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Published on August 26, 2025, in the Fort Worth Report and Dallas Morning News
The three guards at Poly Hardware store lurk between tools and paint cans.
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They walk softly between the aisles.
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They even greet customers.
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The trio also happen to be cute, cuddly cats named Cali, Whisper and Crush. They’ve become so notable in the surrounding community that some customers visit only to check out the felines...
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Whisper, 3, guards the paint aisle Aug. 14, 2025, at Poly Hardware in southeast Fort Worth.
Published on July 27, 2025, in the Fort Worth Report and Dallas Morning News
A blur of cars and people fills a garage at Texas Motor Speedway as teams work through their checklists and make quick fixes.
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The organized chaos had a reason. Teams of high school students from across the nation prepared their vehicles for the Solar Car Challenge, an annual event held July 17-23 in Fort Worth, which aims to educate participants in science, engineering and alternative energy...
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The Falcon EV remains stationary while the team works on it during the Solar Car Challenge on July 17, 2025, at Texas Motor Speedway in north Fort Worth.
Published on July 5, 2025, in the Fort Worth Report
Events across Tarrant County brought people together to celebrate Independence Day.
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From a community festival and fireworks in Fort Worth to a parade in Arlington, here are some snapshots of how Tarrant County residents marked the Fourth of July...
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Spectators watch fireworks during Fort Worth's Fourth on July 4, 2025, at Panther Island Pavilion in Fort Worth.
Published on May 28, 2025, in the Fort Worth Report
Aircrafts soared overhead in north Fort Worth as kids and seniors walked into a hangar showcasing a variety of planes.
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While the younger generations rushed over to the toy planes, the older visitors walked among the historic machines, telling stories and taking pictures...
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Passengers aboard the Douglas C-47 Skytrain take photos of the aerial views during a Warbird Ride & Aviation Discovery Day event May 24, 2025, at the Vintage Flying Museum in Fort Worth.
Published on May 26, 2025, in the Fort Worth Report
American flags waved in the wind as people gathered under umbrellas to honor friends and strangers at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth.
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As the rain came and went, all remained where they were, undeterred by the water pooling on their hats and hair...
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Attendees bow their heads and salute as a U.S. Navy sailor plays taps during the 96th annual Memorial Day Service May 26, 2025, at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth.
Published on April 23, 2024, in The Shorthorn
As bluebonnets sway in the wind, attendees mingle and pose for pictures in fields of wildflowers after meandering around downtown Ennis. Though the event was canceled Saturday, attendees flocked the Bluebonnet Trails and Festival on Friday and Sunday in Ennis, Texas...
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People watch the sunset in wildflower fields during the Bluebonnet Trails and Festival on April 21 at Lake Bardwell. The event is celebrating its 72nd year.
Published on January 23, 2024, in The Shorthorn
A miniature horse emerges into the vast John Justin Arena. Alongside its owner, the horse runs and jumps over several hurdles before finishing with a walk in front of the judges. Ribbons are awarded and the next class begins.
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The miniature horse shows were held Jan. 18 and 19, with the donkey and mule shows on Jan. 20 and 21. Both competitions began in the morning and lasted through most of the day...
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Weatherford, Texas, resident Taryn Murphy, 32, fixes her horse's mane during the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo on Jan. 19 in Fort Worth. Murphy performed in the hunter class, which is judged on how gracefully the miniature horses go over the jumps.
Published on July 3, 2023, in The Shorthorn
Kiana Lee shimmers in the spotlight as she opens her next show at the 1851 Club. In an instant, she draws in the crowd with the cues ingrained in her mind, asking if anyone is celebrating a birthday, anniversary or even a breakup.
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With all eyes on her, the attention is familiar...
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Drag queen Kiana Lee dances during the 2023 Frank Kent Cadillac Arlington Pride Celebration on June 10 at Levitt Pavilion. Lee performed with two of her drag daughters, Salem Moon and Lady Monroe, along with other fellow drag queens.
Published on March 22, 2023, in The Shorthorn
On a cold crisp weekend in March, attendees flocked to the warmth of the St. Jude Events Venue to see a collection of cold-blooded animals. Tables, displayed with different species and breeds of reptiles, filled the space as people squeezed through clustered aisles to see the next animal.
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The Lone Star Reptile Expo hosted the event March 18 to 19 to anyone, from reptile lovers to those trying to overcome their fear. The weekend-long event takes place across the state, landing in Arlington in March, July and December each year...
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A white line gecko clings to the lid during the Lone Star Reptile Expo on March 19 at the St. Jude Events Venue. There were snakes, lizards, frogs, turtles, scorpions, isopods and even axolotls.