Last October, Fort Worth homebuilder Village Homes filed for Chapter 11 reorganization when a major legal fight disrupted the company’s ability to do business. According to Village Homes, the issue stemmed from a 2024 contract to sell 100 vacant lots, the company name, and related intellectual property as part of a planned rebrand and retirement for one of the co-founder’s original partners. The proposed buyer failed to close and Village Homes terminated the contract. Village Homes has since filed a declaratory judgment lawsuit to confirm the termination. The buyer responded by countersuing and filing a pending lawsuit notice against each of the lots. That action impeded Village Homes operations and the filing was taken to preserve the value of the business as a going concern and continue operations, according to the company. In July, a federal bankruptcy judge approved the company’s Chapter 11 reorganization plan, allowing its operations to go forward. “Chapter 11 was not a path we wanted to take, but it became necessary to protect the business and the people who depend on us,” said Michael Dike, co-founder and president of Village Homes. “We defended the company throughout this process, and the court’s order bears out what we have maintained from the beginning — about the strength of Village Homes, the circumstances that forced us to seek Chapter 11 protection, and our ability to come through it successfully.” With the plan confirmed, the company has preserved its existing ownership and leadership, and restored its ability to operate without court oversight. Village Homes provided more details on the bankruptcy exit here. The company is marking its 30th anniversary this year, a milestone for Dike and his longtime business partner James R. Harris. Village Homes has built more than 1,500 homes across Fort Worth and Parker County. “We emerged with our company and our relationships intact — exactly as we said we intended to do from the start,” Dike said. “Now we can put our full focus back where it belongs: building homes, serving our communities, and carrying Village Homes’ 30-year legacy into the next generation.” It’s only a game Question: What’s the latest experiential attraction to open in Southlake? Answer: Game Show Studio, an immersive entertainment site where guests step into a Hollywood-style game show. This location, the 12th for the franchise, invited guests to “come on down” to Southlake on Sept. 12. Located at 280 Commerce St., Suite 285, Game Show Studio Southlake is designed for group celebrations, corporate parties and community members of all ages. Game Show Studio Southlake is located as well as owned and operated by Red Door Escape Room, an escape room venue with over 20 locations nationwide. TechFW graduate seeks FDA approval Nanoscope Therapeutics, a TechFW graduate headquartered in Dallas, has formally asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to approve Mogenry, a treatment for people who have lost most of their vision to retinitis pigmentosa. Also known as RP, the inherited eye disease slowly destroys the light-sensing cells in the retina, eventually causing severe vision loss or blindness. TechFW is a business incubator in Fort Worth. Mogenry works by using a harmless virus to deliver new genetic instructions into the eye, essentially teaching remaining eye cells to sense light in a new way — and restoring some ability to see. “This is a major step toward finally offering an approved treatment option to people with severe vision loss from RP,” said Sulagna Bhattacharya, the company’s CEO. She said the company is confident in the treatment, based on results so far, and looks forward to working with the FDA during the review process. Going country Fort Worth-based The Country Network, a television network dedicated to country music, entertainment and lifestyle programming, has entered a distribution agreement with Windsong Communications that adds four Gulf Coast markets to its over-the-air television footprint. The Country Network’s 24-hour programming feed has begun airing on Windsong stations in Houston, Beaumont, Corpus Christi and Lake Charles, Louisiana. The companies estimate the addition increases the network’s potential distribution by about 20%, pushing its programming to roughly 48 million more households. The Country Network will retain control of programming, advertising and sponsorship inventory under the deal. More on Shivers Farm We wrote recently about Fort Worth’s Trademark Property Company and Harrison Street Asset Management’s plans for the construction of Shivers Farm in Southlake that will bring the first Whole Foods Market to the area. These projects don’t happen without plenty of funding behind them and real estate-focused private equity firm Madison Realty Capital reached out to mention they originated a $77 million loan for the development. “Dallas-Fort Worth remains one of the most fundamentally sound and diverse markets in the country,” said Samir Tejpaul, managing director and head of investments at New York-based Madison Realty Capital. “Southlake is a particularly sought-after suburb in the metro, and Shivers Farm will deliver Southlake’s first Whole Foods while expanding its retail, office and residential offerings.” Do you have news for Bob on Business? Email business editor Bob Francis at bob.francis@fortworthreport.org. News decisions are made independently of our board members and financial supporters. Read more about our editorial independence policy here.

