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‘A warning sign to Republicans’: The Texas GOP’s decades-long stronghold just collapsed as a Democrat wins special election victory

A massive political shockwave just hit the Texas GOP establishment after Democrat Taylor Rehmet successfully flipped a deeply red state senate district in a special election victory on Saturday. This is a genuinely stunning development because this Fort Worth-area district is one that President Trump won by a massive 17…

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How Taylor Rehmet upset a MAGA candidate to flip a North Texas Senate district

Observers of the race said Rehmet’s working-class appeal, along with Latino and suburban backlash to GOP policies, fueled his win in a district Donald Trump carried by 17 points.

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"If we manage to survive the tour, go back to Canada and have a rest, who knows what'll happen. I suspect some music will eventually come out." Geddy Lee on the chances of recording new Rush material

With a massive reunion tour on the horizon, Rush icon Geddy Lee is open to making new music with drummer Anika Nilles

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‘Black Bird Redemption Song’: A Fort Worth Artist’s Work on Confinement, Freedom, and Fred Rouse

An exhibition at the UMLAUF Sculpture Garden and Museum in Austin runs through January 25.

Texas Observer

Twins charged in revenge killing of man who forced them to strip on camera during armed robbery, police say

Authorities found video evidence that the twins were held at gunpoint while naked several years earlier

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Revealed: Four Businesses with Ties to Patriot Front Operating in North Texas

The neo-Nazi group is engaged in a strategy to establish an independent economic ecosystem. Through publicly available information, interviews, and in-person observation, the Observer has identified companies in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that are operated either by members of Patriot Front or individuals with multiple connections to Patriot Front.

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Charleston White Shuts Down Rumour He Was Shot 3x in Texas: 'I Don't Live in Fort Worth… I Stay in Miami!'

Charleston White denied viral claims he was shot 3x in Texas, calling the rumour false and confirming he was in Miami, not Fort Worth.

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What to Know About the Buddhist Monks Walking for Peace: Why They Started and Their Route

Buddhist monks from Fort Worth, Texas are walking to Washington, DC on a 'Walk for Peace,' urging Congress to recognise Buddha's enlightenment day as a federal holiday.

International Business Times UK

The Buddhist monks – and their dog – captivating Americans while walking across the country for peace

The monks have been surprised to see their message transcend ideologies

The Independent UK

11 best hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth for families, couples and girls’ weekends away

From stylish uptown addresses to relaxed retreats, these are the best hotels across the Dallas-Fort Worth area

The Independent UK

Buddhist monks peace-walking from Texas to DC persist even after being run over on highway outside Houston

A group of Buddhist monks is persevering in their walking trek across much of the U.S. to promote peace, even after two of its members were injured when a truck hit their escort vehicle. After starting their walk in Fort Worth, Texas, on Oct. 26, the group of about two…

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Another exodus in Congress means Texas will need to start rebuilding its clout in 2027

At least 10 Texas incumbents will not be returning to Congress next term, a high-water mark for turnover in the delegation.

The Texas Tribune

Man Shoots Pregnant Ex-Girlfriend and Her Mother in Front of Children

A Fort Worth woman and her mother are recovering after being shot during a violent home break-in last month, an attack police say was carried out by the

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Police Departments Are Reporting Massive Catalytic Converter Recoveries

Catalytic converter theft has plagued car owners for years, but now, there’s a shift in the tide. Police departments nationwide are making headlines with large-scale recoveries of stolen catalytic converters, signaling a major win in the fight against this costly crime. From Fort Worth to Winona, law enforcement agencies are…

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Rep. Marc Veasey drops bid for Tarrant County judge

The Fort Worth Democrat had filed to challenge GOP incumbent Tim O’Hare just before last week’s deadline to get on the 2026 ballot. His withdrawal gives Commissioner Alisa Simmons a clear path to the Democratic nomination.

The Texas Tribune

Texas Education Agency taking over Lake Worth, Connally and Beaumont school districts

The three interventions come after the state’s education agency announced plans to take over Fort Worth ISD in October.

The Texas Tribune

Democratic Rep. Marc Veasey files for Tarrant County judge, forgoing eighth term in Congress

The Fort Worth congressman’s district was upended under the new GOP-friendly map approved this summer. He was expected to run for the district being vacated by Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

International Business Times UK

Afghan National Mohammad Dawood Alokozay's Car Bomb Plot: 'I Want to Kill Everyone' Rant Sparks Panic in Texas

Texas authorities arrest Afghan national Mohammad Dawood Alokozay after a bomb-making video and alleged violent rant spark fears of a car bomb plot in Fort Worth.

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A 62-Year-Old Dave Ramsey Caller Has No Retirement Savings But Wants To Buy A First Home. Is It 'Stupid And Ridiculous' Or Somehow Possible?

Antoinette, a 62-year-old truck driver from Fort Worth, Texas, recently called into “The Ramsey Show” with a direct question: “I don’t have anything saved for retirement and I want to become a first-time homeowner. I don’t know if that’s stupid and ridiculous or if it’s possible.”

Sports Illustrated

Boxing Can’t Afford to Botch a Vergil Ortiz–Jaron ‘Boots’ Ennis Showdown

After Ortiz’s dominant win in Fort Worth this weekend, it’s up to promoters to seal what Oscar De La Hoya is calling “the biggest fight in recent history.”

The Texas Tribune

A Fort Worth church’s online class trains Christians to run for office. Now it may go national.

At the core of the program is the idea that there is no separation between what happens within the church and what happens in the government.

International Business Times UK

American Airlines Rocked by Sudden Leadership Purge at Fort Worth HQ — 'What's Going on at AA?'

American Airlines cuts management jobs at its Fort Worth headquarters, describing it as a strategic move to streamline operations and enhance long-term efficiency.

The Independent UK

American Airlines announces cuts to management at its Texas headquarters

American Airlines has announced plans to cut a small number of management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in Fort Worth, Texas

The Texas Tribune

Fort Worth ISD takeover was largely based on STAAR test, despite plans to replace it

Both Republicans and Democrats have said STAAR sets students up for failure, raising questions about basing a state takeover on the test’s results.

The Texas Tribune

How a single Fort Worth ISD campus prompted a state takeover

The district has struggled to bring students’ grades up, especially at campuses in low-income neighborhoods with large Black and brown populations.

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