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January 1, 2026 at 3:47 PM
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Viridian beach redevelopment stalls due to lack of funding fortworthreport.org/2025/12/31/v...
Viridian beach redevelopment stalls due to lack of funding
Officials said that the plan to replace the beach with a boardwalk is moving slowly since a funding source has not been confirmed.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:50 PM
Viridian beach redevelopment stalls due to lack of funding fortworthreport.org/2025/12/31/v...
Barbara Fay Jones - 1940 - 2025 fortworthreport.org/2025/12/31/b...
Barbara Fay Jones - 1940 - 2025
Obituary of Barbara Fay Jones Please share a memory of Barbara to include in a keepsake book for family and friends. View Tribute Book Barbara Fay Jones
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January 1, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Barbara Fay Jones - 1940 - 2025 fortworthreport.org/2025/12/31/b...
UTA West to begin construction of first building, decide academic offerings in 2026 fortworthreport.org/2025/12/31/u...
UTA West to begin construction of first building, decide academic offerings in 2026
Tarrant County’s largest four-year university is making progress toward the fall 2028 open date of its new Parker County campus.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:39 PM
UTA West to begin construction of first building, decide academic offerings in 2026 fortworthreport.org/2025/12/31/u...
After 59 years, TCC’s longest-serving professor hangs up his hat fortworthreport.org/2025/12/31/a...
After 59 years, TCC’s longest-serving professor hangs up his hat
History professor Larry Story began teaching at the college when it opened in September 1967.
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January 1, 2026 at 1:35 PM
After 59 years, TCC’s longest-serving professor hangs up his hat fortworthreport.org/2025/12/31/a...
His heart stopped at DFW Airport. He broke bread with the EMS team who helped save him fortworthreport.org/2025/12/30/h...
His heart stopped at DFW Airport. He broke bread with the EMS team who helped save him
Gary Anthon experienced a cardiac arrest in January 2024. He continues to search for his saviors.
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December 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
His heart stopped at DFW Airport. He broke bread with the EMS team who helped save him fortworthreport.org/2025/12/30/h...
Cody Lee Kirschner - December 16, 1985 - December 22, 2025 fortworthreport.org/2025/12/29/c...
Cody Lee Kirschner - December 16, 1985 - December 22, 2025
FORT WORTH - Cody Lee Kirschner, 40, passed away on Monday, December 22, 2025. Graveside services: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Mount Olivet
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December 30, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Cody Lee Kirschner - December 16, 1985 - December 22, 2025 fortworthreport.org/2025/12/29/c...
Fort Worth weighs new approach to panhandling as shelters urge donations to groups, not individuals fortworthreport.org/2025/12/18/f...
Fort Worth weighs new approach to panhandling as shelters urge donations to groups, not individuals
Fort Worth police are increasing targeted enforcement in high-complaint corridors.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Fort Worth weighs new approach to panhandling as shelters urge donations to groups, not individuals fortworthreport.org/2025/12/18/f...
Fort Worth shelters plan continued improvement, less canine euthanasia in 2026 fortworthreport.org/2025/12/29/f...
Fort Worth shelters plan continued improvement, less canine euthanasia in 2026
City shelters are taking in fewer animals and releasing more successfully.
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December 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Fort Worth shelters plan continued improvement, less canine euthanasia in 2026 fortworthreport.org/2025/12/29/f...
TEXRail expansion moving forward with revised $33M contract fortworthreport.org/2025/12/21/t...
TEXRail expansion moving forward with revised $33M contract
Trinity Metro is advancing its plans to extend a popular passenger rail line 2 miles to the Medical District.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:20 PM
TEXRail expansion moving forward with revised $33M contract fortworthreport.org/2025/12/21/t...
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth names Koloini as next president and CEO fortworthreport.org/2025/12/03/w...
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth names Koloini as next president and CEO
The World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth has selected Jess Koloini to serve as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, marking a homecoming
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December 9, 2025 at 7:51 PM
World Affairs Council of Dallas/Fort Worth names Koloini as next president and CEO fortworthreport.org/2025/12/03/w...
Made in Tarrant: Granola entrepreneur spices up his business portfolio fortworthreport.org/2025/12/07/m...
Made in Tarrant: Granola entrepreneur spices up his business portfolio
Youthful entrepreneur who created a successful granola business at TCU goes from snack line to spice rack.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Made in Tarrant: Granola entrepreneur spices up his business portfolio fortworthreport.org/2025/12/07/m...
Bob on Business: Yes, your home really can be a castle fortworthreport.org/2025/12/07/b...
Bob on Business: Yes, your home really can be a castle
Also, signs of an acquisition; Texas minority business data; and real estate deals.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Bob on Business: Yes, your home really can be a castle fortworthreport.org/2025/12/07/b...
Nonprofit to bring agriculture, environmental opportunities to former Woodhaven Country Club fortworthreport.org/2025/12/07/n...
