The Loyd Park boat ramp at Joe Pool Lake reopened Thursday after the City of Grand Prairie temporarily closed boat ramps following a ruptured sewer main that caused a sewage spill over the weekend. Swim beaches at Lynn Creek and Loyd Park remain closed as Grand Prairie and Trinity River Authority co
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North Texas Community Foundation has awarded two-year operating support grants to 31 nonprofit organizations through the 2026 cycle of its Building Economic Access, Community, Opportunity & Networks, or BEACON, Fund. The first year of funding will invest $762,850 in organizations working to improve
Parents at the Fort Worth-based Texas Center for Arts + Academics charter schools are calling for board chair Cheryl Bean to step down after a since-deleted post they viewed as offensive and racially motivated appeared on her political campaign Facebook account. Bean is the GOP nominee for a key Tex
Sione Na'a'i Pangai Moeakiola passed on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the age of 65; born on Tuesday, July 19, 1960, in Tonga to Siosaia Tatafu Nunumoveisini Moeakiola Ve'Ehala and Lesieli Asena Taha'Afe. Sione was a resident of Hurst, Texas. Sione will be truly missed by many relatives and friends, cher
A majority of Fort Worth City Council members expressed support for a temporary moratorium on data center developments Thursday. Elizabeth Beck, Carlos Flores, Mia Hall, Jeanette Martinez and Chris Nettles said in a news release Thursday afternoon they plan to propose the halt at the council’s next
Arlington is nearing its finish line for the World Cup. Eight games have been played in the American Dream City so far, with only a semifinal match to come. The festivities have brought thousands of adoring soccer fans to the city. However, some local businesses haven’t seen their expected economic
MTU Maintenance is revving up the engines as the aviation technology company opens up a newly refurbished maintenance, testing, repair and overhaul site at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. The grand opening of the refurbished 462,000-square-foot building at 2100 Eagle Parkway was held Wednes
TGIF! I know I’m not the only one feeling exhausted every time I step outside into the scorching heat. But with the weekend right around the corner, I offer plenty to do to keep your energy up. My sister has always been obsessed with Michael Jackson. By the time she was 8, she knew all the words to
New federal student loan rules are changing how students and families pay for college, introducing regulations that affect borrowing limits, repayment options and eligibility for some graduate programs. The overhaul stems from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping federal tax and spending statu
Kendra Frank didn’t want to move her family out of Fort Worth ISD. But the district was cutting the speech-language services that helped her once-nonverbal son learn to speak — and no one could tell her what would replace them. She said she had no choice but to move. Documents obtained by the Fort W
Editor’s note: A featured pet may be adopted by the time you inquire, but many more are always waiting to meet you through the Humane Society of North Texas. July is in full swing, filled with backyard barbecues, family vacations and long evenings spent outdoors. While many people think of the holid
Mexico soccer fans swarmed into Texas Live! in Arlington on July 5 for the FIFA World Cup knockout match between their team and England. It was the first time since 1986 that Mexico had advanced to the round of 16, bringing new hope to their fans. The following day, U.S. fans would bring a similar h
RICHLAND HILLS – With deep love, we announce the passing of Joe Fernando Gomez, 59, a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He passed away at home on Sunday, June 28, 2026. Celebration of Life: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel, 2301 North Sylvania Aven
Gold in The Elder Scrolls Online powers everything — upgrades, motifs, consumables, housing. The game rarely just hands it over, whether you are a new player or a veteran staring at a 500k BiS price tag. The good news: there are fresh, reliable methods in 2026 that actually work. And if you need a s
Here is a fact that captures the absurdity of gambling law in Texas. You cannot legally place a real-money bet on a sportsbook app in Fort Worth, but you can drive ten minutes in any direction and watch your neighbors do exactly that on their phones, using offshore sites the state has no power to to
Alice Tucker was born February 9, 1932 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to Bill and Betty Tacheny. She will be lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, sister, aunt, and proud "Mema." While raising her family, Alice remained deeply involved in her community. She had a generous spirit and an active p
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, Do you remember the first time you learned about American icon Marilyn Monroe? I sure do. It was high sc
Hi, friends! I had restaurant news left over from my previous column on summer menus, and it would be just plain rude for me not to share. I especially wanted to clue you in on the creative and esoteric flavors I found while researching new dishes on offer around the Fort. I spoke with Café Modern c
It's no secret to anyone who has ever asked me about my favorite musicals that "Hamilton" is right there at the top. I've seen it three times, reviewed it once, and each time it's, well, fantastic. And it's coming back to Bass Hall for a limited and extended engagement July 15-26. That's a long run,
(FORT WORTH, Texas) – Escalante Golf – a boutique owner and operator of luxury golf properties nationwide – has acquired its 27th property, Tumble Creek, in Cle Elum, Washington. Adjacent to the renowned Suncadia resort, Tumble Creek is a private, gated residential golf community situated approximat
Grapevine, TX — July 8, 2026 — EPI, a rapidly growing manufacturer’s rep focused on commercial foodservice equipment, today announced a merger agreement with Paragon Marketing, a well-respected manufacturer’s rep firm operating throughout the Midwest. The Paragon merger brings another high-caliber t
Charlie Kowalski will lead Kubota's enterprise technology strategy and IT organization, supporting continued growth and operational excellence.
