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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.
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.
The Fort Worth Stockyards attracted over 1.8 million visitors during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, driven by international tourism and historic rodeo attendance.
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.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6620 in the Fort Worth-Arlington area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
The Fort Worth Stockyards reported 1.8 million visitors and record rodeo ticket sales during the World Cup tournament.
A Fort Worth resident has been given a new vehicle following his recovery from substance abuse and time in prison.
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.
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.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6940 in the Fort Worth-Arlington area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Regular unleaded averages $3.7140 in the Fort Worth-Arlington area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Regular unleaded averages $3.7260 in the Fort Worth-Arlington area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Regular unleaded averages $3.7430 in the Fort Worth-Arlington area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Regular unleaded averages $3.7450 in the Fort Worth-Arlington area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
The State Fair of Texas will open its 2026 season on September 25 with a variety of music acts.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6830 in the Fort Worth-Arlington area, up from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
Health officials in Texas report a rise in cases of a parasite-linked illness.
Paramount+'s biggest-ever series launch was shot across North Texas, including Fort Worth and nearby Boyd, Weatherford and Mineral Wells. All nine episodes of season one are now streaming.
Regular unleaded averages $3.5850 in the Fort Worth-Arlington area, down from yesterday, up from last week and below the Texas average.
Fort Worth placed 69th in the 2026 ACSM American Fitness Index. Residents' personal health ranked 45th nationally, but the city's community and environment score, covering parks, walkability and transit, came in 97th.
Regular unleaded averages $3.6250 in the Fort Worth-Arlington area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
