It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Ball-Eddleman-Mc Farland-House in Fort Worth, TX gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Fort Worth, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Trinity Park in Fort Worth, TX with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine or visit Hells Half Acre, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Fort Worth, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Fort Worth, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Fort Worth, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Nicole Kidman’s new Dallas-set series is heading to North Texas for filming.“Discretion” stars Kidman and Elle Fanning as a pair of lawyers at a Dallas law firm, and is based on Dallas-raised author Chandler Baker’s short story. Filming on the eight-episode Paramount+ series began in mid-August in New Jersey, with additional photography in New York.After filming on the East Coast, “Discretion” is shifting filming to Dallas this week and West Texas next week.Here’s what to know....
Nicole Kidman’s new Dallas-set series is heading to North Texas for filming.
“Discretion” stars Kidman and Elle Fanning as a pair of lawyers at a Dallas law firm, and is based on Dallas-raised author Chandler Baker’s short story. Filming on the eight-episode Paramount+ series began in mid-August in New Jersey, with additional photography in New York.
After filming on the East Coast, “Discretion” is shifting filming to Dallas this week and West Texas next week.
Here’s what to know.
Texas-based Legacy Casting has posted several casting calls for “Discretion” filming in Dallas this week.
Each entry is under the show’s working title — “The Summers” — which was also used when filming took place in New York and New Jersey. Click on the hyperlinks below to apply for each role.
There are also a couple of casting notices for college students and professors on Monday, Oct. 19, but there are no details on where production is taking place in Dallas.
“Discretion” is then heading to West Texas next week.
The show will film driving scenes on Oct. 27 along a rural stretch of South County Road 1160 in Midland County, KMID-TV reported earlier this month. No additional details were reported on filming, including what actors will be in the scene.
“Discretion” was first announced in October 2025 and is based on Baker’s time as a corporate lawyer.
“Lenny (Fanning), a summer associate at a prestigious Dallas law firm, uncovers a web of NDAs masking a dark truth. When she realizes she signed the same agreement, her discoveries put her in the crosshairs of the firm’s most powerful female partner Sharon (Kidman) — upending their mentor-protégé dynamic and raising the question: who gets to keep secrets, and at what cost?” the show’s logline reads.
In addition to the previously mentioned cast, “Discretion” stars Josh Lucas, Colton Ryan, Stephan James, Zazie Beetz, Ben Foster, Stella Baker and John Hoogenakker.
“Discretion” will premiere on Paramount+ in 2027.
(DALLAS) – Hines, a leading global real estate investment manager, today announced the acquisition of Brown Ranch, a 1,476-acre residential land development in Fort Worth, Texas. At full buildout, the community is expected to include approximately 3,800 homes, making it a significant planned residential community in the western portion of the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The acquisition advances Hines’ high-conviction living strategy and expands its national land development platform in a market where population and...
(DALLAS) – Hines, a leading global real estate investment manager, today announced the acquisition of Brown Ranch, a 1,476-acre residential land development in Fort Worth, Texas. At full buildout, the community is expected to include approximately 3,800 homes, making it a significant planned residential community in the western portion of the Dallas-Fort Worth region. The acquisition advances Hines’ high-conviction living strategy and expands its national land development platform in a market where population and employment growth continue to drive demand for new housing.
The acquisition comes as the U.S. continues to face a significant housing supply gap of approximately 4.5 million homes, highlighting the importance of delivering new housing in markets with sustained population growth, employment diversity, and infrastructure investment. Located in Fort Worth and within the Aledo Independent School District, Brown Ranch is envisioned as a large-scale master-planned community offering a range of single-family housing opportunities across an array of lot sizes and price points. The plan also includes approximately 70 acres of commercial development to support future services and amenities for the community.
“Dallas-Fort Worth continues to benefit from strong population and employment growth, infrastructure investment and sustained housing demand, making it an attractive market for Hines’ high conviction living strategy,” said Rob Witte, Senior Managing Director and Head of Residential Land Development, Americas, at Hines. “Brown Ranch gives us the opportunity to help deliver new housing at scale in one of the country’s fastest-growing regions, working alongside an experienced group of homebuilders. It is an important addition to Hines’ national land development platform.”
Population growth continues to reshape the Dallas-Fort Worth region and expand demand for housing farther from its traditional urban centers. The Dallas-Fort Worth metro reached approximately 8.5 million residents in 2025, an 11% increase since 2020, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Additionally, Parker County, part of the westward growth corridor surrounding Brown Ranch, grew approximately 25% over the same period, reaching nearly 185,000 residents. Fort Worth itself has surpassed one million residents and grew nearly 12% between 2020 and 2025.
