
BENBROOK, TX – Behind every shining hallway and every safe, welcoming space in Benbrook schools are the custodians who quietly keep things running smoothly. October 2 marked National Custodian Appreciation Day, a moment to pause and recognize the hardworking men and women who care for the daily details many take for granted.

Benbrook residents looking for a sweet way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month can find it at Funky Town Freeze. Owner Miss B. has crafted a special flavor called Mexican Fusion, blending strawberry, piña colada, and margarita into what she describes as a fiesta in a cup.

Every community has its turning point, and for Benbrook, it came in the form of a group with a bold name: Fed Up Benbrook.

For years, families in Fort Worth have asked the same question: why does a growing city with so many new apartments, hotels, and shopping centers still feel short on open green space?

Texas students eyeing higher education will have a big advantage this fall. From October 13–19, all Texas public colleges and universities will waive application fees for Texas residents as part of Free College Application Week.

The stage is set for some of Benbrook and Western Hills’ most talented voices as local choir students have advanced in the prestigious TMEA All-State process, earning spots in regional ensembles.

Benbrook made history at this year’s Heritage Fest with a record-breaking display that was both fun and unforgettable. The Benbrook Par 3 Golf Course took on the ambitious challenge of building the largest golf ball pyramid ever attempted, stacking more than 19,000 golf balls onto a stage provided by the City of Benbrook.

Benbrook residents looking for a fun way to spend their Friday evening can head to the Benbrook Senior Center for Friday Night Bingo on October 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Over the past year, as neighbors organized around the Save Mary’s Creek effort, many residents encountered a familiar explanation when attempting to meet with council members: the Texas Open Meetings Act would not permit it.