Nonprofit to bring agriculture, environmental opportunities to former Woodhaven Country Club
Plans for the redevelopment of the defunct 150-acre golf course have been met with support, opposition from residents.
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December 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Nonprofit to bring agriculture, environmental opportunities to former Woodhaven Country Club fortworthreport.org/2025/12/07/n...
Fort Worth Housing Solutions moves forward with Near Southside apartment purchase fortworthreport.org/2025/12/05/f...
Fort Worth Housing Solutions moves forward with Near Southside apartment purchase
Housing Solutions board approves up to $69 million for purchase of Ramble & Rose apartment complex.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Fort Worth Housing Solutions moves forward with Near Southside apartment purchase fortworthreport.org/2025/12/05/f...
Fort Worth finishes bond program and comprehensive plan road show fortworthreport.org/2025/12/05/f...
Fort Worth finishes bond program and comprehensive plan road show
City Council members will choose the final bond program later this month and send it to voters for an election in May.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Fort Worth finishes bond program and comprehensive plan road show fortworthreport.org/2025/12/05/f...
Where I Live: Fort Worth community leader reflects on family’s deep Northside roots fortworthreport.org/2025/12/06/w...
Where I Live: Fort Worth community leader reflects on family’s deep Northside roots
Donny “Chris” Campbell shares his family’s history in the Historic Northside and the special community places that have shaped his life.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Where I Live: Fort Worth community leader reflects on family’s deep Northside roots fortworthreport.org/2025/12/06/w...
Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons running for County Judge Tim O'Hare's seat fortworthreport.org/2025/12/06/t...
Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons running for County Judge Tim O'Hare's seat
The Democrat led the Arlington NAACP for more than a decade before she joined the commissioners court in 2022.
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December 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons running for County Judge Tim O'Hare's seat fortworthreport.org/2025/12/06/t...
Les Cockrell - November 6, 1951 — November 16, 2025 fortworthreport.org/2025/12/04/l...
Les Cockrell - November 6, 1951 — November 16, 2025
Les Cockrell, of Decatur, Texas, passed away on November 16, 2025. Les was born in Corsicana, Texas on November 6, 1951, to Annie Green Cockrell and
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December 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Les Cockrell - November 6, 1951 — November 16, 2025 fortworthreport.org/2025/12/04/l...
Weekend Worthy: Red carpet walk awaits at Fort Worth premiere of Hispanic Christmas film fortworthreport.org/2025/12/04/w...
Weekend Worthy: Red carpet walk awaits at Fort Worth premiere of Hispanic Christmas film
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December 4, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Weekend Worthy: Red carpet walk awaits at Fort Worth premiere of Hispanic Christmas film fortworthreport.org/2025/12/04/w...
‘The Running Man’ Review: Glen Powell skedaddles through a violent future in the dystopian thriller based on Stephen King’s novel fortworthreport.org/2025/11/18/t...
‘The Running Man’ Review: Glen Powell skedaddles through a violent future in the dystopian thriller based on Stephen King’s novel
Unlike the 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, the new adaptation of Stephen King’s novel takes itself seriously. Gone are the cheesy one-liners—
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December 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
‘The Running Man’ Review: Glen Powell skedaddles through a violent future in the dystopian thriller based on Stephen King’s novel fortworthreport.org/2025/11/18/t...
The Dish: Cold weather signals arrival of Fort Worth’s winter menus fortworthreport.org/2025/12/03/t...
The Dish: Cold weather signals arrival of Fort Worth’s winter menus
Cold comfort menus mean rich flavors and stick-to-your-short ribs offerings for the chilly months.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The Dish: Cold weather signals arrival of Fort Worth’s winter menus fortworthreport.org/2025/12/03/t...
'Sometimes lightning strikes': 2 Mansfield students score roles on ‘Abbott Elementary’ fortworthreport.org/2025/12/01/s...
'Sometimes lightning strikes': 2 Mansfield students score roles on ‘Abbott Elementary’
Neither knew the other was up for a role. The episodes air Dec. 3 and Dec. 17.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
'Sometimes lightning strikes': 2 Mansfield students score roles on ‘Abbott Elementary’ fortworthreport.org/2025/12/01/s...
Public service, collaboration are key to Dallas-Fort Worth economic success, mayors say fortworthreport.org/2025/12/03/p...
Public service, collaboration are key to Dallas-Fort Worth economic success, mayors say
Six local mayors discussed the region’s economy and growth, and how to keep North Texas success going.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Public service, collaboration are key to Dallas-Fort Worth economic success, mayors say fortworthreport.org/2025/12/03/p...
Winter is coming: Here’s when Arlington-area schools close for the holidays fortworthreport.org/2025/12/03/w...
Winter is coming: Here’s when Arlington-area schools close for the holidays
With a quick turnaround from Thanksgiving, students soon will exit schools for winter break.
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December 4, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Winter is coming: Here’s when Arlington-area schools close for the holidays fortworthreport.org/2025/12/03/w...