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1. Jurassic Quest - Fort Worth, TX (fwtx.com) — Families in Fort Worth can plan now for Jurassic Quest's huge dinosaur experience at the Fort Worth Convention Center from October 2–4, 2026. Kids and adults will find life-size dinosaurs, interactive exhibits, rides, fossil digs, and a special sensory-friendly hour Saturday morning designed for guests with sensory or mobility needs.
2. Trinity Metro Moves TEXRail Extension Forward With Land Donation for Fort Worth Medical District Station (irvingweekly.com) — Fort Worth residents who use TEXRail will soon gain a new Near Southside station in the Medical District, thanks to land donations from Baylor Scott & White. The 2.1-mile extension from the T&P Station will add parking, bus connections, and better access between downtown, the airport, and one of the city's biggest employment centers.
3. Zoo's baby crocodiles are supporting an endangered species (and they're cute!) (baltimoresun.com) — Fort Worth Zoo has successfully hatched eight critically endangered gharial crocodiles, continuing a four-year streak that strengthens its global conservation role. The article explains how the zoo's specialized habitat, careful temperature control, and breeding strategies in Fort Worth are helping grow this rare species' population and support future breeding programs worldwide.
4. Fort Worth-based Twenty-Six Defense rebrand strengthens domestic focus, manufacturing (fortworthreport.org) — A major Fort Worth defense employer has rebranded from Elbit Systems of America to Twenty-Six Defense, emphasizing U.S.-focused design and onshore manufacturing. With about 700 local employees and cutting-edge products like night vision systems and helmet displays, the company underscores Fort Worth's growing role in a regional defense industry that supports billions in economic activity.
5. TCU's OTD First to Offer Path to Board Certification in Lifestyle Medicine (fortworthbusiness.com) — Fort Worth's own TCU is highlighting Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences, which has trained local health professionals since 1946 and now enrolls over 2,000 students. The university, based in Fort Worth, emphasizes prevention-focused, whole-person care and offers extensive undergraduate and graduate programs that help shape the city's healthcare workforce and academic community.
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