Virtual Tour: Fort Worth murals and where to find them
Fort Worth’s street art scene is growing more and more colorful as the paint spreads west from Dallas’ Deep Ellum, the mural hub of Texas. Street art is considered its own genre with non-traditional...
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St. Stephen Presbyterian Church cancels Sunday services after vandals break...
Sunday was not the usual day of worship at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, after vandals broke windows, trashed rooms and attempted to start a fire over night. St. Stephen Vandalism Package from TCU...
View ArticleBeloved Fort Worth businessman dies at age 64
George Salinas, a beloved Fort Worth tire and auto shop owner known for his humor and kindness, died at age 64 on Friday, Jan. 9. The owner of G&M Tire & Services at 3524 S. Hills Avenue was...
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Kimbell Art Museum to host exhibit dedicated to original architect
From March 26 to June 25, the Kimbell Art Museum will host an exhibit dedicated to the original architect of the museum. Louis Kahn was an award winning architect commissioned to be the museum’s...
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Rising trend of local distilleries coincides with popularity of TCU’s Science...
According to the American Craft Spirits Association, the number of craft distilleries in America totaled 1,315 as of August 2016. This number, compared to 204 distilleries reported in 2010, represents...
View ArticleLocal neighborhood district hosts first Mardi Gras celebration
Fairmount Park was green, gold and purple for its first neighborhood Mardi Gras Parade. When the brass band began to march down Fifth Avenue, a crowd of people filled the street and began to dance and...
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Heights Repertory Dance Company showcases student talent
Every Tuesday and Thursday after school, dance students at Arlington Heights High School can be found practicing their combinations and perfecting turns in the dance hall. These dancers are a part of...
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Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra celebrates 50 years of James Bond
James Bond fans gathered at the Bass Performance Hall to reminisce as the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra played iconic songs from popular spy movies. The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra hosted a three-day...
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Instructor recovers from addiction, depression with yoga
Amber Shumake gazed across the hot room. “Deep breath in,” she said as her students slowly inflated their chests. “And out.” A collective sigh washed out of their mouths as the tension in their...
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Local micro-coffee shop finds success in east Fort Worth
A new neighbor arrived in the Meadowbrook neighborhood of Fort Worth in March. Coffee Folk, a husband and wife-owned shop, has quickly become a staple in the area with locals coming to socialize and...
View ArticleRap for the soul
Therron Coleman, better known as Wrex, is a Fort Worth rapper working to change the landscape of the city’s hip-hop scene. Influenced by eastern philosophies, Wrex uses his rapping to empower and...
View ArticleFort Worth Zoo named fourth best zoo in US
041717_CM_Zoo from TCU Student Media on Vimeo. The Fort Worth Zoo was recently named the fourth best zoo in the country by USA Today. The public played a pivotal role in the overall rankings. They...
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Melt Ice Creams celebrates its third birthday
If you’ve ever seen the bright yellow walls or the black and white striped storefront, then you’ve seen Melt Ice Creams. Located on Magnolia Avenue, the bright and near impossible to miss ice cream...
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Fighting for his family one round at a time
As a kid, Xavier “X” Rodriguez just couldn’t sit still. “He was very fussy when we would take him to the restaurants,” said his father, Adrian. “He was underneath the table, bumping the table.” His...
View ArticleMain Street Arts Festival proves selective, even for National Geographic...
Only one of seven applying artists are accepted to the annual Main Street Arts Festival in Fort Worth. After nine years, Greg Davis, a contributor to National Geographic Creative, made the cut. Davis...
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An unforgettable run
One year. That’s how long doctors predicted Suzanne Stone, 62, had to live after being diagnosed with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain tumor. But that diagnosis was made three years ago. Suzanne and...
View ArticleFort Worth City Council will paint new paths for TCU/Westcliff cyclists
Fort Worth City Council has set aside a $200,000 bond to improve the bicycle infrastructure in the TCU/Westcliff area. The bond stems from Bike Fort Worth, a comprehensive bicycle transportation plan...
View ArticleHallie’s search for a bone marrow donor helps save lives
While her friends are planning for a summer full of outdoor activities, Hallie Barnard, who turns nine later this month, knows she’ll tire while they remain full of energy. Hallie was diagnosed with...
View ArticleBlack House supports local artists, musicians
042817_CM_BlackHouse from TCU Student Media on Vimeo. A home located outside of downtown Fort Worth is hard to miss, as its exterior is painted completely black. Noel and Sara Viramontes use their...
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Local micro-coffee shop finds success in east Fort Worth
A new neighbor arrived in the Meadowbrook neighborhood of Fort Worth in March. Coffee Folk, a husband and wife-owned shop, has quickly become a staple in the area with locals coming to socialize and...
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