Week of Jun 22 · June 22, 2026
This week in Fort Worth, Texas: 10 top stories.
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A Burleson aviation support services company is flying high after winning about $166 million in defense contracts. Air Center Helicopters Inc., a small business based in downtown Burleson, won two contracts — each worth about $83 million — on June 2 and June 3. The U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Comma
Rex Benson wanted something as big as Texas to draw attention to his sports bar, Rex’s Bar & Grill, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “I told my team I basically wanted a soccer ball so large that NASA could see it from space,” he said. “I’m not quite sure I understood just how large a 25-foot soccer
League Commercial has been selected by Texas Wesleyan University to lead leasing efforts for multiple retail spaces along East Rosedale Street, helping bring more activity to a key corridor adjacent to the university. The more than 6,000 square feet of retail space includes properties at 3014 and 30
Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. Jacobia Solomon is helping people celebrate responsibly. A former 20-year corporate executive, Solomon launched her Mansfield-based SipSide Mocktails company in March.
Tarrant County College trustees approved about $24.3 million in contracts, renewals and purchases during their June 18 board meeting. The largest expense was a $9.3 million amendment for site utility relocation and long-lead materials for a new science building at the Northeast campus and backfill r
Parent Marisol Herrera has sat through her share of listening sessions in Fort Worth ISD. When the district’s Texas-appointed board of managers announced a new round of community meetings, Herrera showed up at last week’s workshop with a message: Listening isn’t enough. “The frustrating part is that
Excitement is building across downtown Dallas as Lionel Messi and Argentina prepare to play Austria on Monday in a group-stage match at Dallas Stadium. The defending World Cup champions are expected to draw massive crowds to North Texas, with an estimated 100,000 Argentina fans expected to visit the
By Hiya Bhatte I am originally from Prosper, around an hour northeast, but have been calling Fort Worth home for nearly four years now. Moving here was never part of the plan until I made the decision to do my undergrad at TCU. When I first moved to town, settled into my on-campus dorm and saw the T
Terri Flow was working in Washington, D.C., five years ago when she relocated to Fort Worth to be close to family again. Having spent years volunteering for causes supporting the military, she checked into that possibility when she moved back to North Texas. Her contacts presented 14 choices, Flow s
Mayor Mattie Parker and her husband, David Parker, denied allegations Friday that he lobbies for a data center coalition, pushing back on claims that his position at a consulting firm poses a conflict of interest for the mayor as Fort Worth grapples with how to regulate data center development. A re
Fort Worth City Council members have raised about $7.5 million combined for their campaigns since 2021, drawing donations from thousands of individuals, businesses, law firms, unions and political groups for election and reelection efforts. About $2.1 million, or 28%, came from 16 donors. The Fort W
To learn more about how the transcript that informed this report was created, visit Cambridge Artificial Intelligencer. The Keller ISD finance department presented an optimistic 2026-27 budget to school trustees at their June 11 meeting: a spending plan that would close a looming $12 million shortfa
The Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Department hosted a June 3 meeting on Webex to discuss the 60% design phase for Cunningham Road, a short stretch of roadway located in District 5 off Crowley Road. Improvements related to this project will run from the intersection of Crowley and Cunningh
The Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Department hosted a meeting on June 1 to discuss construction that will occur along South Main Street. The purpose of the project is to mitigate flooding that has occurred along South Main during periods of heavy rain. Documenters empowers people like you
A preconstruction meeting hosted by the city of Fort Worth’s Street and Transportation Improvements department on May 28 discussed the McCart Avenue and Westcreek Drive Capital Project. The McCart Avenue and Westcreek Drive project is part of the 2022 bond with a project value of $2.8 million. Docum
Fort Worth’s Audit & Finance Committee provided an update on the city’s budget at a June 2 meeting. The briefing was a review of the monthly financial report for April 2026. The focus was on the general fund with special attention given to revenue. Cristi Lemon, assistant director of the FWLab, prov
It’s possible I interviewed on Monday the best 7-footer to ever play for the San Antonio Spurs. Maybe not specifically during his stint in the Alamo City, though he did make a couple of All-Star Games while playing there during his age 33-37 seasons. But taken as a career, Artis Gilmore might have b
FIFA World Cup 2026 isn’t the only international competition in Dallas this summer. The Dallas International Piano Competition, hosted by the Dallas Chamber Symphony, will present its final round of competition on June 23 at Moody Performance Hall in the Dallas Arts District. The finals will feature
There's a financial shift happening inside the independent music world, and it has nothing to do with viral moments or algorithmic luck. It's quieter than that. More deliberate. And for a certain kind of artist — one who's been grinding long enough to buy a house, sit on some equity, and think clear
Early engagement can help a fresh Instagram post look active before the main audience has finished reacting. Likes cannot fix weak content, but they can support a post with a clear cover, useful caption, strong visual, and good timing. The better habit is to use paid likes as an opening signal while
Three men have died in Tarrant County Jail custody within four days this week — raising serious concerns for at least one family, a county commissioner and several community members. Mack Greer, 46, was pronounced dead Thursday afternoon at John Peter Smith Hospital after he suffered internal bleedi
Tasha Hampton and her husband pushed their two children in a wagon through a sea of people in Fort Worth’s Cultural District on Juneteenth. The Mansfield mother had spent recent years educating her family about the federal holiday as a way to connect to their Black heritage. Now the household was ta
Newly released evidence shown in court is providing the public with its first look at materials shown to jurors during the murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted in the death of Austin Metcalf. Previous Trial Coverage: Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 No cameras were allowed in the
SEATTLE (AP) — The U.S. national soccer team advanced to the knockout round at the World Cup despite the absence of injured forward Christian Pulisic, beating Australia 2-0 on Friday. A deep U.S. roster overcame Pulisic’s absence to clinch a knockout berth after only two matches for the first time.
