A year to remember: Fort Worth Star-Telegram's best photos of 2025
When a year comes to an end, we tend to reflect on what we'll remember most – those events in our lives and around the nation that will come to define 2025.
We've been thinking about all the stories we've told this year – from breaking news, politics and education to entertainment and sports.
We've chronicled the impact in our communities of President Trump's new term, and strived to hold our government leaders accountable for the decisions they make. We've covered memorable moments in sports, such as the surprising trade of Micah Parsons, which gave him the opportunity to sack his former teammate Dak Prescott. And we kept you in the loop about Fort Worth's ever-changing restaurant scene.
Some of our stories and photographs have been heartbreaking. Others have provided inspiration, joy and hope. For us, it is a privilege to share stories about the community that we love so much.
Take a look back at 2025 with these photographs from our visual journalists. The Star-Telegram's photographers captured so many powerful moments that tell the story of North Texas and the people who make it special.
JANUARY
FEBRUARY
MARCH
Windmills are silhouetted at sunset on Highway 81 in Bowie, Texas, on Saturday, March 1, 2025.
APRIL
MAY
Parents and students in support of keeping Briscoe Elementary open hold signs during a FWISD School Board Meeting at the District Administration Building in Fort Worth on Tuesday, May, 20, 2025.
JUNE
Preston Benjaman-Sewell, right, fist bumps his neurosurgeon Dr. Daniel Hansen following an appointment on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at Cook Children's Dodson Specialty Clinics with his mother, Meghan Czarobski, center. Benjaman-Sewell is one of 125,000 children or expecting mothers in North Texas who could have their access to health care disrupted after the Texas Health and Human Services Commission denied Cook Children's Health Plan a Medicaid contract.
JULY
Drill team captain Lesa Ellinger takes the saddle off her horse Rayyaa after Circle L5 drill team practice at Papa Doddie Arena in east Fort Worth on Sunday, July 21, 2025. Founded more than 70 years ago, Circle L5 is a Black equestrian group that showcases cowboy culture through rodeos and various community events.
Gretchen Rea, a three-year Cooper resident, throws her mattress out of the balcony of her apartment during a protest outside the Cooper Apartments in Fort Worth on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. After growing restless waiting for more than a month for access, Rea evaded security, entered her apartment unit, and tossed multiple belongings out onto the sidewalk.
AUGUST
Keller residents Lisa Escaloni, left, and Judy Williams, right, protest with the group prior to the Keller City Council meeting at Keller Town Hall on Tuesday, Aug. 5, 2025. Protesters gathered to reject the 287(g) program that would allow the Keller police department to work with ICE to determine a person's immigration status if they are booked in to the Keller city jail.
Southlake Carroll football coach Riley Dodge talks to his players during morning practice on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Southlake.
Mike Morath, the Texas Education Commissioner, tours through a classroom following a press conference regarding the updated A-F scores of Dallas and Fort Worth schools at Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy in Dallas on Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Micah Parsons greets players after an NFL preseason game between the Cowboys and Atlanta Falcons at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.
SEPTEMBER
FBI agents investigate the scene where a shooting at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility occurred in Dallas on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025.
OCTOBER
Former Dunbar High School principal Shirley Knox Benton reacts to seeing her street topper during a dedication ceremony outside the school in Fort Worth on Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025. The tribute highlights Benton's lasting impact on Dunbar and its role in the broader Fort Worth community.
Mavericks forward Cooper Flagg (32) greets fans following the second half of a preseason NBA game between the Dallas Mavericks and Oklahoma City Thunder at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth on Monday, Oct. 6, 2025.
Leon Bridges attends the ceremonial street naming in his honor on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at the corner of South Calhoun Street and East Daggett Avenue in Fort Worth. Bridges, a Grammy-winning artist and native of Fort Worth, recorded his debut album at Niles City Sound, located across the street from the sign topper.
Dallas Cowboys running back Javonte Williams runs the ball during the third quarter against the Washington Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
NOVEMBER
A parade participant from Ballet Folklorico de Fort Worth dances on their float on Ellis Avenue for the Dia De Los Muertos Parade in Northside Fort Worth on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
Volunteers distribute food to those in need at the Community Food Bank of Fort Worth on Monday, Nov. 10, 2025.
Antonio Harris lost his daughter, Tonishea Harris, 36, to suspected domestic violence. Tonishea and her unborn child died from a gunshot wound on Oct. 10.
Dallas Cowboys tight end Jake Ferguson runs into the locker room with the turkey on his hand after winning an NFL game between the Cowboys and the Kansas City Chiefs at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. Dallas won 31-28.
DECEMBER
Guests descend the steps of the Fort Worth Convention Center's new southeast entrance to attend the ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of the Phase 1 expansion on Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, in downtown Fort Worth.
Los Angeles Chargers wide receiver Quentin Johnston beats Dallas Cowboys cornerback Shavon Revel to complete a pass in the end zone for touchdown during the first quarter on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, at AT&T Stadium.
