Mummy Mask (detail), Roman, c. A.D. 120–170, stucco/gesso with paint, gold leaf, and glass inlays. Kimbell Art Museum, AP 1970.05
BOOKS
Dark Tome
The horrorific ninth volume of Road Kill arrives at a precarious time for Texas and the
rest of civilization.
BY E.R. BILLS
Early on in Oscar winner Kathryn Bigelow’s Texas horror classic Near Dark (1987), a Winnebago speeds across a dusty Lone Star landscape. The dingy RV becomes a telling vehicle for the entire plotline: monsters on the run, trying to survive, picking up fresh blood along the way.
Starring film legend and late Fort Worthian Bill Paxton and Lance Henriksen, the movie is the perfect metaphor for Texas’ actual, perennial mobile home of horror, Road Kill: Texas Horror by Texas Writers, which is now in its ninth volume.
Over the years, Road Kill has featured Joe R. Lansdale, Katherine Anne Porter, Robert E. Howard, Stephen Graham Jones, O. Henry, Russell C. Conner, Bonnie Jo Stufflebeam, Madison Estes, filmmaker Glen Coburn, David Bowles, Mario E. Martinez, William Jensen, Jonathan Duckworth, Patrick C. Harrison III, Cedric May, Patrice Sarath, Joe McKinney, Rhonda Jackson Garcia, and myself, among many others. Lesser states produce a few gory writers here and there, but Texas breeds horrorsmiths like plagues of locusts, and this year’s swarm is awesome.
Kathleen Kent joins the motley assemblage with a chilling take on the repercussions of the New London School Explosion in 1937 which killed more than 300 students and teachers. In “The Last of the Kilgore Boohags,” the New York Times bestselling author depicts an unassuming spirit who returns to mete out misery to heedless descendants of those responsible for the tragedy.
In “Civilized Homes,” William Jensen lends his creepy prose to a curse befalling a young heir and his girlfriend, who have
a look at an old house he was just given but find the place comes with a George Armstrong Custer-like curse. You assume maybe they’ll fix it up and flip it, but the ending may flip you out.
Then there’s Lucas Strough’s “Toadflax,” a story that, in an almost Chaucer-esque fashion, eerily mirrors the sociopolitical status quo, and Houstonite Aimee Trask’s “Internal Rhyme,” which places compelling stand-ins for the Lone Star political patriarchy in her crosshairs, wickedly terminates their male exigencies with discerning prejudice.
In “Feral,” San Antonio native C.W. Stephenson gets back to nature with a harrowing tale of an encounter with an alpha member of the state’s fastest-growing population, and Houston splatterpunk writer Jae Mazer returns with “Garden Dirt and Hill Country Wine,” a frightening riff on postpartum depression, introducing a method of “mother’s little helper” that may cause shrinkage in half the male readership.
Armando Sangre’s “Fine Leather” may scare the pants off you, and M.E. Splawn’s “The Thing on Falling Star Hill” will make you think twice before reaching for the stars.
Published by HellBound Books, Road Kill 9 is a superior collection of horror fiction that leans on your sensibilities, fades out to allow you a breath, and then wallops you square in the craw often when you least expect it. The protagonists (who may also be antagonists) are compelling, the plotlines are usually tight, and some of the shocking denouements practically dare you to look away, but that’s not really an option.
Just a smidge over seven centuries ago, Dante Alighieri explored the nine circles of hell in The Inferno. Curator Bret McCormick’s Road Kill 9 lays out a survey of some of the same territory — the circles of hell lying just below Texas soil. It’s a fine Texas two-step, performed on your eyelids instead of a dance floor. l
NIG HT & DAY
Did you know that Stage West Theatre (821 W Vickery Blvd, Fort Worth, 817-784-9378) sometimes shows films? Nor did I. At 7pm, the Fort Worth Film Club, a community group that bonds through a shared love of cinema, is meeting there for a screening of Hausu/ House (1977) followed by a discussion of this classic Japanese avant-garde-horrormeets-dark-comedy film. Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi, it’s about a schoolgirl named Gorgeous who, along with six
friends, experiences supernatural events and encounters malevolent spirits at her aunt’s home in the country. Admission is free. (If you’re reading this later in the week and missed the fun, you can also stream House on HBO Max, the Max Amazon Channel, or Criterion Channel or purchase it on Apple TV or Prime Video.)