Homebuilders involved in the project include Beazer Homes, DRB Homes, HistoryMaker Homes, Meritage Homes, Pulte Homes, and Risewell Homes. The community plan includes a minimum of three amenity centers, 10 neighborhood parks, and an extensive interconnected trail system, while preserving the property’s existing natural features, including mature trees, rolling terrain, and a large creek corridor.
Trez Capital, a leader in North American commercial real estate investments, is serving as a capital partner on the investment. Financing for the acquisition and development was provided by Harvest Capital and TPG Credit. The transaction was facilitated by Landry Burdine, Austin Reilly and Josh Watson with the Dallas–Fort Worth office of Land Advisors Organization, the nation’s preeminent land advisory firm and leading brokers of large-scale land and master-planned community sites in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Hines is a leading global real assets platform, built on nearly 70 years of developer's instinct and investor's discipline. Founded in 1957, we compound value through an operator's edge – a ground-level understanding of what makes assets perform – across residential, logistics, office, data centers and infrastructure. Our 4,600 employees in 29 countries manage approximately $91 billion of assets¹ on behalf of institutional and private wealth clients, drawing on decades of proprietary knowledge to find and create value. Private ownership keeps our interests aligned with those of our clients and investors over the long term. To learn more, visit www.hines.com and follow @Hines on social media.
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Architects: BIG / Bjarke Ingels GroupLocation: Fort Worth, Texas, United States of AmericaImages © BIG / Bjarke Ingels GroupOn the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Dr. Opal Lee’s centennial birthday, the National Juneteenth Museum reached a major milestone as demolition began on the Historic Southside Community Center in Fort Worth, Texas – the future site of the museum. Designed by BIG and Alligood Song Architects with KAI Enterprises and the local Fort Worth community, th...
Architects: BIG / Bjarke Ingels Group
Location: Fort Worth, Texas, United States of America
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On the ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’ Dr. Opal Lee’s centennial birthday, the National Juneteenth Museum reached a major milestone as demolition began on the Historic Southside Community Center in Fort Worth, Texas – the future site of the museum. Designed by BIG and Alligood Song Architects with KAI Enterprises and the local Fort Worth community, the museum is envisioned as the new national and global epicenter for the education, preservation, and celebration of the Juneteenth holiday. Juneteenth, observed annually in the United States on June 19, commemorates the day in 1865 when news of emancipation reached enslaved people in Galveston, Texas.
The demolition of the Historic Southside Community Center marks another major step toward realizing the 72,000-sq-ft National Juneteenth Museum, which will host exhibitions, discussions, and events about the significance of African American freedom.
Together with Dr. Lee’s 100th birthday, the milestone was celebrated with a ceremony attended by Dr. Lee, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, government officials, community members, museum supporters, and the design team. The Historic Southside Community Center, a more than 50-year-old building that would have required nearly $10 million in repairs, recently relocated operations to less than a mile away to the Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods.
The museum’s undulating roof creates a series of ridges, peaks, and valleys of varying heights that combine to create a ‘nova star’ shaped courtyard in the middle, which acts as an anchor for the museum and its activities. Meaning ‘new star,’ the nova star represents a new chapter for African Americans looking ahead towards a more just future.
In addition to representing Texas – the last state to adopt and acknowledge the freedom of African American slaves – the star nods to the American flag’s 50 stars that represent all 50 U.S. states, representing the freedom of African Americans across the country.
The mass timber structure extends from exterior to interior, creating a strong visual continuity throughout the museum. The building’s public and private realms are also interconnected through its circular layout, with a business incubator, food hall, flexible black box space, and theater on the ground floor.
Immersive galleries extend from the ground floor to the upper level, giving visitors an overhead perspective into the public courtyard below and allowing light to travel through the entire space. Glass walls reinforce a sense of openness, transparency, and connection, complementing the pared-back timber and concrete material palette.
Surrounding the museum, a network of plazas, generous lawns, and native landscaping extends the building’s sense of community into the public realm, creating spaces for outdoor exhibitions, large-scale installations, and gatherings.
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Dunbar and Kennedale will take the field Thursday night with more than a football game on the agenda.Their matchup at Farrington Field will open four days celebrating the Black schools, athletes, and coaches who helped shape Texas sports.The PVIL Legacy Football Game kicks off at 7 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 22). Evan Farrington, grandson of the stadium’s namesake, will flip the coin. Admission is $7.Presented by Legends in the Locker Room, “A Legacy of Black History in October” runs through Sunday, Oct. 25. T...
Dunbar and Kennedale will take the field Thursday night with more than a football game on the agenda.
Their matchup at Farrington Field will open four days celebrating the Black schools, athletes, and coaches who helped shape Texas sports.
The PVIL Legacy Football Game kicks off at 7 p.m. Thursday (Oct. 22). Evan Farrington, grandson of the stadium’s namesake, will flip the coin. Admission is $7.
