It was a pep rally to welcome global visitors to Fort Worth. Cheerleaders and band members from O.D. Wyatt High School announced their arrival at the Fort Worth Central Station Friday morning with cheers and music to mark the start of a transportation plan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “We have been
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It was a pep rally to welcome global visitors to Fort Worth. Cheerleaders and band members from O.D. Wyatt High School announced their arrival at the Fort Worth Central Station Friday morning with cheers and music to mark the start of a transportation plan for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “We have been
As patriotic decorations line downtown Wylie ahead of America's 250th anniversary celebrations, one local business owner says a Pride Month storefront display sparked both criticism and support from members of the community. Destinie Lacy, owner of Wylie Flower and Gift, said she created the display
One of the first national teams to call North Texas home during the FIFA World Cup has officially arrived. The Czechia national team landed at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport on Friday before traveling to Fort Worth, where players and staff received a Texas welcome ahead of the start of trai
As North Texas prepares to welcome soccer fans from around the world, public transit agencies say years of planning are about to be put to the test. Officials with DART and Trinity Metro said they are ready for visitors arriving for the FIFA World Cup, with expanded transit options, additional perso
July 17, 1994, was one of the best days of Mauricio Galante’s life. In California as part of a tour sailing the world on a frigate to celebrate his class’s graduation from the Brazilian naval academy, he and some friends snagged seats in the Rose Bowl and watched as his home country’s team won its f
A 19-story hotel in Arlington's Entertainment District will be imploded Saturday to make way for a new hotel, Americana by Loews. The Sheraton Arlington, the white tower currently visible north of the stadiums along Interstate 30, was built in 1984 as the Sheraton Centre Park Hotel on the site of th
North Texas volunteers are preparing to welcome fans from around the world as the 2026 FIFA World Cup arrives in Arlington this month, including one woman who is returning to the experience more than three decades later. Eunice Doehring still has the souvenirs from her time as a FIFA World Cup volun
A North Texas family’s vacation started without a very important member, until American Airlines employees stepped in to help bring him home. American Airlines team members at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport reunited 4-year-old Patrick Webb of Fort Worth with his beloved teddy bear this week
As a budget shortfall and lagging public school funding loom in Arlington ISD, the district’s teachers and staff will not see a pay raise in the next year. Arlington ISD school board members voted unanimously to bolster some employee benefits, but did not approve increases in pay Thursday night. Tru
Summer is a time for fun, but also a time that could mean educational loss for kids. "Kids can lose months of learning during the summer months," Executive Director at Reading Partners North Texas Jennifer Quick said. "Summer reading is so important to combat the summer slide and make sure that kids
North Texas is stepping onto the global stage as two FIFA World Cup teams arrive in the region to prepare for matches beginning next week. The Czechia national team is scheduled to arrive on Friday at Dallas Love Field before traveling to Fort Worth, where the team will stay during its time in North
Goodwill North Central Texas announced today the promotion of Christy Allen to Vice President of Human Resources. As a member of the executive leadership team, Allen will oversee all aspects of the organization’s human resources function, including strategic initiatives related to compensation, recr
Caring for a person living with dementia can be deeply meaningful, but it can also be emotionally exhausting and isolating. Many caregivers quietly carry stress, grief, uncertainty, and burnout while trying to meet the changing needs of someone they love. Support groups can help ease that burden by
Already looking forward to visiting again next year When the folks at Charles Schwab swooped in and bailed out the annual Colonial Country Club tournament in 2019 they were considered saviors by most connected with the longest-running event at the same venue on the PGA Tour. That includes me and my
A 13,092-square-foot industrial facility located at 189 Bear Cat Road in Parker County, Texas has been leased, reflecting continued demand for industrial assets along the I-20 corridor west of Fort Worth. The transaction was led by Finn Wilson and Sarah LanCarte of LanCarte Commercial. The facility
When Taps is played at 7 o'clock at the neighboring DFW National Cemetery, DBU stops play at its baseball game to honor fallen servicemembers and veterans.
