Fort Worth ISD’s Texas-appointed board of managers approved nearly $55.5 million in new spending in August, with most of the money tied to a new elementary school. The largest item was $52 million for construction services connected to the replacement campus for Worth Heights Elementary. The project
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To Texas Railroad Commissioner Wayne Christian, the debate over data centers starts with the boom in capital investment and property tax revenue the developments promise to the state. Creating regulatory guardrails on issues such as water usage and power are necessary but shouldn...
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Brenda Kay Canary, 85, passed away peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. Graveside Service: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Brenda was born on Dec. 20, 1940, in Fort Worth, to Olin Victor Pool and Mabel Marie Pool. Brenda lived a life filled with deep lov...
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Gloria Patricia Mosqueda entered into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on Sept. 23, 2026. Funeral Mass: 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 2, 2026, at St. George Catholic Church. Rosary: 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, in Independence Chapel at Greenwood Mausoleum 3210 White Settlement Ro...
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A historic pasta brand founded in Fort Worth is heating up with its sale to a Central Texas-based global food distributor and manufacturer. O.B. Macaroni Co., which started in 1899 as the Fort Worth Macaroni Co., was sold Thursday to the McLane Group, a private Temple company tha...
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Lynnette Syovata Mwendwa, aged 37, departed this world on Sept. 18, 2026. Born on Oct. 10, 1988, in Kenya, she was the beloved daughter of Mr. Joseph Mwendwa and Mrs. Angelina Ndinda. Her legacy continues through her devoted husband, Bonface C. Wandera, and their two cherished ch...
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Peninah Mbogo, aged 55, born om March 25, 1971 in Kirinyaga, Kenya, departed this life on Sept. 25, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love and influence. She was the proud daughter of Julius and Mary Njoka as the sixth of eleven siblings who are all based in Kenya, and the beloved...
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Dr. Christopher Rheams found a sense of home working with a patient who had no home of his own. His name was Kenny. He came from New Orleans, Rheams’ hometown, and grew up in the neighborhood where the doctor attended school. In a Fort Worth park, the two men bonded over their sh...
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The Rev. Kristin Klade has had a front row seat to Texas taking control of Fort Worth ISD. Her children are in FWISD schools. She applied for an appointment to the board of managers. She rallied parents through a group called FORT, or Families Organized & Responding to Takeover. ...
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Eileen Marie Baltitas Jex was born on Jan. 17, 1944 to John and Mary Baltitas in Cleveland, Ohio. She married the love of her life, John N. Jex in 1969. John worked for AAFES for several decades and because of his job they lived in several different places over the course of thei...
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Candidate name: Lydia Bean Age: 45 Public email address: lydia@lydiafortexas.com Campaign website: www.lydiafortexas.com Social media: https://www.facebook.com/LydiaBeanforTexas Early voting for the November elections is Oct. 19-30. Election Day is Nov. 3. To check your voter reg...
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Candidate name: Salman Bhojani Age: 46 Public email address: info@bhojanifortexas.com Campaign website: www.bhojanifortexas.com Social media: @SalmanBhojaniTX Early voting for the November elections is Oct. 19-30. Election Day is Nov. 3. To check your voter registration, click he...
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Candidate name: Tom Wilder Age: 82 (Doctor "Fit to Work" letter on request) Public email address: dclerk@tarrantcounty.com Campaign website: Under construction, trouble with vendor Social media: X(Twitter): @TomWilder1995 Facebook: Tom.Wilder.378 Early voting for the November ele...
