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 the historic Ball-Eddleman-Mc Farland-House 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 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.
North Texas officials are creating a plan to advance transit options as more than 4 million people are expected to move into the region during the next 25 years.The Regional Transportation Council approved forming a transit subcommittee at an Aug. 7 meeting. RTC is an independent policy committee of the North Central Texas Council of Governments made up of 45 elected and appointed officials from 12 counties.The subcommittee will be tasked with reviewing ideas that will help shape how the area spends $217 billion on various publ...
North Texas officials are creating a plan to advance transit options as more than 4 million people are expected to move into the region during the next 25 years.
The Regional Transportation Council approved forming a transit subcommittee at an Aug. 7 meeting. RTC is an independent policy committee of the North Central Texas Council of Governments made up of 45 elected and appointed officials from 12 counties.
The subcommittee will be tasked with reviewing ideas that will help shape how the area spends $217 billion on various public transportation projects through 2050.
Jill Jester, a Denton City Council member, and Stephen Mason, mayor of Cedar Hill, will lead the subcommittee as chair and vice chair, respectively. Transportation council members have until Aug. 21 to indicate to RTC chair Rick Bailey, a Johnson County commissioner, if they are interested in serving on the subcommittee.
“Our roadway and transit systems need to complement each other, ensuring safety and efficiency improve as population soars to more than 12 million residents in 2050,” said Michael Morris, transportation director for the council of governments.
The RTC is working on the Transit 2.0 initiative that is examining what role public transportation plays in meeting that growth.
Fort Worth City Council member Carlos Flores, who also serves on the Regional Transportation Council, said multiple approaches to transit should be examined.
“We have to be mindful of that,” he said.
The subcommittee will determine what ideas can be advanced for transit authorities, member cities, nonmember cities and the transportation council.
The subcommittee is expected to start meeting in September.
Eric E. Garcia is a senior business reporter at the Fort Worth Report. Contact him at [email protected].
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FORT WORTH, Texas - Several of the rescued Maltese dogs being cared for by the Humane Society of North Texas will be available for adoption at an event next week.The backstory:The Maltese dogs were part of a group of about 400 that were recently rescued in an out-of-state animal cruelty case.HSNT is an assisting partner and found temporary foster homes for about 60 of those dogs."We put out an emergency plea for fosters and all of them went into emergency foster care," said Cassie Davids...
FORT WORTH, Texas - Several of the rescued Maltese dogs being cared for by the Humane Society of North Texas will be available for adoption at an event next week.
The backstory:
The Maltese dogs were part of a group of about 400 that were recently rescued in an out-of-state animal cruelty case.
HSNT is an assisting partner and found temporary foster homes for about 60 of those dogs.
"We put out an emergency plea for fosters and all of them went into emergency foster care," said Cassie Davidson, spokeswoman for HSNT. "Right now, they’re learning how to be dogs. They’ve got to be potty trained. They need time."
What they're saying:
Some of the dogs, like 4-year-old Millie Vanili, have adapted quickly. She’s well-behaved, good with other dogs, and hasn’t had any accidents yet in her foster home.
"Let me tell you, this dog has become a Stage 4 clinger. She just stares you down," Davidson said. "She just wants to be loved. It’s like she got a taste of it, and she can’t get enough."
Because of her rough background, she’ll still need patience and support.
"Teaching her how to be a dog, potty training, showing her food will be consistent, loving her," Davidson said. "She’s got the groundwork. She’s learning the potty rules, house rules, and really just how to accept love."
What you can do:
Anyone interested in adopting a Maltese dog should visit hsnt.org for more information.
The organization is also hosting an adoption event on Wednesday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at PetSmart in Fort Worth (415 Carroll Street)
All pets adopted from HSNT are microchipped, spayed or neutered, fully vaccinated, and given heartworm treatment or prevention.
The Source: The information in this story was provided by the Humane Society of North Texas and spokeswoman Cassie Davidson.
Bruce Bochy said he knows what his team normally “is” at the conclusion of the first month of the season.Using that unscientific tool to gauge his Texas Rangers, the club after the first month of the season remains unchanged despites many changes: Average, and a stunnin...
Bruce Bochy said he knows what his team normally “is” at the conclusion of the first month of the season.
Using that unscientific tool to gauge his Texas Rangers, the club after the first month of the season remains unchanged despites many changes: Average, and a stunning disappointment.
