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Remember when...? Photos from this week in Fort Worth history

By Matt Leclercq

Updated August 28, 2025 9:03 AM

Aug. 26, 2003: Joe Lancarte, center, son of Hope Garcia Lancarte, left, receives a floral arrangement from VaNita Kincade, 16, of O.D. Wyatt for his mother during the first Women in Business luncheon. The luncheon was hosted by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce at Joe T. Garcia's Restaurant in Fort Worth. Hope Garcia Lancarte was interviewed at the event that included at-risk teen girls from local high schools O. D. Wyatt, Paschal and North Side. The luncheon is a part of the Chamber's Stay-in-school initiative. — Aug. 26, 2003: Joe Lancarte, center, son of Hope Garcia Lancarte, left, receives a floral arrangement from VaNita Kincade, 16, of O.D. Wyatt for his mother during the first Women in Business luncheon. The luncheon was hosted by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce at Joe T. Garcia's Restaurant in Fort Worth. Hope Garcia Lancarte was interviewed at the event that included at-risk teen girls from local high schools O. D. Wyatt, Paschal and North Side. The luncheon is a part of the Chamber's Stay-in-school initiative. Jeffery Washington Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Take a look back at Fort Worth Star-Telegram photos from this last week of August, going back to the 1950s. How many of these stories and events do you remember? Explore more Fort Worth history here.

Aug. 30, 1999: Haze shrouds downtown Fort Worth as viewed from Interstate 30 east of downtown between Beach Street and Oakland Boulevard. — Aug. 30, 1999: Haze shrouds downtown Fort Worth as viewed from Interstate 30 east of downtown between Beach Street and Oakland Boulevard. Rodger Mallison STAR-TELEGRAM

Howard Rivers sits on his shoeshine stand at the Charles D. Tandy Center subway stop where his shoeshine stand business will cease to operate on Aug. 30, 2002, in Fort Worth. — Howard Rivers sits on his shoeshine stand at the Charles D. Tandy Center subway stop where his shoeshine stand business will cease to operate on Aug. 30, 2002, in Fort Worth. Debby Coleman Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Aug. 27, 1940 Children crowded around the pen at the Forest Park Zoo to meet the new baby elephant. She doesn’t yet have a permanent name, but until then, people are calling her “Cutie Pie.” Most of the children were from the Lena Pope Home, who were having a party at the zoo. Cutie Pie’s apparent smile and uplifted trunk matched the children’s excitement. — Aug. 27, 1940 Children crowded around the pen at the Forest Park Zoo to meet the new baby elephant. She doesn’t yet have a permanent name, but until then, people are calling her “Cutie Pie.” Most of the children were from the Lena Pope Home, who were having a party at the zoo. Cutie Pie’s apparent smile and uplifted trunk matched the children’s excitement. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Libraries Special Collections

Aug. 26, 2003: Joe Lancarte, center, son of Hope Garcia Lancarte, left, receives a floral arrangement from VaNita Kincade, 16, of O.D. Wyatt for his mother during the first Women in Business luncheon. The luncheon was hosted by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce at Joe T. Garcia's Restaurant in Fort Worth. Hope Garcia Lancarte was interviewed at the event that included at-risk teen girls from local high schools O. D. Wyatt, Paschal and North Side. The luncheon is a part of the Chamber's Stay-in-school initiative. — Aug. 26, 2003: Joe Lancarte, center, son of Hope Garcia Lancarte, left, receives a floral arrangement from VaNita Kincade, 16, of O.D. Wyatt for his mother during the first Women in Business luncheon. The luncheon was hosted by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce at Joe T. Garcia's Restaurant in Fort Worth. Hope Garcia Lancarte was interviewed at the event that included at-risk teen girls from local high schools O. D. Wyatt, Paschal and North Side. The luncheon is a part of the Chamber's Stay-in-school initiative. Jeffery Washington Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Aug. 27, 1951: When admirers came up with a birthday cake for Poly’s Paul Wilson, third from left, at football practice, Assistant Coach Preston Thompson thought it was a fine idea. He ate the cake while the grid men, on a training diet, looked on hungrily. Left to right are Jim Brock and Bill Enis, backs: Wilson, a center; Don Leaman and Bill Estill, ends, and Thompson. — Aug. 27, 1951: When admirers came up with a birthday cake for Poly’s Paul Wilson, third from left, at football practice, Assistant Coach Preston Thompson thought it was a fine idea. He ate the cake while the grid men, on a training diet, looked on hungrily. Left to right are Jim Brock and Bill Enis, backs: Wilson, a center; Don Leaman and Bill Estill, ends, and Thompson. Al Panzera Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Libraries Special Collections

Aug. 30, 2024: Damage can be seen at the intersection of Magnolia and Hemphill streets after a vehicle lost control and crashed into Walloon's Restaurant in Fort Worth. — Aug. 30, 2024: Damage can be seen at the intersection of Magnolia and Hemphill streets after a vehicle lost control and crashed into Walloon's Restaurant in Fort Worth. Amanda McCoy amccoy@star-telegram.com

