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3 days ago | 
fortworthreport.org | Orlando A Torres
As North Texas braces for a hotter-than-average summer, Fort Worth is opening its community centers to keep residents cool and safe. For the third straight year, Reliant, a retail electricity provider, is partnering with the city for its annual Beat the Heat initiative. The program designates four community centers as official cooling centers where residents can escape the heat, hydrate and access resources to stay safe.
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4 days ago | 
fortworthreport.org | Orlando A Torres
Tyson Foods will transfer operations of its Fort Worth South Distribution Center to Lineage Logistics, placing 275 workers in a state of transition and uncertainty. In a letter to the Texas Workforce Commission and Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, Tyson confirmed it completed a transaction with Lineage involving the warehouse facility at 8200 S. Will Rogers Blvd. Tyson said it plans to employ all team members at the location through a transition period, which is expected to end on or around Aug. 15.
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1 week ago | 
fortworthreport.org | Orlando A Torres
State Reps. Tony Tinderholt and Salman Bhojani are on different sides of the political aisle, yet they have forged a friendship rooted in respect for each other’s faith. The Tarrant County legislators discussed their friendship and how their religions impacted their decisions as elected officials during a recent event hosted by the Fort Worth Report and the Texas Tribune at the University of Texas at Arlington.
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2 weeks ago | 
fortworthreport.org | Orlando A Torres
Betsy Price paused as she pulled up to the new community center in northwest Fort Worth. Her name, etched in bold letters across the front of the building, caught her off guard. “It’s really strange driving up seeing your name up on the side of the building,” she said. On June 14, Fort Worth will officially open the Betsy Price Community Center, a state-of-the-art facility that will serve as a gathering space, fitness hub and learning center for families.
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2 weeks ago | 
fortworthreport.org | Orlando A Torres
With Father’s Day around the corner, families across Tarrant County will have no shortage of ways to celebrate the dads and father figures in their lives. From grilling classes and scenic train rides, the weekend of June 14-15 is packed with events for every kind of dad. Martin House Brewing is hosting a family and dog-friendly event where everyone can enjoy brunch. Afterward, the family can stroll and examine over 25 vendors. Live music, lawn games and local beer will be available. Parking is free.
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2 weeks ago | 
fortworthreport.org | Orlando A Torres
Alex Noriega poured everything into his hemp shop, including proceeds from the sale of his mother’s house. Less than a year after opening, he fears a proposed state ban on THC products could wipe it all out. Noriega, owner of Natural Buds, is not alone. THC business owners in Fort Worth and local veterans are concerned Senate Bill 3 could devastate a multibillion-dollar industry and eliminate more than 50,000 jobs across Texas. The bill is on Gov.
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Dec 27, 2024 | 
theshorthorn.com | Matthew Tibebe |Orlando A Torres
J.T. Wenger, UTA volleyball head coach, resigned after leading the program for eight seasons, according to a press release Friday. Wenger accepted a head coach position at Gonzaga University. The news comes off the heel of a record-breaking season for the team. Wenger led the Mavericks to a 29-3 overall score, the best winning percentage in school history, including a perfect 16-0 run in Western Athletic Conference play. Athletics director Jon Fagg said he is excited for Wenger and his future.
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Dec 6, 2024 | 
theshorthorn.com | Matthew Tibebe |Orlando A Torres
AUSTIN, Texas – For the first time in 22 years, UTA volleyball made an appearance in the NCAA Tournament. However, the Mavericks’ historic season came to an end in a defeat against No. 6 seed University of Southern California, 3-0. Despite being in unfamiliar territory, the team soaked in the moment, dancing and singing to the court as the DJ spun house records with fans bopping to well-known tunes.
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Dec 1, 2024 | 
theshorthorn.com | Orlando A Torres
Western Athletic Conference champions, family, friends and UTA staff members packed a suite at College Park Center to learn who the volleyball team (29-2, 16-0) would face in its first NCAA tournament appearance in over 20 years. With their full attention on the TV, the NCAA announced the matchup: UTA vs University of Southern California, No. 6 in the Penn State quarter of the bracket. When UTA popped up on the screen, the room erupted with cheers, claps and excitement.
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Nov 23, 2024 | 
theshorthorn.com | Orlando A Torres
Head volleyball coach J.T. Wenger became increasingly animated on the courtside. Wenger had been quiet all season, even when his team was down. But this was UTA’s final point in the Western Athletic Conference Volleyball Tournament championship. So, Wenger yelled his strategy aloud, hoping his players could hear. Then, he hopped in excitement as graduate outside hitter Brianna Ford hit a kill to secure the title, locking in an automatic bid to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 2002.
