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Fort Worth StarTelegram

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Democrats' Tarrant sweep triggers GOP dissatisfaction. Here's what to know

Texas voters elected Democrats to every statewide office in the Nov. 3 midterm, ending more than three decades of Republican dominance in the Lone Star State. The sweep also flipped Tarrant County blue and has triggered public dissatisfaction inside the county GOP. Here are key takeaways: Democrat James Talarico defeated Attorney General Ken Paxton for U.S. Senate, Gina Hinojosa beat Gov. Greg Abbott, and Vikki Goodwin ousted Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick in what one political scientist called “a demolition” of Republican incumbents . Democrats also captured the railroad commissioner’s seat and several legislative races, leaving GOP control of the Texas Legislature in flux. Sixteen Tarrant County Republicans, organized by former Southlake Mayor John Huffman, signed an open letter demanding new county party leadership after Democrats swept every statewide and countywide race. Signatories blame Tarrant County GOP Chair Tim Davis, elected in November 2025, for a divisive culture that ostracized Republicans who broke with leadership. The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.

Tarrant County, TX · 20h

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A Turkey and Dressing Tamale Leads the Thanksgiving Tamale Rush in DFW

In Texas, the holiday tamale order goes in before the turkey does. By mid-November the dozens are spoken for, the steamers are running in back kitchens all over town, and somebody in every family has already been told to go pick them up. Tamales are older than Thanksgiving by a...

Dallas, TX · 3d
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roadtoautonomy.com

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Tesla Fort Worth Robotaxi Field Report

Field Report · Fort Worth · Tesla · Robotaxi Ride Analysis. AUTNMY AI / Institutional Intelligence · OMEGA MCP. Go beyond the Field Report. For complete Field Report datasets, request OMEGA access. Access the underlying data from The Road to Autonomy’s original, field-verified research across the Autonomy Economy.

Fort Worth, TX · 2d
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Mix 97.9 FM

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LOOK: Have You Been To This Deadly Texas Fountain?

Even though the fountain is quite beautiful, there is still something sinister about it.

Fort Worth, TX · 1d

fwtx.com

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Trinity Habitat for Humanity Goes From Building Homes to Building Neighborhoods

Trinity Habitat for Humanity, rooted in the two greatest commandments, has been doing holy things in and around Fort Worth for almost 40 years now. Since its beginnings in 1989 on a Samuels Avenue lot donated by the Sisters of St. Mary of Namur, Trinity Habitat for Humanity has helped thousands of low-income families across Tarrant County buy not only a home, but a foundation on which to build the family unit.

Fort Worth, TX · 20h

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Chefika Brings the Sultan’s Favorite Dish to Preston Hollow Village

Serdar Sensel has been cooking Turkish food for North Texas for more than a decade, and Chefika is the most polished room he has put his name on. The restaurant opened in the summer of 2024 in Preston Hollow Village, at 7859 Walnut Hill Lane, Suite 170, on the west side of Central Expressway.

Fort Worth, TX · 1d

fortworthreport.org

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Regional rail connections important as North Texas grows, transit leaders say

Three passenger rail systems operating in Tarrant, Dallas, Collin and Denton counties are working together toward the same goal: boosting regional mobility. The transportation connections are improving people’s lives through access to jobs, healthcare and education; creating residential-retail transit-oriented projects; and increasing sales tax revenue to fund expansion of the systems, agency leaders said Tuesday during the 2026 Commuter Rail Summit at The Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel.

Fort Worth, TX · 2d

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

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Beloved North Side High School mariachi director dies weeks after cancer diagnosis

A beloved North Side High School mariachi director and longtime educator died Thursday, Nov. 5, just weeks after being diagnosed with cancer. Ramon Niño's wife, Imelda Martinez, said the diagnosis came suddenly. Doctors initially struggled to determine what type of cancer he had before eventually diagnosing him with cholangiocarcinoma, a cancer that forms in the bile ducts. Martinez said only about six weeks passed between his diagnosis and death.

Fort Worth, TX · 2d

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WVU’s bowl forecasts shift toward Fort Worth and Shreveport

MORGANTOWN, West Virginia. West Virginia’s bowl conversation has shifted after the loss at Texas Tech, with updated forecasts pointing toward Fort Worth and Shreveport. The Mountaineers remain one victory short of six wins, so every projected destination is still conditional on how they finish the regular season. In his...

