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Rang Thi Tran passed away on July 18, 2026. She was born on December 31, 1957.
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FORT WORTH – Joseph John Walker, Jr. ("Jack"), age 91, passed away at his home in Fort Worth on Thursday July 16, 2026, after a long illness. Jack was born in Pascagoula, Mississippi, on Nov. 18, 1934. He graduated from Pascagoula High School in 1953 and Mississippi State University in 1957. Shortly
A new training center in North Texas is aiming to help address the nationwide veterinarian shortage. Operation Kindness Humane Society and Mission Pet Health have opened a new surgical training center in Carrollton designed to help address the nationwide shortage of veterinarians while expanding acc
A $48.8 million project will widen and extend McCart Avenue and McPherson Boulevard in southwest Fort Worth, adding new roadway connections near Crowley. The project, located in Council District 6, will extend McCart Avenue south to Twin Leaf Drive and connect it with an extension of McPherson Boule
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Lake Worth ISD leaders want more young students reading and doing math on grade level, more middle schoolers prepared for high school and more graduates ready for college or careers by 2031. The priorities form the foundation of four proposed academic goals presented July 15 to the district’s state-
The first day of classes is just around the corner for Fort Worth-area school districts. Students across Fort Worth will begin heading to school as early as Aug. 10 and as late as Aug. 17. Here’s when traditional public schools and charter schools in the city are scheduled to begin: Aug. 10: Fort Wo
With Fort Worth City Council seats up for election next year, details are beginning to emerge about which candidates are considering public office and who is funding their campaigns. None of the 11 sitting council members have publicly announced whether they plan to seek reelection. However, nine of
Temperatures in North Texas are expected to reach 108 degrees before Wednesday and will remain at dangerously hot levels throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service. With a heat advisory in effect for the area until Tuesday evening, the weather service is urging residents to prote
Sasha Bass is stepping down as president and CEO of Sundance Square, with former Fort Worth Police Chief Ed Kraus taking the reins of the 37-block development in the center of downtown. Kraus, who joined Sundance Square in 2019 and became vice president in 2020, steps into the top spot on Sept. 1. B
At the first FIFA World Cup match in Arlington on June 14, a sea of orange jerseys representing the Netherlands’ national team swarmed around the area near Choctaw Stadium and Mark Holtz Lake. Guido Janssen and his partner Miek van Rens-Verbers — the self-appointed “Queen of Cheese” — were among the
For more than a decade, one question remained unanswered: Who killed Irasema Chavez? Now, Arlington police and the FBI say advances in DNA technology have led to a major break in the 2012 cold case. Authorities announced the arrest of 42-year-old Mayra Velasquez, who is charged with capital murder i
A North Texas real estate agent has been arrested and charged with capital murder by terroristic threat, according to Tarrant County jail and court records. Mayra Velasquez, 42, was arrested by Arlington police for the Jan. 2012 killing of Irasema Chavez Sanchez and is being held at the Tarrant Coun
Several questions remain following the arrest of a North Texas Fort Worth dentist accused in the death of a 4-year-old patient, as newly released records detail allegations about how medication was handled, how staff responded when the child stopped breathing and how long it took for the criminal in
Keller ISD students Daniyal Khan and Judy Zhu placed in leadership and career competitions at the Future Business Leaders of America National Leadership Conference in San Antonio. Daniyal Khan, an upcoming Central High School junior, placed third in the Introduction to Future Business Leaders of Ame
Celebrating the Beautiful Life of Kai Castillo Sheffield Nov. 22, 2025 – July 12, 2026. Funeral services: 2:30 p.m. Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Interment: Mount Olivet Cemetery With hearts overflowing with both love and grief, we celebrate the precious life of our beloved Kai Ba
A Hood County district judge dismissed a lawsuit brought by developers seeking approval of two proposed data center projects, handing county officials a legal victory in an ongoing dispute over local oversight of large-scale industrial developments. District Judge Bryan Bufkin granted Hood County's
Jerene Agatha Verkamp Rix passed away peacefully in Dallas, Texas, on Friday, July 17, 2026, after a brief illness, surrounded by the love of her family. She was born on June 21, 1942, to Sylvester and Valeria Kolodziejczyk Verkamp. She was raised on a cotton farm near Wilson, Texas, alongside her f
Leona Carretta Cashion, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 13, 2026, in Arlington, Texas. Carretta was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother whose kindness and love for her family will be remembered always. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 50 years, Jay L. Cashion; an in
A quiet North Texas neighborhood became the scene of a large police response after gunfire erupted at a short-term rental property where police say a birthday party was being held. Little Elm police said officers responded just before midnight Friday to multiple 911 calls reporting gunshots in the V
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas – In an off-market transaction, Bradford Commercial Real Estate Services has sold vacant land in the Lower Great Southwest Industrial District on behalf of a longtime owner to a local investment group and developer. The 2.18-acre industrial-zoned tract is located at 2603 Arkansa
