What made the Samurai Blue? It’s not a riddle, actually. It’s a question people like you might be asking right now (kinda). See, you may have picked up on the fact that the Japanese men’s national soccer team calls itself the “Samurai Blue.” That’s because the word that there’s a big tournament in t
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They gathered under dark clouds on a hill across the street from Choctaw Stadium, creating a sea of orange shirts, jerseys and hats getting soaked by rain five hours before kickoff. Braving that muddy slope and Texas’ indecisive weather, soccer fans from the Netherlands sang along to popular Dutch s
As thousands of fans poured into the stadium for Arlington’s first FIFA World Cup game Sunday, Rick Majumdar stood on a corner outside the venue, speaking into a microphone: “ICE out of the World Cup.” The Arlington resident said he wanted to raise awareness about the potential presence of U.S. Immi
Shades of orange covered the otherwise green hill next to Choctaw Stadium on Sunday morning, hours before the Netherlands and Japan kicked off the Arlington portion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Thousands of Netherlands fans, both die-hard and new, swarmed the streets and surrounded the famous Dutch O
What made the Samurai Blue? It’s not a riddle, actually. It’s a question people like you might be asking right now (kinda). See, you may have picked up on the fact that the Japanese men’s national soccer team calls itself the “Samurai Blue.” That’s because the word that there’s a big tournament in t
More than 90% of people with Down syndrome will get Alzheimer’s disease by the time they are in their early to mid-60s — and they often get it sooner. Clinical research at UNT Health Fort Worth will help scientists better understand the disease in people with Down syndrome and what causes it, aiding
Tarrant County College District trustees had blunt words for two outside forces complicating the district’s next budget. At a workshop Thursday, trustees reviewed a proposed $425.7 million operating budget for fiscal year 2027, up $10 million from this year’s adopted budget. The proposal captures TC
Kevin Woods wears two titles, as referenced in his voicemail greeting. “This is Reverend Woods, or Deputy Woods.” In practice, he saw those roles as one and the same. Over Woods’ 32 years as a Fort Worth marshal, he saw every day as an opportunity to help others and share joy — motives he said were
Chicago has so much energy, culture, incredible architecture, and, of course, deep-dish pizzas. If anything, we'd just go there for the pizza and have one for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Known as the Windy City mainly because of the chilly breezes off Lake Michigan (we won't get into the political
The 2026 World Cup is here, and Fort Worth is right in the middle of it. AT&T Stadium in Arlington is hosting nine matches, more than any other venue in the tournament, including a semifinal, less than 30 minutes from downtown. With 48 nations competing this summer, this is the biggest World Cup in
The Texas Rangers’ very own Globe Life Field is the newest stadium in MLB, having opened in 2020. Fans who remember the old Globe Life Park will have fond memories of days at the ballpark, and likely less fond ones of the oppressive Arlington summer heat. Globe Life Park was notorious for being one
The distinctive “pop” of pickleball play was ever present at the June 10 grand opening of Pickle City Fort Worth. No surprise, since the 16-court pickleball club was full. Despite the official opening ceremonies, the 35,000-square-foot sports complex has been open since January when planned opening
UT Arlington professor Jason Shelton will be Arlington’s next City Council District 8 representative after securing more than 60% of the vote in a runoff election Saturday, according to unofficial results. Shelton faced Melody Fowler, an Arlington ISD trustee, and claimed a lead in early voting he c
Will Rogers Memorial Center will be managed by a nonprofit agency, which will take over Oct. 1 from the city under an agreement Fort Worth City Council members approved unanimously June 9. The new manager, Gendy Street Management, comprises the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo; Bass-backed Event Facili
The world’s game is here. North Texans from Cleburne to Van Alstyne are gearing up for the arrival of the 2026 FIFA World Cup this weekend. The international spectacle opened Thursday in Mexico City, with Mexico’s 2-0 win over South Africa. Games will continue for the next month until the tournament
Editor’s note: Transcript provided by Cambridge Artificial Intelligencer. Keller City Council and staff continued discussions June 2 aimed at strengthening rules for home-based businesses, a conversation that began at the April 7 meeting. Since 2020, Keller has logged 36 complaints and three cases r
A recap of the April 1 Choctaw Code Talkers Historical Marker dedication at Veterans Memorial Park on Camp Bowie Boulevard was the highlight of the Park & Recreation Advisory Board May 27 meeting. The marker was unveiled to honor the Choctaw code talkers, World War I soldiers who used their native l
The Community Action Partners meeting on May 21 centered on the success of the Continuing the Climb: Re-Entry Job and Resource Fair. Documenters empowers people like you to help fill the gaps in reporting on Tarrant County public meetings. Find out how you can join here. The fair, which was held Apr
The Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District board reviewed fiscal year 2026 second-quarter financial and performance updates as well as reports on community partnership initiatives during a May 19 meeting. Staff also presented updates on the school crossing guard program and the Emerging Pa
My wife, Jolanda, and I have lived in the Arlington area since 1968, and we couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. Our home on Westador Drive in the Westador neighborhood in west Arlington, where we have lived since 1980, is filled with the joy and memories of family because we raised our children t