Many would consider themselves lucky to be a flag bearer during a major international ceremony. Wesley Duncan considers himself lucky to be alive.“Wesley has a lot of medical conditions,” said Leann Harris, Duncan’s mom. “He fights every day, but celebrating the little things like this, that turn in
Children during the year rely on the school lunch program. But when summer comes, so does a risk that they go hungry. A U.S. Department of Agriculture program, administered by Texas’ agency, helps fill the gaps. Eligible kids are those 18 years old and younger as well as people with disabilities who
Macy Moore, the owner of HopFusion Ale House in Fort Worth, was set to hold a plethora of events for the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw in December. However, after making a Facebook post promoting the events, Moore was notified by Meta that his business account on the platform was banned from posting — ne
Books can be found stacked on the floor, on carts and on top of other works at Barber’s Bookstore in downtown Fort Worth. Until recently Barber’s maze of military history, huntin’, dawgs and lit crit housed a copy of “Advanced Custom Rod Building” by Dale P. Clemens that the bookstore received in 19
Construction on a new Tex-Mex steakhouse in Arlington is expected to begin this summer in a familiar location for many diners in the city. The roughly 9,500-square-foot Culpepper Cattle Co. restaurant will open in early 2027 at 2300 E. Lamar Blvd. in Arlington, the former site of the now-closed Trai
As North Texas prepares for an international event expected to draw millions, Mansfield city leaders, business owners and residents are balancing excitement with needed security preparations. While Arlington’s AT&T Stadium will host nine matches for the FIFA World Cup — more than any other venue — T
Arlington officials say they will be ready to send emergency warnings to cell phones using the nation's most far-reaching wireless emergency alert system, IPAWS, before World Cup games begin at "Dallas Stadium." FEMA's Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS) can reach every cell phone in
Fort Worth-based Bell Textron Inc. announced the layoff of hundreds of employees — about 3% of the company’s workforce — at three of its facilities in Texas and Kansas. The defense contractor — which is ramping up production of the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne II aircraft — said a total of 285 employe
TGIF! Unfortunately for car enthusiasts, your weekend plans have been rained out — the Arlington Classic Car Show is postponed due to weather concerns. But don’t worry, I’ve got plenty of other ways you can spend your weekend indoors. The 2026 NBA Finals have arrived, and I am split. The New York co
Developers are moving forward with various hotel and mixed-use projects in the Fort Worth Stockyards area. The latest proposal is from Raymond Management Co., the Wisconsin-based developer behind several area hotels including the Homewood Suites by Hilton on the Near Southside. Raymond Management’s
Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 Day 2 of the murder trial for Karmelo Anthony, a Frisco teenager who admitted to stabbing a student during a confrontation at a high school track meet last year, continues Friday in Collin County. Anthony is accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austi
Bell Textron says 285 employees were affected by layoffs across three facilities, including Fort Worth. Some workers also face a furlough starting June 15.
UNT Health Fort Worth’s new pharmaceutical sciences PhD program could help meet growing workforce needs in North Texas. While other regions in Texas have schools that offer the program, Rebecca Cunningham, senior associate dean for research and professor of pharmaceutical sciences at UNT, said this
Dickies Arena in Fort Worth is poised for a name change after its namesake's new owners, Bluestar Alliance, withdrew naming rights.
As North Texas prepares to host matches during the FIFA World Cup, much of the attention has focused on stadiums and events, but another major part of tournament preparation has been happening behind the scenes. Gabriel Castro and his team at BAL, a corporate immigration law firm, have spent weeks f
Since 2019, Andrew Piel has thought of himself as a servant to all the people of Arlington. He said his passion is giving a voice to people who may not otherwise be heard. It’s why he became an attorney, and it was the same goal he had when he was first elected to represent the residents of District
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Several of North Texas' favorite brands will soon be available at DFW International Airport. We broke down the full list.
It’s not unusual to see prix-fixe menus in this column each week, but I’ll admit that, before I started writing The Dish, I didn’t know what that term meant. Go figure, it was yet another French term the Duolingo owl never bothered to teach me. For those of you who also are unfamiliar with this term
A growing challenge in the luxury resale industry is separating authentic products from increasingly sophisticated fakes. At Keeks, that process starts with AI.
The "Western Base Camp" has events planned throughout the duration of FIFA's time in North Texas
Several Dallas city leaders representing the southern side of the city are warning that major departures from downtown could hurt the future of Dallas’ urban core and the communities that rely on it. Dallas City Council members Maxie Johnson, Zarin Gracey and Lorie Blair led a news conference Tuesda
American Airlines is temporarily suspending some of its routes this summer, as steep jet fuel costs continue to strain carriers' budgets amid the war with Iran. In a statement, American said it had adjusted service on “select routes” in August and September and that affected travelers would be offer
A daytime homicide investigation in Dallas led authorities to a nearby North Texas suburb, where the 22-year-old murder suspect was tracked down.
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