Barry Shlachter
Star-Telegram.com
Fort Worth, TX, United States
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State’s cattle herd growing, but ranchers still face challenges
Three cowboys guided a bull through muddy Northeast Texas pastures while other healthy red cattle grazed contentedly near full tanks — man-made ponds that had dried to dust during the prolonged drought six years before. → Read More
Smaller RadioShack aims to re-energize sales under new owner
Gone are the highly visible RadioShack stores in Sundance Square, near Texas Christian University and in Montgomery Plaza along West Seventh Street. → Read More
Black Friday losing its excitement with some North Texas shoppers
Once a fan of big sales events, Krystle Gabele plans to steer clear of the packed malls and big-box retailers on the day after Thanksgiving. → Read More
FWSO musicians orchestrate ‘flash mob’ in Sundance Square
They materialized a few at a time. → Read More
Musicians see progress in contract talks with FWSO administrators
After two more days of contract negotiations with Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra management this week, musicians said some progress was made. → Read More
Fort Worth Symphony musicians, management continue contract negotiations
Two days of contract talks between the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Association and its musicians’ union ended with the performers rejecting a second counteroffer, union President Ken Krause said Wednesday. → Read More
Fort Worth Symphony labor talks continue
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra management and the union that represents its musicians went back to the table to negotiate a new contract Monday. → Read More
FWSO in contract talks with musicians
Ticket sales are healthier and reviews upbeat, but off stage there’s less harmony as the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra struggles to negotiate a new contract with the union that represents its musicians. → Read More
SpaceX looking for a farmer (not an astronaut) in McGregor
The commercial space venture has leased city-owned acreage around its rocket-testing facility in Central Texas and wants a farmer with a “curiosity to seek what’s beyond the stars” to work the land. → Read More
Life Partners, executives ordered to pay $46.9 million in SEC case
Jury found that Waco life settlement firm violated laws by filing false and misleading public reports for investors. → Read More
RadioShack says lender invented allegations that it breached loan covenants
RadioShack CEO accuses the company’s term lenders of blocking its turnaround efforts, including a plan to close hundreds of stores. → Read More
Hope Lancarte, who ran Joe T. Garcia’s for decades, dies at 86
The grande dame of the Fort Worth restaurant trade built her father’s 66-seat North Side restaurant into a sprawling iconic operation known for its enchiladas and margaritas. → Read More
Six Flags settles suit in Arlington roller-coaster death
Relatives of Rosa Esparza, 52, who fell from the Texas Giant in July 2013, are pleased with the settlement, attorneys say. Terms were not disclosed. → Read More
Holt Hickman, who led Stockyards redevelopment, dies at 82
The Fort Worth businessman, who made a fortune selling air conditioning systems to automakers, is best known for leading renovations in the Historic Stockyards. → Read More
RadioShack lines up new products, ads, policies for critical holiday season
From drones to Weird Al and early openings on Thanksgiving, the struggling consumer electronics retailer is putting on a full court press for the critical holiday selling season. → Read More
Ebola crisis puts Fort Worth startup in expansion mode
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Revenue down 25 percent at Texas Health Presbyterian since Ebola cases
Filing for bondholders says Dallas hospital has seen decline in hospitalized patients, surgeries and emergency room visits after Ebola cases, but other Texas Health Resources hospitals have been unaffected. → Read More
Texas Health Resources faces public fallout from Ebola crisis
The Arlington-based hospital chain, which also operates the Harris hospitals in Tarrant County, comes under fire for keeping its CEO out of sight as questions mounted over its mishandling of Ebola patient. → Read More
Texas Health Resources faces public fallout from Ebola crisis
The Arlington-based hospital chain, which also operates the Harris hospitals in Tarrant County, comes under fire for keeping its CEO out of sight as questions mounted over its mishandling of Ebola patient. → Read More
Ebola victim’s son known for his faith, football
Karsiah Eric Duncan was honored in March with an award for the courage he has shown since arriving in Dallas, where he excelled in sports. → Read More