DFW International Airport is ready for the influx of fans expected to visit for the FIFA World Cup, Jerome Woodard, DFW’s chief operating officer, said in a report to the airport’s board of directors on June 4. “The airport is both well positioned and prepared to manage the traffic that’s coming thr
INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Folarin Balogun scored twice in the Americans' historic three-goal first half, and the U.S. opened its first home World Cup in 32 years with its biggest win in the tournament, a dynamic 4-1 victory over Paraguay on Friday night. Christian Pulisic had an assist in a stellar f
TORONTO (AP) — Canada earned its first World Cup point in seven matches on soccer's biggest stage, and coach Jesse Marsch noted the sea of red-clad, maple leaf-waving fans who continuously belted out chants of "Go Ca-na-da!" helped get it. A slow start and an early deficit turned into a rousing cele
Studio Sabka is based in Fort Worth’s West 7th district, but its origins stem overseas. The art studio was founded by late Albanian artist Sabaudin Grigor Aleksi Xhaferi, or “Sabka.” His skill in fine art painting, caricatures and scene paintings earned him 27 awards and recognition across various c
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary’s accreditation is restored, ending three years of being under a warning status with its regional academic accreditor, school officials said Thursday. President David S. Dockery announced in a statement on the school’s website that the seminary “is now in fu
Looking for tickets to a World Cup game in Arlington? Well, they still cost a pretty penny. The Arlington opener between the Netherlands and Japan kicks off at 3 p.m. Sunday. Heading into the weekend, ticket prices for the opener have only risen, according to TicketData. The platform tracks the chea
When fans arrive at "Dallas Stadium" in Arlington for World Cup matches, they will see metal detectors, police officers and visible security checkpoints. What they won't see may be even more important. "They don't see a lot, and it's designed that way," said Larry Wansley, the recently retired Dalla
Mexican poet Leticia Alaniz, adorned in traditional indigenous attire, stepped up to the mic at Amphibian Stage to voice her message clearly: Women are strength and resilience. “We are the ancient birthing ones, the seed and the womb, the dark soil opening after rain, the burning wildfire that refus
George Howard Shotwell, 86, local business and civic leader, died on the morning of June 6 at his home. The longtime Hurst resident served his community for 26 years, with 10 years on the city’s Parks and Recreation Board and 15 years on the Planning and Zoning Commission. But Shotwell was also acti
Tarrant Appraisal District board members are split on whether to consider changing the property appraisal process after acknowledging that the current plan delivered less equitable tax bills to homeowners. The board discussed the possibility of undoing the reappraisal plan they voted to continue usi
Researchers at the University of Texas at Arlington are using the FIFA World Cup to measure how big crowds, more flights and increased traffic affect air quality. Environmental sensors at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium – known as Dallas Stadium for the duration of the World Cup – and Dallas Fort-Worth Int
The April 2025 stabbing death of a 17-year-old student athlete at the hands of another 17-year-old during a track meet in Frisco. It is a case that shook the consciousness of Collin County. This week, a Collin County jury found Karmelo Anthony, now 19, guilty of murder. Anthony claimed self-defense
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Hwang In-beom scored a goal and set up another as South Korea rallied to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 in the second match of the 2026 World Cup on Thursday night. After a lackluster first half in which both teams were jeered as they left the field, the Czech Republic took
A standoff in Midland is over and the suspected gunman behind a mass shooting that injured 10 people and killed another is dead, according to the city's mayor. The Texas Department of Public Safety confirmed Friday afternoon that one person died in the shooting and 10 others were injured. The DPS sa
The famous Dutch Orange Bus, a double-decker bus painted a vibrant orange that has become an emblem of Dutch fans, is in Texas and on its way to Dallas Stadium in Arlington. The famous Dutch double-decker orange bus departed the port of Galveston on Thursday and is making its way north for the World
With the World Cup underway, North Texas is preparing to host its first match this weekend, and communities across the area are gearing up to welcome international fans. Japan is set to take on the Netherlands at Dallas Stadium in Arlington on Sunday, drawing thousands of visitors from Japan to the
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Paige Bueckers scored a season-high 31 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 85-70 on Thursday night. Bueckers scored 24 points in the first half on 11-of-14 shooting, capped by a 3-pointer with 54.
NBC 5 is Reading With You all summer long, helping parents with ways to keep kids engaged during the months they are out of school to prevent summer slide. The Fort Worth Public Library suggested these titles to get children excited about the 2026 FIFA World Cup and other summer activities. These ti
United Community Centers is once again offering its Summer Food Service Program. Parents can take their children 18 and under to get free, healthy meals for children and teens across Fort Worth. It's all in an effort to make sure children in the community have access to nutritious meals during the s
Arlington leaders gave a developer the green light Tuesday evening to build a controversial townhome development a few hundred feet from a gas drilling zone. City Council members voted 6-3 to rezone just under 30 acres to residential and community commercial use with a specific use permit for gas op
One of Magnolia Avenue’s most recognizable properties has entered a new chapter. The landmark mixed-use property located at 1109-1121 W. Magnolia Avenue has officially sold, marking a notable transaction in the heart of Fort Worth’s Near Southside. LanCarte Commercial’s Brittany Doyle and Sarah LanC
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