City News
Feb. 16 meeting to discuss utility tampering, theft
The meeting – scheduled for 6:30 p.m. at the Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods, 818 Missouri St – is a follow-up to the public meetings held throughout 2011 and the resulting amended Rental Registration of Multi-Family Dwellings ordinance adopted in December.
Posted 2/2/2012; Updated 2/2/2012
Learn about hydraulic fracturing at fracfocus.org
With new rules requiring gas drillers to disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing — part of the process when drilling for natural gas — a new website offers a registry of the information from many drillers.
Posted 2/2/2012; Updated 2/2/2012
District 8 candidate packets available for pickup
A special election to fill the District 8 City Council seat is set for May 12, and candidate packets are available at the City Secretary's Office for residents who plan to run.
Posted 2/2/2012; Updated 2/2/2012
Series of Southwest Boulevard detours begins Friday
As part of the Chisholm Trail Parkway construction, crews will begin the process over the next three weeks of shifting traffic from the existing SH 183 (Southwest Boulevard) main lanes between Bryant Irvin Road and I-20 to a new detour.
Posted 2/2/2012; Updated 2/2/2012
Mayor's Message: Better days are ahead for American Airlines
We don't envy the tough decisions ahead for American Airlines, but we remain supportive of their efforts to emerge from this process stronger than before and are confident the American Airlines team will succeed.
Posted 2/1/2012; Updated 2/1/2012
Learn the latest on city’s redistricting
City staff will explain redistricting and give a software demonstration during a series of upcoming training sessions.
Posted 2/1/2012; Updated 2/1/2012
Mayor's Message: Let’s not quit effort to preserve our history
Today, the City Council voted 8-0 (with Councilmember Zim Zimmerman abstaining) against the option to invest additional public funds to maintain an aviation museum exhibit that would’ve been used to raise awareness and funds for a permanent Fort Worth Aviation Museum.
Posted 1/31/2012; Updated 1/31/2012
Council turns down aviation exhibit funding plan
Council voted down a plan that would have allowed the city to accept the assets of the Fort Worth Air and Space Museum Foundation’s Traveling Aviation Exhibit and establish a service agreement with the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History to maintain and market the exhibit contents.
Posted 1/31/2012; Updated 1/31/2012
Mayor's Message: Shale gas is clean, plentiful and right under our feet—Let’s use it!
Fort Worth has led the national effort to safely and responsibly produce clean burning shale gas—and I believe Fort Worth should also take the lead in shaping an America that doesn’t rely on foreign oil to keep those economic gears turning.
Posted 1/30/2012; Updated 1/30/2012
Plan Commission recommends Comprehensive Plan adoption; Council hearing set
The City Plan Commission has voted to recommend adopting the updated 2012 Comprehensive Plan. Next, City Council will conduct a public hearing in February before voting to adopt the plan later that month.
Posted 1/30/2012; Updated 1/31/2012
Workforce Solutions honors eSkills Library and Job Center
Last year, Workforce Solutions partnered with the city to open the first eSkills Library and Job Center, in the former Meadowbrook Branch Library, 2800 Stark St. The new facility continues to operate as a library, but with a new emphasis on providing job-related services and materials.
Posted 1/30/2012; Updated 1/30/2012
Fort Worth Flashback: Bell has been manufacturing Kiowa copters here for nearly 50 years
In the 46 years since Bell Helicopter Textron’s OH-58 Kiowa helicopter took its first flight, the Fort Worth-manufactured aircraft has flown more combat missions than any other, with more than 600,000 missions.
Posted 1/30/2012; Updated 1/30/2012
Pets of the Week (Jan. 30, 2012)
Meet Henry and Marley, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.
Posted 1/30/2012; Updated 1/30/2012
Shaw Clarke named Neighborhood of the Year
A south Fort Worth neighborhood association that came together to improve pedestrian safety and prevent a tragedy from taking place was named Neighborhood of the Year Tuesday evening by the Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods and the City of Fort Worth.
Posted 1/30/2012; Updated 1/30/2012
Parking downtown is easier than ever with new meters
"Pay and display" meters allow on-street parking without the need to carry a pocketful of coins.
Posted 1/30/2012; Updated 1/31/2012
New survey provides snapshot of downtown resident
The survey found that lifestyle continues to be the primary reason that people choose to live downtown. Sixty-one percent of residents cited lifestyle as their No. 1 reason for living downtown.
Posted 1/27/2012; Updated 1/30/2012
Sales tax collections for November up 12 percent
Numbers released recently by the Texas Comptroller’s Office showed a 12 percent increase in the city’s net payment for sales tax collections in November 2011 when compared to the numbers for November 2010.
Posted 1/24/2012; Updated 1/24/2012
May 12 election to fill District 8 vacancy
The City Council set a special election for May 12 to fill an unexpired term in Council District 8.
Posted 1/24/2012; Updated 1/25/2012
Spring Neighborhood University session Feb. 18
Neighborhood leaders can hear updates on public works, redistricting, zoning and other topics at the Spring Session of Neighborhood University, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods, 818 Missouri Ave.
Posted 1/23/2012; Updated 1/24/2012
Relief on Hulen Street coming soon
The City of Fort Worth and the North Texas Tollway Authority have worked together to develop a solution that will help alleviate construction-related congestion along the Hulen Street bridge.
Posted 1/23/2012; Updated 1/23/2012
Chisholm Trail Parkway project incorporates residents’ feedback
With construction of the corridor under way, crews are working to implement some of the project’s environmentally friendly and noise-mitigation efforts.
Posted 1/23/2012; Updated 1/23/2012
New markers remind residents: ‘Only Rain Down the Storm Drain’
Everything in our storm drain flows downstream, ultimately polluting creeks, rivers and lakes. That’s why Fort Worth’s Stormwater Management program is placing more inlet markers throughout the city to remind residents that stormwater inlets are intended solely for stormwater.
Posted 1/23/2012; Updated 1/23/2012
Volunteer to help keep your Nature Center beautiful
A group known as the Natural Guard works on projects that benefit people, animals and plants.
Posted 1/23/2012; Updated 1/23/2012
Log Cabin Village closing Jan. 30-Feb. 13 for maintenance
Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, will be closed Jan. 30 through Feb. 13 for maintenance.
Posted 1/23/2012; Updated 1/23/2012
Fort Worth Flashback: 36th Division shipped out of Camp Bowie for World War I action
The 36th Infantry Division was organized at Camp Bowie in Fort Worth on July 18, 1917, from units of the Texas and Oklahoma National Guard during World War I.
Posted 1/23/2012; Updated 1/23/2012
Pets of the Week (Jan. 23, 2012)
Meet Peaches and Beatrice, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.
Posted 1/23/2012; Updated 1/23/2012
Mayor's Message: Building bridges that will lead to a stronger Fort Worth
The U.S. Conference of Mayors held its annual meeting in Washington D.C. last week, and I was honored to join many of my fellow mayors from North Texas to forge new relationships and learn from each other.
Posted 1/23/2012; Updated 1/23/2012
Overnight road closures planned for two construction projects
The Texas Department of Transportation will close two roadways overnight Monday, Jan. 23, as part of construction projects.
Posted 1/23/2012; Updated 1/23/2012
‘My Tax Dollars At Work’ provides a glimpse into fund allocation for city services
Ever wonder how your tax dollars are being spent? A new online service offers residents a way to see who is getting their property tax dollars, and how those funds are allocated by the city.
Posted 1/17/2012; Updated 1/17/2012
Water Department does not endorse service line warranty programs
The Fort Worth Water Department is aware of at least four companies — Home Services USA, American Water Resources of Texas, Dominion, and Utility Service Partners — that offer service line warranty programs. Some are contacting Fort Worth Water Department customers to offer their warranty program for a fee.
Posted 1/17/2012; Updated 1/17/2012
Learn about upcoming improvements for pedestrians
A series of public meetings has been scheduled to discuss the city’s first pedestrian transportation plan, known as Walk! Fort Worth.
Posted 1/17/2012; Updated 1/17/2012
Fort Worth reopens COOL branch library, restores hours
The Fort Worth Library has reopened the Cavile Outreach Opportunity Library (COOL) and restored its operating hours to 45 per week, Tuesday through Saturday.
Posted 1/17/2012; Updated 1/17/2012
Closed-caption display bars added to pre-council, Council chambers
The City of Fort Worth took another step forward in its ongoing efforts to open clear channels of communications with the installation of two closed-caption display bars in the pre-council and City Council chambers at City Hall.
Posted 1/17/2012; Updated 1/17/2012
Pets of the Week (Jan. 17, 2012)
Meet Jackson and Anastasha, Animal Care & Control's Pets of the Week.
Posted 1/17/2012; Updated 1/17/2012
Fort Worth Flashback: Red Men promoted freedom, friendship, charity
The Improved Order of Red Men traces its origins to secret patriotic societies founded before the American Revolution. They were established to promote liberty and to defy the tyranny of the English crown. Among the early groups were the Sons of Liberty, the Sons of St. Tammany and, later, the Society of Red Men.
Posted 1/17/2012; Updated 1/17/2012
Learn about proposed update to noise ordinance
The city is hosting a public meeting to discuss proposed updates to Fort Worth’s noise ordinance. This ordinance does not address noise generated by gas drilling, which is regulated separately.
Posted 1/17/2012; Updated 1/17/2012
Road closures set this weekend for Chisholm Trail construction
All closures are subject to weather conditions and will be postponed as necessary.
