TRE for F-R-E-E

Trinity Metro to give free rides across Tarrant County on 4th of July

The TRE will be F-R-E-E on July 4th.

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Star-spangled news for anyone heading to a fireworks display or catching a flight on the 4th of July: Trinity Metro will provide free rides on all Tarrant County services on Independence Day - Saturday, July 4, 2026.

"As the United States marks a historic milestone, 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Trinity Metro is joining the celebration in a big way," says a release. "Skip the parking hassle and ride free to holiday gatherings, festivals, and fireworks displays across Tarrant County."

The deal includes passenger trips on Trinity Metro buses, Trinity Railway Express (TRE) commuter rail line to CentrePort, Trinity Metro TEXRail to DFW Airport, Trinity Metro On-Demand rideshare services, Trinity Metro Bikes, and vanpools.

Sorry, World Cup visitors, Cowtown Visitor Shuttles are not included.

And, a note to anyone traveling between Fort Worth and Dallas: This free ride offer is only valid within Tarrant County. Local TRE service will take you to CentrePort/DFW Airport Station. To continue on to Dallas County, you will need to purchase a separate ticket; check out the DART Local Day Pass.

Some services will operate on modified schedules that day.

"We encourage all customers to review the schedule details and plan ahead so you can focus on celebrating this landmark moment in history," says the agency.

Here is the schedule for July 4th:

Operating on Sunday Schedule: Trinity Metro Bus & On-Demand Paratransit
Bus route 46 will offer extended late-night service to accommodate guests enjoying the Fort Worth's Fourth fireworks at Panther Island. Riders can learn more about route 46 here.

Operating on Regular Schedule: TEXRail

Operating on Regular Weekend Schedule: On-Demand Rideshare

Operating On World Cup Non-Matchday Weekend Schedule: Trinity Railway Express (TRE) & TRE LINK

No Service: CentrePort Circulator

Customer Care (817-215-8600): 8 am-8 pm

Ticket Sales Kiosk at Fort Worth Central Station: 9 am-6 pm

Details about individual services are listed below:

Trinity Metro TEXRail
If you haven’t yet tried riding Trinity Metro TEXRail to DFW Airport, now’s your chance to hop aboard and enjoy a peaceful car-free ride. Find the schedule here.

Trinity Railway Express
TRE offers premier commuter rail service between Fort Worth and Dallas. Don't feel like you have to go to Dallas: There are attractions and events between the two cities and TRE can deliver you there. (See above note about a separate ticket to Dallas.) Check out the schedule here.

Trinity Metro Bus
Use a Trinity Metro bus to get around town. Trinity Metro buses serve major retail destinations including Hulen Mall, La Gran Plaza de Fort Worth and University Park Village, to name a few. Schedule info is here.

Trinity Metro Bikes
Explore the Trinity Trails or any scenic spot courtesy of Trinity Metro Bikes. With 400 bikes and 62 stations around Fort Worth, there are numerous potential destinations. The bike sharing program is great for exercise and/or an environmentally friendly way to travel. Note: Although each 30-minute ride is free for the week, bike usage requires activation of an account and a $50 security deposit held for up to 48 hours. Learn more about the bikes here.

Trinity Metro On-Demand
Trinity Metro offers ridesharing service in select communities within Tarrant County. Similar to Uber and Lyft, Trinity Metro On-Demand allows you to book a ride within a specific service boundary using your smartphone. This corner-to-corner travel is ideal for a quick lunch break so you don’t have to move your car or search for a parking spot when you are pressed for time. Note: Use of the rideshare service requires setting up an account and booking a ride in advance of your trip. See where you can ride on-demand here.

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Teresa Gubbins contributed to this story.

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Texas residents earn 11th highest income in U.S., study finds

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The highest-earning Texans make over half a million dollars a year.

A new WalletHub study comparing income disparities across America has ranked Texas residents No. 11 on the list of states with the highest earning residents in the nation.

The report, "States Where People Have the Highest Income (2026)," analyzed U.S. Census Bureau income data in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. The report evaluated the average annual income of the top five percent, the median annual household income, and the average annual income of the bottom 20 percent of residents in every state, all adjusted for the cost of living.

The report's data revealed the top five percent of Texans, the highest earners, make $520,378 on average yearly after adjusting for the cost of living. That's the seventh-highest income among the top five percent of earners nationwide.

Meanwhile, the median annual income of a Texas household is just under $76,000. The bottom 20 percent of Texas residents make $17,651 a year, the report found.

For additional context, the latest data from the Federal Reserve shows an American household's median yearly income is about $83,700. WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo also found that the highest earning 10 percent of individuals in the U.S. earn over 12 times more than those in the lowest-earning 10 percent, based on the latest Census data.

"By measuring the income of various percentiles against a state's median income, we can better identify where income disparities are more prevalent, which could help us better understand why residents of certain states struggle more to make ends meet," said Lupo.

Virginia is the state where residents earn the highest income in the U.S., WalletHub said. Based on the report's findings, the top five percent of Virginians make $545,097 on average per year after adjusting for the cost of living. The median annual income of a Virginia household comes out to $95,339, and the bottom 20 percent of residents make $19,671 annually on average.

Conversely, West Virginia is the state where people have the lowest income in the U.S. A West Virginia household makes a median annual income of $56,610, the third-lowest nationally, and the bottom 20 percent of residents make $13,260 on average per year, which is the fifth-lowest in the nation. The top five percent of West Virginians make $372,218 on average per year.

The top 10 states where residents have the highest income are:

No. 1 – Virginia
No. 2 – New York
No. 3 – New Jersey
No. 4 – Washington
No. 5 – Connecticut
No. 6 – Utah
No. 7 – Colorado
No. 8 – Minnesota
No. 9 – Illinois
No. 10 – Massachusetts

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