Saturday, June 20, 2026
BREAKING NEWS
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.
Meet the Heart Behind Benbrook Stables.
Benbrook Stables has been part of the local landscape for decades, and much of that story traces back to Molly Thomson.
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…
Taco Bell Is Making Another Run at Benbrook.
Benbrook has been “taco-ing ’bout it” all week, and not quietly. The question popping up everywhere is simple. Is Taco Bell really coming back?
Cougar Band Thanks Community After a Full Season of Support.
The Western Hills Cougar Band is heading into Winter Break with gratitude and momentum, thanks to steady support from the school and wider community.
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.
A Warm Sendoff for Benbrook Educators Before Winter Break.
While most of the city was already shifting into holiday mode, many educators reported for duty one more time this Friday morning before winter break officially began.
YMCA Hosts Middle School Madness Tonight in Benbrook.
Looking for a fun Friday night plan for your middle schooler? The Benbrook Community Center YMCA is bringing back Middle School Madness tonight, December 19, from 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. at 1899 Winscott Road.
