Author: Matthew McDaniel

OBITUARY Carlos A. Mendez Jr., 57, of Arlington, died tragically on Nov. 7 after being struck by a large vehicle during his morning run on Oct. 27, according to family friends. He is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Cindy), and sons Samuel and Luke. After beginning his career in San Angelo, Mendez went on to cover sports for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram for almost two decades, writing about major league baseball, NASCAR, TCU athletics, and NFL football. Mendez was born April 17, 1968, and raised in San Angelo, where he began developing his writing talents in middle school, benefitting from…

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