Posted 1/13/2012; Updated 1/13/2012
Police release descriptions of burglary suspects posing as city workers
Fort Worth Police have released descriptions of two people suspected of posing as City of Fort Worth workers to burglarize the homes of elderly residents.
Posted 1/12/2012; Updated 1/12/2012
Lake Worth dredging begins this spring
Dredging parts of Lake Worth will enhance water quality and recreational opportunities at the 100-year-old lake.
Posted 1/11/2012; Updated 1/11/2012
Tree still up? Recycle your live Christmas tree
Live Christmas trees can be disposed of as part of the normal weekly yard waste pickup, or you can take it to a city drop-off station.
Posted 1/11/2012; Updated 1/11/2012
Mary Kayser takes over as city secretary
City Council approved the hiring of Mary J. Kayser to fill the position of city secretary, left vacant by the retirement of Marty Hendrix in November.
Posted 1/10/2012; Updated 1/10/2012
Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closures
Most city offices, including City Hall, will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Emergency services will be available as usual.
Posted 1/9/2012; Updated 1/9/2012
Council, Plan Commission to hold hearings on updated Comprehensive Plan
The City Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing and vote to recommend adoption of the updated 2012 Comprehensive Plan this month. After the commission endorses the plan, City Council will conduct a public hearing in February before voting to adopt the plan later that month.
Posted 1/9/2012; Updated 1/11/2012
Meeting series to discuss saltwater disposal wells
Five public meetings are planned between Jan. 19 and Feb. 23. Each meeting will include a presentation by city staff on saltwater disposal, comments by a panel made up of industry members and residents, and a moderated discussion between the panel and the audience.
Posted 1/9/2012; Updated 1/10/2012
Fort Worth’s utility bill payment system getting upgrades
Fort Worth will implement major upgrades to its online bill pay system, H2Online, this weekend. During the three-day upgrade process, the utility billing system will be inaccessible to both customers and customer service representatives.
Posted 1/9/2012; Updated 1/10/2012
Log Cabin Village to demonstrate Dutch oven cooking
Visit the Log Cabin Village for a Dutch oven cooking demonstration by the Prairie Dogs Lone Star Dutch Oven Society from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 14.
Posted 1/9/2012; Updated 1/9/2012
Get details on Stock Show, MLK parades
Two upcoming parades celebrate the rich heritage and tradition of Fort Worth.
Posted 1/9/2012; Updated 1/9/2012
Mayor's Message: Walking is a form or transportation, too
When it comes to mobility, we talk a lot about streets, trains and bikes. But we can’t forget that walking is a form of transportation, too.
Posted 1/9/2012; Updated 1/9/2012
Fort Worth Flashback: 1949 flood led to creation of levee system
On May 17, 1949, the Clear Fork of the Trinity River in Fort Worth broke through its levees and spilled floodwaters into the city's commercial, industrial and residential districts.
Posted 1/9/2012; Updated 1/9/2012
Pets of the Week (Jan. 9, 2012)
Meet August and Scooter, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.
Posted 1/9/2012; Updated 1/9/2012
Closed caption display bars added to pre-council, council chambers
The displays will help communicate proceedings to deaf and hard-of-hearing members of the audience during full council meetings at City Hall
Posted 1/9/2012; Updated 1/9/2012
I-30 lanes to be closed Sunday morning for utility work
Allow some extra time on Sunday morning as you travel to church. The I-30 main lanes and frontage roads will be closed at various times from 7-9 a.m. Jan. 8 for utility work.
Posted 1/6/2012; Updated 1/6/2012
Learn about upcoming improvements to Harley Avenue
City staff and consulting engineers will answer questions and discuss traffic impacts of the project at an open house, set from 5-7 p.m. Jan. 17 at Christ Chapel Bible Church, 3740 Birchman Ave. (outside the main sanctuary).
Posted 1/6/2012; Updated 1/6/2012
Bone up on LinkedIn skills at BAC courses
Did you resolve to get more organized and improve your business networking skills in 2012? You’re in luck: the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center is presenting two courses designed to help you improve your skills with the business-oriented social-networking site LinkedIn.
Posted 1/6/2012; Updated 1/6/2012
27th annual MLK celebration is Jan. 13 at City Hall
“Still Striving for the Reality of his Dream” is the theme of the city of Fort Worth’s 27th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at noon Jan. 13 in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St. The program is free and open to the public.
Posted 1/5/2012; Updated 1/5/2012
Amtrak anniversary exhibit coming soon to a station near you
In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Amtrak, a unique traveling display showcasing the railroad’s history will roll into Fort Worth this weekend.
Posted 1/5/2012; Updated 1/5/2012
Pets of the Week (Jan. 3, 2011)
Meet Timinia and Jen, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week
Posted 1/3/2012; Updated 1/3/2012
Nashville police substation honored for sustainability efforts
The new Nashville Neighborhood Police Station is the first city-owned facility to achieve LEED certification.
Posted 1/3/2012; Updated 1/3/2012
Teens to help create new mural at Southwest Community Center
Southwest Community Center, 6300 Welch Ave., will host a series of Safe City Kids Mural Workshops beginning at 9 a.m. Jan. 14. On that same day, a public open house will be held from 3-6 p.m.
Posted 1/3/2012; Updated 1/3/2012
How to recycle those old electronics
Now that Christmas has passed and you’re enjoying that new electronic toy, don’t throw the old cell phone into the trash or kick the computer to the curb.
Posted 1/3/2012; Updated 1/3/2012
New eReader for Christmas? The Library can help
The Fort Worth Library provides 24/7 downloadable eBooks, audiobooks and videos through several content providers, including OverDrive. The content is available for most eReaders (including the Nook and the Kindle), tablets (including the iPad), computers and portable MP3 devices.
Posted 1/3/2012; Updated 1/3/2012
Fort Worth Flashback: Panoramic map shows 1876 Cowtown
In April 1876, when artist D.D. Morse drew this bird’s-eye view from the northwest, Fort Worth was struggling for its very existence.
Posted 1/3/2012; Updated 1/3/2012
Mayor's Message: 2012 set to be a year of change and progress
New Year’s Resolutions? Well, as we kick off a new year, here are a few top items on my list as we strive to preserve our city’s quality of life, create jobs and build a better tomorrow for both current and future generations.
Posted 1/3/2012; Updated 1/3/2012
Feral cat meetings set Jan. 12, 19
The meetings offer the community a chance to provide input on potential solutions. For residents unable to attend, email comments will be accepted at FeralCatsPublic@fortworthtexas.gov.
Posted 12/29/2011; Updated 12/29/2011
Wild skunk tests positive for rabies in west Fort Worth
The skunk was found and captured at a WalMart store, located at 9500 Clifford St. just west of I-820 in ZIP code 76108.
Posted 12/28/2011; Updated 12/28/2011
Economic development deals net 3,500 jobs, $586 million in investment
Fifteen economic development deals completed in 2011 will yield an estimated $1.2 billion in economic output for the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, according to an economic impact analysis released by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Tuesday.
Posted 12/28/2011; Updated 12/28/2011
Several rates increasing at start of 2012
Water and wastewater rate increases approved by the City Council in September take effect Jan. 1. The average combined water and wastewater portion of the utility bill would increase $1.58 per month.
Posted 12/27/2011; Updated 12/27/2011
Police cracking down on DWI during New Year’s Eve no-refusal weekend
A registered nurse will conduct blood draws from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. during the campaign. A magistrate will be available to approve search warrants.
Posted 12/27/2011; Updated 12/27/2011
Nominate your favorites for Outstanding Women awards
The Fort Worth Commission for Women will select this year’s Outstanding Women and honor them at an awards presentation.
Posted 12/27/2011; Updated 12/27/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: Depression era spawned 1938 City Hall
The 1938 City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St., is a Classical Moderne building designed by Wyatt C. Hedrick and built as part of the Works Progress Administration. Total construction cost was $500,000.
Posted 12/27/2011; Updated 12/27/2011
Pets of the Week (Dec. 27, 2011)
video Subscribe to FWTV videos on YouTube. Meet Twizzler and Gigantor, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.
Posted 12/27/2011; Updated 12/27/2011
Share your green thumb by becoming a Citizen Forester
Citizen Foresters learn tree establishment and care from degreed professionals. Their training includes hands-on planting and pruning, tree identification, the benefits of trees, measuring and inventories, tree farm production and hazard tree awareness.
Posted 12/27/2011; Updated 1/3/2012
Mayor's Message: Take time for family, friends during holidays
It’s our holiday wish that all Fort Worth residents are able to make time in the coming days to focus on what’s really important — family and friends.
Posted 12/23/2011; Updated 12/23/2011
Chisholm Trail Parkway construction prompts road closures near I-30
Several lane and road closures are scheduled to begin at Tuesday, Dec. 27, as work on the Chisholm Trail Parkway begins.
Posted 12/22/2011; Updated 12/22/2011
City helps U.S. Customs & Border Protection donations find their way to First Street Methodist Mission
The local U.S. Customs office made clothing and other items available to the city, which, in turn, made sure those much-needed supplies went to the First Street Methodist Mission.
Posted 12/21/2011; Updated 12/27/2011
Groundbreakings celebrate long-awaited Chisholm Trail Parkway project
Two groundbreaking ceremonies celebrated the beginning of construction on the the project now more than 40 years in the making.