Morgantown, WV · 2d

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Arlington Next in Line for Burattino Pizza’s Texas Expansion

Arlington is set to get a taste of California-style pizza as Burattino Pizza prepares to bring its popular brick-oven concept to 6204 S. Cooper Street. The new restaurant will occupy a former Simple Simon’s Pizza space, Suite 108. CultureMap Fort Worth first reported the Arlington plans, including the February 2027 opening target shared by DFW franchisee George Gomiashvili.

Arlington, TX · 2d

The Cross Timbers Gazette

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Holiday festivities begin at Tanger Outlets in Fort Worth

The Halloween decorations are coming down, meaning Thanksgiving and Christmas are coming up. Tanger Outlets plans to up the holiday spirit with a series of festive events, starting on Saturday from 5-8 p.m. with its annual Holiday Lights Celebration. It will feature more than 25,000 sparkling lights, a special Kids...

Fort Worth, TX · 2d

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

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As Texas child care costs rise, advocates push for bigger changes in 2027

During the previous legislative session, Texas lawmakers made a historic $100 million investment in child care subsidies. But advocates say rising costs largely absorbed that investment, limiting its ability to expand access for families. Now, ahead of the 90th Texas Legislature in 2027, advocates are calling for more sustainable funding...

Texas · 1d

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Keller Council Tables Elm Street Salon-Suites Plan After Parking Fight Erupts

A plan to turn a vacant Old Town Keller building into a row of salon suites and a coffee or ice cream shop hit a snag Nov. 3, as the Keller City Council tabled a specific-use permit request after Council member Jarrett “Doc” Armstrong raised parking concerns. The vote on the proposal for 207 S. Elm St. is now set for the council's Nov. 17 meeting.

Keller, TX · 1d

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Parents receiving school voucher funding concerned about future of the program

TEXAS — What once felt like a guarantee now feels uncertain for Carol Caron. “We were kind of banking on being able to get TEFA funding to help make this sustainable,” said Caron. Caron signed up her daughter for private school in Fort Worth in January, hoping to...

Texas · 1d

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Children's Charities of Fort Worth marks 37 years of helping North Texas Children and Families

It takes a village to raise a child. And for some of North Texas' most vulnerable children, that village includes a group of volunteers working behind the scenes to make life a little brighter. For 37 years, Children's Charities of Fort Worth has been bringing hope and support to children...

Fort Worth, TX · 1d

Seattle ON Tap

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TCU Blew a Halftime Lead, and Nobody Was Ready for Robinson's Double-OT Takeover

Ncaab on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Micah Robinson dropped 27 points to lead TCU to a wild 100-92 double-overtime victory over Louisiana-Monroe Tuesday night, pulling out a win that felt way too close after the Horned […]

Fort Worth, TX · 2d

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On Veterans Day, Remembering Fort Worth’s Three Medal of Honor Recipients

Robert Law died in Vietnam on Feb. 22, 1969, the 140th casualty from Tarrant County as part of the yearslong American war effort there. Law had been in the country for eight months. He was planning to return to Fort Worth in June. An Army lieutenant who personally delivered the...

Fort Worth, TX · 2d

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Omni Fort Worth Hotel Taps Cynthia Romstadt to Lead a New Culinary Team

Romstadt arrives with more than 15 years of experience leading hospitality, resort and private club dining operations. Most recently she served as Executive Chef at Colonial Country Club in Fort Worth, where she directed culinary operations across multiple venues, led programming through a major food and beverage renovation, and oversaw hospitality for the renowned Charles Schwab Challenge PGA TOUR tournament.

Fort Worth, TX · 1d

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La Stella Brings Generations of Italian Family Traditions to Texas Dining Scene

For Giuseppe “JP” Piccinini, the story behind his restaurant, La Stella, is rooted in family, honoring heritage, and a desire to share the flavors of his home country with Texas diners. The Italian eatery brings together generations of recipes and traditional hospitality at its two current locations, in the Dallas Arts District and in the northern edge of the city near Addison.

Dallas, TX · 1d

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

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Utilities a top budget strain: survey

Affordability was a major issue in last week's midterm elections. Our NBC 5 Responds team has been asking you about rising costs. We received more than 1,000 responses to our audience affordability survey. One cost ranked near the top: utilities. ‘THAT’S INSANE TO ME’. When Jori LaCour responded to...

Dallas, TX · 1d