Lost novel about Texas’ ‘hedonistic’ elite revived by university press
A Fort Worth author's scathing debut novel dissecting entitled heirs of the city's oil tycoons and cattle barons — which was subsequently suppressed by the same wealthy society — is returning to the spotlight in 2026, more than 85 years after its initial publication. The Inheritors by Philip...
Burleson Chopper Outfit Snags $166 Million Navy Vertrep Windfall
Burleson-based Air Center Helicopters has landed roughly $166 million in U.S. Navy contracts to fly vertical replenishment missions for the Military Sealift Command. The twin deals will station company detachments on dry cargo and ammunition ships that resupply vessels in the U.S. 7th and 5th Fleets, sending Air Center
Bed Bath & Beyond Is Back in Stores — 22 New Locations Opening Across...
Fort Worth, Texas — Bed Bath & Beyond’s return to physical retail is gaining momentum as the company launches a new wave of co-branded stores with The Container Store, marking a significant step in the retailer’s comeback after bankruptcy. The new concept combines products and services from...
New report highlights economic impact of GM’s Arlington assembly plant
New economic data from General Motors shows that the SUV assembly plant in Arlington is supporting local jobs and economic growth in Texas, with its direct gross domestic product topping $2 billion. The Arlington assembly plant at 2525 E. Abram St. employs about 5,200 workers, and is one of the region’s major employers
2 inmates die, third on life support within span of 4 days at Texas...
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — Two Tarrant County Jail inmates died after separate medical emergencies within four days, while a third remained on life support after suffering a brain bleed. Mack Greer, 46, was transferred from the jail to John Peter Smith Hospital after he was found unresponsive, according to...
Fort Worth mayor, husband deny conflict of interest over data center lobbying
Mayor Mattie Parker and her husband, David Parker, denied allegations Friday that he lobbies for a data center coalition, pushing back on claims that his position at a consulting firm poses a conflict of interest for the mayor as Fort Worth grapples with how to regulate data center development. A...
Family remembers ‘bright smile’ of 26-year-old man killed in Fort Worth shooting
The family of a 26-year-old man who was shot and killed in Fort Worth last week remembers his bright smile and genuine laugh. Byron DaCameron Cherry was identified as the homicide victim who was brought to the emergency room at John Peter Smith on June 16, according to the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s website. Che
A Korean restaurant in south Fort Worth has reopened under new owners
A local south Fort Worth favorite, Sam Won Gardens, has reopened as Sam Won Korean Cuisine . Local foodies were sad to hear owner Sylvia Chung (Momma Chung) retired and closed the south Fort Worth restaurant in October of last year. Sam Won was owned by the Chung family since 2005 and survived Covid and the passing of
Raising Cane’s opens for chicken tendies fix at DFW Airport Terminal B
Travelers at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport have a new destination to satisfy cravings for chicken tenders: Raising Cane's has opened its first-ever airport location at DFW Airport Terminal B. Specifically, at gate B19. The new eatery officially debuted Friday, June 19, and is open daily, 7 am-10 pm. According
Fatal crash on U.S. 287 near downtown Fort Worth; traffic lanes re-open
A fatal traffic crash on U.S. 287 near Rosedale Street and downtown Fort Worth caused all northbound lanes to close Monday morning, according to a Texas Department of Transportation social media post. Fort Worth police responded to a call about the crash around 10:15 a.m. Monday. Upon arrival, officers found a driver i
