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Committee on Emergency Medical Response receives important updates

By Ft Worth Times Report | Dec 25, 2023

Members of the Fort Worth City Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Emergency Medical Response received feedback from area hospital CEOs, as well as a project update from consultants Fitch & Associates at their meeting Tuesday, Dec.12.

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Shelter steps up to help stranded dog and his family

By Ft Worth Times Report | Dec 24, 2023

Back in September, the Van den Berg family decided to make a big move abroad to the Netherlands. Naturally, because he’s a member of the family, the Colorado clan planned to take their pooch, Rippy, with them.

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Play Big! Respond to parks, recreation survey by Jan. 1

By Ft Worth Times Report | Dec 24, 2023

Residents have until Jan. 1 to respond to a survey that will help the Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department shape the future of recreational spaces.

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Increased stormwater fee goes into effect Jan. 1

By Ft Worth Times Report | Dec 23, 2023

The new year will bring a 15% increase to the stormwater fee on Fort Worth residents’ utility bills, which will fund programs that help mitigate flooding.

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Texas high-speed rail projects receive additional planning funds

By Ft Worth Times Report | Dec 22, 2023

High-speed rail from Fort Worth to Houston took another step forward this month when the federal government announced the project has been included in the Corridor Identification and Development Program.

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Investment upgrades Wi-Fi for expanding Fort Worth Convention Center

By Ft Worth Times Report | Dec 16, 2023

Hospitality Network, a Cox Business company and exclusive telecommunications provider for the Fort Worth Convention Center, is investing $895,000 in upgrades to the center’s Wi-Fi network as construction has begun on a long-planned expansion.

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Fort Worth creates inaugural veterans affairs position

By Ft Worth Times Report | Dec 15, 2023

In a groundbreaking move to bolster support for the City of Fort Worth’s military community, the City has announced the creation of its first-ever veterans affairs coordinator position. This newly established position marks a significant stride towards prioritizing the needs of veterans, active-duty service members,and their families in the city.

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Park & Recreation ignites a safer, greener future

By Ft Worth Times Report | Dec 14, 2023

Fort Worth Park & Recreation has been a trailblazer in using prescribed fire as a powerful tool for reducing wildfire risks, enhancing public safety and enriching the local ecosystem since the early 1980s.

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So Clean. City’s litter control efforts stepped up for 2024

By Ft Worth Times Report | Dec 11, 2023

A clean city promotes quality of life, economic development and safe neighborhoods. Last year’s City budget focused on litter control and street sweeping to advance the overarching goal of a clean, safe city.

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Bivens elected to National League of Cities Board

By Ft Worth Times Report | Dec 9, 2023

The National League of Cities elected Fort Worth Mayor Pro Tem Gyna Bivens to serve a one-year term on the NLC Board of Directors.

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EPA grant for brownfields will pave the way for environmental renewal

By Ft Worth Times Report | Dec 8, 2023

On Tuesday, the Fort Worth City Council approved an application for a grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for conducting environmental site assessments and developing cleanup plans for brownfields throughout the city with a special focus on the neighborhoods included within the boundaries of U.S. 287/IH-30, IH-35W, East Berry Street and IH-820 in Fort Worth.

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Enhancing safety and durability with funds for West 7th Bridge upgrade

By Ft Worth Times Report | Dec 6, 2023

The Fort Worth City Council recently approved funds to address vandalism and water intrusion causing lighting issues on the iconic West 7th bridge.

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Midori Clark named to lead Fort Worth Public Library

By Ft Worth Times Report | Dec 4, 2023

A dedicated library professional with vast experience in strategic planning, building community partnerships, fundraising and development, Midori Clark has been named director of the Fort Worth Public Library.

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Video: Relive the holiday magic of the 2023 Parade of Lights

By Ft Worth Times Report | Nov 29, 2023

Viewers experienced the lights on 100-plus professionally designed floats, energetic marching bands, sparkling antique cars, precision equestrian units, festive horse-drawn carriages, and carolers spreading Christmas cheer along the 1.59-mile parade route.

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Do business with the City? Register for new procurement platform

By Ft Worth Times Report | Nov 28, 2023

The City of Fort Worth will begin using Bonfire as its online procurement platform in January 2024. All current City of Fort Worth vendors, as well as any vendors interested in doing business with the City, will need to register in Bonfire Interactive.

Police officers distribute 3½ tons of turkeys to needy families

By Ft Worth Times Report | Nov 27, 2023

To make Thanksgiving special for families, Fort Worth Police officers gave away more than 600 turkeys in the past two weeks just in time for the holiday.

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Movies That Matter to screen One Day on Earth

By Ft Worth Times Report | Nov 27, 2023

Movies That Matter, a film series program of the City of Fort Worth’s Human Relations Commission, will present One Day on Earth at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, at Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, 3200 Darnell St.

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Applicants sought to serve on boards and commissions

By Ft Worth Times Report | Nov 26, 2023

The City of Fort Worth seeks applications from qualified individuals to serve on several boards and commissions. The links below show details for each board.

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Stay festive, stay safe: avoid holiday theft and scams

By Ft Worth Times Report | Nov 23, 2023

The holidays are a wonderful time of the year, but also a time when scammers try to find new targets. The Fort Worth Police and the water utility shared these theft-prevention tips.

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Holiday trash piling up? Extra bag solution and easy disposal options

By Ft Worth Times Report | Nov 20, 2023

With extra family members, friends and neighbors gathered around the hearth during the upcoming holidays, it’s easy to generate trash that exceeds the capacity of the brown cart.