I live in Texas, and my family is from Mexico. It's great that I can visit them in Mexico for special occasions and call them whenever I want. It's great to talk to them in real time. These kinds of expenses are irregular and hard to plan for, but over time they can add up. Keeping in touch with fam
schools
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 ...
government
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 ...
government
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...
government
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...
arts
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...
government
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...
government
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 ...
safety
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...
safety
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...
arts
What does it take to build a life that is healthy, financially secure, and resilient enough to navigate whatever comes next? At the Fort Worth Chamber's 2026 Women's Leadership Summit, Built for the Long Ride: Health, Wealth & Resilience, we'll explore that question through an in...
government
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...
government
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...
