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Bryan-College Station Eagle · Venus, TX

HOROSCOPES

As fitness aficionados know, those moments of rest between sets give muscles a chance to recover and help prevent injury. Mercury and Venus ended their retrograde journeys yesterday, but a lunar square to Venus suggests caution: Don't rush into a…

Deseret News · Midlothian, TX

Nearby: Midlothian, TX

7 seasons of ‘The Chosen’ changed the people who made it

An unusual stillness occupied the 1,200-acre property housing “The Chosen” set in mid-September. Only three days of filming were left before the set would enter a state of dormancy. Nothing was being shot on this particular weekend, leaving the grounds nearly vacant. The typical bustle of an active film set was absent. There were no cameras, light diffusers or actors weaving through the space. With production on the verge of completion, the Midlothian, Texas, set would soon be retired from its yearslong role as backdrop of the biblical drama. Five years ago, the ancient Capernaum replica didn’t exist. Now, with 527 days of filming behind it, the set was slowly being undressed. It looked — and felt — naked without all the layered details the production design team spent four months arranging ahead of the seventh season. Stacks of plastic storage tubs stuffed with props were tucked neatly around corners and behind walls, while others were scattered haphazardly across the set.

The Waxahachie Sun · Midlothian, TX

Nearby: Midlothian, TX

Trick-or-Treat Midlothian!

The city of Midlothian was full of goblins, ghosts and other creatures during its annual Midlothian Downtown Trick-or-Treat event. Just look at these great costumes!

The Waxahachie Sun · Waxahachie, TX

Nearby: Waxahachie, TX

Costumes galore – Waxahachie

Downtown Waxahachie is always super busy and super scary during its Spooktacular Trick or Treat event and this year was no exception. Hundreds of kids dressed up as everything from princesses to superheroes, Minecraft Creepers to vampires, along with their…

The Waxahachie Sun · Waxahachie, TX

Nearby: Waxahachie, TX

A heartfelt 'Thank You'

In honor of National First Responders Day, the city of Waxahachie extended its heartfelt thanks to the Waxahachie Police, Fire-Rescue and Dispatch departments.

Fort Worth Weekly · Arlington, TX

Nearby: Arlington, TX

Mouse : She’s the One

Home Screen Film Reviews Mouse: She’s the One ScreenFilm Reviews Katherine Mallen Kupferer and Chloe Coleman start off a summer vacation that they won't finish in "Mouse." Courtesy Visit Films. During the pandemic, I noted the charms of Saint Frances, starring and written by Kelly O’Sullivan, directed by Alex Thompson, and released on streaming because all the theaters were closed. O’Sullivan and Thompson are still together, both professionally and personally, and they now have a new movie starting this weekend at the AMC theaters in Grapevine Mills and the Parks in Arlington. I feel obligated to write about Mouse, and not just because their work is showing in multiplexes where Covid deprived them of the earlier chance. It’s because this teen film might easily be overlooked during its theatrical run, and even more easily could get lost in some streaming service’s catalog.

Victoria Advocate · Arlington, TX

Nearby: Arlington, TX

Lady Flyers pitcher Meismer signs with UT Arlington

Victoria-St. Joseph standout softball pitcher Shayne Meismer officially signed her National Letter of Intent on Wednesday. The signing was held inside the Flyer Dome on the St. Joseph campus in front of friends, family, and classmates. Meismer will continue her career at the Division 1 level with the University of Texas at Arlington next season. She capped off a remarkable high school career as a key player that helped the Lady Flyers win a state championship in two of the last three years. In this year’s 10-1 championship clinching win over the Midland Christian Lady Mustangs at Allen Saxe Field in Arlington, Meismer pitched a complete game and allowed one earned run on five hits, struck out five and walked two. Meismer joined St. Joseph teammates Valery Villareal, Ava Martinez, and Jazmyn Gamez as All-Tournament Team performers. Additional accolades for Meismer include a First Team All-State selection, First Team All-District, Academic All-State, and team MVP.

