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Top Texas barbecue smokehouse closes one of its 2 locations

A food-and-beverage business succumbing to financial stress is a story all too common lately. Such is the case with one of the top barbecue entities in Texas, which announced this weekend that part of its brand was going away for good. Emily and Nolan Belcher of B4 Barbeque, a Texas...

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North Richland Hills Teen Booked on Charge in Fatal Shooting of 17-Year-Old

North Richland Hills police said Zackary Daniel Garza, then 17, was booked on an aggravated-assault charge involving a deadly weapon and serious bodily injury in connection with the shooting death of 17-year-old Alvin Ray Sweet. Police said a female bystander was injured by a stray bullet. The Tarrant County DA's...

North Richland Hills, TX · 1d

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Dallas' First ThriftCon Packs Kay Bailey Center With 150 Vendors, Hundreds of Shoppers

Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center Dallas — Dallas ThriftCon Venue. Hundreds of shoppers packed the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center for ThriftCon's first Dallas event, sorting through racks of vintage jackets, handbags and jewelry spread across 150 vendor booths. Prices ranged from as little as $10 to several hundred dollars, depending on the item and the vendor selling it.

Dallas, TX · 2d

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Texas homebuilder says a neighbor claimed he had no permit and called the city. Then the neighbor tells him ‘you need to kind of supervise things’

A video of a contractor being questioned by a neighbor about his own job site has drawn wide attention online. EJ Akeredolu, a Dallas-Fort Worth homebuilder, shared the interaction in a recent Instagram Reel, according to Atlanta Black Star. In the clip, a neighborhood man approaches Akeredolu and claims the contractor lacks the necessary building […]

Dallas, TX · 5h

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Texas Weather Alert: Fort Worth, TX Warm Spell Ends Friday Nov 13

Fort Worth and Tarrant County face a 32-degree temperature swing, with showers possible by Saturday night.

Fort Worth, TX · 13h

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Something Good: North Texas family gets key to happiness

An Army veteran in North Texas and his family woke up to something good this morning: a new home with no mortgage. A welcome-home ceremony filled with patriotic pride saw nonprofit Building for Heroes give Curtis Rowe the key to his new home. For 20 years, the nonprofit has gifted mortgage-free homes to veterans like Rowe and first responders.

Fort Worth, TX · 1d

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Doc's Records Doubles Down With New 20,000-Square-Foot Southwest Fort Worth Shop

Doc's Records & Vintage, the vinyl-and-vintage staple that has drawn crate-diggers to the Foundry District for years, is preparing to open a second location on the city's southwest side at 5212 S. Hulen St. in late November. Owner Jenkins Boyd is putting together a 20,000-square-foot music store, nearly doubling the vendor count found at the original shop.

Fort Worth, TX · 1d

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Veterans Day is on Wednesday. Are liquor stores open? What about mail and trash?

Veterans Day falls in the middle of the week this year, as the federal holiday always takes place on Nov. 11. The holiday was established in 1919, shortly after World War I, as “Armistice Day.” Then in 1954, it was changed to the name we know now. The day is meant to honor all who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. This year Nov. 11 is on a Wednesday. Here’s what to know about local business hours, trash pickup and mail services. Are banks open on Veterans Day? National banks such as Chase, Bank of America and Wells Fargo will be closed on Wednesday because of the federal holiday. For local bank hours, check with your branch. Is the postal service closed on Veterans Day? The United States Postal Service will not deliver mail on Wednesday. UPS remains open on Veterans Day, as well as FedEx . Are grocery stores open on Veterans Day? Virtually all grocery stores will remain open on Veterans Day at normal hours. Grocery stores won’t close their doors for a couple of weeks until Thanksgiving Day. Are liquor stores open on Veterans Day? Yes, liquor stores in Texas will be open on Veterans Day.

Fort Worth, TX · 1d

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Motorcyclist Struck by Truck in Fort Worth Crash

A motorcyclist was struck by a truck in Fort Worth, according to police. Get help finding the official report and a free case review. Details surrounding the circumstances of the collision have not been released. Police have not disclosed the extent of injuries resulting from the crash, nor have they confirmed the location within the city where the incident took place.

Fort Worth, TX · 1d

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Inside Dallas Restaurant News: Guest House Opens in Uptown, New Fort Worth Debuts, and Holiday Pop-Ups Arrive

Welcome to DiningOut’s Plate Full of News, your weekly serving of Dallas’ restaurant, bar, and culinary happenings. From buzzy openings and chef moves to can’t-miss events, menu debuts, and industry news, here’s everything you need to know about the city’s dining scene this week. 85°C Bakery Cafe celebrated the grand opening of its newest location at […] The post Inside Dallas Restaurant News: Guest House Opens in Uptown, New Fort Worth Debuts, and Holiday Pop-Ups Arrive first appeared on DiningOut .

Dallas, TX · 1d

Fort Worth StarTelegram

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Where to eat Thanksgiving dinner in Fort Worth: Turkey meals from $18.99

Two kinds of restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving Day: • Restaurants that open because they need the business. • And restaurants with plenty of business that still want to do even more for their customers and friends. Boulevard Cafe in North Richland Hills is a good example. Owner Sal Mena’s family has a 20-year legacy in northeast Tarrant County and will open to serve an $18.99 turkey dinner with pie. “Our customers kept asking and requesting us to be open,” Mena wrote in a message. The low $18.99 price is Boulevard’s way of easing the holiday price pain.

