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Back Into the Shadows
You probably have never heard of Jean Carlos Jiménez-Joseph, a 27-year-old Panamanian who killed himself on May 15. He hanged himself while in solitary confinement...
Struggle in Paradise
Leaving Texas recently to volunteer in Cape Town was an opportunity I couldn’t resist. Unsure what to expect, I googled images of the South...
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UPDATED Uniting Fort Worth
A new anti-discrimination coalition is reevaluating its next move. Just two weeks ago, United Fort Worth organized more than 400 marchers to send a...
Music
Abraham Alexander’s “America”
Fort Worth soul/R&B singer Abraham Alexander is the kind of guy you want to take home to Mom. He’s clean-cut, young, good-looking, very religious,...
The Consonant Gardener
Since before he could remember, Robert Dean Washington II had an interest in gardening. Born and raised on Fort Worth’s East Side, he doesn’t...
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Fuel Your Dreams
There’s a sign hanging just above the gas pumps at Fuel City Tacos (1715 Haltom Rd) that reads, “Where dreams come true.”
I had questions.
Is...
Brenner Bows Out
Leslie Brenner, the controversial food critic for the The Dallas Morning News, recently announced she’s leaving the gig after eight years to consult for...
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Last Call
Daily Guide to Budget Imbibing
I know quite a few people who were hit with recent life events that directly affect their fun budget. Nothing wipes out expendable income...
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Top 5 Shows 8/17-8/20: Rap, Rock, Reggae, and Elvis-themed Clownery
1) Need a reason to wander around Deep Ellum on a Thursday? How about supporting Fort Worth bands at Three Links (2704 Elm, Dallas)?...
On Tap in Fort Worth: The Riverside Shootout
Ignore the “lumberjack chic” image that sometimes caricatures craft beer brewers. You won’t find more unique individuals than Macy Moore, Ryan McWhorter, and Cody...
Jefferson Davis Park: New Name Coming?
Though mayor and city council press secretary Cheraya Peña said discussions to change Jefferson Davis Park’s name have been going on “for some time...
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Logan Lucky: Look Who’s Back
First off, Logan Lucky isn’t a sequel to Logan; you won’t find any X-Men here. It is, however, the welcome return to filmmaking by...
Wind River: Blood Snow Angel
Fort Worth product Taylor Sheridan has been one of Hollywood’s most sought-after screenwriters, and this week his directing debut, Wind River, expands to theaters...
A Taxi Driver: Korea Cab
If it's August, it must be time for Korean movies. While Hollywood takes its annual breather between the summer blockbusters and the fall prestige...
