Fort Worth, TX news on Tuesday, October 20, 2026

In Fort Worth, TX on Tuesday, October 20, 2026: Mother, boyfriend charged in motel dumpster death. Also: Texas Health Fort Worth receives second consecutive Commitment to Quality Award; Dallas-Fort Worth expensive homes ranked; Gen Z buyers shaping housing future. Weather: Mostly clear skies today with highs near 80°F and light winds.

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Headlines

Mother and boyfriend charged after newborn found dead in motel dumpster.CBS News · Oct 20, 6:46 AM

Events & going out

PBR World Finals transforms Fort Worth into 11-day western sports festival.TicketNews · Oct 19, 11:22 AM

Housing & real estate

Dallas-Fort Worth expensive homes ranked; Gen Z buyers shaping housing future.The Business Journals · Oct 20, 12:00 AM

Health & care

Texas Health Fort Worth receives second consecutive Commitment to Quality Award.The Business Press · Oct 19, 10:53 PM

Community & volunteering

Elderly couple narrowly escapes house fire in North Texas overnight.NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth · Oct 19, 3:20 PM

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