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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 · 2d

secretdallas.com

A brand new $25 million family garden is opening inside Texas’ oldest botanic garden this fall

Most Dallas and Fort Worth locals will know and love the beautiful Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, famous for 23 stunning and diverse gardens – notably the historic 1930s Rose Garden and the recently coined most peaceful place in all of Texas, the serene Japanese Garden. The 120-acre oasis is...

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Fort Worth StarTelegram

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 · 18h

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 · 19h

Mix 97.9 FM

LOOK: Have You Been To This Deadly Texas Fountain?

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

roadtoautonomy.com

Tesla Fort Worth Robotaxi Field Report

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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 · 23h

hoodline.com

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

fortworthreport.org

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.

voiceofmotown.com

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

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth

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.

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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 · 1d

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

The Cross Timbers Gazette

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...

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Lean Kitchen Readies December Debut in Colleyville With 30-Plus Rotating Meals

5604 Colleyville Blvd., Ste C — Storefront Preparing For December Opening. A new meal-prep storefront is getting ready to open its doors in Colleyville this December, bringing never-frozen, pre-prepared meals to a stretch of Colleyville Boulevard. Lean Kitchen will occupy 5604 Colleyville Blvd., Ste C, offering a rotating menu built for customers who want healthy food without the cooking.

Colleyville, TX · 2d

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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

Yahoo!

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...

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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.

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Seattle ON Tap

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 […]

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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...