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Media blitz opposes removal of LGBTQ protections in Arlington
Media blitz opposes removal of LGBTQ protections in Arlington
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November 18, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Media blitz opposes removal of LGBTQ protections in Arlington
UT Arlington students in cold case investigations class help solve 34-year-old murder case
UT Arlington students in cold case investigations class help solve 34-year-old murder case
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fortworthreport.org
November 18, 2025 at 12:50 AM
UT Arlington students in cold case investigations class help solve 34-year-old murder case
North Texas Maternal Health Accelerator launches at TCU with $25M
North Texas Maternal Health Accelerator launches at TCU with $25M
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fortworthreport.org
November 18, 2025 at 12:05 AM
North Texas Maternal Health Accelerator launches at TCU with $25M
Fort Worth arts group to breathe new life into historic Kimbell Milling Company building
Fort Worth arts group to breathe new life into historic Kimbell Milling Company building
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fortworthreport.org
November 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Fort Worth arts group to breathe new life into historic Kimbell Milling Company building
Elzie Odom, Arlington’s first Black mayor, dies at 96
Elzie Odom, Arlington’s first Black mayor, dies at 96
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fortworthreport.org
November 17, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Elzie Odom, Arlington’s first Black mayor, dies at 96
Texas Senate runoff in Tarrant County set for Jan. 31
Texas Senate runoff in Tarrant County set for Jan. 31
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fortworthreport.org
November 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Texas Senate runoff in Tarrant County set for Jan. 31
Hurst Firefighters Association, city officials prepare to begin process for collective bargaining
Hurst Firefighters Association, city officials prepare to begin process for collective bargaining
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November 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Hurst Firefighters Association, city officials prepare to begin process for collective bargaining
Amon Carter Museum of American Art: American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection
Amon Carter Museum of American Art: American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection
" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Blanche-Lazzell_Abstraction_c.-1925-scaled.jpg?fit=250%2C300&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Blanche-Lazzell_Abstraction_c.-1925-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C934&quality=89&ssl=1" />Learn more about the private collection of American art by Charles Butt in this sponsored content article by Amon Carter Museum of American Art.
fortworthreport.org
November 17, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Amon Carter Museum of American Art: American Modernism from the Charles Butt Collection
‘Energy for the world’: North Texas leaders talk oil, gas, growing nuclear industry at conference
‘Energy for the world’: North Texas leaders talk oil, gas, growing nuclear industry at conference
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fortworthreport.org
November 17, 2025 at 1:27 PM
‘Energy for the world’: North Texas leaders talk oil, gas, growing nuclear industry at conference
These 4 Fort Worth schools are academic bright spots, new report says
These 4 Fort Worth schools are academic bright spots, new report says
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fortworthreport.org
November 17, 2025 at 12:06 PM
These 4 Fort Worth schools are academic bright spots, new report says
Volunteers lead revitalization of Fort Worth’s oldest cemetery as historic site turns 175
Volunteers lead revitalization of Fort Worth’s oldest cemetery as historic site turns 175
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fortworthreport.org
November 16, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Volunteers lead revitalization of Fort Worth’s oldest cemetery as historic site turns 175
Bob on Business: South Fort Worth sees strong industrial growth
Bob on Business: South Fort Worth sees strong industrial growth
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fortworthreport.org
November 16, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Bob on Business: South Fort Worth sees strong industrial growth
Will the ghost of Sam Bass shop at the H-E-B coming to Hillwood’s new community?
Will the ghost of Sam Bass shop at the H-E-B coming to Hillwood’s new community?
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fortworthreport.org
November 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Will the ghost of Sam Bass shop at the H-E-B coming to Hillwood’s new community?
Early childhood education leaders call for collaboration as Texas takes control of FWISD
Early childhood education leaders call for collaboration as Texas takes control of FWISD
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fortworthreport.org
November 16, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Early childhood education leaders call for collaboration as Texas takes control of FWISD
Warehouse complex OK’d near Keller ISD school in far north Fort Worth
Warehouse complex OK’d near Keller ISD school in far north Fort Worth
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November 15, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Warehouse complex OK’d near Keller ISD school in far north Fort Worth
This Fort Worth attorney ensures immigrants do not face court alone
This Fort Worth attorney ensures immigrants do not face court alone
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fortworthreport.org
November 15, 2025 at 11:05 PM
This Fort Worth attorney ensures immigrants do not face court alone
Made in Tarrant: Arlington mushroom farm aims to elevate nutrition, health, gourmet produce
Made in Tarrant: Arlington mushroom farm aims to elevate nutrition, health, gourmet produce
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November 15, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Made in Tarrant: Arlington mushroom farm aims to elevate nutrition, health, gourmet produce
Where I Live: Westcliff teen reflects on growing up, finding peace in lifelong home
Where I Live: Westcliff teen reflects on growing up, finding peace in lifelong home
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fortworthreport.org
November 15, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Where I Live: Westcliff teen reflects on growing up, finding peace in lifelong home
Holocaust survivor and beloved Fort Worth linguist dies at 101
Holocaust survivor and beloved Fort Worth linguist dies at 101
Brigitte Friedman Altman escaped the Kovno ghetto during World War II and became a cultural bridge in Fort Worth.
fortworthreport.org
November 14, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Holocaust survivor and beloved Fort Worth linguist dies at 101
Public art happens with community input. Here’s how to get involved in Fort Worth
Public art happens with community input. Here’s how to get involved in Fort Worth
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fortworthreport.org
November 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Public art happens with community input. Here’s how to get involved in Fort Worth
DFW Airport and airlines ramp up operations again after government shutdown
DFW Airport and airlines ramp up operations again after government shutdown
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fortworthreport.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:25 PM
DFW Airport and airlines ramp up operations again after government shutdown
An electric North Texas fanbase finds big-ring thrills and family atmosphere at Metroplex Wrestling
An electric North Texas fanbase finds big-ring thrills and family atmosphere at Metroplex Wrestling
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fortworthreport.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:29 AM
An electric North Texas fanbase finds big-ring thrills and family atmosphere at Metroplex Wrestling
Teachers question future as Texas takeover of FWISD advances
Teachers question future as Texas takeover of FWISD advances
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November 14, 2025 at 4:05 AM
Teachers question future as Texas takeover of FWISD advances
Ex-Catholic Charities Fort Worth CEO asks courts for investigation of his termination
Ex-Catholic Charities Fort Worth CEO asks courts for investigation of his termination
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fortworthreport.org
November 14, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Ex-Catholic Charities Fort Worth CEO asks courts for investigation of his termination
TCU to host panel on past, present and future of local Native American communities
TCU to host panel on past, present and future of local Native American communities
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Artist and panelist Joe Harjo’s piece “When the Roses Bloom Again II” hangs on display at The Art Galleries at TCU. The panel aligns with the final day of Harjo’s exhibition “Indian Removal Act III: We are a Wounding.” (Courtesy image | Raul Rodriguez)
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fortworthreport.org
November 14, 2025 at 12:50 AM
TCU to host panel on past, present and future of local Native American communities