American True Crime

Join author James Marquart as he shares his story of buying the home of a convicted murderer. You will hear details of the crime's investigation, along with the trial and sentencing. James will even share details of his correspondence with the perpetrator, who currently resides in prison. The lecture will conclude with a discussion of "authors vs. criminals", much like the situation involving Truman Capote in his historic book "In Cold Blood". 

On Campus Session

• Section Code: F26FSFPGL006A
• Instructor: James Marquart
• Dates: 10/23/2026 - 10/23/2026
• ​​​​​​​Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• ​​​​​​​Sessions: 1
• Days: F
• Building: Secrest Wible (opens in new tab)
• Room: 119

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Helps Me Win a Lawsuit

In this class, I will describe how a dispute with my neighbors, Mr. and Mr. Smith (not their real names), began when I believed their actions on their property had caused damage to mine. When my repeated requests to meet were ignored, I started considering a lawsuit, even though I had never been involved in one before and did not want to spend money hiring an attorney to represent me. Instead, I turned to AI for help, and in this talk I will explain which AI engine I used, what information I gave it, what it advised me to do, and how those steps ultimately shaped the result of the lawsuit.

Section Code: F26FSFPGL025A

Dates: 11/9/2026 - 11/9/2026      Times: 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Sessions: 1   Days: M

Instructor: Bo Cung

Capacity Remaining: 32

Fee: $0.00

Lakes, Levees, and Panther Island

This course will cover the history of the lakes along the Trinity River and the levees in Fort Worth. We'll discuss what determines the lake levels that provide the water supply for Fort Worth and surrounding cities. Finally, we'll learn why the Panther Island project is being built.

On Campus Session

• Section Code: F26FSFPGL012A
• Instructor: Mary Beth Lampe
• Dates: 12/2/2026 - 12/9/2026
• ​​​​​​​Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• ​​​​​​​Sessions: 2
• Days: W
• Building: Secrest Wible (opens in new tab)
• Room: 119

Stranger-Than-Fiction Courtroom Tales: A Baby Rescue, 4 Murders, and A Face Painter

This class is about real cases and real trials that are unforgettable and too strange to make up! It showcases a lawyer's journey through justice, irony and the unpredictable nature of the law.

Trinity Terrace

• Section Code: F26FSFPGL026A
• Instructor: Ken Sparks
• Dates: 11/18/2026 - 11/18/2026
• ​​​​​​​Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• ​​​​​​​Sessions: 1
• Days: W
• Building: Trinity Terrace (opens in new tab)
• Room: Longhorn Room

What Do You Know about the City You Live In?

I was in a class and brought up knowing your city and the facilities available to you. I had lived in my hone for a long time until I I did the City's Citizens Academy that was 10 weeks long and each week you went to different areas such as meeting the Mayor and attending a City Council Meeting and meet the Councilman for the different districts of the city. Also went to, Finances and Planning, Fire Station, Police Station, Etc. It was very informative to see how the city was run and what kind of services that could help you. Transportation, what improvements being made and who you should contact in the city for any information on how and who to contact within the City Hall if you have an issue. Will need help to structure class!

On Campus Session

• Section Code: F26FSFPGL024A
• Instructor: Peggy Wadsworth
• Dates: 10/12/2026 - 10/12/2026
• ​​​​​​​Times: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
• ​​​​​​​Sessions: 1
• Days: M
• Building: Secrest Wible (opens in new tab)
• Room: 119