In the 1970s and ’80s up north where I’m from, soccer wasn’t even a thing. We’d heard of Pelé, but that’s about it. It was all football (American-style), baseball, hockey, and basketball. That’s it. And, individually, swimming and golf. Having never been taught soccer, I spent most of my life ignori
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There's a financial shift happening inside the independent music world, and it has nothing to do with viral moments or algorithmic luck. It's quieter than that. More deliberate. And for a certain kind of artist — one who's been grinding long enough to buy a house, sit on some equity, and think clear
Early engagement can help a fresh Instagram post look active before the main audience has finished reacting. Likes cannot fix weak content, but they can support a post with a clear cover, useful caption, strong visual, and good timing. The better habit is to use paid likes as an opening signal while
Three men have died in Tarrant County Jail custody within four days this week — raising serious concerns for at least one family, a county commissioner and several community members. Mack Greer, 46, was pronounced dead Thursday afternoon at John Peter Smith Hospital after he suffered internal bleedi
Tasha Hampton and her husband pushed their two children in a wagon through a sea of people in Fort Worth’s Cultural District on Juneteenth. The Mansfield mother had spent recent years educating her family about the federal holiday as a way to connect to their Black heritage. Now the household was ta
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday. A deep U.S. roster overcame Pulisic’s absence to clinch a knockout berth after only two matches for the first time.
Prediction markets give people a way to respond to future events through market prices. Instead of only reading forecasts or opinions, participants can buy and sell contracts tied to specific outcomes. These outcomes may involve sports, politics, entertainment, finance, business, technology, culture
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday, sending fans onto the streets across the country to celebrate. It marks a major triumph for a team that failed to
Shayma Alzubi, the Muslim educator reassigned from her role as Western Hills High School principal after online backlash over her past social media posts, is suing Fort Worth ISD in federal court. The June 18 lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of Texas. The lawsuit alleges the FWISD violated
Team England fans got a taste of home before their game yesterday against Croatia. The Londoner, a Dallas pub with locations throughout the Metroplex, held a soft opening at its new Arlington location just in time for the game. The wholesome hooligans were out in force. The venue markets itself as a
Led by an emerging nonprofit, about 1,000 volunteers have collected over 63,000 pounds of trash from Texas waterways to date this year. The Gulf Trust cleaned more than 40 Texas lake shores and riverfronts, from Amarillo to the Rio Grande Valley, in April and May through the organization’s Trash Fre
The 2026 National Convention of The League of United Latin American Citizens in Fort Worth is crucial amid national issues affecting Latinos and other racial minority groups, the organization's president said. "We're making sure that people understand what the rights are of our immigrant neighbors t
Lake Worth ISD will start its first full school year under state-appointed leadership with a budget shortfall that district leaders say is designed to improve classrooms, not simply cover costs. The board of managers on Wednesday unanimously approved a 2026-27 budget with a projected $1.4 million ge
TGIF! We have back-to-back activities for you to enjoy this weekend. Whether you want to celebrate Pride Month, Juneteenth, Father’s Day, or all three, there are plenty of events to enjoy. Start your weekend off with Levitt Pavilion's new inaugural Texas Made Songs night, where local singer-songwrit
As workers assembled electrical equipment, robotic arms moved materials, and automated pallets delivered parts to workstations at Siemens’ 500,000-square-foot plant in south Fort Worth, area business and government leaders discussed how to prepare the workforce for the future. “You need advanced man
Long before soccer fans and tourists flocked to North Texas for the FIFA World Cup, nonprofit organizations were preparing residents for a threat that might arrive with the games and festivities: human trafficking. Anti-trafficking organizations and churches hosted forums to raise awareness and offe
Ashlea Pierce joined other Arlington ISD parents in voicing concern over the motives to transition sixth grade from the elementary to junior high level. “I'm not sure student experience is given the same priority in other educational decisions. Was there a movement of sixth graders who contacted the
Gathered around a table, four women laughed and shared stories as if they’d been friends since childhood, even though they met four years ago. Stevenson Oaks independent living residents Barbara Coffey, Marilyn McClain, Genny Straughan and Shelby Whiteley discussed topics such as their card game gro
Developers will soon demolish and rebuild part of The Cooper, a $65 million five-story apartment complex damaged by a 6-alarm fire last June. The Near Southside complex, which opened at 1001 W. Rosedale St. in 2020, was mostly vacant following the June 23, 2025, incident but leasing recently resumed
Alyssa was midway through a passage about the seasons changing when the timer cut her off. Sixty seconds. That’s all the time the second grader had to finish. Teacher Jean Tocco marked Alyssa’s stopping point on an assessment sheet to determine the number of words she can read per minute. Tocco also
David Parker is listed as a lobbyist for the Virginia-based Data Center Coalition according to a filing with the Texas Ethics Commission. He has been involved in this group since January, according to official filings. The organization describes itself as representing and advancing the interests of