Angela Karen Donovan Beeson, 56, of Fort Worth, Texas, passed away peacefully at her home in Haltom City, Texas, on Saturday, July 4, 2026. A Celebration of Life will be held at 3 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2026, 3 p.m. at Richland Hills Baptist Church, 6852 Baker Blvd., Richland Hills, Texas 76118.
Fort Worth’s proposed zoning and development ordinance on data centers — a first of its kind — received a 7-4 vote of denial before it heads to City Council. Zoning commissioners expressed a need for more details, stricter regulations and more time to review the ordinance. Before making a vote, all
Fort Worth sued the owner of an East Lancaster motel Tuesday for allegedly failing to control rampant prostitution, drug dealing and violence on the property. The city is asking the judge to label Central Motel a common nuisance, shut it down for a year, appoint a receiver and order the owner to tak
Joseph Lewis Collins passed on Sunday, June 28, 2026 in Arlington, Texas, at the age of 87. Born Sunday, February 19, 1939 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Joseph was the son of Edward Collins and Pauline Collins, and was a resident of Arlington, Texas. Raised in Pennsylvania’s Hill District, Joseph gra
Panoramic views of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex can be seen for a few short seconds as Tormenta Rampaging Run creeps toward a 309 foot drop. While dangling over the city, Ricardo Vareoa was overwhelmed with anxious anticipation, but he still chose to look down. “It lets you enjoy the moment befor
Preserving Mosier Valley — Tarrant County’s first freedmen’s town and an early all-Black community in Texas — is paramount as the far east Fort Worth community struggles to build more housing and stop new industrial sites from relocating to the neighborhood, residents say. The Fort Worth Zoning Comm
When people walk into Fort Worth Camera on Camp Bowie Boulevard, they’re exposed to a shop filled with flashy gear, lens and printing services. But what some shutterbugs don’t know is that within the store is a new art gallery focused on contemporary photography.Masure Gallery of Photography, named
Andrew Garcia has been in the United States for about six months. His mother, Liz Orozco, said the 14-year-old started reading and understanding more English at Fort Worth ISD’s International Newcomer Academy. But speaking his second language in the classroom and following a teacher’s directions rem
A grassroots group of conservative Tarrant County activists is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and teeing up the November midterm elections with a conference in August offering strategies to stop Islam, curb immigration and protect the country’s legacy as they define it. The Year of the Patr
Cecilia Lariba Sabiri, affectionately known as mama Ceci, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 12, 2026, at the age of 73. Originally from Bolgatanga, Ghana, she was born on July 19,1953, in Nangodi, Ghana, to the late Sabiri Kubota and Naidoo Sabiri. She was the first daughter of four siblings. M
Kubota Tractor Corporation today announced the appointment of Charlie Kowalski as Vice President of Information Technology for its U.S. operations. In this role, he will lead the company’s enterprise technology strategy and IT organization, supporting continued growth and operational excellence. Kow
Olivia Wilde’s The Invite reminds me of Woody Allen. I understand if you or she might not appreciate that comparison, but I can’t come up with a better one. Her four-hand comedy is as tense and funny and insightful about married couples as Woody’s best work. I’ve been missing that at the multiplex.
HALTOM CITY – With grateful hearts for a life well lived, we celebrate the life of Reynaldo "Rey" Aquino, who went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 3, 2026, at the age of 65. Funeral Service: 2:30 p.m. Friday, July 10, 2026, in Mount Olivet Chapel. Visitation: 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, July
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Michael Onyango Hanford Ogwel was born on October 14, 1984, in Kisumu, Kenya, to John Ogwel Nyangwatho and the late Mary Akelo Ogwel, who preceded him in death on April 23, 2026. He spent his early years in Kenya before he moved to Seattle with his parents and siblings, Stanislaw, Liza, and Yvonne.
Movie theaters are still a thing, and they have ice-cold AC, icy drinks, and plenty of snack options. Then again, so does your place. Whether it’s hitting the mall to catch something on the big screen or sticking with #NetflixAndChill on your own comfy couch, our ongoing film coverage can help you d
In soccer, the upper 90 is said to be the best place to take shots. For Fort Worth soccer fans, the Upper 90 may be the best place to take shots. Named after the top 90-degree angles in a goalpost, this casual hole-in-the-wall on Magnolia has catered to Texas soccer enthusiasts for the last decade.
Rush was supposed to play four dates within the span of about a week at Dickies Arena but had to cancel a couple times: one for immigration issues crossing into the states from Mexico, more recently for frontperson Geddy Lee, who’s battling laryngitis and bronchitis. The makeup shows are Sat, Jul 11
Awooo! It’s been only two years since one of the area’s most celebrated Americana outfits released what was supposed to be their swansong. Left Arm Tan’s Undefeated was intended to be their last big swing. But champs don’t stay on the mat for long. Shortly after LAT’s end and a dalliance with a new
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