There are Halloween celebrations all over town tonight. If you’re still formulating your game plan,
check out last week’s Eats & Drinks article “Not-so-Earthly Delights” on FWWeekly. com for a partial look. One that stood out to me was A Night of Misfit Mayhem at Tarantula Tiki Lounge (117 S Main St, Fort Worth, @Turantula_Tiki). Along with themed drinks and live music by Go-Go Rillas, Prof. Fuzz 63, and Daughters of Evil, there will also be pop-ups, including flash tattoos by FFAT TATT and a vintage market. Doors open at 5pm, and the music starts at 7pm. Cool tiki prizes await those in the best costumes. And thanks to Mount Gay Barbados Rum, Planteray Rum, and Rèmy Cointreau, there is no cost to attend.
Family film night at (501 W 7th St, Fort Worth, 817-870-1692) features a special screening of 2017’s Coco under the stars. The story follows 12-year-old Miguel, who is accidentally transported to the Land of the Dead, where he seeks the help of his deceased musician great-great-grandfather to return to his family and reverse a ban on music. The concept for Coco was inspired by Día de los Muertos (Nov 1 and 2). There are complimentary treats while supplies last for kids 12 and under in Halloween or Day of the Dead costumes. Free parking is provided in the upper floor of the First on 7th Garage (625 Burnett St, Fort Worth, 682-747-6991). There is no cost to attend. Just bring your own blanket.
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden (3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth,
817-463-4160) invites visitors to explore the arts and culture of Japan at the Fall Japanese Festival 9am-5pm Sat-Sun. Presented by the Fort Worth Japanese Society, the festival takes place at the Japanese Garden inside FWBG and includes a strolling garden with winding paths through bamboo, cherry, and magnolia trees, plus bridges and koi ponds. Along with seeing arts and crafts demonstrations, dance performances, and live music, you will be able to learn new skills at some hands-on workshops. Ticket are $12 for adults, $10 for seniors, $6 for kids 6-15, and free for children under 6 in advance at FWBG.org/JapaneseFestival/. FWBG/BRIT members also get in free.
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at Burnett Park with a free screening of Coco on Friday.
The Fort Worth Film Club hosts a screening of the 1977 Japanese horror/thriller/comedy Hausu/House at Stage West Wednesday.
It’s time for the 18th annual Lone Star Film Festival From Friday thru Monday, you have the opportunity to see 59 films, 29 of which were filmed in Texas, in Fort Worth’s Cultural District. The Fort Worth Film Commission has created a distinction called Texas Made to recognize Texas filmmakers and highlight movies produced in the Lone Star State. Along with the narrative feature films, documentaries, and shorts that are part of the festival’s competition, you can also see a few out-of-competition movies, including the world premiere of Us Charos. This documentary follows U.S. teams as they compete in charrería (equestrian activities) and the challenges they face in reaching the National Charrería. It screens at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (3200 Darnell St, Fort Worth, 817-7389215) 8pm Mon. Screening tickets are $10 per film at LoneStarFilmFestival.com. All-access weekend passes are on sale thru Thursday for $300 per person.
Speaking of “Texas Made,” have you noticed all the Billy Bob Thornton sightings around town lately? His band even played Billy Bob’s not too long ago. Well, that’s because Thornton has been here filming Landman. This upcoming drama series was created by Yellowstone director and Fort Worth native Taylor Sheridan along with Christian Wallace. Based on the podcast Boomtown hosted by Wallace, it’s set to premiere on Sun, Nov 17, on Paramount+, but if you already have a ticket, you’ll see Season 1, Episode 1 as part of the Lone Star Film Festival at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (3200 Darnell St, Fort Worth, 817-738-9215) 5:30pm-7:30pm. For a chance to win a pair of tickets to this sold-out screening, email Marketing@FWWeekly.com with the subject of LANDMAN by midnight Friday. The winner will be notified via email on Saturday morning.
Besides Monday Night Football, what else is there to do on a random Monday? After the Buccaneers/Chiefs game, I have a movie suggestion for your consideration: Will & Harper
Streaming services are onto us and sharing logins is not an easy task these days for a
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NOTICE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION AND INTENT TO OBTAIN AIR PERMIT (NORI) RENEWAL
PERMIT NUMBER 19156
cheapskate like me, but that’s OK. When my best friend Leigh is at my place, she catches up on her Hulu shows. Her place is where we Netflix and chill (in a hetero gal-pal kind of way). Last weekend, while I took advantage of her kick-ass washer and dryer, we decided to stream the documentary Will & Harper about SNL alums Will Ferrell and his best friend Andrew (dead name, former SNL writer), who recently transitioned from a man to her true self: a woman named Harper.
This poignant and funny film chronicling a cross-country road trip introducing Harper to people and places from Andrew’s past is a must-see for those interested in learning more about trans people. My only beef with it, pun intended, was their stop in Amarillo, where their presence was not appreciated. I don’t remember if Ferrell finished the giant steak or not, but, boy, did they get some flak from the rednecks at that place. They were also trolled mercilessly online after the visit. I’d hate for people to think that all of Texas is like that.