sanmarcosrecord.com · Rio Vista, TX

Nearby: Rio Vista, TX

Council reviews riverfront park fees, safety and cleanup efforts

City of San Marcos officials are looking at expanding Rio Vista Park managed access efforts in 2027, including increased public education outreach that extends outside of the city, following another year of heavy park use, litter and alcohol-related issues.The City Council discussed the impacts of the program and gave direction for 2027 at a recent work session.Jamie Lee Case, parks and recreation director, summarized previous council direction. In 2024, council approved measures to generate new revenue streams to support costs, safety and river cleanup at the riverfront parks. In 2025, council approved a managed access test plan, which was implemented on weekends and holidays from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day. In May 2026, a $5 fee was approved for nonlocal participants age 18 and older.Case said in 2026, fencing was placed the week before Memorial Day weekend and operated for 26 days, which included Saturdays, Sundays and holidays.

The Baylor Lariat · Fort Worth, TX

Nearby: Fort Worth, TX

Students race beds, taste chili at annual campus philanthropy event

By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer Steaming bowls of chili, an inflatable obstacle course and hospital beds racing down the street brought students to The Quad Friday evening for the annual Chili Cookoff and Bed Races (CCOBR) event. Hosted through a long-standing partnership between Alpha Tau Omega, Chi Omega and Baylor Activities Council, the event sold $10 food, $5 inflatable and $12 combo wristbands to attendees. This gave attendees access to chili tastings, local food vendors such as Shorty’s Pizza and Tres Manos and some on-campus activities. According to Fort Worth sophomore and BAC Program Manager Gavin Schoffler, all “proceeds then go towards CoHOPE and Make-A-Wish.” CoHOPE, short for Cradle of H.O.P.E., is the philanthropic cause ATO supports. It is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing global hunger relief, clean water and education to communities in need.

The Miami Times · Fort Worth, TX

Nearby: Fort Worth, TX

Criminal Lawyer In Fort Worth Texas Explains Who Qualifies For Expunction

The Medlin Law Firm is providing Texans with information about expunction eligibility, with managing attorney Gary L. Medlin addressing the subject in a recent video. The criminal lawyer in Fort Worth, Texas, explains which case outcomes may qualify for expunction and how timing depends on individual circumstances. Fort Worth, TX - November 13, 2026 — The Medlin Law Firm is helping Texans better understand their eligibility for expunction under state law. As part of the firm's efforts to keep residents informed about their legal rights, Gary L. Medlin, a criminal lawyer in Fort Worth, Texas, clarifies who may qualify for expunction. Expunction allows eligible individuals to request the removal of certain arrest records through a court order. The process may benefit people whose criminal cases ended without a conviction but whose arrest histories remain accessible through background checks.

Deseret News · Fort Worth, TX

Nearby: Fort Worth, TX

Are Cougars and Bear Bachmeier catching Baylor — and Mother Nature — at the worst possible time?

Until his nightmarish outing against Utah last week, BYU quarterback Bear Bachmeier’s most inconsistent passing performance this season was at TCU. Struggling to grip the football on a rainy, misty night at soggy Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Bachmeier completed only 11 of 24 passes for 62 yards, with no touchdowns and no interceptions. With star running back LJ Martin having sustained a high ankle sprain in the first quarter and the passing game going nowhere, Bachmeier took matters into his own hands and rushed 15 times for 73 yards and two touchdowns to carry the Cougars to a 17-10 victory. Why is that performance worth mentioning now? Because when No. 10 BYU hosts unranked but surging Baylor on Saturday (5 p.m., Fox) at LaVell Edwards Stadium, the field could be soggy and sloppy due to rainy weather expected earlier in the day. Originally scheduled for 1:30 p.m., kickoff was moved back to 5 p.m.

