Houston St. has sold to a company affiliated with The Federalist Society, a conservative legal group. The just-sold structure ...

Fort Worth ReportOct 19, 2026

government

Antidiscrimination ordinance changes back on table for Arlington City Council

Roughly eight months after the city council came to a split decision on Arlington’s antidiscrimination ordinance, leaders say residents can expect to see discussion around the issue return. During a September council meeting, Mayor Jim Ross asked city staff to place a previously ...

Fort Worth ReportOct 19, 2026

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They quit their jobs to start over in aviation. TCC scholarships help cover the cost

Alan Ortiz works three jobs and drives 110 miles a day to stay in college. All to fulfill his passion. He left a full-time job as a hazmat tank truck driver to study aviation maintenance at Tarrant County College. A fascination with complex machines and electrical systems drew hi...

Fort Worth ReportOct 19, 2026

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Circle Theatre’s executive director exits after 27 years

Circle Theatre’s executive director Tim Long is no longer with the downtown Fort Worth company after 27 years, according to a Monday announcement. In an interview with the Fort Worth Report, Long said he was let go at the end of August after the theater’s board of directors decid...

Fort Worth ReportOct 19, 2026

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Tarrant County voter surprised by extra postage charge for mail-in ballot

A Tarrant County woman hoping to avoid long lines on the first day of early voting was surprised to learn that mailing her ballot would cost more than the price of one Forever stamp. As voters across North Texas faced lengthy waits at polling locations, Reba Henry decided to vote...

NBC DFWOct 19, 2026

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Banana Ball returning to Globe Life Field in 2027

ARLINGTON, Texas – Banana Ball, the fast-paced, fan-involved twist on traditional baseball, will return to Globe Life Field April 10-11, 2027, for two games between the Party Animals and the Texas Tailgaters. The matchup was announced Thursday as part of the unveiling of the comp...

Fort Worth ReportOct 19, 2026

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Hotel Satellite’s “Red Flagg” Has Answers

Do you have theories on why the Mavs traded Luka? What about how the Spurs got three No. 1 picks out of a mere six lottery appearances — in 40 years? “Red Flagg,” the new single and video by Fort Worth indie-rockers Hotel Satellite, offers a lyrical side-eye to the credulous folk...

Fort Worth WeeklyOct 19, 2026

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Educator of the week: Hayley Izaguirre of Fort Worth ISD's JP Elder Middle School

Hayley Izaguirre is a program manager with Communities In Schools of Greater Tarrant County. She works at Fort Worth ISD's J.P. Elder Middle School. She is new to FWISD and is already making such an impact on her campus in spite of so many changes. She has built a solid caseload ...

Fort Worth ReportOct 19, 2026

safety

Live From London, It’s …

You may or may not be surprised to learn that Saturday Night Live has launched a slew of copycat shows overseas, with comic ensembles in Spain, France, Italy, and Japan looking to imitate the success and live-theater energy of the American show while making humor that resonates w...

Fort Worth WeeklyOct 19, 2026

safety

2nd woman dies in Tarrant Jail custody, county commissioner says

Broshundrick McNeal, 41, was pronounced dead at John Peter Smith Hospital early Sunday morning, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office. Her cause of death is pending. Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons in a statement Sunday demanded a “thorough and trans...

Fort Worth ReportOct 19, 2026

government

Poetry voters asked to reauthorize tax for road repairs

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...

NBC DFWOct 19, 2026

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Donald Weldon Wooldridge – Sept. 26, 1941 – Oct. 12, 2026

Donald "Don" Weldon Wooldridge, a loving husband, devoted father, dedicated worker, and steadfast friend, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, on Oct. 12, 2026, in Arlington, at the age of 85. Graveside Service: 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, Greenwood Memoria...

Fort Worth ReportOct 19, 2026

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Pedro Noris Gamboa – June 29, 1954 – Oct. 15, 2026

In Loving Memory Pedro Noris Gamboa June 29, 1954 – Oct. 15, 2026 Pedro Noris, a devoted father, cherished grandfather, loving brother and faithful friend passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Oct. 15, 2026 – leaving behind a legacy defined by hard work, fierce devot...

Fort Worth ReportOct 19, 2026

Local

Michelle Stormes Pipes – May 28, 1958 – Oct. 13, 2026

Michelle Stormes Pipes, 68, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. Graveside Service: 3 pm Monday, Oct. 19, 2026, at Greenwood Memorial Park, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth 76107. Visitation: 5 to 7 pm Sunday, Oct. 18, 2026, in Memorial Suite C, at Greenwood Funeral Home, 334...

Fort Worth ReportOct 19, 2026

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Gary Lee Gregory – Nov. 24, 1950 – Oct. 16, 2026

Gary Lee Gregory, 75, passed away on Oct. 16, 2026, in Mansfield, Texas. He was born on Nov. 24, 1950, in Potosi, Missouri, to Vineta Metcalf Gregory and Arnold Gregory. Gary was raised in Rabbit Hollow, Missouri, where he spent his early years. In 1982, Gary married Margie (Marj...

Fort Worth ReportOct 19, 2026

arts

Fuel prices face a long road back to normal

High fuel costs are likely to persist through 2027 as energy companies increased their projections for the price of diesel and planned strict budgets ahead of geopolitical turmoil in Europe and the Middle East. Rey Trevino, president of Pecos Energy, an oil and gas exploration co...

Fort Worth ReportOct 19, 2026

government

Crandall ISD asks for property tax increase to pay staff, support classrooms

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...

NBC DFWOct 19, 2026

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Denton County voters in five towns to consider sales and use taxes

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...

NBC DFWOct 19, 2026

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Double Oak voters consider going from dry to wet, allowing alcohol sales

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...

NBC DFWOct 19, 2026

government

Forest Hill asks voters to consider reauthorizing tax to maintain city streets

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...

NBC DFWOct 19, 2026

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Ennis voters weigh reauthorizing street repair sales tax

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...

NBC DFWOct 19, 2026

safety

Elderly couple narrowly escape house fire in North Texas

A husband and wife in their 70s narrowly escaped their longtime North Texas home Monday afternoon before flames engulfed the property, leaving behind extensive damage and a family grateful their loved ones made it out alive. The fire broke out at a home in the 2800 block of North...

NBC DFWOct 19, 2026

government

Dallas County voters to consider property tax increase to fight homelessness

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...

NBC DFWOct 19, 2026

government

Lavon asks voters to consider sales tax to create municipal development district

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...

NBC DFWOct 19, 2026

schools

State Fair of Texas 2026 attendance up by 100,000

The 2026 State Fair of Texas welcomed an estimated 2.1 million people during its 24-day run as it celebrated its 140th anniversary. That’s about 100,000 visitors more than last year, according to the numbers released by fair leaders. Big Tex Urban Farms donated more than 22,000 p...

NBC DFWOct 19, 2026

safety

Garland asks voters to consider bond proposal for public safety staffing

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...

NBC DFWOct 19, 2026

government

Bland ISD voters consider $269k bond proposal on Nov. 3

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...

NBC DFWOct 19, 2026

business

Marketing Budgets Simplified: A Clearer Path for Businesses

As we approach the end of the year, many businesses are reviewing performance, planning for growth and deciding how to allocate next year’s dollars. It’s a time when the pace of the market feels especially fast and clear decision-making becomes even more important. A well-planned...

Fort Worth Business PressOct 19, 2026