Posted 12/20/2011; Updated 12/21/2011
Reuse, reduce but don’t recycle holiday decor
Reusing holiday wrapping paper is a great way to recycle it — but wrapping paper, greeting cards, ornaments and other decorations are not accepted in Fort Worth’s curbside recycling program.
Posted 12/16/2011; Updated 12/16/2011
Keep your home safe this holiday season
When you’re at home for the holidays, be aware that opportunities for criminal activity increase this time of year. The Fort Worth Police Department provided tips to help you have a safe and happy holiday season.
Posted 12/16/2011; Updated 12/16/2011
Show Horned Frog pride on Go Purple Day
Mayor Betsy Price has declared Dec. 21 “Go Purple Day” across Fort Worth to rally support for the TCU Horned Frogs football team as they battle Louisiana Tech in the Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego.
Posted 12/16/2011; Updated 12/16/2011
Pet adoption certificates provide a home for the holidays
Through Dec. 24, pet adoption gift certificates are available for half price.
Posted 12/16/2011; Updated 12/16/2011
Log Cabin Village closing for maintenance
Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 2. When it reopens, hours will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; closed Mondays.
Posted 12/16/2011; Updated 12/16/2011
Turn sprinklers off when temperatures approach freezing
Residents and business are urged to turn off and depressurize their sprinkler systems when temperatures approach freezing to prevent accidents caused by icing on roads or sidewalks, and to prevent irrigation lines from busting.
Posted 12/16/2011; Updated 12/16/2011
Mayor's Message: Newly adopted library plan will raise system to new heights
It’s time we turn the page to a new chapter for the Fort Worth Library system with a clear focus on introducing new programs and technologies into our libraries.
Posted 12/16/2011; Updated 12/16/2011
Pets of the Week (Dec. 18, 2011)
Meet Logan and Edward, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.
Posted 12/16/2011; Updated 12/16/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: Early power brokers flocked to Elizabeth Boulevard
Elizabeth Boulevard on Fort Worth’s near south side was the first restricted residential development in Fort Worth. Today, the neighborhood is intact and free from demolition or commercial development.
Posted 12/16/2011; Updated 12/16/2011
Many city facilities to close for New Year’s holiday
Because the holiday falls on a weekend, there will be no changes in garbage, recycle, yard waste or bulk collection schedules.
Posted 12/16/2011; Updated 12/29/2011
County judge bikes the bricks for United Way challenge
Mayor Price enjoyed a quick spin up Main Street — pedal-powered by Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley — after the city’s employees topped county employees in a friendly fundraising wager.
Posted 12/16/2011; Updated 12/16/2011
Mayor's Message: W7th Phase Three groundbreaking
This phase three of the W7th project will take shape on the southeast corner of W. Seventh Street and University.
Posted 12/15/2011; Updated 12/16/2011
First Tee opens Ben Hogan Learning Center for young golfers
The design of the Ben Hogan Learning Center at Rockwood Park encourages young people to spend time on the practice green, driving range or golf course and provides a place where they can go inside, rest and hang out with their friends.
Posted 12/15/2011; Updated 12/29/2011
Suspects posing as city workers preying on elderly
Residents should be aware that all City of Fort Worth employees carry name badges, which must be displayed anytime an employee is involved in official city business. Never be afraid to ask for identification or to speak to the person’s supervisor.
Posted 12/15/2011; Updated 12/15/2011
Library Master Plan would remodel or replace most branches, add services
Library leaders and city officials rolled out a $52 million plan on Wednesday that would enhance facilities and technologies, target services and improve operational efficiencies across Fort Worth’s library system.
Posted 12/14/2011; Updated 12/14/2011
Comment on proposed expansion of I-35W
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will conduct a public hearing Dec. 15 at John M. Tidwell Middle School in Roanoke to present planned improvements to I-35W in Fort Worth and Haslet. Displays will be available for viewing at 6:30 p.m. with the formal hearing starting at 7 p.m.
Posted 12/13/2011; Updated 12/13/2011
Watering restrictions still in place
Residents and businesses are reminded Stage 1 water restrictions are still in effect, even though water usage is much lower at this time of year.
Posted 12/13/2011; Updated 12/13/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: American Airlines grew its wings at Meacham
After the City of Fort Worth established Fort Worth Municipal Airport on May 23, 1925, the first airmail flight was flown in 1926 by National Air Transport Co., now known as American Airlines.
Posted 12/12/2011; Updated 12/12/2011
Celebrate the holidays Log Cabin Village style
See how frontier cabins were decorated, string some popcorn, make pomander balls and tamales, spin the dreidel and reflect on storied traditions at Holidays at the Hearth, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 17 at Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane.
Posted 12/12/2011; Updated 12/12/2011
Pets of the Week (Dec. 12, 2011) | Extra: Winter Pet Tips
Meet Manfred and Naomi, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week, and get tips on how to make this holiday season pet friendly.
Posted 12/12/2011; Updated 12/12/2011
Police grants help keep our streets safe
This program provides additional traffic enforcement efforts, with an emphasis on violations of speed control, seat-belt use, intersections and driving while intoxicated.
Posted 12/12/2011; Updated 12/12/2011
BAC’s education arm earns partnership grant
The Fort Worth Business Assistance Center’s Education Foundation has received $12,774 from the Partnership Grant Program.
Posted 12/12/2011; Updated 12/12/2011
Mayor's Message: Feed your Christmas spirit — give to Cowboy Santas
For more than 30 years now, City staff and volunteers from around the city have honored that spirit through the Cowboy Santas program. Thanks to their tireless efforts, they have gathered donations of toys, books, games and more for Tarrant County families that need a little help to make sure their holiday season remains bright.
Posted 12/12/2011; Updated 12/12/2011
Ramp from Hulen to Westbound Vickery closed
The ramp from northbound Hulen Street to westbound Vickery Boulevard has been closed as crews continue work on Chisholm Trail Parkway.
Posted 12/12/2011; Updated 12/12/2011
Marine Park swimming pool repairs under way
Repairs to the swimming pool in Marine Park are on a fast track so the pool will be ready for its first splash in late May.
Posted 12/12/2011; Updated 12/12/2011
Watch the Texas Girls' Choir Christmas Concert on FWTV
Check out this performance of "Silent Night" with voice and sign language from the Texas Girls' Choir Christmas Concert.
Posted 12/9/2011; Updated 12/12/2011
Learn how Chisholm Trail Parkway construction will affect I-30, downtown
Crews will soon begin working along I-30 to construct the main lanes of the Chisholm Trail Parkway.
Posted 12/9/2011; Updated 12/9/2011
Iraqi delegation studies city’s efforts to empower women
From Fort Worth, the delegation — which has been in the United States since Nov. 28 — will continue on to Charleston, South Carolina, and New York City before returning home Dec. 16.
Posted 12/8/2011; Updated 12/8/2011
Multi-family housing ordinance provides another crime-fighting tool
To help in the quest to make Fort Worth the nation’s safest large city, the City Council passed an enhanced Crime-Free Multi-Housing Ordinance on Tuesday.
Posted 12/8/2011; Updated 12/8/2011
Donate to Cowboy Santas, snag some Rangers autographs
Cowboys Santas and the Texas Rangers invite you to give back this holiday season. The Rangers will collect toys and books from 4-7 p.m. Dec. 15 near the Christmas tree at Main and Third Streets in Sundance Square.
Posted 12/7/2011; Updated 12/7/2011
Cold snap not an obstacle for Eugene McCray Cleanup Project
Honors students from Jean McClung Middle School braved brisk temperatures and rain Friday, Dec. 2, to help keep Eugene McCray Park litter free.
Posted 12/6/2011; Updated 12/6/2011
Fifty-five shelter pets adopted thanks to new adoption center
Located at Interstate 35W and Heritage Trace Parkway, the new center offers a pet-friendly environment for shelter animals to wait for a new home, and showcases many of the adoptable animals that come through the city’s Martin Street Animal Care & Control Center every day.
Posted 12/6/2011; Updated 12/6/2011
Pets of the Week (Dec. 5, 2011)
Meet Mandy and Stryker, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.
Posted 12/5/2011; Updated 12/5/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: Paschal High got its start as Fort Worth High
When FWHS was built in 1891, it was considered to be the finest school building in Texas. It was a three-story building surrounded by dirt roads, which were muddy on rainy days and led to a decline in attendance.
Posted 12/5/2011; Updated 12/5/2011
Don’t let thieves spoil your holiday fun
The rush and goodwill that surround the holidays can increase the opportunities for criminal activity. The Fort Worth Police Department provided these simple tips to help you enjoy your holiday shopping.
Posted 12/5/2011; Updated 12/5/2011
Holidays to glow on The T’s bus tours
The T and Stockyards Station will host their annual holiday lights tours of more than 200 decorated homes on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11, starting at 5:30 p.m. with pre-tour festivities and bus boardings from 6:30-7 p.m. at Stockyards Station, 130 E. Exchange Ave.
Posted 12/5/2011; Updated 12/5/2011
Transportation update planned for Dec. 13
Hear the latest updates on transportation-oriented projects during a North Central Texas Council of Governments public meeting at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 13 at Ella Mae Shamblee Library, 1062 Evans Ave.
Posted 12/5/2011; Updated 12/5/2011
Julie Swearingin first Hispanic female to reach command level
Swearingin has been a Fort Worth police officer for 16 years. She holds a Master Peace Officer license and is a licensed instructor for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.
Posted 12/5/2011; Updated 12/5/2011
Give Saint Nick a hand: Donate to Cowboy Santas
Help put smiles on more than 12,000 children this holiday season by donating a new, unwrapped toy or book to Cowboy Santas.
