The SMG Report

Stevie Wonder Celebrates 50 Years of ‘Songs in the Key of Life’ with four previously unreleased recordings

by Fred Willis | Sep 28, 2026 | Cover Story, Music News | 0

Yo! This album gave us so many hits and inspired musicians, singers and songwriters…but...

Inaugural Parrish Classic is instant classic at the Cotton Bowl as Desoto hangs on to beat Duncanville 21-20 in a thriller

by Fred Willis | Sep 14, 2026 | Cover Story, High School, Sports | 0

With both teams coming into the Parrish Classic reeling from big losses at Allen in pre-district...

Samara Joy at the Riverfront Jazz Festival

by Fred Willis | Sep 8, 2026 | Cover Story, Festivals, Photo Gallery, Riverfront Jazz Festival | 0

Samara Joy is the complete package. Merging head and heart, her performance is equally mesmerizing...

Buddy Guy at the Majestic (Photo Gallery)

by Fred Willis | Sep 1, 2026 | Cover Story, Featured News, Photo Gallery | 0

Buddy Guy was in Dallas at the Majestic Theatre for a stop on his “Buddy’s Got the...

Aledo is ready for 6A. Are they ready for North Crowley?

by Fred Willis | Aug 28, 2026 | Cover Story, High School, Sports | 0

Aledo is ready for 6A, but are they ready for North Crowley? There’s only one way to find out…

North Crowley 2026 Football Preview

by Fred Willis | Aug 14, 2026 | Cover Story, High School, Sports | 0

When the lights come on at Crowley ISD MultiPurpose Stadium this season, marquee non-district matchups with Texas football powerhouses Aledo, Southlake Carroll and Houston Summer Creek take center stage before the North Crowley...

NCTRCA’s A Night at the Met Gala ‘the spark lighting up Texas’

by Fred Willis | Aug 14, 2026 | Business, Cover Story, Local | 0

The incredible work the NCTRCA does was celebrated in one iconic night of fashion and force in such a transformative way that every person in the room left feeling inspired by the greatness in the room.

City of Fort Worth, Estate of Atatiana Jefferson announce proposed settlement (Press Release)

by Fred Willis | Aug 12, 2026 | Cover Story, Local | 1

While the city council approved a proposed $11.25 million settlement with the Carr/Jefferson family, a motion to authorize another $100,000 in legal fees to lawyers representing Dean passed 7-4.