One month into the season, the Rangers were one game over .500.
Four months into the season, the Rangers are one game over .500.
Rather than contend for a World Series, the Rangers are on pace to barely avoid an eighth losing record in the past nine years. It cannot be said strongly enough what a disappointment this team continues to be since it won the 2023 World Series.
Despite dramatic in-season changes to the batting coach, starting rotation and bullpen, the Rangers’ biggest problem remains the Rangers themselves. This is who they are, and the greatest asset to their playoff chances remains not an abundance of faith in the team but a complete lack of it in a weak American League.
After the Rangers were swept at home in a three-game series by the National League East-leading Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday, the club is 2 1/2 games behind the New York Yankees for the final playoff spot. Do not be surprised if Cleveland, New York and Texas move around this final spot for the remaining 43 games of the regular season to keep things interesting, and to tease their respective fan bases that they can do something in October.
When the Rangers fired offensive coordinator Donnie Ecker on May 5, the Rangers’ offense ranked the following in the major leagues:
25th in slugging (.359)
26th in batting average (.228)
28th in on-base percentage (.285)
29th in runs (113)
Eckler was replaced by Bret Boone. After the Rangers’ loss on Sunday, their offense now ranks:
28th in slugging (.375)
28th in batting average (.232)
28th in on-base percentage (.300)
25th in runs (482)
It’s never the batting coach. It’s always the batters.
In their past five games, the offense scored a total of nine runs. The Rangers scored no more than two runs in any of those five games; the only reason they won any of them was the near-perfect eight-inning shutout performance by starter Nathan Eovaldi against the Yankees on Aug. 5.
This group of hitters has repeatedly produced these types of ugly stretches where scoring two runs justifies a parade. The team’s 16-22 record in one-run games is the second-worst among teams contending for a playoff spot.
The Rangers are 3-7 since general manager Chris Young traded for one starting pitcher and a pair of relievers just before the MLB trade deadline on July 31.
As a Ranger, new starting pitcher Merrill Kelly has allowed six runs in 10 innings. The team won one of his two starts, but he’s not exactly the face of the team’s 2026 season-ticket brochure.
New relievers Danny Coulombe and Phil Maton have not allowed a run in a combined 6 2/3 innings while allowing three hits with eight strikeouts.
Nothing really Young has tried has fixed a problem for a team that should not have the issues it has since Day 1. It hasn’t worked because how do you fix the following:
This problem effectively starts with the combination of shortstop Corey Seager, second baseman Marcus Semien, designated hitter Joc Pederson and outfielder Adolis Garcia accounting for a combined $87.5 million of the team’s payroll, and none of them is producing to the level of necessity, or their respective contract.
The following are the Rangers’ leaders in these major offensive categories, and where they rank in MLB.
Batting average: Seager, .265, 64th
Home runs: Seager, 17, 62nd
RBIs: Garcia, 63, 46th
OBP: Seager, .370, 18th
OPS: Seager, .841, 28th
Slugging: Seager .470, 42nd
Bruce Bochy has been around baseball nearly his entire life, and in his mind he needs about one month of a regular season to know what he’s got with a team. The Rangers knew what they had one month into this season, and despite considerable changes, not much has changed.
The out-loud goal is to make the playoffs, but the silent aspiration now is to simply avoid another losing season.
This op-ed was originally published by The Cannon. You can read the original piece here.Large Texas municipalities have just been handed an enormous opportunity by the legislature. They should seize it.For such a large state, Texas is blessed with a rare advantage: relatively affordable housing...
This op-ed was originally published by The Cannon. You can read the original piece here.
Large Texas municipalities have just been handed an enormous opportunity by the legislature. They should seize it.
For such a large state, Texas is blessed with a rare advantage: relatively affordable housing. But clouds are gathering. In the Dallas-Fort Worth metro, home prices have surged 170% since January 2012, squeezing first-time and move-up buyers alike. Its housing shortage—now estimated at about 84,000 units—is growing. While the market may be cooling temporarily, long-term fundamentals point to the need to accelerate home construction. Without action, affordability will likely worsen.
Left unaddressed, Texas risks following California’s path towards increasing housing unaffordability. Or, it can choose a path of growth, opportunity, and rising living standards by allowing a more plentiful housing supply. This would mean a Texas where young people can afford to start families and where grandparents can see their grandchildren more than just on the holidays.
