Saturday, September 12, 2026
BREAKING NEWS
Outdated Alarm Renewal Process Raises Red Flags.
A routine alarm permit renewal is leaving many Benbrook and Fort Worth area homeowners uneasy, and not because of the fee.
Residents Rally to Preserve Benbrook’s Robot and Castle Park History.
As demolition plans move forward for Robot Park and Castle Park to make way for a new, modernized version of both parks, many Benbrook residents are speaking up, hoping to preserve parts of the parks that have meant a lot to generations of families.
Western Hills Student Takes First Steps Into Military Service.
A proud moment is being celebrated at Western Hills High School as student Fernanda Rodriguez officially begins her journey into military service.
FWISD Watchdog Raises Questions as TEA Takeover Nears.
As Fort Worth ISD awaits the next steps in the Texas Education Agency takeover, a local group is stirring conversation with a bold set of predictions.
Park Changes Spark Big Reaction and Bigger Questions.
Well, the news is now official. The iconic robot at Benbrook’s Robot Park, along with the castle at Castle Park, is being retired as part of a broader plan to build a modern playground at Dutch Branch Park. City renderings show the new park will include a creative nod to the original robot, but…
Community Rallies to Say Goodbye to Benbrook’s Iconic Robot Park.
For generations of Benbrook families, the robot at Robot Park inside Dutch Branch Park has been more than playground equipment. It has been a rite of passage, a backdrop for family photos, and a shared memory passed from parents to kids.
Flood Map Update Moves Trinity Estates Phase 3 Forward, Neighbors Plan Next Steps.
A long-running question for residents near Trinity Estates Phase 3 received a clear update just before the holidays.
UIL Realignment Shifts Put Benbrook and Western Hills in the Same Football Division.
High school sports conversations around Benbrook just got louder.
FWISD Buys Back 15 Acres Near Benbrook, Stirring Talk of a Future School.
Editor’s Update: After publication, it was clarified that FWISD did not repurchase the property. The district instead sold the land back to the original developer, PMB Capital, after the area was rezoned to industrial, recovering its purchase price plus about $50,000. Fort Worth ISD has quietly made a move that has many Benbrook residents…
Help Benbrook Honor Every Veteran Laid to Rest.
As veteran holidays approach, local members of VFW Benbrook Memorial Post 10429 are working to make sure no veteran in Benbrook Cemetery is overlooked.