Denton Police said they will be training at the Old Calhoun Middle School building the rest of July. It's part of "Rescue Task Force Training." Police and the fire department will be training there, but said there will not be any emergency lights, sirens, or loud noises related to the training. Crew
Texas Tech has signed a 15-year naming rights partnership with digital assets and infrastructure company Galaxy. Terms of the deal announced on Friday were not disclosed. The partnership will begin with the 2026 season. The Red Raiders’ football stadium, formerly known as Jones AT&T Stadium, will be
A nonprofit that gives teachers free classroom supplies is now doing something good for community artists who want to show off their work. The Welman Project just moved into its new home in the shadows of abandoned grain silos on South Main Street in Fort Worth. The nonprofit has five times more spa
The U.S. military on Monday identified two soldiers killed in action last week as part of the war with Iran, including a 19-year-old soldier from North Texas. The Defense Department identified the soldiers as Pvt. Isabella Gonzales, 19, of Carrollton, Texas, and 1st Lt. Tyler James Feehan, 25, of Ew
FORT WORTH, Texas – The Women's Policy Forum is pleased to announce that Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker will be the featured speaker at its luncheon on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Ridglea Country Club in Fort Worth. Mayor Parker will provide an update on key issues shaping the futur
PT Solutions Physical Therapy and Texas Health created a new collaboration to expand access to outpatient rehabilitation services across North Texas. Three retail physical therapy clinics now operate under the name PT Solutions, part of Texas Health. The launch marks the first phase of a broader col
Pay-per-lead pioneer enters a new chapter with AI-assisted seller qualification, enriched property data, and advanced investor analytics. After nearly 25 years of helping residential real estate investors connect with motivated home sellers through its pay-per-lead technology platform, Fast Home Off
The Fort Worth industrial market continues to flex its muscle and not just with the usual suspects building — and filling — warehouses designed for manufacturing, logistics, warehousing and data centers. AllianceTexas in the north and the southern area of the city around the Carter Industrial Park l
When Linda Newton retired after working for 38 years at a diesel engine company, it was not long before she began looking for what was next. “Within two weeks, I thought, there’s got to be something else to do,” the Arlington resident said. She signed up to be a volunteer for Methodist Mansfield Med
FORT WORTH – Hector Vargas, lovingly known as "La Paloma," entered eternal life on July 12, 2026, surrounded by his beloved wife, children, and grandchildren. Rosary: 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2026 in Greenwood's Live Oak Chapel, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76107. Funeral Mass: 9
Fort Worth – Excenia "Kena" Martinez passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Visitation: 6:00-8:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel, Breyley Suite. Kena devoted more than 35 years to Lockheed Martin Aero
BENBROOK- Rosalie "Linda" Jackson, 82, passed away Thursday, July 16, 2026 after a brief illness. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at Greenwood Funeral Home's Memorial Suite C, 3344 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76107. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. on Wednesda
A $71 million affordable housing complex is coming to the northeast corner of North Main Street and 29th Street near the Fort Worth Stockyards. Officials with Fort Worth Housing Solutions and Oldham Goodwin Development plan to build The Exchange Apartments at the site as part of a 14.6-acre Stockyar
No beaters allowed here. Garages of America, a developer of luxury garages designed for automotive enthusiasts, collectors, hobbyists and entrepreneurs, is bringing its signature “car caves”’ to Colleyville. Located at John McCain Road and Colleyville Boulevard, the new development marks the company
A new Fort Worth trade school could soon replace a church on Jacksboro Highway. South Carolina-based Progress Land Development LLC is proposing a zoning change to build a $5 million campus at 5029 Jacksboro Highway near Skyline Drive. The zoning change request, filed on July 10, said the developer p
While students are on summer break from Great Hearts Lakeside, a charter school off of Altamesa Boulevard and Chisholm Trail Parkway in Southwest Fort Worth, people living in the surrounding neighborhood are catching a break from the school’s traffic. With just a few weeks left before the new semest
A cockfighting ring investigation led to the arrest of a man and the seizure of 181 roosters in Van Zandt County. The Van Zandt County Sheriff's Office, assisted by the Wills Point Police Department and the SPCA of Texas, executed a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of Van Zandt County
Jonae Walker-Ferrell plans to apologize to her son. She could not understand why she sometimes had to tell him the same word again five minutes later while helping him with homework. Then, at the end of third grade, he was diagnosed with dyslexia. He is now beginning dyslexia services. Walker-Ferrel
Golf is often about the scorecard, but on September 21, every swing will support something much bigger. The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth invites golfers, businesses, and community supporters to the 2nd Annual YMCA Impact Invitational Golf Tournament, presented by UT Southwestern Simmons Cancer Ce
FORT WORTH – On July 17, 2026, Kenneth Dale Holloway entered into eternal paradise. Visitation: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 21, 2026, in Greenwood Funeral Home's Memorial Suite B at 3344 White Settlement Road, Fort Worth, Texas 76107. Graveside: 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Greenwood
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