While the journey was specifically to places she’d been in the past, I wish they’d kept filming on the way home and showcased some other places in Texas that are LBGTQIA+ friendly. While we are part of the Bible Belt, North Texas is home to the largest and second-largest gay congregations in the nation: Cathedral of Hope in Dallas and Celebration Community Church in Fort Worth, respectively. I would also love to send Harper to Fort Worth’s first gender-neutral salon, Acute (954 W Rosedale St, Fort Worth, 817-405-4062), the local safe space that helps the trans community get a new look. Come back to Texas and let Fort Worth make you over, girl!
Vote. Please vote. Please vote like your life depends on it. Need a ride? Trinity Metro will offer free rides to voters on all local services today. Customers riding to or from the polls are eligible for free rides on Trinity Metro buses, Trinity Metro On-Demand rideshare services (including paratransit), and Trinity Metro TEXRail. Free rides also include Trinity Railway Express stations in Tarrant County, including CentrePort. Simply notify your driver or train conductor that you are traveling to/ from a voting location. Those leaning in the Democratic/progressive direction should also check out RideShare2Vote.com.
By Jennifer Bovee
APPLICATION. General Motors LLC, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for renewal of Air Quality Permit Number 19156, which would authorize continued operation of the automobile manufacturing facility located at 2525 East Abram Street, Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas 76010. AVISO DE IDIOMA ALTERNATIVO. El aviso de idioma alternativo en espanol está disponible en https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/air/newsourcereview/ airpermits-pendingpermit-apps. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. https://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/ LocationMapper/?marker=-97.073611,32.738888&level=13. The existing facility is authorized to emit the following air contaminants: carbon monoxide, hazardous air pollutants, nitrogen oxides, organic compounds, particulate matter including particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less and sulfur dioxide.
This application was submitted to the TCEQ on October 2, 2024. The application will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, TCEQ Dallas/Fort Worth regional office, and the Arlington Public Library - George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, 100 South Center Street, Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas 76010 beginning the first day of publication of this notice. The facility’s compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review in the Dallas/Fort Worth regional office of the TCEQ.
The executive director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. In addition to the renewal, this permitting action includes the incorporation of permits by rule related to this permit. The reasons for any changes or incorporations, to the extent they are included in the renewed permit, may include the enhancement of operational control at the plant or enforceability of the permit. The TCEQ may act on this application without seeking further public comment or providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met.
PUBLIC COMMENT. You may submit public comments to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. The TCEQ will consider all public comments in developing a final decision on the application and the executive director will prepare a response to those comments. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the TCEQ’s jurisdiction to address in the permit process.
OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. You may request a contested case hearing if you are a person who may be affected by emissions of air contaminants from the facility. If requesting a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number; (2) applicant’s name and permit number; (3) the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing;” (4) a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the application and air emissions from the facility in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the facility; (6) a description of how you use the property which may be impacted by the facility; and (7) a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period. If the request is made by a group or association, one or more members who have standing to request a hearing must be identified by name and physical address. The interests the group or association seeks to protect must also be identified. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the application/permit which would satisfy your concerns.
The deadline to submit a request for a contested case hearing is 15 days after newspaper notice is published. If a request is timely filed, the deadline for requesting a contested case hearing will be extended to 30 days after mailing of the response to comments.
If any requests for a contested case hearing are timely filed, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for a contested case hearing to the Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. Unless the application is directly referred to a contested case hearing, the executive director will mail the response to comments along with notification of Commission meeting to everyone who submitted comments or is on the mailing list for this application. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material air quality concerns submitted during the comment period. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the Commission’s jurisdiction to address in this proceeding.
MAILING LIST. In addition to submitting public comments, you may ask to be placed on a mailing list for this application by sending a request to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. Those on the mailing list will receive copies of future public notices (if any) mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk for this application.
AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency’s public record. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the Public Education Program toll free at 18006874040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.
Further information may also be obtained from General Motors LLC, 2525 East Abram Street, Arlington, Texas 76010-1346 or by calling Ms. Jazzmyne Pearson, Senior Environmental Engineer at (817) 653-3578.
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CELEBRATION
COMMUNITY CHURCH
Located at 908 Pennsylvania Av (817-335-3222), CCC has services on Sundays at 10am. Want to check out a nonjudgmental, inclusive church at home before attending in person? All services can also be viewed on YouTube (@CelebrationCommunityChurch130).
POTTER’S HOUSE
Join the Potter’s House of Fort Worth (1270 Woodhaven Blvd, 817-446-1999) for Sunday Service at 8am and Wednesday Bible Study at 7pm. For more info, visit us online at www.TPHFW.org.
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EMPLOYMENT
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HISTORIC RIDGLEA THEATER
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