Presented by Legends in the Locker Room, “A Legacy of Black History in October” runs through Sunday, Oct. 25. The Fort Worth events will recognize the Prairie View Interscholastic League and Negro Leagues baseball through football, a film program, a book signing by Thursday Night Lights author Michael Hurd, and a theatrical production on the Negro Leagues.
The Thursday game provides a fitting starting point for a celebration of the PVIL, which organized athletic and academic competition for Black Texas high schools during the era of Jim Crow segregation.
Established in 1920 as the Texas Interscholastic League of Colored Schools, the organization grew from approximately 40 schools into a statewide network of some 500. Its reach extended beyond football, basketball and track to debate, literary events, typing, band, and music competitions.
For generations of students, the league provided opportunities to compete and represent their communities.
Its operations ended in 1970 as integration reshaped Texas public education. The closing and consolidation of Black schools also scattered records, trophies, photographs, and other reminders of their achievements.
Preserving that history is the work of the Prairie View Interscholastic League Coaches Association. Fort Worth Pastor Kyev Tatum recently was appointed a legacy coordinator, charged with helping bring the league’s story into schools, churches and communities and identifying deserving Hall of Fame nominees.
“Their accomplishments must never be forgotten," Tatum says. "Their names deserve to be remembered, their stories deserve to be told and their legacy deserves to be celebrated.”
Two figures central to that preservation effort will participate in Friday’s program: Coach Robert Brown, chairman of the association’s board, and historian and author Michael Hurd.
Beginning at noon Friday (Oct. 23), the free film and book-signing event will feature “The PVIL Story” and Hurd’s Thursday Night Lights, along with a Q&A with Brown and Hurd. It will take place at Kirk Franklin Chapel at New Mount Rose.
Hurd’s book, Thursday Night Lights: The Story of Black High School Football in Texas, documents the teams and traditions of the segregated era. Its title recalls the scheduling that often put Black schools on the field Thursday because white schools received priority access to stadiums Friday.
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Brown v. the Board’s finding in 1954 that segregation was separate but not equal could just as easily have been applied to the PVIL and the UIL, but in a different context. The athletes of the UIL were not equal in ability to the PVIL, as the 1967 NFL draft so clearly illustrated.
With the first pick, the Baltimore Colts selected Bubba Smith, the colossus from Michigan State who for nine years left offenses emotionally disturbed. (As an aside, his brother, Tody, would be drafted by the Cowboys in the first round four years later.)
With the seventh pick in the first round, the Lions nabbed UCLA running back Mel Farr. Right after at No. 8, the Vikings took wide receiver Gene Washington, another from Michigan State.
With their pick in the second round, the Rams went with Texas Southern running back Willie Ellison.
Each of them was a product of the PVIL.
By the time the final selection in the 1967 NFL Draft had been unveiled, at least a dozen former PVIL players had been selected, including David Lattin, the Texas Western basketball star who led the Miners to basketball glory in a stunning victory in the 1966 national championship game over Kentucky coached by Adolph Rupp. Others from the PVIL already had places on NFL and AFL rosters, among them Charley Taylor, the future Hall of Famer who played at Dalworth High School in Grand Prairie. A who’s-who awaited, including Jerry LeVias from Beaumont Hebert, Joe Green of Temple Dunbar, and Joe Washington of Port Arthur Lincoln.
“I don’t think there was any better spirit and pride anywhere than in the black high schools in Fort Worth ... that’s a fact,” said the late Lester Beene, a coach in the Fort Worth school district who worked, among other schools, at Kirkpatrick High School. “The community enjoyed the high schools, not necessarily just the athletics. It was amazing to see how supportive the parents and the people in the community were to us.”
At Kirkpatrick — under head coach Gerald Beal — the Wildcats lost PVIL Class 3A title games in 1959 and 1961, but came back to win in 1962 and 1963, the last football state championship won by a Fort Worth public school. They wore hand-me-down uniforms and pads from nearby North Side High School, Beal once told me.
Johnny Ray Jones (Michigan State), James “Metoe” Millard, and Carl Williams, the future QB at UT Arlington, were key players. In 1963, there was also Margene Adkins, a future Dallas Cowboy.
TCU coach Abe Martin called those Kirkpatrick teams the best he had ever seen. If only he could have recruited them.
“Coming from Abe, it was a great feeling to hear that,” Beene said. “And he was pretty truthful because we had a heckuva ballclub.”
Saturday’s program turns to baseball. “Yesterday’s Dream Alive,” a play honoring the legacy of Negro Leagues baseball, begins at 4 p.m. Oct. 24 at the chapel. Admission is $15.
The celebration concludes with Family and Friends Day at New Mount Rose at 11 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 25.