Aug. 25, 1965: The 1965-66 majorettes with the Arlington State College Rebel Band will be, left to right, Diane Gaskamp of Waco; Terrina Rush of Fort Worth; Karen Pollard of Dallas; Karen Garner of Waco; Margie Maples of De Soto, and Linda McDonald of Arlington. — Aug. 25, 1965: The 1965-66 majorettes with the Arlington State College Rebel Band will be, left to right, Diane Gaskamp of Waco; Terrina Rush of Fort Worth; Karen Pollard of Dallas; Karen Garner of Waco; Margie Maples of De Soto, and Linda McDonald of Arlington. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Libraries Special Collections

Aug. 31, 2019: TCU head coach Gary Patterson and the players wait in the tunnel before taking the field. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions played the TCU Horned Frogs in NCAA college football at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. — Aug. 31, 2019: TCU head coach Gary Patterson and the players wait in the tunnel before taking the field. The Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions played the TCU Horned Frogs in NCAA college football at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth. David Kent Special to the Star-Telegram

Aug. 29, 1989: Tom Nelson, front, in line to change schedules at UTA on the first day of the fall semester. — Aug. 29, 1989: Tom Nelson, front, in line to change schedules at UTA on the first day of the fall semester. Carolyn Bauman Star-Telegram

Aug. 26, 1987: Opal Lee attends a gala reception for the traveling exhibition, “They Showed the Way, organized by the Museum of African American Life & Culture, featuring 125 Black Texan women who are leaders in various fields. The gala was held by the Tarrant County Black Historical Association and Genealogical Society and the Fort Worth Association of the Federated Women's Clubs. — Aug. 26, 1987: Opal Lee attends a gala reception for the traveling exhibition, “They Showed the Way, organized by the Museum of African American Life & Culture, featuring 125 Black Texan women who are leaders in various fields. The gala was held by the Tarrant County Black Historical Association and Genealogical Society and the Fort Worth Association of the Federated Women's Clubs. Donna Lemons Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Libraries Special Collections

Aug. 29, 2003: Tourists walk East Exchange Avenue in the Fort Worth Stockyards. — Aug. 29, 2003: Tourists walk East Exchange Avenue in the Fort Worth Stockyards. Ron T. Ennis Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Aug. 27, 1999: Alice Bateman takes a picture of the vertical piece of her sculpture 'Natura' at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden after was lifted to an upright position, as Cameron Schoepp and Tom Vanderzyl undo the lifting straps. — Aug. 27, 1999: Alice Bateman takes a picture of the vertical piece of her sculpture 'Natura' at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden after was lifted to an upright position, as Cameron Schoepp and Tom Vanderzyl undo the lifting straps. Rodger Mallison STAR-TELEGRAM

Aug. 28, 2000: Firefighters from multiple cities battled multiple grass fires in northeast Tarrant county, including this one at the corner of Davis Blvd. and Shady Grove Road in North Richland Hills. — Aug. 28, 2000: Firefighters from multiple cities battled multiple grass fires in northeast Tarrant county, including this one at the corner of Davis Blvd. and Shady Grove Road in North Richland Hills. M. L. Gray FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM

Aug. 29, 2000: Media coordinator Linda Honaker helps Anais Esquivel, 9, check out a book at the North Euless Elementary School Library. The library was closed due to construction during much of last year. — Aug. 29, 2000: Media coordinator Linda Honaker helps Anais Esquivel, 9, check out a book at the North Euless Elementary School Library. The library was closed due to construction during much of last year. Khampha Bouaphanh FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM

Aug. 29, 2001: Cade Ogilvie, cornerback for the Fort Worth Christian Academy football team, has also been competing as a bullrider for the last three years. — Aug. 29, 2001: Cade Ogilvie, cornerback for the Fort Worth Christian Academy football team, has also been competing as a bullrider for the last three years. Richard W. Rodriguez Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Aug. 27, 1968: Carrie Hunt catches a cue stick from the “Cap Kid,” played by Howard White, and in turn is caught by John English in rehearsals for “Caparama” produced by the Community Action Agency. The musical revue and dramatic sketches will be in Ed Landreth Auditorium. — Aug. 27, 1968: Carrie Hunt catches a cue stick from the “Cap Kid,” played by Howard White, and in turn is caught by John English in rehearsals for “Caparama” produced by the Community Action Agency. The musical revue and dramatic sketches will be in Ed Landreth Auditorium. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Libraries Special Collections

Aug. 28, 2000: Siblings Charles Bell, 15 and Bonnie Bell, 17, make a snow cone at their family owned snow cone stand in Weatherford. The Bell family has owned the stand for 11 years to help put their eight kids through college. Charles and Bonnie are the last two on track to get to college. — Aug. 28, 2000: Siblings Charles Bell, 15 and Bonnie Bell, 17, make a snow cone at their family owned snow cone stand in Weatherford. The Bell family has owned the stand for 11 years to help put their eight kids through college. Charles and Bonnie are the last two on track to get to college. Jeffery Washington Star-Telegram

