City of Fort Worth, Texas
Recent News About City of Fort Worth, Texas
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Cowan Place opens as part of historic Stop Six transformation
Stop Six residents, government leaders, developers and community partners celebrated the grand opening of Cowan Place Senior Living on Monday. The mixed-income community launches a new phase of residential housing as part of the Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative.
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Waterwheel project streams forward after City, TRWD agreement
City Council on Tuesday approved a memorandum of understanding with the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) to advance the Trinity River Waterwheel Initiative.
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Interested in serving on the Civil Service Commission?
The City of Fort Worth seeks applications from qualified individuals to serve on the three-member Civil Service Commission.
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DrinkPAK expands into DFW with two new facilities, creating 1,000 jobs
DrinkPAK, a leading contract manufacturer of premium alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages, is expanding operations with the establishment of two new locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. The facilities, totaling 2.8 million square feet, will be strategically positioned at Carter Park East in the southeastern part of Fort Worth, and at the Trammel Crow development at I-35W and Eagle Parkway, in the northern part of the city near Alliance Airport.
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Council Committee on Emergency Medical Response meets study contractor
On Tuesday, members of the Fort Worth City Council’s Ad Hoc Committee on Emergency Medical Response met. The committee was introduced to the consultant that will conduct an evaluation of the City’s EMS system, requested more data to establish baseline response times, and discussed the process that will be used to provide transitional funding dollars to MedStar. Transitional dollars are intended to ensure MedStar continues to provide the same level of patient-centric care while the EMS evaluation is being completed.
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Siemens announces new manufacturing footprint in Fort Worth
Siemens has announced a significant manufacturing investment in Fort Worth, establishing an advanced manufacturing plant at 7200 Harris Legacy Drive, within the Carter Park East industrial park. This state-of-the-art facility will focus on the production of low-voltage switchgear and switchboards, supporting the increasing global demand for these essential industrial components.
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Celebrate the contributions of municipal courts Nov. 6-10
Fort Worth Municipal Court will observe Municipal Court Week Nov. 6-10 at the A.D. Marshall Public Safety and Courts Building, 1000 Throckmorton St.
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Tobias Place development to rise in Hemphill Corridor
On Wednesday, Oct. 25, the City of Fort Worth, in partnership with its Housing Finance Corporation and private developer Ojala Holdings, broke ground on a affordable housing development named Tobias Place. In 2020, the City was asked by neighborhood leaders to address gentrification and displacement in the neighborhoods surrounding Hemphill Street.
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City eyes improved environmental conditions in southeast neighborhood
The City of Fort Worth continues to explore opportunities to support strategic planning efforts in the Echo Heights area of southeast Fort Worth.
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Yeehaw! Cowtown Coliseum gets fresh look, new amenities
The Cowtown Coliseum in the heart of the Fort Worth Stockyards has undergone a major renovation that provides modern amenities while retaining the nostalgic feel of the historic site.
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Diamond Hill to celebrate a new state-of-the-art community center
The Diamond Hill Community Center’s grand opening starts at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, and will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony, musical performances from area schools and an open house lasting until 1 p.m., allowing the community to explore the new center.
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Important changes coming for Fort Worth water bill payments
Important changes are coming for all City of Fort Worth Water customers -- residential and commercial - still using the Paymentus site to pay their water bill.
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Construction of two mixed-use developments approved by City Council
On Tuesday, Fort Worth City Council approved construction of two separate mixed-use developments totaling at least 740,000 square feet. The developments are located at the northwest corner of West Seventh and Foch streets, and the other located at the northeast corner of University Drive and Bledsoe Street.
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Fort Worth’s funding for safer school routes gets the green light
Fort Worth City Council has approved an agreement with the Texas Department of Transportation for two Safe Routes to School projects at two Fort Worth elementary schools. These projects aim to improve pedestrian facilities and provide safe walking routes to school, ensuring the safety of students.
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Phone service fees benefit emergency response in Tarrant County
What is happening? Service fees collected from phone service providers help pay for emergency equipment, support, training, maintenance and telecommunicator courses.
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Fort Worth’s Fire Station 43 breaks ground for west side safety
The City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Fire Department officially broke ground for Fire Station 43 on Thursday, Oct. 12. The station will serve one of the most rapidly growing areas in Fort Worth, located on the west side of the city just off I-30 in Aledo.
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MyH2O portal launching to businesses and commercial customers
Businesses, schools and industries with Fort Worth Water utility accounts will soon have access to monitor and manage their water use, and pay their water bills, through the City of Fort Worth’s online MyH2O portal beginning Monday, Oct. 30.
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Mayor announces Good Natured Fort Worth Greenspace Initiative
During the State of the City Address on Friday, Mayor Mattie Parker announced the creation of the Good Natured Fort Worth Greenspace Initiative.
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Library will eclipse your expectations with the ‘ring of fire’
A solar eclipse will be visible from Fort Worth on the morning of Saturday, Oct. 14. Experience the fun and excitement of the eclipse at the Fort Worth Public Library leading up to the big day.
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FWPD’s new vehicle storage facility: strengthening safety and security
The Fort Worth Police Department held the grand opening celebration of its new Vehicle Storage Facility at the Bob Bolen Complex. The event, previously set for Sept. 6, took place on Thursday, Sept. 28.