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 year, my appreciation for ballet grew when I met Fort Worth dance icon Margo Dean. She and
Thousands of England and Croatia fans painted Arlington red, white and blue Wednesday afternoon as they gathered at Dallas Stadium for North Texas' second World Cup match. In the first match of the tournament for both countries, England defeated Croatia 4-2. Fans hailing from around the world donned
Find me someone who says they don’t like Italian food, and I’ll show you a liar. Because let’s be real, what’s not to like? Carbs? Good. Cheese? Good. Garlic should probably have its own place on the food pyramid. I’ve talked quite a bit about Mediterranean cuisine in this column recently, but I fig
On Ted Lasso, the British made fun of Ted for thinking that soccer matches are divided into quarters like American football games. This World Cup, the hydration breaks that come midway through each half have effectively divided the matches into quarters. The Americanization of soccer continues apace
A second man died this week at the Tarrant County Jail, according to the Tarrant County Sheriff's Office Wednesday. A 40-year-old man on Tuesday was kneeling next to his bed and failed to respond to verbal greetings from a detention officer during a routine cell check, the sheriff's office said in a
The city of Fort Worth is turning the page on its search for a new downtown Fort Worth library, now making plans to buy 1.38 acres on Summit Avenue south of West 7th Street. City Council members on June 23 will vote to buy several pieces of property for up to $5.95 million. The city would demolish b
From magnets to banners to T-shirts, North Texas soccer fans have a wide range of memorabilia to purchase in honor of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Now, beautiful game fanatics and local art lovers have the chance to add a limited edition art print sold by Fort Worth’s tourism agency to their collection.
Shades of red, white and blue swathed the streets of Arlington. Not the United States’ signature colors but rather the shades of the England national team’s kits. England defeated Croatia 4-2 Wednesday afternoon in Arlington’s second World Cup match. Just a half-mile north, a crowd of hopeful Englan
A group of voting rights advocates wants to help Tarrant County residents register eligible neighbors to vote ahead of the November election. The nonpartisan League of Women Voters of Tarrant County has coordinated a June 27 training session for volunteer deputy registrars, those appointed to regist
Cast your mind back to 1999, when Toy Story 2 conjured up Pixar’s most crushing moment in its history thus far. That film was about the toys facing their mortality of a sort, and it came to a head in the story of Jessie the Cowgirl (voiced by Joan Cusack), whose owner Emily grew up and left her behi
Can AI-assisted content still sound personal, thoughtful, and worth reading? Yes, but it needs a writer’s mind behind it. AI can help shape a draft, organize ideas, and speed up the first step. Still, personality comes from human choices: opinion, rhythm, clarity, emotion, and lived logic. Readers c
Many in Fort Worth and beyond, throughout Texas and the rest of the US, are collectively becoming fatigued with the contemporary digital realm. You finish your 8-hour shift at the office downtown, working at a warehouse, driving a heavy truck, or in any other profession, and you start the same old r
Louise Smith smiled while reclining on an easy chair in her Fort Worth home as a small crowd celebrated in her living room Wednesday morning. Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County’s senior staff and board of directors were on hand to deliver the organization’s 30 millionth meal — a milestone decades in
Listen up, Fort Worth! Welcome to The Soundcheck, a biweekly music column keeping you in the loop on what’s happening across the Tarrant music scene. Interested in music focused on the intersection of education, activism and the history of the Black community? What about music with a feminist and LG
Yes, we put out a Black History Month issue every February, but you can’t forget about Juneteenth, which is why we’ve decided to celebrate the holiday with a special issue. And it’s packed with great info and in-depth reporting. Step inside. In Metro, Southeast Fort Worth heads once more unto the br
On view now thru day Sunday, July 5, at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Black Photojournalism gathers the work of more than 60 photographers across the country between 1945 and the mid-1980s. The 250-plus photos on display cover everything from major historical events to everyday life in Bla
When you ask a child what they want to be when they grow up, most say they want to follow in the footsteps of a parent or an idol. But Dena Stanley knew from a young age that she wanted to carve her own path. Born in Oklahoma City and now a resident of Fort Worth, she is described by her mother, Sha
With our calendar being somewhat, well, calendar-driven and with June being an onslaught of special happenings and holidays, it’s no surprise that you’re holding yet another of our special issues in your hand. We can’t help it. Special is our specialty. Juneteenth Now that Opal got the feds involved
Hop on a boat, compete in a Lego building competition, listen to Frank Sinatra or paint a colorful canvas this weekend to celebrate Father’s Day.While every dad is unique, there are events happening around the county just right for hungry dads, creative dads, funny dads and dads who just need to rel
Breakfast Brothers, 400 E Front St, Ste 100, Arlington. 682-563-6490. 7am-2pm Mon-Thu, 7am-4pm Fri-Sun. A light drizzle and shallow wind gusts didn’t slow an early morning crowd from joining the waitlist at the third and newest location for the Black-owned Breakfast Brothers in downtown Arlington, a
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