List of North Texas rallies, events honoring the memory of Charlie Kirk
Several events are planned this week to honor the life of political activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated Sept. 10 in Utah.
Here’s what we know:
Fort Worth
TCU
The TCU Chapter of Turning Point USA, the conservative youth group founded by Kirk, will have a memorial service at 6 p.m. Thursday in the BLUU ballroom, according to a post on the group’s Facebook page.
The event is open to the public, and will have security present for everyone’s safety, according to the post.
Downtown Fort Worth
Political activist Carlos Turcios is organizing a march in downtown Fort Worth at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20.
Republican State Rep. Nate Schatzline will be speaking at the event along with anti-human trafficking activist Jaco Booyens, State Board of Education member Brandon Hall, and conservative comedian Alex Stein.
The event is meant to pray for America and help continue Kirk’s work to bring revival the county’s youth, accordinf to the event page. The meeting point for the start of the march is at the J.F.K Memorial at 901 Main St, according to the Facebook event page.
Dallas
University of Texas at Dallas
UTD’s chapter of Turning Point USA is also organizing a memorial in honor of Kirk’s memory.
It’s scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Founders North building in Richardson, according to a post on the group’s Instagram page.
Attendees are advised to familiarize themselves with the university’s gun carrying policy. Open carry is prohibited, but concealed carry is allowed with a permit, according to a page on the university’s website.
Dealey Plaza
A group calling itself Based Media is organizing a rally and march at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Dealy Plaza.
The “End Democrat Violence” Rally is marketed as a way to stand up against violence and stand up for free speech. The event page juxtaposes Kirk’s assasination with that of President John F. Kennedy, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
The event will feature conservative activist Phil Anderson, 2022 Republican gubernatorial candidate Paul Belew, and activist Karen Herbst, according to the Facebook page.
Kaufman County
Kaufman County GOP
The county party is converting its monthly meeting into a tribute to the memory of Charlie Kirk at 7 p.m. Sept. 15. Due to the expected high turn out, the event is being held at Trinity Family Church at 107 Piedmont Path, in Terrell.
This story was originally published September 15, 2025 at 12:19 PM.
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