First-generation college applications are surging in Texas. Here’s why.
Until a few months ago, Getsemani Ramirez didn’t think she’d be able to go to college. Ramirez, a senior at Sam Houston High School in Arlington, dreams of working in the medical field. Someday, she wants to open a clinic in her neighborhood in East Arlington to help people who couldn’t afford to get care anywhere...
In Remembrance of Henry, Fort Worth’s Unforgettable Four-Legged Ambassador
Fort Worth has never lacked for local legends, but every now and then one shows up on four feet instead of two — and in Henry’s case, with a tail that seemed to sweep the whole city into his orbit. According to information from the City of Fort Worth’s website, the black Lab with the velvet gaze and famously gentle...
ACC Roundup – Notre Dame Wins, Loses Against TCU
A big win for sure, but the Irish may have paid a high price for it. In Friday’s ACC Action, only one game but a good one as Notre Dame took out TCU in overtime, 87-85. Honestly, when TCU went into the half up 45-36, given Notre Dame’s recent history, we thought they were cooked.
Stage West presents the regional premiere of “All Is Calm” through Dec. 21 in...
Even in wartime, Christmas music brings people together. On Christmas Eve 1914, before the most brutal fighting of World War I, British and German soldiers sang Christmas carols in the trenches and laid down their weapons for a holiday truce. All Is Calm, now playing at Stage West in Fort Worth through Dec. 21,...
White Settlement Community Services Offers Free Open-Gym Sessions for Kids During Winter Break
The White Settlement Community Services recently announced a series of open-gym sessions that will take place at the local recreation center, welcoming youngsters to break a sweat and have some friendly competition over the school hiatus. According to a social media post from White Settlement Community Services,...
Former Volunteer’s $72K Donation Transforms Play Yards at Fort Worth Shelter
Fort Worth shelter dogs are getting more room to run and reset this winter thanks to a significant donation made in their honor. A $72,000 gift from longtime animal advocate and former Fort Worth shelter volunteer Ransome Hughes Rombauer has funded new fencing at the Silcox Animal Shelter. The upgrade created...
5 Cars That Handle Fort Worth Work Loads vs 5 That Are High-Maintenance
Fort Worth’s working culture demands vehicles that can truly earn their keep, handling everything from construction site visits to ranch work without breaking down or draining your wallet through constant repairs. Texas heat, dusty conditions, and heavy loads create harsh environments that expose weak vehicles...
Loews Hotels to Build Third Luxury Hotel in Arlington: 500-Room Tower to Replace Sheraton...
ARLINGTON, Texas — The landscape of Arlington’s Entertainment District is set for another major transformation. The Arlington City Council has approved ambitious plans for Loews Hotels to construct a third luxury hotel, a $410 million project that will replace the existing Sheraton Arlington Hotel. Project C: A New...
Arlington Police Say Crackdown on Dangerous Driving Is Paying Off as Traffic Deaths Decline
A Mustang GT clocked at 143 miles per hour on State Highway 360 was enough to get the attention of even seasoned traffic officers in Arlington. The triple-digit reading lit up the LIDAR gun of an Arlington police highway enforcement officer on Dec. 2 as the sports car, reportedly racing another vehicle, blasted past...
Fort Worth Man Federally Charged After Posting Video Threatening Suicide Attack and Bombing
A Fort Worth resident has been arrested and federally charged after investigators say he recorded himself threatening to build a bomb, carry out a suicide attack and kill Americans in a video shared across multiple social media platforms. The charges were announced by Ryan Raybould, United States Attorney for the...

