Posted 12/5/2011; Updated 12/7/2011
Road crews ready to treat iced roads
A cold wind is drying up the weekend’s precipitation on city streets, but Transportation & Public Works crews are ready to make sure Fort Worth residents can get to work and school safely as temperatures drop below freezing.
Posted 12/5/2011; Updated 12/5/2011
Meacham onramp to northbound I-35W closed for construction
The onramp to northbound I-35W, just north of Meacham Boulevard is closed with plans to reopen a temporary ramp in a few months. This closure is part of the North Tarrant Express project and is the next step in building direct connectors for new managed toll lanes from I-35W to Loop 820.
Posted 12/5/2011; Updated 12/5/2011
Protect household pipes from freezing weather
With the thermometer set to dip below freezing this week, make sure your water pipes are protected from freezing and possibly bursting.
Posted 12/5/2011; Updated 12/5/2011
Mayor's Message: Global partnerships lead to energy innovation and business opportunity
Fort Worth was specifically selected and invited to meet with Chinese ministry officials, mayors and businesses leaders to discuss clean energy innovation and sustainable urban planning
Posted 12/2/2011; Updated 12/2/2011
Speeding, DWI targeted by enforcement push this weekend
Fort Worth Police and the Texas Department of Transportation want residents to drive safe and sober this holiday season, and they are putting more eyes on the road this weekend to make sure everyone gets the message.
Posted 12/1/2011; Updated 12/1/2011
Council to consider Crime-Free Multi-Housing Ordinance Tuesday
The updates — dubbed the Crime-Free Multi-Housing Ordinance — are aimed at giving residents and property managers in multi-family communities new ways to reduce code violations.
Posted 11/30/2011; Updated 12/1/2011
Mayor's statement on AMR chapter 11 filing
“We’re optimistic that American Airlines will quickly exit bankruptcy and continue to provide excellent service to our country and our community.”
Posted 11/29/2011; Updated 12/1/2011
Plan will guide downtown progress into 2023
Much of downtown Fort Worth’s rebirth can be attributed to three 10-year plans that set the stage for redevelopment of a once-lackluster central city. Now it’s time to begin the yearlong process of designing the fourth 10-year master plan that will identify clear objectives and a strategy for the future.
Posted 11/28/2011; Updated 11/28/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: Lewis Fox captured Cowtown scenes in 1930s, 40s
Photographer Lewis D. Fox was known for shooting street scenes around Fort Worth, including this skyline captured from Clarke Avenue in Arlington Heights, circa 1945.
Posted 11/28/2011; Updated 11/28/2011
Gateway Park trail extension under way
More than 20 members of the Fort Worth Mountain Bikers’ Association are constructing a 5½-mile extension to the mountain bike trails at Fort Worth’s Gateway Park.
Posted 11/28/2011; Updated 11/28/2011
Tree City award provides national recognition for greener communities
For the 32nd consecutive year, Fort Worth was named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Association.
Posted 11/28/2011; Updated 11/28/2011
Christmas is for the birds
Share your holiday gift-giving with our feathered friends during the Birds’ Christmas Tree event at 11 a.m. Dec. 3 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Road.
Posted 11/28/2011; Updated 11/28/2011
Mayor's Message: Young leaders needed for a 'Big Brainstorm'
Sometimes, ideas are like flowers — all it takes is planting a seed and a little “watering” to make great concepts grow.
Posted 11/28/2011; Updated 11/28/2011
Pets of the Week (Nov. 28, 2011)
Meet Tasha and Laura, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.
Posted 11/28/2011; Updated 11/28/2011
State sets Fort Worth hearing on draft plan to end homelessness
The Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless (TICH) will conduct a public hearing Tuesday, Nov. 29, for Fort Worth- and Arlington-area residents regarding a draft plan to reduce and eliminate the impact of homelessness throughout the state.
Posted 11/26/2011; Updated 11/26/2011
Precautions taken after feral cat tests positive for rabies
The Texas Department of State Health Services informed the City of Fort Worth today that a feral cat in far north Fort Worth tested positive for the rabies virus.
Posted 11/23/2011; Updated 11/23/2011
Provide input on feral cat issue
The Code Compliance Department is hosting a series of meetings to discuss the regulation of feral cats.
Posted 11/22/2011; Updated 11/28/2011
Natha Howell Elementary is top recycler among local schools
The kids at Natha Howell Elementary School were rewarded for their recycling prowess last week when they were named winners of a contest co-sponsored by the City of Fort Worth and Keep Fort Worth Beautiful.
Posted 11/21/2011; Updated 11/21/2011
Five public meetings to discuss saltwater disposal wells
After the first of the year, Fort Worth residents will have the opportunity to learn about saltwater disposal wells and give their opinion on the practice.
Posted 11/21/2011; Updated 11/21/2011
Video: Sister Cities stars dance for the mirrored ball
Mayor Betsy Price and a troupe of dancing divas entertained a packed house at the Mayor’s International Dinner and the Dancing with the Sister Cities Stars competition.
Posted 11/21/2011; Updated 11/21/2011
Get ready for stepped-up Chisholm Trail Parkway construction
With the final pieces of financing in place, full-blown construction on the Chisholm Trail Parkway is expected to start next month, according to North Texas Tollway Authority officials.
Posted 11/21/2011; Updated 11/22/2011
North Fort Worth Alliance Q&A
Mayor Betsy Price attended a meeting of the North Fort Worth Alliance On Nov. 19 and took several questions from the audience.
Posted 11/21/2011; Updated 11/21/2011
Mayor's Message: Be thankful this holiday — and every day!
As we stop this week to remember to be thankful for all that we have, let’s remember to include those treasures we too often take for granted.
Posted 11/21/2011; Updated 11/21/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: Money’s Glo was first Futurity champion
The first National Cutting Horse Association Futurity was held over two days in 1962. Money’s Glo, ridden by Buster Welch for C.E. Boyd III, scored a 224 to earn the winner’s check for $3,828. Thirty-six riders competed in the event.
Posted 11/21/2011; Updated 11/21/2011
Mayor Price to lead annual holiday tradition Parade of Lights
Parking information is online. Be aware that Spur 280 off of I-35 will close at 4:30 p.m., and Henderson Street will close at White Settlement and at Fifth Street at 5:30 p.m.
Posted 11/21/2011; Updated 11/21/2011
Holiday closing schedule
Most city offices, including City Hall, will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Emergency services will be available as usual.
Posted 11/18/2011; Updated 11/18/2011
Draft CAPER available for public comment; hearing scheduled
In accordance with federal regulations at 24 CFR 91, the City of Fort Worth will be soliciting comments and public review for the 2010-2011 CAPER, covering expenditure of CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA funds for the period from June 1, 2010, to Sept. 30, 2011.
Posted 11/18/2011; Updated 11/18/2011
Report: Alliance Texas exceeds $40 billion in economic impact
With public investment of $417 million over the life of the project, Alliance Texas has surpassed $40 billion in total economic impact to the North Texas region.
Posted 11/16/2011; Updated 11/22/2011
Council approves resolution maintaining eight single-member districts
The City Council voted 6-2 in favor of a resolution that would maintain eight Council districts under redistricting.
Posted 11/15/2011; Updated 11/15/2011
PetSmart Charities grant to provide more preventive care for homeless
The City of Fort Worth’s ongoing partnership with PetSmart Charities was expanded today with the awarding of a $61,000 grant to support preventive medicine for shelter animals.
Posted 11/15/2011; Updated 11/15/2011
NCHA’s 50th Futurity will be economic boon to Fort Worth
The National Cutting Horse Association will celebrate its 50th World Championship Futurity Nov. 21-Dec. 10 at Will Rogers Coliseum, an event that is being billed as “The Ultimate Equine Vacation.”
Posted 11/14/2011; Updated 11/16/2011
Southwest Municipal Court stresses convenience, ease of use
Opened for business summer 2011, the Southwest Municipal Court features both a walk-in court and an environmental court. What’s more, there’s a drive-through payment window, cashier facilities for court payments and a payment drop box.
Posted 11/14/2011; Updated 11/14/2011
Expanding passenger rail through innovation
The Dallas-Fort Worth region is conducting an innovative finance initiative to identify funding options for the 62-mile Cotton Belt passenger rail corridor, extending from southwest Fort Worth to Plano and Richardson.
Posted 11/14/2011; Updated 11/14/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: Carnegie provided gift for city’s first library
When Mrs. D.B. Keeler took a chance and sent a letter to Andrew Carnegie, the industrialist and philanthropist responded with a $50,000 gift to build Fort Worth’s first library.
Posted 11/14/2011; Updated 11/14/2011
Roll with Mayor Price through far north Fort Worth
The staging area will be in the parking lot of the former grocery store, adjacent to the Summerglen Library, 4205 Basswood Blvd. Staging begins at 12:30 p.m. and the ride will begin promptly at 1 p.m. View the route »
Posted 11/14/2011; Updated 11/14/2011
Mayor's Message: It’s Your Fort Worth
You’ll hear me say, “It’s your Fort Worth” on a regular basis. And, it’s something I’ll say often because it sums up my philosophy on how we can make our great city even better—by taking ownership.
Posted 11/14/2011; Updated 11/14/2011
Council to vote on number of districts
As part of the redistricting process, the City Council will consider a resolution Tuesday to set the number of Council districts. The meeting is at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Council Chamber at City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.
