The Dallas Cowboys return to Oxnard, CA, for training camp next month (July 28). They'll spend two weeks there before joining the Los Angeles Rams for joint practice on August 11; the New Orleans Saints will join the Cowboys in Oxnard for another joint practice the following week (Aug. 18). The Cowb
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ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Lionel Messi set a World Cup record with his 17th and 18th goals, and defending champion Argentina advanced to the knockout stage with a 2-0 victory over Austria on Monday. Messi had a golden opportunity to break the record in the ninth minute, but went wide to the right on a
Clad in wide-brimmed hats and neon vests, faith leaders and volunteers gathered Saturday morning at People’s Burial Park. Many lathered on sunscreen to protect against the sweltering June sun. Others compared cemetery maps and crowded under what shade was provided by tents and nearby trees. All shar
Nearly 100,000 people came to Arlington on Monday chasing the possibility of a historic moment. They came to the World Cup group-stage match donning sky blue and white-striped jerseys, with flags draped over their shoulders and Lionel Messi’s name stretched across their backs. They came to see Argen
The modern adult desk has changed. Somewhere between the laptop, the coffee mug, and the plant that is technically still alive, there is often a tiny superhero, a cartoon character, or a plastic reminder of a show someone has watched more times than they would admit in public. Except now, they proba
Thinking about modifying your physical appearance is a major step that requires careful thought and planning. Many individuals look into different options to boost their self-esteem or address particular physical traits. Understanding the process can help you make a smart decision. Modern medical ad
The biggest sports tournament in the world is coming to the United States. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be bigger than the Super Bowl, watched by billions of people from around the world. This time, it’s coming right to our doorstep. Nine matches are set to be played at Dallas Stadium, better k
A few days before Messi Monday, a North Texas family learned their World Cup tickets, purchased on a third-party platform, couldn’t be delivered. They asked NBC 5 for help. ‘COUNTING DOWN THE DAYS’ Wearing Argentina’s away jersey, 15-year-old Cade Tolin headed to Dallas Stadium to see his favorite p
The Dallas Cowboys return to Oxnard, CA, for training camp next month (July 28). They'll spend two weeks there before joining the Los Angeles Rams for joint practice on August 11; the New Orleans Saints will join the Cowboys in Oxnard for another joint practice the following week (Aug. 18). The Cowb
Zoox, an autonomous vehicle company, is coming to North Texas. The company contacted state regulators to let them know that autonomous testing of their fleet, with a safety operator, will commence this month. The fleet is only twelve vehicles. Zoox says they've also worked with city officials on fir
The Dallas Mavericks now have new leadership in place; next up is the NBA Draft. NBA insiders have conducted mock drafts where the Mavs select either Houston guard Kingston Flemings or Arizona guard Brayden Burries, both of whom reached the Sweet 16 in their lone season in college basketball. There'
The Dallas Mavericks are hiring Michigan head coach Dusty May to the same role, according to the Associated Press, Dallas Morning News and ESPN. The Mavericks hired their new head coach just a day before the NBA Draft, when several Michigan players are expected to be among those selected. Dusty May
Show personal to director For the second time in less than a year, Schele Williams is directing a show that will be onstage at Bass Hall. And while all directors become attached to their shows, this one affects Williams even more so. "This show is so special to my heart. My mom has Alzheimer's," Wil
Free banner program returns to honor local veterans for the third year and launches this year’s virtual Wall of Honor Fort Worth, Texas — Along Camp Bowie Blvd., history has a way of lingering in plain sight. It lives in the century-old storefronts, the red Thurber bricks, and in the very name of th
Leeco® Steel, the largest supplier of steel plate in North America, announcesthe promotion of Jeremy Rhoads to Regional Operations Manager – Texas and the transition of Bill Messto Regional Operations Manager – North & Central U.S., effective June 1, 2026. Bill Mess, who previously served as Regiona
Hot Diggity Dog: Man Bites Dog — 250 times – yet AGAIN! Joey Chestnut returns to the Nathan’s Famous Hot Dog Eating Competition at Coney Island this year, and a Fort Worth July 4 tradition continues, only with 10 bonus “dogs” to honor America’s 250th. Curly’s Frozen Custard will serve 250 free Natha
A Burleson aviation support services company is flying high after winning about $166 million in defense contracts. Air Center Helicopters Inc., a small business based in downtown Burleson, won two contracts — each worth about $83 million — on June 2 and June 3. The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Comma
Rex Benson wanted something as big as Texas to draw attention to his sports bar, Rex’s Bar & Grill, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “I told my team I basically wanted a soccer ball so large that NASA could see it from space,” he said. “I’m not quite sure I understood just how large a 25-foot soccer
League Commercial has been selected by Texas Wesleyan University to lead leasing efforts for multiple retail spaces along East Rosedale Street, helping bring more activity to a key corridor adjacent to the university. The more than 6,000 square feet of retail space includes properties at 3014 and 30
Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. Jacobia Solomon is helping people celebrate responsibly. A former 20-year corporate executive, Solomon launched her Mansfield-based SipSide Mocktails company in March.