The Marshall News Messenger · Fort Worth, TX

Nearby: Fort Worth, TX

Stallard: Still rolling with the punches

For a few hours this past week, I was 10 again, the same age I was when the original “Rocky” movie hit theaters back in 1976. I was too young to remember all of the events surrounding the divorce of my parents when I was a baby, and to be honest, I don’t care. I was born in Fort Worth, but ended up in Tennessee. I have no memory of my real mother – the Little Redheaded Mama I’ve written about in this space a few times – until she came from Texas to visit me and my brothers Gary and Randy in 1976. I reconnected with my real mom during some visits to Texas while I was in high school, and I eventually moved to Texas for good in 1985. Mom fought cancer like Rocky Balboa fought Apollo Creed in the first two “Rocky” movies, and the irony of that hit me hard this past week when my lovely wife took me to see the re-release of the original “Rocky” in Tyler. It was my mom who took me and my brothers to see “Rocky” when I was 10 in 1976, the first great memory I ever made with her.

Fort Worth Business Press · Fort Worth, TX

Nearby: Fort Worth, TX

Ten-Year F-35 Deal Anchors $9 Billion Annual Economic Engine Across Fort Worth and North Texas

The recently announced 10-year production framework for Lockheed Martin’s F-35 fighter jet program is cementing long-term economic stability across Fort Worth and neighboring North Texas communities. Backed by the multiyear agreement unveiled in October 2026 covering production Lots 21 through 30, the mile-long assembly line at Air Force Plant 4 continues to serve as the […]

The Business Press · Fort Worth, TX

Nearby: Fort Worth, TX

Groundbreaking for the new MLK Jr. Community Center set for Nov. 16

Construction Groundbreaking for the new MLK Jr. Community Center set for Nov. 16 By City of Fort Worth November 13, 2026 The public is invited to join District 5 Councilmember Deborah Peoples and the Park & Recreation Department at the groundbreaking ceremony for the new Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at 1500 Liberty St. The facility will replace the current MLK Jr. Community Center. The 28,000-square-foot multipurpose center will include a library, gym, fitness/workout space and a programmed space for social service providers. The aquatic complex will offer an eight-lane, 25-yard lap pool, an interactive play area and a leisure pool with a waterslide.

Norman Transcript · Fort Worth, TX

Nearby: Fort Worth, TX

Eddy Pierre-Louis healthy to play for OU football this weekend against No. 19 Ole Miss

Oklahoma offensive lineman Eddy Pierre-Louis waits for the snap during the first half of the Armed Forces Bowl NCAA college football game between Navy and Oklahoma, Friday, Dec. 27, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. Navy won 21-20. Julio Cortez | Associated Press Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Sooners will be getting a starting offensive lineman back from injury this weekendOn Oklahoma football’s second SEC availability report Thursday ahead of this weekend’s matchup at home against No. 19 Ole Miss, starting left guard Eddy Pierre-Louis will be available for the Sooners against the Rebels.k9bm%9FCD52J’D x?;FCJ #6A@CEik^9bm kAmy24@36 y@9?D@?[ rq – ~uu #t!~#%k^AmkAmt55J !:6CC6\{@F:D[ ~{ – ~uu #t!~#%k^AmkAmr@=6 $F==:G2?[ {q – "&t$%x~}pq{tk^AmkAmy2>6D }6DE2[ {q – "&t$%x~}pq{tk^AmkAm%@CJ q=2J=@4<[ #q – "&t$%x~}pq{tk^AmkAmr2=63 }:EE2[ ~{ – "&t$%x~}pq{tk^AmkAmz6??J ~K@H2=F[ st – "&t$%x~}pq{tk^AmkAm#J2?