Aug. 28, 2003: Angela Braymer of Grandview, center, holds up a sign opposing Proposition 12 with a small group of protesters outside Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth. Anita Perry, wife of Gov. Rick Perry, spoke in favor of Proposition 12 in the atrium of Cooks Hospital. In a special election on Sept. 13, 2003, Texas voters approved the constitutional amendment to limit certain damages in lawsuits against doctors. — Aug. 28, 2003: Angela Braymer of Grandview, center, holds up a sign opposing Proposition 12 with a small group of protesters outside Cook Children's Hospital in Fort Worth. Anita Perry, wife of Gov. Rick Perry, spoke in favor of Proposition 12 in the atrium of Cooks Hospital. In a special election on Sept. 13, 2003, Texas voters approved the constitutional amendment to limit certain damages in lawsuits against doctors. Jeffery Washington Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Aug. 26, 2004: Returning soldier Sandra Osbey, left, hugs her mother, Tiffany Osbey, at DFW Airport. Although Sandra Osbey had someone waiting for her, many soldiers did not, so area organizations volunteer to greet them. — Aug. 26, 2004: Returning soldier Sandra Osbey, left, hugs her mother, Tiffany Osbey, at DFW Airport. Although Sandra Osbey had someone waiting for her, many soldiers did not, so area organizations volunteer to greet them. Jen Friedberg Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Aug. 31, 2000: The Colleyville Women's Club Home Tour Committee held a planning session at the home of Vivian Quatro in Colleyville. Kathy Leone, left, Bonnie Pasienski, Karen Davis, Lori Renda, all of Colleyville. — Aug. 31, 2000: The Colleyville Women's Club Home Tour Committee held a planning session at the home of Vivian Quatro in Colleyville. Kathy Leone, left, Bonnie Pasienski, Karen Davis, Lori Renda, all of Colleyville. Mike Lewis FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM

Aug. 30, 1971: These five second-graders were all smiles this morning as they waited in the office of Versia Williams Elementary for room assignments. Most of the children assigned to the Riverside cluster school were in their rooms without delay. The school’s principal, Clyde Johnson, said there were no more problems than on any other opening day. — Aug. 30, 1971: These five second-graders were all smiles this morning as they waited in the office of Versia Williams Elementary for room assignments. Most of the children assigned to the Riverside cluster school were in their rooms without delay. The school’s principal, Clyde Johnson, said there were no more problems than on any other opening day. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Libraries Special Collections

Aug. 27, 1951: The completed Riverside fire station. The fire department proposes to build six new stations, strategically placed throughout the city, from funds set up in the civic improvement bonds that will be voted on. — Aug. 27, 1951: The completed Riverside fire station. The fire department proposes to build six new stations, strategically placed throughout the city, from funds set up in the civic improvement bonds that will be voted on. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Libraries Special Collections

Aug. 28, 2004: Southlake Carroll fans Austin Soldner, left, Derek Rich, Cameron Brown and Kevin Sheehy sing the school song after the Dragons' Texas Football Classic game against Midland Lee in the Alamodome in San Antonio — Aug. 28, 2004: Southlake Carroll fans Austin Soldner, left, Derek Rich, Cameron Brown and Kevin Sheehy sing the school song after the Dragons' Texas Football Classic game against Midland Lee in the Alamodome in San Antonio David Kent FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM

Aug. 27, 1986: Gloria Ann Brooks, left, mother Gloria Brooks, at a celebrity Stroll benefiting the Sojourner Truth Players at the Center Stage America Club, Hilton Hotel in Fort Worth. — Aug. 27, 1986: Gloria Ann Brooks, left, mother Gloria Brooks, at a celebrity Stroll benefiting the Sojourner Truth Players at the Center Stage America Club, Hilton Hotel in Fort Worth. Donna Lemons Fort Worth Star-Telegram Collection/UT Arlington Libraries Special Collections

Aug. 30, 2000: Around 6:30 pm, vehicles back up waiting on a traffic light at Sandy Lake and northbound 121 in Grapevine. This light is supposed to be one of the longest in northeast Tarrant County. — Aug. 30, 2000: Around 6:30 pm, vehicles back up waiting on a traffic light at Sandy Lake and northbound 121 in Grapevine. This light is supposed to be one of the longest in northeast Tarrant County. Kelley Chinn FORT WORTH STAR-TELEGRAM

This story was originally published August 27, 2025 at 3:00 PM.

Matt Leclercq

Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Matt Leclercq is senior managing editor at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He previously was an editor at USA Today in Washington, national news editor at Gatehouse Media in Austin, and executive editor of The Fayetteville (NC) Observer. He’s a New Orleans native.