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Sean Malek Named Executive Chef at Emilia’s in The Crescent
Former executive sous chef Sean Malek has been promoted to lead the kitchen at Emilia’s Italian restaurant inside The Crescent hotel.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 29, 20261 min read
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DFW Food Bank Adds $1M Reserve Amid Hunger Surge and Funding Risks
The Tarrant Area Food Bank is increasing its 2027 budget by $1 million to prepare for potential federal funding losses as food insecurity rises in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 28, 20262 min read
Food insecurity rises faster than population growth in North Texas
A new Feeding America study shows food insecurity in Tarrant Area Food Bank's region jumped 35% between 2023 and 2024, outpacing the 10% population increase.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Fort Worth Stockyards Sets Visitor Record During World Cup
The Fort Worth Stockyards attracted over 1.8 million visitors during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, driven by international tourism and historic rodeo attendance.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Parker County emerges as North Texas growth center
Parker County and Weatherford are showing rapid population and economic expansion, signaling a shift in North Texas suburban development patterns.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Fort Worth Shooting Sparks Debate Over Crime and Housing
Neighbors in Sendera Ranch are divided on how to address rising crime following a shooting that led to three arrests.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Fort Worth Police Investigate Two Fatal Shootings in 24 Hours
Fort Worth police are investigating two separate officer-involved shootings that resulted in two deaths within a single day.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 28, 20261 min read
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JPS Health Network Master Plan Costs Rise to $2.5 Billion
The Fort Worth Report details the status and rising costs of JPS Health Network's long-term facility expansion, which now totals $2.5 billion across eight major projects.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Father seeks truth after Fort Worth officer kills son during pursuit
Alejandro Ponce says he wants to understand the circumstances surrounding the death of his son, Andrew Ponce, who was killed by Fort Worth police Sunday.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Fort Worth Man Arrested After Pool Drowning Incident
Evangelin Carr was taken into custody after allegedly fighting rescuers who saved a child from a neighborhood pool.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 28, 20261 min read
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Fort Worth Court in Community Program Clears Warrants Without Jail
Fort Worth municipal judges are holding court at a job fair to help residents resolve warrants and citations without incarceration.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 28, 20262 min read
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Fort Worth Firefighters Rescue Puppies During Apartment Blaze
Fire crews responded to a kitchen grease fire in Fort Worth on Sunday evening, rescuing three puppies and assisting displaced residents with the Red Cross.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 28, 20261 min read
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Fort Worth Officer Shoots Suspect With Knife; Second Shooting Recent
A Fort Worth police officer fatally shot a suspect with a knife during a domestic disturbance call, marking the second fatal shooting involving an officer in less than 24 hours.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 28, 20261 min read
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Two Charged With Murder After Fort Worth Shooting
Fort Worth police have charged two teenagers with murder following the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Torrey Jaden Marshall at an apartment complex in July.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 28, 20261 min read
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Fort Worth Gas Prices Ease to $3.6620 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 28, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.6620 in the Fort Worth-Arlington area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 28, 20261 min read
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Stockyards Sees Record Tourism During World Cup
The Fort Worth Stockyards reported 1.8 million visitors and record rodeo ticket sales during the World Cup tournament.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 27, 20261 min read
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Fort Worth Man Receives Car After Battling Addiction
A Fort Worth resident has been given a new vehicle following his recovery from substance abuse and time in prison.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 27, 20261 min read
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Fort Worth Dental Office Remains Closed After Dentist's Arrest
Cuddle Kids Dental Care in Fort Worth is closed following the arrest of Dr. Chrishelle Hemphill, who faces charges after a 4-year-old patient died from a sedative overdose.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 27, 20262 min read
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Heat Advisory Issued for North Texas Cities as Temperatures Soar
The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for major Texas cities including Fort Worth and Dallas, with heat indices expected to exceed 105 degrees.
Tessa WhitlockJuly 27, 20262 min read
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Fort Worth families: what matters before Fort Worth ISD starts Aug. 11
Fort Worth ISD starts Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. Here is a fuller back-to-school guide for Fort Worth families on routines, bullying, cyberbullying, AI use and honesty.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 27, 20265 min read
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Fort Worth Gas Prices Ease to $3.6940 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 27, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.6940 in the Fort Worth-Arlington area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Sasha EsparzaJuly 27, 20261 min read