Thursday, October 15, 2026
BREAKING NEWS
Opal Lee’s Open Letter to President Trump.
On Inauguration Day, Fort Worth’s Opal Lee, known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, wrote an open letter urging President Donald Trump to embrace unity and courage in his leadership.
Lockheed Martin Adjusts DEI Policies Amid Federal Rollbacks.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Lockheed Martin has removed its “Global Diversity and Inclusion” webpage following President Donald Trump’s new executive orders, which dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within federal government and contractor programs.
Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Set for January 28.
BENBROOK, TEXAS—The Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, January 28, at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 911 Winscott Road, Benbrook, TX 76126.
Fort Worth ISD Begins Search for Permanent Superintendent.
Fort Worth ISD has officially launched its search for a permanent superintendent, aiming to fill the role before the 2025-26 school year. On Tuesday, the board unanimously voted to post the position for a 10-day period starting January 23.
Fort Worth City Council Faces Further Shake-Up.
Fort Worth’s political landscape is set for change as District 6 Councilmember Jared Williams announced on Jan. 21 that he will not seek re-election in May 2025.
Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission Holds Special Meeting Tonight.
The Benbrook Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a special meeting tonight at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at 911 Winscott Road, Benbrook, Texas.
Fort Worth ISD Prioritizes Literacy for Student Success.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Literacy has officially taken center stage in Fort Worth ISD’s mission to empower students. Last night, the school board unanimously adopted a resolution reaffirming its commitment to ensuring all students read at grade level.
Benbrook Takes Steps to Combat Migratory Bird Nesting Issues.
Migratory bird nesting, particularly by egrets and herons, has posed ongoing challenges in Benbrook and neighboring areas over the past decade. To address this issue, the City of Benbrook is teaming up with local neighborhoods to prevent and reduce nesting for the upcoming season.
Tarrant County College Board Elections Heat Up with Two Seats on the May Ballot.
Two pivotal board positions at Tarrant County College (TCC) will be up for grabs in the May 3 election.
Texas Rises to No. 4 on WalletHub’s 2025 List of Best States for Starting a Business.
Texas has improved to No. 4 on WalletHub’s 2025 rankings of the “Best & Worst States to Start a Business,” up from No. 8 last year. The report evaluated all 50 states across 25 metrics, including startup rates, job growth, financing accessibility, and tax rates.
