
A summer afternoon filled with guitars, drums, games, and hands-on music activities is coming to Benbrook this weekend as Benbrook Music Academy hosts its free “Benbrook Kids Make Music Day.”

What began as a tragic traffic shutdown earlier this month has now become a story of remembrance for a Fort Worth family grieving the loss of a loved one described as a man with “a social soul and an open heart.”
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Brayden Patrick Martin, who died May 20, 2026.

Summer break in Benbrook also means it’s almost time for Bobcat summer camps.

With summer temperatures already starting to settle into North Texas, Weatherford Parks and Recreation has officially reopened the Love Street Park Splash Pad for the season.

For generations of kids in Benbrook, Castle Park, and Robot Park were more than playgrounds. They were pirate ships, fortresses, hiding spots, and the backdrop to countless childhood memories.

Just one day after Fort Worth ISD announced Shayma Alzubi as the next principal of Western Hills High School, the district released a new statement saying the appointment is now under review.

Tarrant County deputies responded Tuesday morning to reports of shots fired near John Reagan Street in Benbrook, according to information shared through the CrimeRadar app.

Fifteen years ago, Chick-fil-A Benbrook opened its doors and began serving chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, and sweet tea to a growing community. Somewhere along the way, it also became part of countless family routines, post-game meals, and everyday moments around town.

For Benbrook residents looking for a slower pace and a creative night out, the Benbrook Public Library is bringing a little beach-inspired fun indoors next month.