I collect two things: plants and tattoos. I have ten tattoos of my own and have seen the work of countless Tarrant County artists on the body of my dearest friend, Cori O. They explained to me, “Eddy is the first name out of my mouth when someone asks for a tattoo artist in Fort Worth.” But this sub
arts
Welcome to The Soundcheck, a biweekly music column keeping you in the loop on what’s happening across the Tarrant music scene. Sonny Votolato has spent decades writing songs few people have heard. This November, Fort Worth audiences will finally get to hear the results of that wo...
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This is a movement described by words such as “underground,” “punk,” and “Feminist” that was kicked off in the decade of our lord: the 1990s! In the spirit of the titans of Riot Grrrl culture, such as, Kathleen Hanna, this fifth annual Riot Girll Fest is being brought to us by Je...
government
Opal Lee’s dream has always been to educate all Americans about Juneteenth — the day freedom reached the remainder of enslaved people in Texas on June 19, 1865. The Fort Worth advocate’s vision became a reality when President Joe Biden signed a bill making Juneteenth a federal ho...
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Part history lesson, part baking demonstration, and part stand-up set, Duff Goldman will stretch paper-thin phyllo dough live onstage, share behind-the-scenes stories, and hand out apple strudel at Texas Theater (tk) this Sun, Oct 11, at 8pm. Yes, the celebrity chef, TV personali...
safety
Federal authorities are investigating a plane crash in northwest Fort Worth that killed its pilot. The Federal Aviation Administration confirmed a Lancair IV-P crashed near Hicks Airfield around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday morning. A spokesperson for the National Transportation Safety Bo...
schools
The Reel Coffee House, 2506 W Pioneer Pkwy, Dalworthington Gardens. 646-529-0590. 9am-6pm Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm Sat. The Reel Coffee House in Dalworthington Gardens is exactly the kind of hangout spot I have been waiting for, a coffee house not only with personality but an authentic b...
government
In 2025, nonmedical conscientious exemptions became easier to obtain. With school back in session, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) has reported that not only has there been an increase in exemptions but also an overall decrease in childhood vaccination rates ...
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At its core, college football is about tradition. Mine — at least as an adult — is texting my former Clark Hall dorm roommate midway through the second quarter about all the ways the Horned Frogs are disappointing us and kissing my wife when the Frogs score a touchdown. Saturday ...
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Friday Bluegrass fans, if you’re sitting home this Fri, Oct 9, you’ll miss Bella White at Tulips FTW (112 St. Louis Av, Fort Worth, 817-367-9789). Don’t do that! Come to this show! The Calgary, Alberta, native grew up listening to traditional Appalachian music thanks to her Virgi...
safety
Wednesday marks one year since an Arlington community journalist who was active in pro-Palestinian protests was arrested and taken into Immigrations and Customs Enforcement custody. Ya’akub Ira Vijndre was detained Oct. 7, 2025, and sent to the Bluebonnet Detention Center. He was...
safety
OPENING Angel and the Badman (PG-13) This remake of the 1947 Western stars Zachary Levi as a wounded outlaw who takes shelter with a good Samaritan (Meg Fraser). Also with Neal McDonough, Jean Louisa Kelly, Barrett Ellis Luca, Maurice Greene, Melissa Chambers, Sean Bridgers, and ...
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Susan Rowan Watson, age 72, of Canton, Georgia went to be with our Saviour on Aug. 20, 2026. Susan was born to Jerry and Evie Rowan on Nov. 21, 1953 in Dallas and was the only girl in the family. She graduated from N. R. Crozier Technical High School in Dallas and was 3rd in her ...