Tarrant County College trustees approved about $24.3 million in contracts, renewals and purchases during their June 18 board meeting. The largest expense was a $9.3 million amendment for site utility relocation and long-lead materials for a new science building at the Northeast campus and backfill r
Parent Marisol Herrera has sat through her share of listening sessions in Fort Worth ISD. When the district’s Texas-appointed board of managers announced a new round of community meetings, Herrera showed up at last week’s workshop with a message: Listening isn’t enough. “The frustrating part is that
Texas Sky Ranger captured video of Team Argentina's bus heading to Dallas Stadium on Monday morning ahead of the match against Austria. Excitement is building across downtown Dallas as Lionel Messi and Argentina prepare to play Austria on Monday in a group-stage match at Dallas Stadium. The defendin
By Hiya Bhatte I am originally from Prosper, around an hour northeast, but have been calling Fort Worth home for nearly four years now. Moving here was never part of the plan until I made the decision to do my undergrad at TCU. When I first moved to town, settled into my on-campus dorm and saw the T
Terri Flow was working in Washington, D.C., five years ago when she relocated to Fort Worth to be close to family again. Having spent years volunteering for causes supporting the military, she checked into that possibility when she moved back to North Texas. Her contacts presented 14 choices, Flow s
Mayor Mattie Parker and her husband, David Parker, denied allegations Friday that he lobbies for a data center coalition, pushing back on claims that his position at a consulting firm poses a conflict of interest for the mayor as Fort Worth grapples with how to regulate data center development. A re
Fort Worth City Council members have raised about $7.5 million combined for their campaigns since 2021, drawing donations from thousands of individuals, businesses, law firms, unions and political groups for election and reelection efforts. About $2.1 million, or 28%, came from 16 donors. The Fort W
To learn more about how the transcript that informed this report was created, visit Cambridge Artificial Intelligencer. The Keller ISD finance department presented an optimistic 2026-27 budget to school trustees at their June 11 meeting: a spending plan that would close a looming $12 million shortfa
The Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Department hosted a June 3 meeting on Webex to discuss the 60% design phase for Cunningham Road, a short stretch of roadway located in District 5 off Crowley Road. Improvements related to this project will run from the intersection of Crowley and Cunningh
The Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Department hosted a meeting on June 1 to discuss construction that will occur along South Main Street. The purpose of the project is to mitigate flooding that has occurred along South Main during periods of heavy rain. Documenters empowers people like you
A preconstruction meeting hosted by the city of Fort Worth’s Street and Transportation Improvements department on May 28 discussed the McCart Avenue and Westcreek Drive Capital Project. The McCart Avenue and Westcreek Drive project is part of the 2022 bond with a project value of $2.8 million. Docum
Fort Worth’s Audit & Finance Committee provided an update on the city’s budget at a June 2 meeting. The briefing was a review of the monthly financial report for April 2026. The focus was on the general fund with special attention given to revenue. Cristi Lemon, assistant director of the FWLab, prov
It’s possible I interviewed on Monday the best 7-footer to ever play for the San Antonio Spurs. Maybe not specifically during his stint in the Alamo City, though he did make a couple of All-Star Games while playing there during his age 33-37 seasons. But taken as a career, Artis Gilmore might have b
FIFA World Cup 2026 isn’t the only international competition in Dallas this summer. The Dallas International Piano Competition, hosted by the Dallas Chamber Symphony, will present its final round of competition on June 23 at Moody Performance Hall in the Dallas Arts District. The finals will feature
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
Newly released evidence shown in court is providing the public with its first look at materials shown to jurors during the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted in the death of Austin Metcalf. Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 No cameras were allowed in the
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.
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