Posted 11/14/2011; Updated 11/14/2011
Sundance Square gets Christmas spirit in 70-degree weather
Mayor Betsy Price helped raise a 55-foot Blue Spruce on Main Street between Third and Fourth streets.
Posted 11/14/2011; Updated 11/14/2011
Mayor helps recognize Armour plant’s history, backs plans to move forward
Mayor Betsy Price remembered the past but celebrated the move forward during a ceremony Nov. 10 recognizing the Armour & Co. Meatpacking Plant.
Posted 11/11/2011; Updated 11/11/2011
Rams speak about importance of education at Como Community Center
The Texas Wesleyan University men’s basketball team took time out from preparing for the upcoming season Monday to visit with kids at the Como Community Center.
Posted 11/8/2011; Updated 11/8/2011
City Hall celebrates Marine Corps's 236th birthday
Mayor Betsy Price will welcome members of the 8th Marine Corps District and deliver a proclamation Thursday at 10 a.m. in recognition U.S. Marine Corps’ 236th birthday.
Posted 11/7/2011; Updated 11/7/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: Main Street underpass provided north-south thoroughfare
The Main Street underpass created an east-west route for railroad cars overhead and a way for automobiles to travel beneath the rail lines from north to south.
Posted 11/7/2011; Updated 11/7/2011
How to dispose of fall leaves
In Fort Worth, leaves and yard trimmings are collected separately from garbage so that they can be taken to a facility where they’re turned into mulch — instead of depositing them at a landfill and wasting valuable natural resources.
Posted 11/7/2011; Updated 11/7/2011
Fort Worth in top 10 in Digital Cities Survey
Fort Worth ranked among the top 10 in the 2011 Digital Cities Survey. The 11th annual survey spotlights the municipalities that best show how information and communication technology are used to enhance public service. The survey is conducted by the Center for Digital Government and Government Technology magazine.
Posted 11/7/2011; Updated 11/7/2011
Mayor's Message: 100 days down — but much work still to be done
It’s been said that if you spend all your time looking behind you, you never see where you’re going. After my first 100 days serving as your mayor, that’s a philosophy I can enthusiastically embrace.
Posted 11/4/2011; Updated 11/4/2011
The T to present passenger rail study results
Join representatives from The T for a presentation on the Southeast Fort Worth Passenger Rail Feasibility Study at 6 p.m. Nov. 17 at Polytechnic United Methodist Church,1310 S. Collard St.To learn more, call 817-215-8600 or visit The T’s website.
Posted 11/4/2011; Updated 11/16/2011
Bond sale allows Chisholm Trail Parkway to clear final hurdle
The North Texas Tollway Authority has successfully executed the sale of $640 million of bonds for the acquisition, development and construction of the Chisholm Trail Parkway in Tarrant and Johnson counties.
Posted 11/3/2011; Updated 11/3/2011
Mayor responds to state's audit of gas pipelines
Mayor responds to state's audit of gas pipelines
Posted 11/3/2011; Updated 11/3/2011
Nationwide alert system to be tested Nov. 9
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will initiate the test, which may look and sound different than local EAS tests.
Posted 11/3/2011; Updated 11/4/2011
Change your clock, change your smoke alarm batteries
Clocks roll back one hour this weekend — at 2 a.m. Sunday, to be exact — and that extra hour is just enough time to make sure your family is prepared in case of fire.
Posted 11/2/2011; Updated 11/2/2011
Shred Day offers free shredding for residents
Protect yourself from identity theft by taking advantage of Fort Worth’s Shred Day from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 12 at Greenstar North America, 1100 N.E. 23rd St.
Posted 11/2/2011; Updated 11/3/2011
Council to consider resolution affirming eight council districts; boundaries yet to be considered
Councilmembers will consider a resolution Nov. 15 affirming eight council districts after four councilmembers and the mayor expressed their support for retaining the current number.
Posted 11/1/2011; Updated 11/1/2011
Public Art’s anniversary speaker to highlight Chicago’s Millennium Park
The mastermind behind Chicago’s famed Millennium Park will help mark the 10th anniversary of Fort Worth Public Art at noon Nov. 3 at the Fort Worth Convention Center, Room 200.
Posted 11/1/2011; Updated 11/1/2011
Terrell Homes development to add 54 homes near downtown
The first new homes to be built in the historic Terrell Heights neighborhood in a generation will be the result of a public-private partnership and will create 150 immediate construction jobs.
Posted 11/1/2011; Updated 11/3/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: TCU campus had humble beginnings
Construction of a new home for Texas Christian University transformed an open prairie southwest of downtown into one of the most desirable parts of town in the early part of the 20th century.
Posted 10/31/2011; Updated 11/1/2011
City Hall comes to District 8 Nov. 3
Learn the latest developments at the seventh annual District 8 Town Hall on Nov. 3 at the Polytechnic Heights Neighborhood Police Center, 1100 Nashville Ave. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and the program starts at 6 p.m.
Posted 10/31/2011; Updated 10/31/2011
Fort Worth Meacham receives $3 million for improvements
More than $3.1 million will be spent on airfield improvements at Fort Worth Meacham Airport after the Texas Transportation Commission approved the funds last week.
Posted 10/31/2011; Updated 10/31/2011
Comment on potential rooster ordinance revisions Nov. 10
The Code Compliance Department will conduct a second public meeting to consider revisions to the rooster ordinance at 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
Posted 10/31/2011; Updated 10/31/2011
Go online to keep track of accelerated road and bridge projects
Interested in knowing the status of road and bridge projects in your neighborhood? An updated list of arterial and neighborhood street projects is now online.
Posted 10/31/2011; Updated 10/31/2011
Mayor's Message: TMS the shining jewel in region’s sports championship crown
When it comes to big-time sports and big-time sporting events, you can’t do any better than the Fort Worth-Dallas area (even if they only put Dallas on the cover headline in the recent “Best Sports City 2011” issue).
Posted 10/31/2011; Updated 10/31/2011
Free tickets available for 'The Bully Project' screening
The award-winning documentary The Bully Project will make its Fort Worth debut at the fifth annual Lone Star International Film Festival in partnership with the City of Fort Worth's Human Relations Commission and its Movies That Matter: Human Rights Film Series.
Posted 10/28/2011; Updated 11/9/2011
Mayor selects town hall questioners for roundtable; town hall video available online
Mayor Betsy Price will sit down with five Fort Worth residents who submitted questions to the recent digital town hall to keep the conversation about open government going.
Posted 10/28/2011; Updated 10/28/2011
Directions Home marks impressive progress despite economic hardships
Fort Worth’s Directions Home program continues to be a model copied nationwide as it places more homeless people in permanent housing.
Posted 10/28/2011; Updated 10/28/2011
Mayfest, Parks Department to unveil renovated Trinity Park
Officials from Mayfest Inc. and the Fort Worth Parks & Community Services Department will dedicate the newly renovated Trinity Park Playground at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2.
Posted 10/28/2011; Updated 10/28/2011
Update on councilmember’s condition
Councilmember Frank Moss is resting comfortably and recovering following a heart attack two weeks ago.
Posted 10/27/2011; Updated 10/27/2011
Update: Tests on horse come back negative; voluntary quarantine lifted at WRMC
Test results on the horse with symptoms that prompted the voluntary quarantine of entries in the Appaloosa Horse Club World Championships at the Fort Worth Will Rogers Memorial Center have come back negative.
Posted 10/26/2011; Updated 10/26/2011
Proposed drilling ordinance changes put on hold
The Fort Worth City Council decided not to move forward with proposed revisions to the gas drilling ordinance on Tuesday, but asked for more public input and review of future proposals.
Posted 10/25/2011; Updated 10/25/2011
Eligible families can sign up for Cowboy Santas program
With the holidays quickly approaching, the Cowboy Santas program is ready to help provide toys, books and games to needy Tarrant County families.
Posted 10/24/2011; Updated 10/24/2011
Nightly closures of West Vickery run through Oct. 31
As work begins on the northbound and southbound Chisholm Trail Parkway bridge spans, traffic along West Vickery Boulevard between Hulen Street and Micki Lynn Avenue will be detoured nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Oct. 24-28.
Posted 10/24/2011; Updated 10/25/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: More than century-old pump station valve removed
Placed in service in 1892, this valve was installed during construction of the Holly Pump Station, now the site of the North Holly Water Treatment Plant.
Posted 10/24/2011; Updated 10/24/2011
Mayor's Message: Digital Town Hall offers a virtual “face-to-face” with Mayor Price
The City of Fort Worth's first digital town hall is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. Watch it live on FWTV.
Posted 10/24/2011; Updated 10/25/2011
Run for HANK honors fallen police officers
The fifth annual Run for HANK (Helping Another Next of Kin) is planned for Oct. 29 at the Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial, 2300 W. Seventh St. The 10-, four- and one-mile runs will route through Trinity Park.
Posted 10/24/2011; Updated 10/24/2011
Vision summit to examine region’s options for growth
The summit will be 7-11:45 a.m. Oct. 28 at the University of Texas at Arlington Hereford University Center, 300 W. First St. in Arlington.
Posted 10/24/2011; Updated 10/24/2011
Joint City Council, school district meeting set Oct. 27
The Fort Worth City Council will meet with the Fort Worth ISD Board of Education at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 27. The meeting will be at the Trinity River Campus of Tarrant County College, 300 Trinity Campus Circle.
