Saturday, September 12, 2026
BREAKING NEWS
Fort Worth Gears Up for Legendary Stock Show & Rodeo.
Get ready, Benbrook and surrounding areas! The countdown is on for the legendary Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, an annual celebration of Texas culture and community since 1896.
The 15th Annual Community Kwanzaa Celebration Starts Today.
Fort Worth and surrounding communities will come together for the 15th Annual Community Kwanzaa Celebration, a free, family-friendly event highlighting the beauty and significance of African heritage.
Benbrook Alumni Shine in Fort Worth ISD Spotlight.
The Fort Worth ISD website has celebrated three outstanding Benbrook alumni, showcasing their remarkable achievements and inspiring journeys.
Benbrook Man Pushes for Change in Memory of Sister’s Unsolved Murder.
BENBROOK, Texas — This Christmas marks 50 years since Jim Walker lost his sister, Carla, whose tragic abduction, rape, and murder at just 17 years old went unsolved for decades.
Fort Worth and Benbrook Locations Take Center Stage in TV Show Landman.
The new TV series Landman, set in Midland, Texas, was primarily filmed in Fort Worth and nearby Benbrook. It brings the local charm of these North Texas cities to the small screen. The show’s storyline, featuring oil workers and their families, incorporates authentic settings to anchor its dramatic narrative.
Local helicopter pilot honored with Congressional Medal.
Benbrook, Texas—In a heartfelt tribute to the heroes of the Vietnam War, a group of veterans—most notably helicopter pilot Doug Petersen from Benbrook, Texas—was recently honored for their extraordinary courage as part of the Dustoff crews.
Oxygen Network Tackles Cold Case Involving the 1974 Murder of a Benbrook Cheerleader.
“The case of Carla Walker has haunted her friends and family for 46 years. On the night of Feb. 16, 1974, she was on a date with her boyfriend when she was abducted from a parking lot in Fort Worth, Texas. Her body was found three days later, but her killer remains a mystery. Blonde and pretty,…
Wichita, Lipan Apache, Comanche, and Caddo Tribes Among the Early Inhabitants of Benbrook.
Before the area that is now known as Benbrook was settled by Anglos, members of various Native American tribes inhabited the land. Among the inhabitants were members of the Wichita, Comanche, Caddo, and Lipan Apache tribes.
The History of Benbrook Lake.
Hundreds of thousands of Texans have enjoyed beautiful Benbrook Lake since its opening in the 1950s, but few know the lake’s rich history.
The Prominent Peter Boaz Family in Benbrook.
The Boaz family was one of the most prominent families in southwest Fort Worth and Benbrook in the late 19th century.
