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Fort Worth City Council approves CentrePort Trail Construction

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 29, 2024

The Fort Worth City Council approved the execution of a construction contract with the McCarthy Building Companies, Inc., for over $6 million for the construction of CentrePort Trail Phase I project. The contract allows for the development of a new trail in the area.

Fort Worth Crossing Guards Receive Well-Deserved Pay Increase

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 28, 2024

The role of crossing guards goes beyond mere traffic management. They are also responsible for keeping countless pedestrians, particularly school children safe. Yet, despite the critical nature of their duties, their pay has not always reflected the significance of their responsibilities.

Rosedale Plaza Park renamed to honor the area's heritage

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 27, 2024

City Council on Tuesday approved renaming Rosedale Plaza Park to Historic Stop Six Park.

Botanic Garden plans for 2024 include new greenhouse

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 25, 2024

Crews are hard at work on improvements to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden that are steps along the way to fulfillment of the organization’s master plan.

Shelter’s Brittany Parker secures animal transport partnership

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 24, 2024

A group in the Pacific Northwest picked Fort Worth Shelter as their sole animal rescue partner of choice in Texas. They point to Parker, along with her valiant team of volunteers, as the reason behind their decision.

Fort Worth Public Library takes a look back at 2023

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 22, 2024

In the past 12 months, the Fort Worth Public Library has experienced a lot of changes, from the opening of the Vivian J. Lincoln Library in far southwest Fort Worth to the closing of the Central Library in downtown. Some things have remained constant: a commitment to offer resources and activities to inform, educate and entertain Fort Worth residents of all ages.

Learn how genocide often starts and how to help prevent it

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 21, 2024

Providence Umugwaneza is a survivor.

Alternative unveiled for Eastside Transportation Plan

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 21, 2024

The City’s Transportation & Public Works Department has reached a pivotal phase with the Eastside Transportation Plan. The study’s overarching objective is to enhance safety, multimodal connectivity and support future economic development. Central to this initiative is development and adoption of a locally preferred alternative for an extension of Route 89, route mode-type (such as rail vs. bus), and roadway cross-sections for East Lancaster Avenue, Bridge Street and Brentwood Stair Road.

Court in the Community offers warrant forgiveness and support

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 20, 2024

Residents grappling with outstanding citations or seeking assistance with rent, utilities, employment or legal matters will have an opportunity to address their concerns at the upcoming Court in the Community/Warrant Forgiveness event.

Fort Worth’s Siemens manufacturing facility wins 2023 Impact Award

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 19, 2024

Business Facilities, a leading publication for corporate site selectors, recognizes economic development organizations for their work in securing significant corporate relocation, expansion or retention projects through their Deal of the Year Awards. This year, the new Siemens manufacturing facility in Fort Worth was recognized by Business Facilities editors by awarding it a 2023 Impact Award for Advanced Manufacturing.

Council hears about long-term plan to enhance green spaces

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 15, 2024

City Council learned on Tuesday about a parks and greenspace plan that would benefit Fort Worth families into the next century.

Take action to help improve regional air quality

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 14, 2024

The City of Fort Worth continues to collaborate with the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), regional partners and North Texas residents to develop an Air Quality Improvement Plan for the Dallas-Fort Worth area (DFW AQIP). The funding to develop this plan was made available by the EPA’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG).

How Fort Worth is responding to the fentanyl crisis

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 13, 2024

Across the nation, fentanyl accounts for the vast majority of opioid overdoses and almost 70% of all drug overdose deaths. Responding to the crisis, City departments — Fire, Police and Neighborhood Services — continue to work with outside partners to reduce fentanyl and opioid abuse in Fort Worth.

Police: Register your security cameras with Community Camera Program

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 13, 2024

The Fort Worth Police Department has rolled out its latest community-driven effort in crime prevention, the Community Camera Program.

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Mark McDaniel named deputy city manager

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 9, 2024

Mark McDaniel, with 35 years’ experience in city management – spanning seven different communities ranging in population from 8,000 to 1.3 million – has been appointed deputy city manager.

Community Survey going in the mail soon

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 8, 2024

Yours could be one of 8,000 households in Fort Worth to receive a survey asking opinions about the quality of City services. The survey will also be available online.

Play Big! Parks, recreation survey deadline extended to Jan. 31

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 7, 2024

Residents now have until Jan. 31 to respond to a survey that will help the Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department shape the future of recreational spaces.

Special Council meeting begins Convention Center funding process

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 6, 2024

City Council will conduct a special called meeting at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9, at City Hall, 200 Texas St., to discuss designating the Fort Worth Convention Center renovation project as a “venue” under state law and seeking voter approval for a 2% additional hotel occupancy tax, also known as HOT.

Your guide to easy Christmas tree disposal

By Ft Worth Times Report | Jan 6, 2024

Live Christmas trees can be disposed of as part of the normal weekly yard waste pickup following the holidays.

Partnerships lead to project providing quality, attainable housing

By Ft Worth Times Report | Dec 30, 2023

A partnership between the Fort Worth Housing Finance Corporation (FWHFC) and Ojala Partners LP resulted in the groundbreaking earlier this year on a 288-unit, Class A, workforce housing development called Tobias Place Apartments.

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