Posted 10/24/2011; Updated 10/24/2011
Submit questions for digital town hall
Fort Worth's first digital town hall is Wednesday, Oct. 26, and there is still time to submit your questions. Video question submission ends Monday, Oct. 24, though, so send them soon.
Posted 10/21/2011; Updated 10/25/2011
Mayor, Judge put the “pedal” to the metal for United Way
Mayor Betsy Price and Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley are betting that their organizations can outdo each other to raise more money for the United Way of Tarrant County—and the loser better have some strong legs!
Posted 10/21/2011; Updated 10/21/2011
Two Trinity Uptown bridges get funding boost
Funding for two of the three Trinity Uptown bridges is now in place. The $15 million means that construction will proceed on schedule.
Posted 10/20/2011; Updated 10/20/2011
Higgins officially named city manager
Tom Higgins had the “interim” tag removed from his title Tuesday, when City Council unanimously approved his appointment as City Manager.
Posted 10/20/2011; Updated 10/20/2011
Briefings to discuss changes to Rental Registration ordinance
The Code Compliance Department will host three briefings to discuss enhancements to the proposed Rental Registration ordinance at Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods, 818 Missouri Ave.
Posted 10/19/2011; Updated 10/19/2011
Mayor's Message: Sound pension fund important to employees, taxpayers
A sound pension fund protects taxpayers while protecting the future of city employees and their families.
Posted 10/19/2011; Updated 10/19/2011
Five town hall questioners to be selected for meeting with Mayor Price
The city is accepting questions and suggestions now about how to make City Hall more open and transparent for residents, and Mayor Betsy Price will respond to many as part of the Oct. 26 digital town hall. In addition, Mayor Price will select five questioners for an in-depth conversation in person.
Posted 10/19/2011; Updated 10/19/2011
Officials break ground on Race Street affordable housing development
Mayor Betsy Price and Councilmember Sal Espino joined community partners Tuesday to break ground on a project set to bring urban-style, affordable housing to the Six Points urban village.
Posted 10/18/2011; Updated 10/31/2011
Fort Worth signs sister city agreement with Guiyang, China
Mayor Betsy Price and her counterpart from Guiyang, China, signed a document naming the mountain city in southwest China as Fort Worth’s eighth sister city Monday.
Posted 10/18/2011; Updated 10/18/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: Hotel, saloon provided cowboy comforts
In 1904, Col. T.M. Thannisch, one of North Fort Worth’s early developers and entrepreneurs, purchased property at the corner of North Main Street and East Exchange Avenue.
Posted 10/17/2011; Updated 10/17/2011
Car-free street festival planned next two Sundays
Enjoy family-friendly, car-free streets in the Near South Side during Open Streets, a temporary urban space allowing residents to interact with each other through exercise, entertainment and fun.
Posted 10/17/2011; Updated 10/17/2011
Mayor Price and NAS/JRB to host bike ride around air base
The ride takes place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29 and is approximately 14 miles long.
Posted 10/17/2011; Updated 10/17/2011
Share your comments about city’s solid waste services
Code Compliance will conduct three public meetings to discuss solid waste services in Fort Worth.
Posted 10/17/2011; Updated 11/14/2011
Summit to discuss economics of east, southeast Fort Worth
The seventh annual East and Southeast Fort Worth Economic Development Summit will showcase current and potential projects, identify potential funding opportunities, highlight the needs of the community and help stakeholders navigate resources.
Posted 10/17/2011; Updated 10/17/2011
Mayor's Message: Speak up about redistricting Oct. 18
There is still a chance to make your opinions heard. On Oct. 18, a public hearing will be held during the regular City Council meeting.
Posted 10/14/2011; Updated 10/14/2011
Library’s book sale Oct. 21-23
Don’t miss the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library biannual book sale. Choose from thousands of books, CDs, audio books and a large selection of children’s books. Proceeds benefit the Fort Worth Library.
Posted 10/14/2011; Updated 10/14/2011
Experience the Japanese Garden during annual Fall Festival
Stroll along the meandering paths and hear the sounds of koto music and taiko drumming during the Fall Festival in the Japanese Garden, Oct. 22-23 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
Posted 10/14/2011; Updated 10/14/2011
Power of a penny: Shifting funds to debt service puts more shovels in the dirt
In response to Fort Worth residents’ calls for faster completion of road and bridge projects, the FY2012 city budget shifts one cent of the property tax rate from the city’s operation and maintenance budget to debt service. This shift allows the city to accelerate existing infrastructure projects and start new projects sooner.
Posted 10/14/2011; Updated 10/14/2011
Video: Councilmember dons blindfold for visual impairment awareness
District 7 Councilmember Dennis Shingleton joined Lighthouse for the Blind for White Cane Day Walk. To raise awareness of the challenges Fort Worth residents with visual impairments face, the councilmember took part in the walk with a blindfold and cane to see how well he could navigate downtown streets without sight.
Posted 10/13/2011; Updated 10/13/2011
Turn in unused, expired medications Oct. 29
Safely dispose of unused and expired medicines Oct. 29 to help keep your home safe and our water free of pollutants.
Posted 10/12/2011; Updated 10/12/2011
Comment on potential rooster ordinance revisions
The Code Compliance Department will conduct a public meeting to consider revisions to the rooster ordinance at 6 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.
Posted 10/10/2011; Updated 10/10/2011
Webcast to feature author Parker Palmer
View a free webcast featuring writer and educator Parker J. Palmer, who will speak about concepts from his new book, Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit.
Posted 10/10/2011; Updated 10/10/2011
Hearings scheduled for drilling ordinance, number of Council districts
Residents can comment on two important issues during the Oct. 18 City Council meeting: revisions to the gas drilling ordinance and how many Council seats should exist under redistricting. Both hearings will be conducted during the 7 p.m. Council meeting at Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.
Posted 10/10/2011; Updated 10/10/2011
Mayor's Message: Join me Oct. 26 for Fort Worth's first digital town hall
Join Mayor Price and the Star-Telegram's J.R. Labbe at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 for Fort Worth's first digital town hall.
Posted 10/10/2011; Updated 10/25/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: Shenandoah one of four Navy airships
Sure, we see a blimp in the Fort Worth skies during major sporting events, but those blimps are shrimps compared to the USS Shenandoah, which made its way through our city in the 1920s.
Posted 10/10/2011; Updated 10/10/2011
Help raise $150,000 and save homeless pets at Petwalk
Help save the lives of homeless pets by joining the inaugural PetSmart Charities PetWalk sponsored in part by the City of Fort Worth on Nov. 19 at Trinity Park. The goal is to raise $150,000 for local animal-welfare agencies and PetSmart Charities.
Posted 10/10/2011; Updated 10/10/2011
Fire Department providing smoke detectors
In observance of Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15), the Fort Worth Fire Department is conducting a citywide smoke detector drive.
Posted 10/7/2011; Updated 10/7/2011
Follow a scenic route to cleaner air
Team up with the Safe City Commission to make a difference in our community and the air we breathe at Bike the Bricks-n-Trails on Oct. 15.
Posted 10/7/2011; Updated 10/7/2011
Celebrate autumn at Log Cabin Village’s Fall Fest
It’s finally starting to feel like fall, so get ready to grind grain by hand, shell corn, thresh wheat, bob for apples and press tortillas at Log Cabin Village’s old-fashioned Frontier Fall Fest, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 15.
Posted 10/7/2011; Updated 10/7/2011
Public Art continues to celebrate Fort Worth’s rich history and diversity
After more than a decade, the Fort Worth Public Art program will have more than 50 projects under way in the next year, with many slated for completion.
Posted 10/7/2011; Updated 10/7/2011
Free bike racks available to business owners
Fort Worth businesses can apply for up to three free bike racks as part of the city’s effort to encourage bicycling.
Posted 10/6/2011; Updated 10/6/2011
Video: All-America City Celebration
City employees, downtown workers and residents came together at City Hall Monday to celebrate Fort Worth's All-America City win. FWTV was there to catch the speeches and reactions from city employees.
Posted 10/6/2011; Updated 10/6/2011
Chisholm Trail Parkway funding clears final hurdle
The North Texas Tollway Authority board of directors today approved the sale of bonds for Chisholm Trail Parkway funding and voted to add the toll road to the NTTA Special Projects System.
Posted 10/6/2011; Updated 10/6/2011
Recycling contest: Is your elementary school a green winner?
In honor of Texas Recycles Day, the City of Fort Worth and Keep Fort Worth Beautiful are sponsoring a recycling contest to reward and recognize local elementary schools’ efforts to reduce waste and establish extraordinary recycling programs.
Posted 10/6/2011; Updated 10/10/2011
Solid Waste awarded for dramatically reducing recycling contamination
Summer 2011 saw the lowest contamination rate recorded during the nine years the pay-as-you-throw program has been in existence.
Posted 10/4/2011; Updated 10/4/2011
Council approves development deal for apartment project
A planned multi-family housing development in the fast-growing West Seventh corridor will bring new jobs to Fort Worth and add accessible, affordable housing to the area.
Posted 10/4/2011; Updated 10/5/2011
Oct. 12 proclaimed Bullying Awareness Day in Fort Worth
To continue the conversation about bullying and the effects it has on young people, Fort Worth has proclaimed Oct. 12 Bullying Awareness Day.
Posted 10/4/2011; Updated 10/4/2011
Know what to do with yard debris
Have you started your fall yard cleanup? Or are you dealing with issues related to the effects of this summer’s drought? Unfortunately, some shrubs, plants and even grass didn’t survive the outrageous heat and need to be removed.
