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Robbie Avila Leaving Saint Louis for TCU
Robbie Avila is close to transferring from Saint Louis to TCU, with ESPN’s Pete Thamel reporting that the deal is being finalized. Avila is expected to arrive on campus this week. The 6-foot-10 forward scored 1,990…
Northern Texas Weather Alert: 77° Today, 80% Rain Sunday, Nov 12-16
North Texas is forecast to stay sunny and warm Thursday, with Fort Worth reaching about 77 degrees, before a sharp weekend change. Rain chances rise Saturday night, with thunderstorms possible, and reach 80% on Sunday…
The Dish: Autumn weather creates appetite for al fresco dining at Fort Worth eateries
Cooler autumn weather is drawing attention to Fort Worth restaurants with outdoor dining. Quince Riverside, near the Trinity River, offers patio tables and a menu inspired by cuisines from around the world. The local…
Head of state-appointed FWISD board weighs in on district's future ahead Hinojosa's plans to shake up the TEA
Fort Worth ISD leaders are weighing how a change in Texas leadership could affect the district’s state intervention. Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has pledged to remove Texas Education Agency Commissioner Mike Morath and…
TCU hosts Kansas State in Big 12 action
TCU will host Kansas State on November 14 in a Big 12 football matchup between two teams seeking bowl eligibility. Both enter with 4-5 records, and TCU is favored by 9.5 points. The game is scheduled for 1 p.m. Central…
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Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo Congratulates Ariat International on Fort Worth Multipurpose Arena Naming Rights Agreement
The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo congratulated Ariat International on securing the naming rights agreement for Fort Worth’s multipurpose arena. The announcement links the Western-wear company with the venue, which is…
How Tarrant County College prepares students for careers in food and drinks
Tarrant County College students showcased food, drink and nutrition skills at the college’s Pathways to Success event on Nov. 9. Culinary arts, mixology and nutrition students demonstrated their work alongside other…
What defines a small business? Feds propose changes, but business leaders are wary
Fort Worth city and chamber officials are raising concerns about proposed federal changes to the definition of a small business. The Small Business Administration plan would replace nearly 1,000 size categories with 338…
Memories march on at Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade in Fort Worth
Veterans, service members and residents gathered in downtown Fort Worth on Nov. 11 for the Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade, honoring generations of military service. The procession began at 11 a.m. and passed the…
Libertarians ask Texas Supreme Court to make Tarrant County ballot board follow election law
The Tarrant County Libertarian Party has petitioned the Texas Supreme Court to require the county ballot board to follow state election law during its audit of the Nov. 3 midterm results. The filing, submitted Nov. 9…
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WATCH: Train collides with tanker truck in Fort Worth
A BNSF train struck a tanker truck carrying beef tallow in Fort Worth on Wednesday afternoon, after the truck became stuck while crossing the tracks in the 600 block of NE 29th Street. Video shows the driver escaping…
TCU's Terry Shelton: Set to play in Week 11
TCU wide receiver Terry Shelton has been cleared to play Saturday against Kansas State, according to the Big 12 availability report. Shelton is returning despite an undisclosed injury, but has not recorded a catch this…
Fort Worth holds 1st public hearing on data center moratorium
Fort Worth held its first public hearing Nov. 10 on a proposed moratorium covering new data center applications, processing and approvals. Speakers supported a pause but raised concerns about the timing of the hearing…
Fort Worth commission recommends data center setbacks
Fort Worth’s Data Center & Infrastructure Commission recommended a 350-foot setback for data centers and new reporting requirements in a report presented to City Council on Nov. 10. The 11-member panel made 19…
Main Event Fort Worth North celebrates 10-year anniversary
Main Event Fort Worth North will mark its 10th anniversary with a public ribbon-cutting ceremony in mid-November at Presidio Towne Crossing. The entertainment venue opened in February 2016 and offers bowling, arcade…
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Trian collides with semi-truck in Fort Worth
A train collided with a semi-truck tanker at a railroad crossing in Fort Worth on Wednesday. Fort Worth police said the truck’s driver was able to get out before impact. The report does not describe injuries or provide…
Community pushback delays FWISD changes to student transfers and advisory committee
Fort Worth ISD’s state-appointed board of managers tabled proposed changes to student transfers and the district advisory committee on Nov. 10 after parents and community members objected. The proposals included changes…
Fort Worth unveils preliminary plans for downtown community arts incubator
Fort Worth officials and arts leaders presented preliminary plans Nov. 9 to turn a historic downtown building at 512 W. 4th St. into a community arts incubator. The city bought the property in 2024 for a library branch…
Fort Worth ISD parents, former trustee react to Hinojosa win
Fort Worth ISD parents and former trustee Quinton Phillips discussed what Gina Hinojosa’s victory as governor-elect could mean for the district. Their concerns include the future of the state-appointed school board and…
2026 Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade
The Tarrant County Veterans Council held its 2026 Veterans Day Parade on Veterans Day, saluting veterans from across North Texas. The event brought the community together to recognize those who served in the armed…
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H-E-B and Central Market host free holiday dinners in Fort Worth and Dallas
H-E-B and Central Market are holding free Feast of Sharing holiday dinners in Fort Worth and Dallas, with meals, live music and family activities open to the public. The Fort Worth event takes place Nov. 11 from 3 to 7…
TCU's Luke Bamgboye: Set to be out 'for awhile'
TCU forward Luke Bamgboye is expected to miss an extended period with an undisclosed injury, according to Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Bamgboye has already missed the Horned Frogs’ last two games. His…
Veterans bring their service to their communities
Veterans in Tarrant County are drawing on experiences from military deployments to serve their communities at home. Kyle Ewing, an anesthetist who served in the military, is among those who have turned difficult…
Goodwill North Central Texas and city of Fort Worth hosting Vetworthy Job Fair Nov. 12
Goodwill North Central Texas and the City of Fort Worth will hold the VetWorthy Job Fair on Nov. 12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. More than 35 employers and 16 community resource providers are…
North Texan survives cardiac arrest with emergency ECMO treatment at Texas Health Fort Worth
Greg Campbell, 47, survived an out-of-hospital cardiac arrest after collapsing while returning from a golf trip. His friends called 911 and performed CPR until paramedics arrived, then he received emergency ECMO…
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GM Financial Parade of Lights to return to Fort Worth for the 2026 holiday season
Fort Worth’s GM Financial Parade of Lights will return for its 44th year on November 22, with the downtown procession beginning at 6 p.m. Organizers say the free event will feature more than 100 illuminated floats…
Dover Records Career-Best Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track Result With Top Five
Sprint car driver Jack Dover finished the season with a top-five result at the Deuces Wild Championship Weekend at Texas Motor Speedway Dirt Track. Driving for Tim Estenson Motorsports, Dover earned a career-best fifth…
T. Cullen Davis, Texas oil tycoon acquitted in a 1970s murder trial, dies at 93
Texas oil tycoon T. Cullen Davis, who was acquitted in a high-profile 1970s murder trial involving a shooting at his Fort Worth mansion, has died at 93. The case drew national attention and later featured in true-crime…
Gov.-elect Gina Hinojosa's education agenda could reshape state takeover of Fort Worth ISD
Texas governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has said public education will be a priority when she takes office in January. She has pledged to remove Education Commissioner Mike Morath and reverse state takeovers of struggling…