New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church is at 2864 Mississippi Ave. For information about the weekend’s events, contact Tatum at (817) 966-7625 or [email protected].
Fort Worth Stockyards’ Award-Winning Property Sees Team Member Survey Participation Surge to 94%, Driven by Strong Workplace Culture and Record GrowthFORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- , the award-winning centerpiece of the Fort Worth Stockyards, has earned its fourth consecutive Great Place To Work® Certification™. Among more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries that apply annually, Hotel Drover stands as the only independent property in Texas to achieve this distinction in 2026....
FORT WORTH, Texas, Oct. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- , the award-winning centerpiece of the Fort Worth Stockyards, has earned its fourth consecutive Great Place To Work® Certification™. Among more than 10,000 companies across 60 countries that apply annually, Hotel Drover stands as the only independent property in Texas to achieve this distinction in 2026.
This year’s survey revealed that 92% of Team Members rated the resort and its full-service restaurant, 97 West Kitchen & Bar, as an outstanding workplace. Team Member participation reached a record 94% (up from 85% in 2025), driven by intentional workplace culture initiatives.
The certification arrives in a year of milestone recognition for the property, including:
“Our recognition as a Great Place To Work for the fourth consecutive year is proof that our culture drives our performance,” said Aaron Ide, General Manager of Hotel Drover. “Our team is the heart and soul of Hotel Drover, and legendary hospitality is what fuels our record-setting guest satisfaction scores, global awards, and continued growth across Hotel Drover, 97 West, and beyond."
“Our team has always believed that investing in people is the best investment we can make,” said Kristin Assad, Chief Operating Officer of Stockyards Heritage Development Company. “This certification, alongside the global recognition Hotel Drover has earned this year, is a meaningful milestone for our entire organization, and we look forward to building on it.”
This coveted certification is based on the Trust Index™ survey administered by the Great Place to Work Institute, which assesses current Team Member satisfaction in key areas, including credibility and respect, fairness, and camaraderie. Survey highlights reflecting feedback shared directly by Team Members, as featured on profile, include:
“We built our action plan directly from last year's team feedback, and the results show up in increased scores within 17 of 20 focus areas,” said Jaonna Livingston, Area Director of People & Culture. “By investing immediately in our team's onboarding, culture immersion, and continued development, career advancement is thriving with nearly 40 internal promotions since our last survey. The 800-plus comments we received this year will guide where we invest next in the Team Members who make our destination legendary.”
According to Great Place To Work® research, employees were 15 times more likely to choose a company they knew was certified as a great workplace.
To learn more about the unique workplace experience, career opportunities, and more at Hotel Drover and 97 West Kitchen & Bar, visit and connect with .
About Hotel Drover and 97 West Kitchen & BarLocated in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards National Historic District and the anchor of the award-winning Mule Alley entertainment district, Hotel Drover celebrates the rich history and lore of Texas with its inviting design and core values, embodying the same pioneering spirit and key principles of honor and dignity exemplified by the drovers and great cattlemen and women of their time.
Consistently rated one of Texas’ top hotels by Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, and U.S. News & World Report, among others, Hotel Drover brings 200 luxurious guest rooms and spa suites representing a collection of distinct room designs including those curated by Lucchese, each with its own unique décor, Texas-style, and spirit. Having earned the coveted title of "No. 1 Best Hotel in Dallas-Fort Worth" by Travel + Leisure’s World's Best Awards for three years, Hotel Drover continues to set the standard for exceptional hospitality, blending rustic charm with modern elegance in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Fronting Marine Creek, the resort enjoys more than 40,000 square feet of versatile indoor and outdoor meeting and event space, including The Barn with 30’ vaulted ceilings, custom Italian crystal chandeliers and exposed 150-year-old reclaimed timber, and Legacy Hall, an elegant and tastefully detailed event space with an adjacent large covered outdoor veranda overlooking Marine Creek and Mule Alley.
Signature experiences include The Mark, a custom luggage branding experience; a Summer live music series dubbed The Backyard Unplugged; and annual seasonal activations, such as Easter in The Backyard, the Legendary Tree Lighting to commence the holiday season and the 12 Days of Drover, which features Cowboy Santa and live reindeer.
The signature eatery, 97 West Kitchen & Bar, features a menu of contemporary Texas fare, elevated ranch classics, and reimagined Southern comfort foods. Additionally, the property boasts two one-of-a-kind boutiques — Lucchese Custom Collection, the gold standard in handcrafted boots since 1883 with bespoke men and women’s boots, clothing, and other fine accessories, and Wide Brim, Flea Styles latest concept that adds an effortless coastal charm to the classic southern style Fort Worth is known for. Learn more at HotelDrover.com, or connect on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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