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Sen. Roger Marshall was booed and shamed during a debate in ruby-red rural Hutchinson, Kansas, on September 12. The current Kansas Senator made national headlines over the past week after a New York Times article exposed his shady business practices, such as suing and arresting poor patients over medical bills as low as $100. To say Kansas voters are not fans of their Trump-loving GOP Senator is an understatement. Kansans don't like Marshall's crazy Trumpy policies; voters don't like the former doctor because he doesn't even LIVE in the state! At one point, Marshall's debate with Democratic candidate Adam Hamilton was disrupted because the crowd chanted, "You don't live here!" "You don't live here! You don't live here! You don't live here!" #KSSen debate crowd calls out Roger Marshall for his out of state ties.read more

Ernest Rodriguez Sr. passed away peacefully, surrounded by family to be with our Heavenly Father on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026, at the age of 92. Rosary: 6:00 – 8:00 pm on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026, at Mount Olivet Chapel. Funeral: 12:00 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, at All Saints Catholic Church, 214 NW 20th St., Fort Worth, 76164. Interment: Greenwood Memorial Park, 3100 White Settlement Rd., Fort Worth, 76107. Born March 26, 1934, in Fort Worth, to Juanita Trujillo and Rodolfo Rodriguez, Ernest was the last remaining founder of Rodriguez Family Foods. From his humble beginnings of being born in a shotgun house on the north side of Fort Worth, Ernest worked alongside his father, brother Rudy, and other family members to build a substantial and respected Mexican food company that became an important part of Fort Worth’s history and the Rodriguez family legacy. Ernest was a friend to everyone he met. He had a rare ability to make people feel important and valued, regardless of their position or station in life. He took the time to truly get to know people, and his warmth, generosity, and genuine interest in others touched countless lives. His greatest passion, however, was his ranch and his love of hunting. The ranch was a special place for Ernest, a place where he could enjoy the outdoors, spend time with family and friends, and pursue one of the things he loved most in life. Those who shared time with him there will forever cherish these memories. Ernest was preceded in death by his parents, Juanita Trujillo and Rodolfo Rodriguez; Infant Daughter Alicia Rodriguez; sons, Ernest Rodriguez Jr. and Infant Son Richard Rodriguez; sister, Alice Rodriguez and brother, Rudy Rodriguez. He will be deeply missed by his loving wife of 48 years, Socorro Rodriguez; son Phillip Rodriguez and his wife, Melba; daughters Diana Kaley, Anna Galmiche and her husband, Sergio, and Melissa Lawler and her husband, Jace. He adored his grandchildren Eddie Stivers and his wife, Melissa, Jared Kaley, Natalie Baires and her husband, Oscar, Veronica Owens and her husband, Jeff, Nicholas Rodriguez and his wife, Elsa, Lukas Rodriguez, Ernest Rodriguez III, Sophia Galmiche, Lilliana Galmiche, Gabriel Herrington, Elisandra Lawler and great-grandchildren Samuel, Jackson, Audrey, Cecilia, Juliana, Wade, Jonathan and Xyla. Ernest leaves behind a remarkable family, a lasting business legacy, countless friendships, and generations of memories. His kindness, his love of family, his passion for the ranch, and the way he welcomed everyone he met will live on in those who knew and loved him. He will be greatly missed and forever remembered. MOUNT OLIVET CHAPEL Greenwood Funeral Homes – Cremation 2301 N. Sylvania Avenue, Fort Worth 76111 817-831-0511

