Stephen Montoya

Fort Worth

Digital Editor at Fort Worth Magazine

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Articles

DFW Airport Chaplain Services Celebrates 50 Years of Peace, Prayer, and Presence

1 week ago | fortworthinc.com | Stephen Montoya

There’s a place at DFW Airport where time seems to pause. It’s not a bar or a lounge, or even the airline club with those tiny cubes of cheese. It’s a chapel. Quiet. Open. Waiting. It sits near the end of Terminal D, unassuming and undramatic, except in the way a heartbeat is. You don’t really notice it until you need it. Inside, the air is still. The light is kind. Two ablution stations gleam for Muslim travelers before you enter.
Bencjones Drops New Album After Leaving Teaching Career

1 week ago | fwtx.com | Stephen Montoya

Somewhere between explaining the difference between a delta and a desert to a room full of ninth graders and tuning up for a late-night gig, Ben Archie — better known onstage as Bencjones pronounced (Ben–C–Jones) — made a quiet, life-altering decision. He was going all in. No more juggling lesson plans and looping pedals. No more living life in the margins of the school day.
Candy Clark to Return Home for ‘American Graffiti’ Hot Rod Bash

1 week ago | fwtx.com | Stephen Montoya

Hold on to your pompadours and crank up the Wolfman Jack, because Fort Worth is about to be overrun by chrome, carburetors, and Candy freakin' Clark. On June 20–21, Cowtown shifts into reverse and peels straight back to the golden age of cruising as “The American Graffiti Tribute Classic Car Show” rolls into Streetside Classics (that’s 5400 Sandshell Dr., for those already revving their engines). This isn’t just any car show — it’s a V8-powered nostalgia parade with a Hollywood cherry on top.
The Modern to Screen Indie New York Doc Featuring Local Connection

1 week ago | fwtx.com | Stephen Montoya

Some stories are born of luck, others from sheer perseverance. Heather Spore, an accomplished actress turned producer, knows both sides of the coin. Hailing from Keller, just north of Fort Worth proper, and now living in New York City, Heather’s journey has taken her from stage lights to the silver screen.
DFW Airport Chaplaincy Celebrates 50 Years of Interfaith Ministry

2 weeks ago | fwtx.com | Stephen Montoya

There’s a place at DFW Airport where time seems to pause. It’s not a bar, or a lounge, or even the airline club with those tiny cubes of cheese. It’s a chapel. Quiet. Open. Waiting. It sits near the end of Terminal D, unassuming and undramatic, except in the way a heartbeat is. You don’t really notice it until you need it. Inside, the air is still. The light is kind. Two ablution stations gleam for Muslim travelers before you enter.
Fort Worth: The New Frontier of Western Fashion

2 weeks ago | fwtx.com | Stephen Montoya

In March, Vogue — the arbiter of all things sequined, structured, and sacred to fashion folk — tipped its Stetson to the Western trend. Suddenly, ranch-hand realness was everywhere: fringe fluttered down Parisian runways, boots stomped through SoHo, and bolo ties made cameos at cocktail parties. It felt revelatory. But here’s the thing: in Fort Worth, this wasn’t new. It was Tuesday.
Local Med Spa Blends Beauty, Wellness, and Personal Care

2 weeks ago | fwtx.com | Stephen Montoya

Located southwest of the Benbrook Traffic Circle, nestled in a business park off 4734 Benbrook Blvd., BlackBirdieBoutique offers a space where beauty and wellness converge. Founded by Kelly Griffin, a registered nurse with over 20 years of experience, this med spa is more than just a place for treatments — it’s a sanctuary. Kelly’s journey began in the high-pressure world of healthcare, where she’s gained experience in chemo, cardiac, and other critical hospital departments.
Our Pick of the 10 Most Iconic Characters from the 'Yellowstone' Universe

2 weeks ago | fwtx.com | Stephen Montoya

Ever since “Yellowstone” first rode into our lives in 2018, the cowboy bug bit America hard. Taylor Sheridan’s neo-Western isn’t just about wrangling cattle and shooting whiskey; it’s about power, legacy, and the kind of family drama that makes Thanksgiving at your in-laws seem tame.“Yellowstone’s” characters are a study in contradictions — fiercely loyal yet willing to stab you in the back, hardened but sentimental, larger-than-life but deeply, painfully human.
Ostara Coffee & Birdy’s Bagels Breakfast at Open Streets 2025

2 weeks ago | fwtx.com | Stephen Montoya

There’s something about a good coffee shop that feels like a well-kept secret. Even when everyone else has caught on, even when the tables are full and the espresso machine hums nonstop, there’s still this sense that you’ve found something special. Ostara Coffee Roasters is that kind of place. And when you pair it with the handmade perfection of Birdy’s Bagels? You get breakfast that feels less like a meal and more like a moment worth slowing down for.
Val Kilmer's Fort Worth Legacy: Cinema Twain & Film Festival

2 weeks ago | fwtx.com | Stephen Montoya

Val Kilmer has always carried an air of mythos. From the brooding cool of “Top Gun” to the hypnotic swagger of “Tombstone,” he existed somewhere between Hollywood’s golden era and its modern mystique. But if you trace his footsteps through the dust and neon glow of Texas, you’ll find an unexpected moment where Kilmer and Fort Worth crossed paths. News of Kilmer’s passing today has sent waves through Hollywood and beyond, prompting reflection on the actor’s enduring legacy.