TEA names new superintendent and board of managers for Fort Worth ISD

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/24 2:22A Wayne Carter and Hannah Jones

Texas Education Agency has announced the appointment of a superintendent and a nine-member board of managers to govern the Fort Worth ISD. Commissioner Morath named Dr. Peter B. Licata as the new superintendent of Fort Worth ISD. Licata began...

The WinStar Casino and Resort: Holding Its Own Against Online Casinos

Fort Worth Weekly 3/23 7:05P Fort Worth Weekly

If you’re looking for big casinos, they don’t get bigger than the WinStar Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma. The resort is not just the biggest in the US, but also in the world, since it boasts almost 400,000 feet of gaming floor and is...

Emergency Alert System Test Occurring Statewide on April 2

Denton County, TX - News Flash 3/23 9:01A

A statewide test of the Emergency Alert System has been scheduled by the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) for April 2, 2026, as a follow-up to the tragic floods that occurred last July.

The Savvy Earner’s Guide to Financial Flexibility & Growth

Fort Worth Weekly 3/23 8:08A Fort Worth Weekly

Achieving financial flexibility and growth is a goal that many aspire to, but only a few truly manage to attain. Whether you re just starting your career, nearing retirement, or somewhere in between, understanding how to navigate your finances...

TxDOT Honors Denton County Judge Andy Eads With Prestigious Road Hand Award

Denton County, TX - News Flash 3/23 7:31A

In a surprise announcement during the Oct. 28, 2025, Denton County Commissioners Court meeting, representatives of the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) presented County Judge Andy Eads with the prestigious Road Hand Award.

How Fort Worth Entertainment Is Going Digital

Fort Worth Weekly 3/20 4:28A Fort Worth Weekly

Fort Worth has long sold itself on place. The Stockyards offer boots-on-brick authenticity, while Sundance Square has been a reliable backdrop for date nights, gallery hops, and post-work drinks. For decades, leisure in Cowtown meant showing up...

Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall. No, I’m asking.

Fort Worth Weekly 3/18 8:36A Fort Worth Weekly

With a temperature range of 30 degrees this past Monday to 92 predicted by Friday, I’m not sure what you’ll wear to this week’s top events, but whatever it is, I bet you’ll look fabulous . Wednesday...

Limited spots, high demand: Texas voucher applications close today

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 3/17 4:19A Sara Sanchez

Applications for families hoping to use public funds to pay for private school during the 2026-2027 academic year will remain open until 11:59. They are available on the state website for Education...

High winds across North Texas force highway closure, Grand Prix concert cancellation

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local) 3/15 11:02A NBCDFW Staff

High winds across North Texas on Sunday have led to highway closures and a concert cancellation out of an abundance of caution. A Wind Advisory  is in effect for North Texas, including Dallas and Fort...

Man killed in Denton shooting; suspects arrested for Murder

DFW Scanner 3/14 8:19A dfwscanner

The Denton Police Department has arrested two individuals in connection with an overnight shooting that left one man dead. At approximately 12:41 a.m., officers responded to the 400 block of E. Prairie Street in reference to a shooting call. Upon...

How Immigration Lawyers Ensure Compliance With Visa Rules

Fort Worth Weekly 3/13 6:28A Fort Worth Weekly

The main role that immigration lawyers have is in helping people and businesses figure out what their visa requirements are. They help minimise mistakes and ensure regulatory compliance. For those in Sydney or anywhere across Australia, the delay...

Downtown Arlington: The Greenest Party in Town!

Fort Worth Weekly 3/13 6:24A Fort Worth Weekly

Get ready to sham-rock n roll! Downtown Arlington is your destination for St. Patrick s Day shenanigans on Tuesday, March 17th, with festivities centered around J. Gilligan s annual St. Patrick s Day bash! St. Patrick’s Day Block Party Time:...

Smile!

Fort Worth Weekly 3/11 9:06A Fort Worth Weekly

Photographer Ontario Mireles spends a lot of his time chasing people with his camera, but he’s not some seedy paparazzi type. He runs a pretty popular Instagram page. With 13K followers, Fort Worth...

Who’s Laughing Now?

Fort Worth Weekly 3/11 8:28A Fort Worth Weekly

With time and space at a premium and Women’s History Month  being, well, a month-long celebration, I saved a little something for this week, too. Along with the women in film, music, and the culinary...

Bride: Mismatched Parts

Fort Worth Weekly 3/4 8:03P Kristian Lin

Good grief, Maggie Gyllenhaal’s The Bride! is a trainwreck. It’s the sort of disaster that only male directors used to be allowed to make: incoherent, feverish, self-indulgent, crammed with more ideas than the filmmaker can adequately develop....