May 16, 2026

DAILY REPORT

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Good morning, neighbor.

This is Bob Francis, business editor for the Fort Worth Report. 

If you haven’t noticed artificial intelligence in your life, you probably aren’t looking very hard. AI is everywhere and it’s important for workers, businesses and leaders to understand where it is going and its implications. 

The Fort Worth Report has one answer. Our Candid Conversation on April 2 at Texas Wesleyan University will focus on AI and feature experts discussing how the technology will impact our lives. Reserve your seat here and use subscriber code FWR0402 to get 50% off tickets.

Highway construction seems to be everywhere and there is going to be more. Business reporter Eric E. Garcia details construction plans for the North Tarrant Express frontage road along Interstate 35W and other projects that will likely change some of your favorite routes.

Lights! Camera! Reroute! Arts reporter David Moreno has some more traffic-related news. A well-traveled street in Fort Worth is being closed for filming Taylor Sheridan’s “Lioness.” Moreno has the call sheet on who, what, where, when and how long you may need to find another way. 

And there’s more lights and cameras. If you’re missing the recently completed Winter Olympics, check out my story on a local entrepreneur who was not only there, but is now launching a filmmaking company out of the experience.

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A 3-year, $142M highway construction project starting near downtown Fort Worth. Here’s what to know

The $142 million North Tarrant Express project will rebuild Interstate 35W frontage roads and replace the decades-old Sylvania Avenue bridge.

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Additional noteworthy stories compiled by our newsroom.

From other publishers:

• Teens headed to Six Flags on spring break need a chaperone, park says. Here are the rules. (WFAA)

• Mansfield to host a World Cup team. (Spectrum Local News)

• Fort Worth nonprofits can land $20K in free design from acclaimed Texas firm. (CultureMap)

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