Posted 10/3/2011; Updated 10/3/2011
Stock up at Botanic Garden’s Fall Plant Sale
The sale will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Grove, the wooded area west of the Trial Garden and the Japanese Garden parking lot at the Botanic Garden.
Posted 10/3/2011; Updated 10/3/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: Stag Saloon brought ‘palatial magnificence’ to Cowtown
The Stag’s dining room offered a lavish menu of fresh fish, oysters, game and pastry dishes and was “a gathering place for the city’s young bulls.”
Posted 10/3/2011; Updated 10/3/2011
Mayor’s Message: Show your pride, brand Cowtown
Being named an All-America City three times is a huge feat, and it is a testament to the pride each and every citizen has in this city.
Posted 10/3/2011; Updated 10/3/2011
East Lancaster service changes to include 60-foot buses
Eight articulated buses — they bend in the middle and have three doors —begin regular service for the first time on a new East Lancaster Avenue route Oct. 2, officials with The T announced.
Posted 9/30/2011; Updated 9/30/2011
A chat with three new deputy police chiefs
The recent reorganization of the Fort Worth Police Department’s command structure brought change of a magnitude not seen in decades.
Posted 9/30/2011; Updated 9/30/2011
Celebrate Fort Worth’s All-America City award Oct. 3
Join Mayor Betsy Price and City of Fort Worth leadership to celebrate Fort Worth's status as an All-America City from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 3 outside City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.
Posted 9/30/2011; Updated 9/30/2011
Police forum to give residents a chance to provide input on services
The Fort Worth Police Department will conduct a community policing forum at 7 p.m. Oct. 6 at Hallmark Baptist Church, 4201 W. Risinger Road.
Posted 9/30/2011; Updated 9/30/2011
Human Relations Commission, Fairness Fort Worth recognized for diversity efforts
The Fort Worth Human Relations Commission and Fairness Fort Worth were recognized at Tuesday’s City Council meeting for their efforts in working with the City to improve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights and quality of life in Fort Worth.
Posted 9/28/2011; Updated 10/3/2011
Two Tarrant County listeriosis cases linked to multistate outbreak
The Texas Department of State Health Services has linked two Tarrant County listeria cases to a contaminated shipment of cataloupes from Colorado, which is has causes similar cases in several states.
Posted 9/27/2011; Updated 9/27/2011
10 years in, Barnett Shale remains an economic powerhouse
According to the Perryman Group of Waco, the Barnett Shale created more than 100,200 jobs since 2001.
Posted 9/27/2011; Updated 9/27/2011
Mayor's Message: Let your voice be heard on proposed gas drilling ordinance changes
Armed with new information, the City Council has asked that the Gas Drilling Ordinance be changed to ensure drilling and production companies are using the absolute best practices in emission controls. However, aside from air quality, there are other aspects of the ordinance that deserve a closer look.
Posted 9/26/2011; Updated 9/26/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: Restored monument honored for preservation excellence
The restored Al Hayne Monument at 700 Main St. was awarded a Preservation Award by Historic Fort Worth Inc. Fort Worth Public Art oversaw the restoration of the City-owned memorial.
Posted 9/26/2011; Updated 9/26/2011
More red-light cameras go live on Nov. 1
Ten more red-light cameras will be added Nov. 1 to the 45 cameras that already have been placed throughout the city.
Posted 9/23/2011; Updated 9/23/2011
Celebrate 42nd anniversary of Lake Worth Monster sightings at Monster Bash
The family event is planned for 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Oct. 1 at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road.
Posted 9/23/2011; Updated 9/23/2011
Improvements at Hyde Park recognized for green space design
The project, completed earlier this year, improved the transit-oriented public space at the intersection of Ninth and Throckmorton streets by adding new passenger shelters, sidewalks, benches and trees and by increasing the lawn area around the existing Panther Fountain.
Posted 9/23/2011; Updated 9/23/2011
Comprehensive Plan provides guide for Fort Worth’s growth and development
You and your neighborhood association, business organization or other community group can review updated plans for Fort Worth’s future in the draft 2012 Comprehensive Plan and offer comments during community meetings this fall.
Posted 9/23/2011; Updated 9/23/2011
Zoning change will move southeast Fort Worth housing development forward
Developed by an investment group led by Fort Worth developer Happy Baggett, the 67-acre Renaissance Square will feature 425,000 square feet of stores and restaurants, which developers say will create hundreds of jobs. The center is expected to drive other economic development and growth on the city’s southeast side, an area that hasn’t seen much commercial development in decades.
Posted 9/22/2011; Updated 9/30/2011
Public review, comment scheduled for drilling ordinance tweaks
The Fort Worth City Council advised city staff to prepare revisions to the city’s Gas Drilling Ordinance based on recommendations made over the past two weeks. The recommendations include tighter restrictions on gas drilling and production to help address recent concerns about permitting, air quality, salt water disposal wells, and more.
Posted 9/22/2011; Updated 11/1/2011
Marine Park pool to reopen summer 2012; City Council pushes for more
City Council gave tentative approval to a plan to open at least one Central City swimming pool next summer and to build a new aquatics facility at the same site for summer 2013. Formal action will occur in coming months as contractors are engaged.
Posted 9/20/2011; Updated 9/20/2011
City Council approves FY2012 budget
With a 9-0 vote, City Council Tuesday approved a $1.4 billion budget for fiscal year 2012 that holds the property tax rate flat while adding funds for Police, Fire, Code Compliance and libraries. The newly adopted budget also includes more funds for street projects.
Posted 9/20/2011; Updated 9/20/2011
Mayor's Message: This National Night Out we celebrate our 'All-America City'
On Oct. 4, neighborhoods across our city will host outdoor parties in recognition of our Texas-style National Night Out. But there’s something else we’ll celebrate this year—Fort Worth’s recent designation as an “All-America City.”
Posted 9/19/2011; Updated 9/19/2011
Cultural District attractions host Day in the District
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Log Cabin Village are among nine cultural destinations that will offer free admission from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. this Saturday during the fourth annual Day in the District.
Posted 9/19/2011; Updated 9/19/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: Priceless art finds home at the Carter
In the early 1960s, the small, Philip Johnson-designed Amon Carter Museum overlooked a landscaped terrace that framed a view of the Fort Worth skyline.
Posted 9/19/2011; Updated 9/19/2011
Brand Fort Worth an All-America City during National Night Out
Turn on your outdoor lights and join your neighbors outside for the 28th annual National Night Out Oct. 4.
Posted 9/19/2011; Updated 9/29/2011
Sept. 22 police forum to address residents’ concerns
The Fort Worth Police Department will conduct a community policing forum at 7 p.m. Sept. 22 at St. Stephen Presbyterian Church, 2700 McPherson Ave.
Posted 9/16/2011; Updated 9/16/2011
Fort Worth Police crime lab earns international accreditation
The FWPD lab received American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB) to meet International Organization for Standardization requirements that are applied to testing laboratories around the world.
Posted 9/16/2011; Updated 9/16/2011
Fort Worth job growth continues, statistics show
Total nonfarm employment in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington Metropolitan Statistical Area added more than 65,000 jobs over a year’s time, a 2.1 percent increase. That’s more than twice the nationwide increase.
Posted 9/16/2011; Updated 9/16/2011
Goal of regionwide plan: Move people with strategic investments
The year 2035 may seem like a long way off, but when it comes to planning for improved mobility in the rapidly growing Dallas-Fort Worth area, it’s never too soon to start planning.
Posted 9/16/2011; Updated 9/16/2011
Report illegal dumping: There’s an app for that
The city is asking residents to help catch people who dump illegally, and new technology makes it easier than ever before.
Posted 9/16/2011; Updated 9/16/2011
Exhibition showcases five recently completed public art projects
“FWPA: Artists and the City” is 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday through Oct. 31 at the AIA Fort Worth Center for Architecture, 3425 W. Seventh St.
Posted 9/16/2011; Updated 9/16/2011
Increased stormwater fees will protect property, residents from dangerous runoff
A public hearing on the proposed fee increase is scheduled for 10 a.m. Sept. 20 at the City Council meeting at City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.
Posted 9/15/2011; Updated 9/15/2011
City Council to vote on budget proposal after final public hearing on Tuesday
Fort Worth residents have one more opportunity to weigh in on the City’s proposed $1.4 billion budget for fiscal year 2012.
Posted 9/14/2011; Updated 9/14/2011
Improvements, tribute at General Worth Square will commemorate JFK visit
The City Council on Tuesday approved the final design of General Worth Square Park, which will commemorate President John F. Kennedy’s Nov. 22, 1963, visit to Fort Worth with a privately funded statue and a professionally designed historical exhibit.
Posted 9/14/2011; Updated 9/14/2011
Mayor's Message: Vote on FY2012 budget is Sept. 20, so let us know what you think
We’re in the home stretch — the City Council is set to hear final comments and then consider the approval of the city's FY2012 budget. That vote is scheduled for Sept. 20.
Posted 9/13/2011; Updated 9/14/2011
Officers thwart alleged copper theft in progress
Two officers on a routine patrol near the Renaissance Square Wal-Mart construction site spotted a person peeking out of a transformer box – a possible copper theft in progress.
Posted 9/13/2011; Updated 9/13/2011
Decreased contamination rate shows Fort Worth is recycling right
The results of Fort Worth’s most recent recycling audit at the recycle processing center showed the lowest contamination level in blue recycling carts since the current program began in 2003.
