A celebration of Mexico's Independence Day is taking place this Sunday. The event is part of the Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off Celebration & Parade. Further details about the festivities are available. The celebration is being held at the Stockyards, and it offers an opportunity to connect with Mexican culture, whether through personal heritage or newfound interest.
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William Douglas “Bill” Fisher was born Aug. 27, 1947, in Dallas, to Clifford Eugene Fisher of Des Moines, IA, and Annie Mae Fite Fisher of Ringgold, TX and passed away Sept. 4, 2026. Bill spent his early years in the small West Texas town of Crosbyton, where his father practiced ...
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Karen Dickerson, a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister, aunt, cousin, and friend, left this earth to be with Jesus on Sept. 6, 2026. Funeral: 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, at Haltom Road Baptist Church, 3313 Haltom Rd., Fort Worth 76117. Visitation: 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept...
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In his monologue yesterday, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel said he will air his interview with Democratic U.S. Senate candidate and Texas wonderboy James Talarico tonight/Thu on YouTube only, not on Jimmy Kimmel Live! as planned. Threats from 34-count felon, adjudicated rapist, and...
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Annette Ward Wills, 66, of Fort Worth, passed away on Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. Visitation: 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026, at Mount Olivet in the Breyley Suite. Graveside Service: 9:30 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, 2026, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Annette was born on May 18, 1960, in F...
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Robert "Rob" Edward Burns, 44, of Fort Worth, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026. Rob was born on Feb. 18, 1982, in Fort Worth, to James Burns and Leslie Cavanaugh. He was preceded in death by his mother, Leslie Cavanaugh, and his sister, Jessica Burns. Rob spent many years w...
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Mina Petitt, an accomplished seamstress who took a sewing machine and thread to create a life for her and her youngest son, Bill. She learned her craft from her mother while growing up as the oldest of six siblings on the border town of El Paso, died on Tuesday, Sept. 8. She told...
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A senior living community can offer much more than a private room and routine assistance. It may provide social connection, nutritious meals, health-focused programming, and help with daily tasks. Residents can preserve personal preferences while receiving care that reflects chan...
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Counterfeit guitars can mimic familiar body shapes, finishes, logos, and serial formats with impressive accuracy. A low asking price may conceal poor materials, altered parts, or an instrument with no legitimate history. Photographs and confident descriptions provide limited prot...
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The average Arlington resident’s property tax bill may slightly decrease soon, though their monthly water bill may go up. Council members unanimously gave their initial approval to the fiscal year 2026-27 budget Tuesday night. Meanwhile, the city’s property tax rate saw oppositio...
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Arlington City Council will push forward on a resolution regarding November midterm polling site cuts in Tarrant County. A majority of council members indicated an interest in bringing the resolution to a vote at the end of September, following the county commissioners court’s de...
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Martha Gayle Whitlow passed on Sept. 7, 2026, at the age of 87, having been born on July 5, 1939. Martha lived in Arlington. A Committal will be held at Moore Memorial Gardens, 1219 North Davis Drive, Arlington 76012, US, on Sept. 12, 2026, from 11:00 am to 11:30 am....
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Last year I wrote a column dedicated to Mexican Independence Day, which is Sept. 16, and looked at some different spots around town where food lovers can celebrate the holiday while grabbing a bite of authentic Mexican fare. Clearly, this column’s length restrictions don’t allow ...