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GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday, sending fans onto the streets across the country to celebrate. It marks a major triumph for a team that failed to
Shayma Alzubi, the Muslim educator reassigned from her role as Western Hills High School principal after online backlash over her past social media posts, is suing Fort Worth ISD in federal court. The June 18 lawsuit was filed in the Northern District of Texas. The lawsuit alleges the FWISD violated
Team England fans got a taste of home before their game yesterday against Croatia. The Londoner, a Dallas pub with locations throughout the Metroplex, held a soft opening at its new Arlington location just in time for the game. The wholesome hooligans were out in force. The venue markets itself as a
As of June 19, officials had confirmed 12 New World screwworm cases in the United States, including 11 in Texas and one in New Mexico. The USDA said the funding will support new technologies aimed at improving detection, treatment and eradication efforts. What is the New World screwworm? The New Wor
Dallas residents awoke to strong storms and flooding in parts of the city. NBC 5 saw video of flooding specifically around Northwest Highway, as well as Walnut Hill and I-35 in Northwest Dallas. Several drivers were either stranded or attempted to drive through the high water. TXDOT urges drivers to
Dallas resident Sarah DelSota shared this video of a Waymo stuck in water at the intersection of Fitzhugh and Capitol Avenues in Dallas. NBC 5 has reached out to Waymo for comment. Several Dallas roads were flooded Friday morning due to thunderstorms. NBC 5 saw video of flooding specifically around
Three Dallas Zoo capybaras were tasked with predicting the outcome of Sunday's World Cup match between Argentina and Austria, and their picks delivered an unexpected result. The zoo's capybaras, Velero, Atziri and Piquiri, were presented with two soccer-themed goals decorated in the colors of Argent
The Dallas Zoo has announced the dates for their popular "Dollar Zoo Days" in the summer of 2026, and tickets are now available. Dollar Days are back on July 16 and August 4. This includes $1-4 deals on select snacks and beverages, including hot dogs, popcorn, ice cream, canned drinks, and more. $1
Chicago Sky (4-10, 1-6 Eastern Conference) at Dallas Wings (9-6, 5-4 Western Conference) Arlington, Texas; Saturday, 8 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Chicago Sky aims to break its four-game slide with a victory over the Dallas Wings. The Wings are 5-2 in home games. Dallas averages 87.6 points and has outsco
Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and Dallas Love Field both issued ground stops until 8 a.m. this morning. DFW Int'l's started at 5 a.m. while Love Field's started around 6 a.m. Both airports cited thunderstorms. The ground stops could be extended if severe weather continues. The ground stops
NBC 5 is continuing our summer literacy series Reading With You, with the help of local nonprofit Reading Partners North Texas. As part of their Take Reading With You online series, they have posted free, online handouts to help kids retain what they read. "Our curriculum experts developed these gui
On June 2, the City of Fort Worth presented a series of proposed amendments to regulations related to data center development, including zoning, noise, water and economic development standards. The recommendations are designed to utilize tools under the City’s regulatory authority to protect nearby
PRIM Construction is thrilled to announce that they have completed construction on a new large office and manufacturing building for WilliamsRDM, a local, woman-owned defense manufacturer in DFW. The project, designed by Schwarz Hanson Architecture and managed by Joe Bloodworth, spans 90,000 square
Travis Staley made a historic statement in Wednesday night’s performance of the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyo. The Tarleton State University tie-down roper posted a 7.1-second run, the fastest time recorded in competition at the Ford Wyoming Center. The time vaulted the National Inter
Led by an emerging nonprofit, about 1,000 volunteers have collected over 63,000 pounds of trash from Texas waterways to date this year. The Gulf Trust cleaned more than 40 Texas lake shores and riverfronts, from Amarillo to the Rio Grande Valley, in April and May through the organization’s Trash Fre
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