Boston, MA - September 9: Boston Red Sox designated hitter Roman Anthony makes the last out of the game. The Boston Red Sox played the Los Angeles Angels at Fenway Park on September 9, 2026. (Photo by Barry Chin/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images The Red Sox continue to prepare for the inevitable when the regular season comes to an end: a return to Yankee Stadium in the Wild Card series for the second consecutive season. The Yankees have pulled further ahead for the top Wild Card spot in recent days, fueled by a series against the lowly Colorado Rockies. That all but seals the deal that the Red Sox won’t host the first round at Fenway Park. In the meantime, Boston’s magic number for a playoff berth is into single digits. Should the team take care of business, the Red Sox will clinch playoff berths in consecutive seasons for the first time since three straight trips from 2016 to 2018. Boston’s path to October in 2025 and 2026 came on drastically different paths, though the records could be the same or very similar. The 2025 team slugged their way through the season, even after the rattling trade of Rafael Devers, though the lineup lost its thump late in the season with the injury loss of Roman Anthony and several platoon players holding onto playoff lineup spots. Garrett Crochet dominated as the Cy Young runner up, though the depth behind him ran out by the first round. The Red Sox revamped their starting rotation for 2026, though the season appeared to fall apart with an insufficient offensive unit for the early months. Alex Cora got fired, Crochet and Anthony went down for months with injuries and a late-June series loss appeared to signal rock bottom. With 15 games to go this season, it’s hard to imagine that stretch being a part of the same season given the magic the Red Sox rode back into contention this summer. So, with the context of two seasons and a strong idea of what the playoff roster should look like, are the Red Sox better positioned for a playoff run in 2026 than they were in 2025? I believe so. Behind Crochet, the Red Sox did not have enough proven performers ready to meet the moment in October. Brayan Bello struggled, Lucas Giolito was unavailable and Connelly Early got forced into a position contenders should not have to commit to. The lineup solely relied on Trevor Story to drive in runs while Alex Bregman ran out of gas after Game 1. This year, the Red Sox should feel confident in all three starters they would trot out in the Wild Card series in Sonny Gray, Ranger Suarez (1.48 career postseason ERA) and Payton Tolle. The lineup also has far healthier and capable impact bats with Anthony, Adley Rutschman, Willson Contreras and Wilyer Abreu ready to deliver when the game is on the line. Just as they were last year, Aroldis Chapman and Garrett Whitlock are weapons at the back end of the bullpen while Crochet and potentially even Tanner Houck could be ready to get outs in relief as well. The Yankees should also feel better about their spot compared to a year ago, even with Giancarlo Stanton down for the year. Aaron Judge is back, young bats have emerged and the trio of first-round ready starters in Cam Schlittler, Max Fried and Gerritt Cole is a lethal combination, along with a bullpen that’s gelled over time. Both rosters are better than a year ago. Another tilt in The Bronx will put the rivals back in the spotlight with the pressure on in the likelihood of another entertaining clash.

