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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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 ...
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Barbara Teresa Pino Triana passed on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026, at the age of 70; she was born on Saturday, April 7, 1956, in Cuba to Andres Pino and Maria Triana. Barbara was a resident of Arlington. Barbara will be truly missed by many relatives and friends, cherishing all the good...
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Court Findings Affirm Company’s Financial Strength, Credibility, Strong Reputation, and Lender Support, Clearing the Way for Its Next Chapter (Fort Worth, Texas) — On July 23, 2026, Village Homes of Fort Worth successfully emerged from Chapter 11 following federal bankruptcy cour...
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS (September 9, 2026) – Goodwill North Central Texas has promoted Felicia Kelley to Director of Human Resources. Kelley joined Goodwill North Central Texas in 2021 as a Retail Operations Manager at the organization’s Bedford location before transitioning to the Hu...
