Texas Democrats Adopt New Platform, Launch Field Campaign at Convention
Texas Democrats concluded their 2026 state convention in Corpus Christi, rallying behind gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa and Senate nominee James Talarico with a unified push to end 30 years of GOP control in November.
By Tessa Whitlock · June 30, 2026 · 2 min read
Lockheed Martin Awarded $2.2 Billion Contract for F-35 Fighter Jet Maintenance
Lockheed Martin has secured $2.2 billion in June contracts, including a major award for F-35 Lightning II fighter jet maintenance, bolstering the defense giant's Fort Worth aeronautics operations.
June 30, 2026
Fort WorthMcKinney Lands First Commercial Airline as Avelo Announces Five Routes
Avelo Airlines will become the first commercial carrier at McKinney National Airport this fall, launching nonstop flights to five destinations and projecting an economic impact of up to $700 million.
June 30, 2026
Fort WorthFort Worth Y Pauses Willow Park Branch Amid CEO Search
The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth has suspended plans for a new Willow Park facility while searching for a permanent leader to replace outgoing CEO Mike Brown.
June 30, 2026
Fort WorthDFW July 4 Hours: Stores, Banks, and Trash Collection
Major retailers and banks in the Dallas-Fort Worth area will operate with modified schedules or close entirely for the Independence Day holiday.
June 30, 2026
Fort WorthFort Worth Seeks Input on Reversing Hemphill Street Traffic Changes
Residents are invited to complete a survey by July 31 regarding potential restriping of Hemphill Street to address congestion concerns.
June 30, 2026
Fort WorthFort Worth lab accelerates DNA testing for flood victims
Scientists at UNT Health Fort Worth compressed DNA analysis timelines to identify victims of the July 4 Hill Country floods.
June 30, 2026
Fort WorthFort Worth Cafe Partners With Nonprofit to Hire Workers With Learning Differences
Fred's Texas Cafe in Fort Worth has launched a workday program in partnership with Stone's Throw Farm to provide employment opportunities for young adults with learning differences.
June 30, 2026
Fort WorthFort Worth Hosts Data Center Open House Tuesday as Texas Grapples with Industry Boom
Texas now has at least 248 data center projects planned on top of 335 already operating, with 86 in North Texas alone, prompting new scrutiny from state and local officials over water and power demands.
June 30, 2026
Fort WorthNorth Texas Braces for Triple-Digit Heat and Hazy Skies
Temperatures in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are climbing toward 100 degrees this week, coinciding with a Saharan dust plume that may degrade air quality.
June 30, 2026
Fort WorthFort Worth Gas Prices Edge Lower to $3.1510 as State Average Declines
Regular unleaded averages $3.1510 in the Fort Worth-Arlington area, down from last week and less than the state average.
June 30, 2026
Fort WorthSpectrum News 1 Updates Dallas-Fort Worth Coverage Options
Spectrum News 1 in the Dallas-Fort Worth market is highlighting its local weather forecasts and news source selection tools for residents.
June 30, 2026
Fort WorthFort Worth Neighbor Shoots Man With Machete Dragging Woman
Police in Fort Worth say a neighbor shot and killed a man who was dragging a woman down the street while wielding a machete.
June 30, 2026
Fort WorthFort Worth Readies for July 4 Festival at Panther Island
Fort Worth is finalizing preparations for its annual Independence Day celebration at Panther Island Pavilion, with organizers anticipating a larger crowd this year.
June 30, 2026
Fort WorthDallas cafes offer free Monday drinks through summer
Capital One Café and Pax & Beneficia Coffee are providing complimentary beverages every Monday in the Dallas area this summer.
June 30, 2026
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More →Texas Democrats Adopt New Platform, Launch Field Campaign at Convention
Texas Democrats concluded their 2026 state convention in Corpus Christi, rallying behind gubernatorial nominee Gina Hinojosa and Senate nominee James Talarico with a unified push to end 30 years of GOP control in November.
June 30, 2026
TexasTexas Regulators Greenlight Big Changes to How Data Centers Connect to the Grid
The PUCT approved ERCOT’s Batch Zero interconnection framework, designed to separate real data center projects from speculative ones in a 438 GW queue.
June 30, 2026
TexasTexas Democratic Convention Caps Three Days of Organizing for Midterms
The Texas Democratic Convention capped three days of speeches and organizing with a focus on breaking Republican dominance statewide.
June 30, 2026
TexasBernie Sanders, National Figures Rally Texas Democrats at State Convention
Bernie Sanders and other national figures joined Texas Democrats in Corpus Christi for a convention focused on the 2026 midterms.
June 30, 2026
Lockheed Martin Awarded $2.2 Billion Contract for F-35 Fighter Jet Maintenance
Lockheed Martin has secured $2.2 billion in June contracts, including a major award for F-35 Lightning II fighter jet maintenance, bolstering the defense giant's Fort Worth aeronautics operations.
Sasha Esparza · June 30, 2026
McKinney Lands First Commercial Airline as Avelo Announces Five Routes
Avelo Airlines will become the first commercial carrier at McKinney National Airport this fall, launching nonstop flights to five destinations and projecting an economic impact of up to $700 million.
Yara Iverson · June 30, 2026
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