From 2000 to 2024, the Dallas metro built about 640,000 single-family detached homes at a median lot size of 7,400 square feet. Had the median lot been just 25% smaller—5,500 square feet—there would be 200,000 additional homes. That’s more than double the number needed to erase today’s shortage. The lesson is clear: the three most important factors for affordability in the Dallas-Fort Worth metro are smaller lots, smaller lots, and smaller lots. Smaller lots mean more homes on the same land, lower land costs, and more modest—but still family-friendly—homes. They also make townhomes more viable, which cost less to build than comparable detached houses.
The recent passage of SB-15 establishes lot size flexibility in Texas by eliminating city-imposed minimum lot sizes above 3,000 square feet for new subdivisions in larger cities. Because lot size is a major driver of housing costs, this reform shifts decisions about what to build and for whom from government mandates to builders and buyers. While not every home will sit on a 3,000-square-foot lot, we estimate the change will enable an additional 9,000 starter homes per year in the cities affected by SB-15. These additional homes could be over 10% more affordable than the homes under the prior rules. And by adding some townhomes into the mix, starter home prices could drop even further to about $320,000, affordable for teachers, police officers, firefighters, and skilled tradespeople alike—no subsidies required.
Similarly, SB-840 makes it easier to convert underutilized commercial spaces into residential units. This could steadily add housing without expanding city boundaries or straining infrastructure. Yet some cities are already misreading these reforms and looking for ways to undermine them.
Some object that the new laws strip city councils of their say over where and how apartments are built or over their design and aesthetics. That’s precisely the point. Housing decisions belong in the hands of the market, not micromanaging by politicians. Unfortunately, opponents of SB-840 are already trying to block new supply by enacting “poison pills,” such as a minimum height of 10 stories for all multifamily buildings, requiring LEED Platinum energy certification, or mandating a minimum of 35% nonresidential square footage for residential developments in mixed-use districts. This kind of overregulation has contributed to California’s housing crisis. Texas should avoid these pitfalls at all costs.
Others fear that new housing will strain infrastructure. But adding housing in commercial areas—where people already work and shop—or in new residential subdivisions designed with infrastructure needs in mind can actually ease these burdens.
Texas is a growing economic powerhouse, and its cities face a choice: embrace the flexibility SB-15 and SB-840 provide to keep housing affordable, or risk California-style prices and stagnation. These laws offer Dallas–Fort Worth leaders a rare chance to ensure growth and opportunity for residents of all walks of life.
Tobias Peter and Edward J. Pinto are senior fellows and codirectors of the American Enterprise Institute’s (AEI) Housing Center, where they focus on housing risk and mortgage markets.
NBC is officially confirmed to deliver up another brand new episode of their new reality/documentary type series Survival Mode tonight, August 11, 2025, and it will feature a look at a terrible pileup disaster that occurred over in Fort Worth, Texas. This episode is the 6th one for this current, premiere season 1.According to NBC’s official, episode 6 press release information, this ...
NBC is officially confirmed to deliver up another brand new episode of their new reality/documentary type series Survival Mode tonight, August 11, 2025, and it will feature a look at a terrible pileup disaster that occurred over in Fort Worth, Texas. This episode is the 6th one for this current, premiere season 1.
According to NBC’s official, episode 6 press release information, this episode is aptly labeled/titled, “Fort Worth Pileup.”
The preview information from NBC’s press release is telling us that this episode will take a look at the brutal winter freeze that turned a Texas highway into a very deadly trap. During it, drivers and first responders were literally fighting to survive a massive pileup that was growing significantly fast!
NBC’s official description for this new episode 6 of Survival Mode season 1 reads like this, “A brutal winter freeze turns a Texas highway into a deadly trap, where drivers and first responders fight to survive a massive, fast-moving pileup.”
Again, NBC’s press release confirmed that another new episode of Survival Mode’s current, premiere season 1 is scheduled to hit the air tonight, August 11, 2025 in the 9 pm central standard time slot, following America’s Got Talent’s latest episode. It will be a 1-hour event. So, expect it to wrap up at 10 pm central standard time.
That is all we’ve got for this latest, “Survival Mode” TV show, preview report, but definitely stay tuned for more.
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