
In an emergency, preparation can make all the difference.

In a time when home repairs can easily drain a wallet, one Benbrook resident is celebrating a rare experience worth sharing.
The Benbrook community is mourning the loss of Stephen Vaughn Collamer, who passed away on October 24, 2025, from complications following a head injury sustained in a bicycling accident.

City Council candidate Cameron Potter is drawing inspiration from a small but meaningful Benbrook landmark — the water station outside Trinity Chapel Bible Church, a welcome stop for cyclists along the Trinity River Trails.

It’s been a tough stretch for the Western Hills Cougars, who fell to the Southwest Raiders 40–7 on Thursday, marking their third consecutive loss.

The Benbrook Lady Bobcats wrapped up an incredible season that saw them dominate district play with a perfect 12–0 record, clinching their sixth consecutive district championship before entering the playoffs with momentum and pride.

The Benbrook Community Center YMCA is getting into the Halloween spirit with a limited-time treat for new members. Now through November 1, residents can join the Y with no joining fee, saving up to $150 on membership costs.

In the spirit of giving, a local resident is turning compassion into action this week. Dawn, a member of Radiant Heart Ministry and Stages of Recovery, will be collecting nonperishable food items across her Benbrook neighborhood on Friday evening after 6:30 p.m.

Benbrook readers, get ready for a suspenseful page-turner. The Benbrook Public Library’s November book club pick is The Missing Half by Ashley Flowers, the New York Times bestselling author and host of the popular podcast Crime Junkie.

With the ongoing government shutdown and reduced SNAP benefits affecting many local families, Cougar Pride Alliance, led by Patty Pressley, is stepping up to provide consistent food support through its Christmas Food Bag initiative.