Fort Worth, TX · 1d

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The 10th Annual Texas Country Music Awards Went Down At Billy Bob’s & Aaron Watson Is Your 2026 Entertainer Of The Year

The 10th annual Texas Country Music Awards took place on Sunday, November 8, 2026 at Billy Bob’s Texas in the historic Fort Worth Stockyards. It was presented by the Texas Country Music Association (TCMA) and Cowboy Capital Ventures. Performances included Kristen Kelly, Kylie Frey, Phil Hamilton, Hayden Haddock, Darren Morris, Hayden Baker, and Wynn Williams.

Fort Worth, TX · 1d

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Artisan Circle’s revival on full display in west Fort Worth

Artisan Circle in west Fort Worth is in the midst of a revitalization, driven by recent restaurant, retail and entertainment openings, with more coming soon. The five-block, mixed-use urban village, previously known as Crockett Row, was purchased by the investment arm of the Younger Partners commercial real estate firm in August of 2022. West 7th Street and Morton Street form the property’s northern and southern boundaries, with Foch Street and University Drive on the eastern and western edges, respectively.

Fort Worth, TX · 2d

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Westworth Village Panel Clears Path for $350M Trinity Terrace Senior Campus

White Settlement Rd. — Approximate Site of Proposed Senior Campus. A 27-acre former horse farm on White Settlement Road is one City Council vote away from becoming a 318-unit senior living campus in Westworth Village. Commissioners voted 6-1 on Nov. 3 to recommend rezoning the Kite Farms property so nonprofit Trinity Terrace can move forward with the project, teeing up a final decision by the full council on Nov. 10.

Westworth Village, TX · 8h

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Traffic Alert - DFW Road Work Scheduled for Monday, November 9th thru Sunday, November 15th

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Dallas, TX · 1d

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7 Holiday Markets to Shop This Year in Dallas-Fort Worth

Christmas is getting closer. As you’re finalizing your gift lists and determining which items on your kids’ wish lists you’ll indeed grant, we wanted to highlight a few fabulous local spots where you can shop locally from DFW-area makers and businesses, all in one stop. Pair your shopping to-do list with family fun activities at these Christmas markets around Dallas-Fort Worth below.

Fort Worth, TX · 22h

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Made in Tarrant: Rochelle’s CoolPepper Sauces relaunch from Fort Worth

Could a decades-old hot sauce brand be the next Mrs. Renfro’s?. Fort Worth businessman John Gales Jr. is betting on it. Gales, the son of noted Fort Worth high school basketball coach and educator John Gales Sr., recently relaunched the hot sauce brand that his late wife of 16 years, Rochelle Denice Bradley Gales, created in her home kitchen in Flint, Michigan, in the mid-1980s.

Fort Worth, TX · 1d

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Superb Woman: Valarie Wooten Mitchell

Valarie Wooten Mitchell is a multi-talented entrepreneur, creative professional, and family historian based in Dallas–Fort Worth. Valarie has a strong footprint in the Texas independent film scene as an actress and producer. She serves as a location management producer, notably contributing to projects such as The Real Diamond Legends of Texas. Valerie is the founder and owner of Linzy Montana Beauty Tweekz in Arlington, Texas. She is educated in Advanced Cosmetology & Hair Design. She has a Business & Notary License. Her organizations include Texas Indie Filmmakers, the National Notary Association (NNA), and Dallas-Fort Worth Small Business Networks.

Fort Worth, TX · 16h

Fort Worth StarTelegram

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'Win the size of Texas,' blue sweep in Tarrant County: What Star-Telegram readers buzzed about

Election night turned Texas politics upside down — and Star-Telegram readers had plenty to say about it. From a historic Democratic sweep to a shakeup in Tarrant County to a Republican watch party that shut the door on most of the press, here are the stories that lit up our comment sections. Pull up a chair and join the conversation. James Talarico topples Ken Paxton in Texas Senate shocker For the first time in more than three decades, Texas is sending a Democrat to the U.S. Senate. State Rep. James Talarico defeated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, telling a packed crowd at Austin’s Long Center for the Performing Arts, “This is a win the size of Texas, and now we have a mandate the size of Texas.” With 90% of votes counted, Talarico had 54.62% to Paxton’s 43.52%. In Tarrant County, Talarico led 58.75% to 39.52%. »» Read the story, see the comments Alisa Simmons unseats Tim O’Hare as Tarrant County judge Democrat Alisa Simmons became the first Democrat to win the top seat in Tarrant County in 40 years, defeating Republican incumbent Tim O’Hare by 12.8 percentage points. O’Hare called her around 7:30 p.m. to concede. From the stage

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Johnny y Los Texas Plowboys Win Tejano Artist of the Year at 2026 Texas Country Music Awards

Johnny y Los Texas Plowboys are celebrating a major career milestone after officially winning Tejano Artist of the Year at the 10th annual Texas Country Music Awards on Sunday, November 8, 2026. The awards ceremony took place at the historic Billy Bob’s Texas in the Fort Worth Stockyards, recognizing artists...

Fort Worth, TX · 1d