The Business Press · Fort Worth, TX

Nearby: Fort Worth, TX

Texas Wesleyan Ranked Among Best National Universities and Top Private Schools by U.S. News & World Report

University leads graduate rankings across health, psychology and business FORT WORTH, Texas — Texas Wesleyan University is ranked among the nation’s Best National Universities and Top Private Schools in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges rankings and was also named a Top Performer on Social Mobility. The recognition joins national rankings for the university’s graduate […]

The Business Press · Fort Worth, TX

Nearby: Fort Worth, TX

GOODWILL NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS AND CITY OF FORT WORTH TO HOST VETWORTHY JOB FAIR NOV. 12

By Press release November 11, 2026 Veterans and Job Seekers Invited to Connect with More Than 35 Employers at Job Fair WHO: All veterans and job seekers are welcome. Participating employers include Autobahn, In-N-Out Burger, Jackson Hewitt, Orkin, Tyson Foods, U.S. Postal Service, Fort Worth Police Department and Goodwill, among others. Visit www.goodwillnorthcentraltexas.org/upcoming-events/ for a full list of employers and community resource providers. WHAT: Goodwill North Central Texas and the City of Fort Worth will host the VetWorthy Job Fair, connecting veterans and other job seekers with more than 35 employers and 16 community resource providers. Employers will be hiring for positions in law enforcement, administration, maintenance, warehousing, sales, construction, driving and more.

The Atoka County Times · Fort Worth, TX

Nearby: Fort Worth, TX

Singing Men and Women of Texas to Present 'One Day' Concert in Fort Worth

The Singing Men of Texas and The Singing Women of Texas will unite for a joint choral performance of "One Day" on Saturday, Nov. 21, at MacGorman Chapel. The concert will be presented under the direction of composer and conductor John Bolin. The event brings together two long-standing statewide vocal ensembles: The Singing Men of Texas, established in 1975, and The Singing Women of Texas, founded in 1994. The performance begins at 2 p.m. at MacGorman Chapel, located on the campus of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary at 2001 W. Seminary Dr. Admission to the concert is free and open to the public.

Fort Worth Business Press · Fort Worth, TX

Nearby: Fort Worth, TX

Center for Transforming Lives Uses Research-Backed Language Tool to Strengthen Early Childhood Development

Fort Worth, Texas – As reading proficiency remains a challenge for many Fort Worth students, Center for Transforming Lives is intentionally working to close the gap earlier and achieve remarkable results with a specialized language development tool called LENA Grow. Early language skills play a critical role in helping children learn to read. Building that foundation […]

The Business Press · Fort Worth, TX

Nearby: Fort Worth, TX

Trinity Metro breaks ground on TEXRail extension to Medical District

Transportation Trinity Metro breaks ground on TEXRail extension to Medical District By Press release November 4, 2026 Trinity Metro broke ground today on a 2.1-mile TEXRail extension that will bring regional commuter rail service to Fort Worth’s Medical District and Near Southside, connecting more people to jobs, healthcare, education and local businesses. The $270 million extension will continue south from Fort Worth T&P Station to the new Near Southside Station on land donated by Baylor Scott & White Health. The new connection will link the district to TEXRail destinations including downtown Fort Worth, North Richland Hills, Grapevine and Dallas Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal B. “Fort Worth is growing, and the decisions we make today will shape how people experience this city for generations.

Fort Worth Weekly · Fort Worth, TX

Nearby: Fort Worth, TX

Election Day Results

Home News Metro Election Day Results NewsMetro Outside of the Handley Meadowbrook Community Center, Floyd, a volunteer with the nonprofit By Any Means 104, handed out water bottles and snacks to incoming voters. Photo by Jeff Dazey Being a photojournalist in Texas on this midterm Election Day 2026 felt more like being a storm chaser than anything else. This particular storm has been building stronger every year for the last decade and beyond. Today, the feeling at every community center and polling location I visited in our beloved Tarrant County had a strong and palpable energy that had me feeling like I was Bill Paxton in the original Twister, which is pretty dreamy for a kid from the 817. Democrat Gina Hinojosa will be our new governor and James Talarico our new U.S. senator. Locally, former County Judge Tim O’Hare is out, and Democrat Alisa Simmons is in.

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