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67-unit complex pairs mixed-income homes with health services near JPS Health Network through J.P. Morgan Community Development Banking financing. After 25 years as a nurse, Debbie Frederick never expected to find herself worried about where she would live. A lifelong Texan, she spent more than a decade caring for her mother through Alzheimer’s, and after her mother’s passing, she needed a place of her own. Then, Frederick experienced her own stroke and heart attack, forcing her onto disability status, and her income changed overnight. Safe, stable housing became hardest to access at the moment she needed it most. “I was so discouraged, and I felt like I had nowhere to go,” said Frederick. Frederick’s story reflects a growing reality for many working Fort Worth families: people who’ve spent years serving their community and loved ones can struggle to find an affordable place to live close to jobs. One night around 3 a.m., Frederick was searching online for income-based apartments when she learned about Thrive on Crawford, a community designed to solve that very issue. The 67-unit mixed-income development opened in early 2026 as the first health and housing project of its kind in Texas. Located adjacent to JPS Health Network’s main hospital campus, the community at 1310 Crawford Street was intentionally created to connect residents to jobs and essential health services. “We designed Thrive on Crawford to go beyond traditional affordable housing with wellness services and proximity to healthcare facilities,” said Max Whipple, Vice President of Development at The NRP Group. The majority of homes are reserved for families earning 30%, 50% and 60% of the Area Median Income (AMI), with seven market-rate units available. Frederick wasn’t the only one to jump on the opportunity. Upon opening, demand was through the roof. By the time of its grand opening ceremony in January, 80% of the community had already been pre-leased with interest coming from healthcare employees at JPS Health Network next door as well as other members of the Fort Worth workforce. “Since moving in, the community has brought back stability into my life and given me peace of mind,” said Frederick, who no longer has to stress about affording rent in addition to other essentials like utilities, insurance and groceries. Thrive on Crawford includes 2,200 square feet of Class-A commercial space leased to JPS Health Network. Residents also have access to on-site amenities and services, including financial literacy programming, childcare resources and family-friendly spaces like a children’s playroom. A financing partnership built around community impact Creating a first-of-its-kind community required more than vision—It also required the right partners willing to invest in it. That’s where JPMorganChase came in, joining a collaborative effort across public and private sectors to bring the development to life. JPMorganChase helped finance the project through its Community Development Banking business, reflecting the firm’s commitment to affordable housing in Fort Worth and beyond. “Stable, affordable housing is a foundation for financial security, health and thriving communities,” said Cassandra Silvernail, Head of J.P. Morgan Community Development Banking for the Central Region. “Thrive on Crawford is such an important landmark in Fort Worth because it provides residents with increased access to healthcare and family-centered resources that allow them to stay rooted in the neighborhood and create a lasting sense of belonging.” Additional project financing was provided by Berkadia, Red Stone Equity Partners, the Near Southside TIF and Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs. “Thrive on Crawford is one of a kind, and we hope it becomes a successful blueprint for Fort Worth and across Texas,” said Phillip Wiginton, North Texas Market Executive of J.P. Morgan Commercial Banking and a member of JPMorganChase’s Fort Worth Market Leadership Team. “As Fort Worth continues to grow, we have to make sure the people who serve our city can continue to live here.” That includes people like Frederick, who says she doesn’t feel like “just a tenant”—she feels like family. Her encouragement to future residents is simple. “Don’t give up,” said Frederick. “Keep looking, keep asking questions and keep applying. And to the people who finance, design, build and operate affordable communities: please keep building places like this. The right home can change everything.” With about 18,000 local employees and more than 190 branches, JPMorganChase has more than 2 million consumer banking customers and 240,000 small business clients across the greater Dallas-Fort Worth region. The firm has served clients, customers and communities in Dallas-Fort Worth for more than 150 years and has invested more than $40 million in North Texas nonprofits since 2019.

Wine, blood, wax, and scorch each call for a different response on church linens, and getting the order wrong can turn a stain permanent. The rule that matters most: never machine-dry a stained linen, and never press it at normal heat, until the stain is fully gone, since heat sets blood and wine into the fiber. Wax is the one controlled exception, a low, indirect heat through absorbent paper is the removal method itself, not something applied after the fact. Scorch, unlike the others, usually cannot be removed at all.… Read more Removing Wine, Blood, and Wax Stains from Church Linens → The post Removing Wine, Blood, and Wax Stains from Church Linens appeared first on Ecclesiastical Sewing.

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It’s time for the monthly Crafter’s Link Party! You can share your crochet, knitting, craft, or recipe posts below, then visit a few others for fresh ideas and inspiration. The party opens on the first Wednesday of each month and runs all month long. We feature five creative projects to celebrate our makers, and you... The post September Crafter’s Link Party: Wynn Hat appeared first on The Stitchin Mommy.

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MILWAUKEE — Eugenio Suárez hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning and Tyler Stephenson had a sacrifice fly in the eighth as the Cincinnati Reds slipped past the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 on Sunday.

Boston, MA - May 9: A Boston Red Sox fan in a poncho looks out at Fenway Park as the night's scheduled game is postponed due to rain. (Photo by Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe via Getty Images) | Boston Globe via Getty Images OTM weather guru Matt Gross is confident that this game is going to happen eventually. Will it still be a wet, messy affair and will the number one priority be keeping everyone healthy? Yes, especially you, Peyton Tolle. You too, Willson Contreras, who was activated by the Sox earlier today. First Pitch is currently scheduled for 3:05 PM. Catch the game on NESN. Closing out the homestand with these guys. pic.twitter.com/cOuQkIxrnM— Red Sox (@RedSox) September 13, 2026

Myles Garrett, after a 27-7 loss against the San Francisco 49ers, is not feeling like himself. Garrett said he felt like “the worst version of myself that I put out there” following a lackluster performance.