Posted 9/12/2011; Updated 9/12/2011
City’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration features food, entertainment
The public is invited to join Fort Worth City Employees’ 10th annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration, set for 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Sept 16 in front of City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.
Posted 9/12/2011; Updated 9/12/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: Sam Garcia
The Fort Worth Library’s Samuel Garcia Collection is a treasure trove of information about Fort Worth’s Hispanic community. Garcia donated his collection to the library archives for preservation purposes and to educate the public about Hispanic heritage in the Fort Worth area. Included in the collection are manuscript materials relating to various organizations, pamphlets, journals, newspapers and clippings, memorabilia, photographs and awards.
Posted 9/12/2011; Updated 9/12/2011
9/11 artifact, exhibit dedicated with memorial ceremony
Elected officials and community leaders were on hand Sunday, Sept. 11, as the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History dedicated its 9/11 memorial exhibit, featuring an artifact from the World Trade Center.
Posted 9/12/2011; Updated 9/12/2011
Disaster response exercise Sept. 10-11
Military and civilian emergency response agencies will hold a training exercise Sept. 10-11 at the Army Reserve Center in White Settlement.
Posted 9/9/2011; Updated 9/9/2011
Mayor Price to help reduce school dropouts, one doorstep at a time
Mayor Betsy Price will join Interim Superintendent Walter Dansby and dozens of other volunteers on Sept. 10 to encourage high school dropouts to head back to class.
Posted 9/6/2011; Updated 9/6/2011
Deadline nears for commenting on number of Council districts
A redistricting public hearing will be held as part of the regular City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 in City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St. The hearing will provide an opportunity for the City Council to hear directly from residents on the number of City Council districts they think Fort Worth should have.
Posted 9/6/2011; Updated 9/29/2011
Bilingual workshop offers tips to job seekers
Claudia Sanchez, a staffing specialist with Manpower Inc., will present a free two-part workshop in Spanish for job seekers.
Posted 9/6/2011; Updated 9/6/2011
Roll with Mayor Price through east Fort Worth
Join Mayor Betsy Price on a nine-mile bicycle ride through east Fort Worth on Sept. 17.
Posted 9/6/2011; Updated 9/6/2011
Party with the animals as Fort Worth offers half-price adoptions
From Sept. 9-11, the Fort Worth PetSmart Adoption Center, 4800 S.W. Loop 820 near Hulen Mall, is joining in PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend to offer half-price pet adoptions.
Posted 9/6/2011; Updated 9/6/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: Yale Lary anchored Detroit’s feared defense of the 50s
Lary made all-conference at Texas A&M University as a halfback in 1951 before being drafted by the Detriot Lions in the third round of the spring 1952 draft.
Posted 9/6/2011; Updated 9/6/2011
Public meetings to provide details on Chisholm Trail Parkway construction
Fort Worth residents and commuters who use the Hulen Street Bridge are invited to a Sept. 13 community meeting to learn more about Chisholm Trail Parkway construction plans.
Posted 9/6/2011; Updated 9/7/2011
Mayor's Message: Being prepared is your responsibility too
Fittingly, September is Emergency Preparedness Month. It’s a time remind ourselves of our obligation to be ready and able to protect ourselves from danger—either natural or man-made.
Posted 9/6/2011; Updated 9/6/2011
National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, and Fort Worth’s Office of Emergency Management urges Cowtown residents to take the opportunity to update their disaster plan and prepare their families, homes and businesses.
Posted 9/6/2011; Updated 9/23/2011
Find a sober ride this Labor Day weekend
The annual “Drink. Drive. Go to Jail” initiative cautioning Texans that law enforcement agencies statewide are cracking down on drunk driving as summer winds down began earlier this month and will continue through Labor Day, Sept. 5.
Posted 9/1/2011; Updated 9/1/2011
Take care of outstanding warrants ahead of Sept. 10 roundup
City marshals will conduct a warrant roundup Sept. 10 to bring to justice anyone with outstanding warrants pending before Fort Worth Municipal Court.
Posted 9/1/2011; Updated 9/1/2011
Federal funds will alleviate congestion at Tower 55 rail bottleneck
Efforts to improve Tower 55, the busiest at-grade railroad intersection in the country, received a $34 million boost on Thursday when federal officials joined Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price to complete a construction agreement for the $91 million project.
Posted 9/1/2011; Updated 9/1/2011
City has a new home on the web: FortWorthTexas.gov
Fort Worth is making it easier to share its web address with an easier-to-remember domain name starting Oct. 1.
Posted 9/1/2011; Updated 9/1/2011
‘Go Purple Fridays’ kicks off again this week
College football season is set to kick off again — and that means it’s time to put your “purple pride” on display.
Posted 9/1/2011; Updated 9/1/2011
Public invited to opening of police storefront in east Fort Worth
The Fort Worth Police Department will open a new storefront at 9 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, at Potter’s House, 1258 Woodhaven Blvd.
Posted 8/31/2011; Updated 8/31/2011
Fort Worth police officer suggests ways to prevent copper theft
Numerous Fort Worth residents have been victims of copper theft. In addition to thefts of A/C equipment, copper pipe has been stolen from the crawl spaces beneath homes.
Posted 8/31/2011; Updated 8/31/2011
Budget Update: Council expresses concerns about streets, other infrastructure needs
TPW plans to deliver $223.6 million worth of projects in fiscal year 2012, which would include $119.1 million in road and bridge improvements, $59.5 million in new or remodeled building facilities and $45 million in storm water management projects.
Posted 8/30/2011; Updated 8/30/2011
Visit Six Flags, help send a kid to camp in 2012
Classes are back in session, but planning – and fundraising – for next summer break already is under way in the Fort Worth Parks and Community Services (PACS) Department.
Posted 8/30/2011; Updated 8/30/2011
Comment on statewide transportation projects at Thursday meeting
Make your voice heard on transportation funding priorities at an open house-style public meeting on Thursday.
Posted 8/29/2011; Updated 8/29/2011
Mayor's Message: BAC contest highlights the importance of small businesses
The city’s Business Assistance Center (BAC) provides valuable information for those who want to start, buy or expand a business.
Posted 8/29/2011; Updated 8/29/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: Early grocery store was predecessor to O.B. Macaroni
Italian immigrant Louis Bicocchi was a prominent grocer and businessman in pre-1900 Fort Worth. This store, downtown at the corner of Seventh and Burnett streets, was an early location of Bicocchi’s grocery business.
Posted 8/29/2011; Updated 8/29/2011
City awarded $1 million grant for future Northwest Community Park
The matching grant funds will be used to acquire and develop a 246-acre property in northwest Fort Worth.
Posted 8/26/2011; Updated 8/26/2011
Stomp out litter in your neighborhood at new event
For the past 26 years, the City has successfully organized the Cowtown Great American Cleanup each spring. Residents and neighborhood groups have requested that the City help facilitate cleanups on a more frequent basis.
Posted 8/26/2011; Updated 8/26/2011
City partners with Oncor in energy efficiency program
The City of Fort Worth has joined Oncor’s Government Facilities Program (GFP) to reduce energy use and expenditures. The GFP offers technical and financial assistance to help cities implement energy efficiency improvement projects.
Posted 8/25/2011; Updated 8/25/2011
Water restrictions implemented in Fort Worth
The City of Fort Worth and the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) have implemented stage 1 water restrictions due to extreme drought conditions. Restrictions go into effect Monday, Aug. 29.
Posted 8/24/2011; Updated 8/24/2011
TxDOT awards repair contract for I-30/Spur 341 bridge
Repairs to the Spur 341 (Lockheed Boulevard) Bridge over Interstate 30 will begin in the first week of September, according to a Tuesday announcement by the Texas Department of Transportation.
Posted 8/23/2011; Updated 8/23/2011
Construction update: Hulen Street Bridge reaching new heights
While it may appear to motorists that not much is happening on the Hulen Street Bridge project, most of the work that has taken place in the early stages has been done beneath the bridge out of the view of passing drivers.
Posted 8/23/2011; Updated 8/23/2011
Council presentation: Trinity River Vision projects progressing
Several major components of the Trinity River Vision project are already completed or are under way, including work to create additional flood water storage along Northside Drive and in Gateway Park. Water and sewer relocations along Henderson Street are under way.
Posted 8/23/2011; Updated 8/24/2011
Proposed raises for city workers part of ensuring quality city services
Our hard-working management and budget staff have proposed a budget for 2012 that addresses our challenges while maintaining or improving important city services. That’s good news.
Posted 8/22/2011; Updated 8/22/2011
Public art atop radio tower to be dedicated
Fort Worth’s latest public art installation — Night Song, a series of programmed LED lights on steel rings atop the Rolling Hills radio tower — will be dedicated Aug. 26 at Tarrant County College South Campus, 5301 Campus Drive. The event is free and open to the public.
Posted 8/22/2011; Updated 8/22/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: Bookmobile rolls out
In 1948, Fort Worth's new library director, Joseph S. Ibbotson, was instrumental in starting bookmobile service. The bookmobile made 28 stops in the city limits, bringing library services out of downtown and into neighborhoods long before branch libraries were built.
Posted 8/22/2011; Updated 8/22/2011
Back-to-school traffic safety: It’s no accident
To prepare for the 2011-12 academic year, the Transportation & Public Works Department’s Traffic Engineering Division has developed an action plan to address school zone safety needs at six new schools and to enhance safety at existing schools.
Posted 8/22/2011; Updated 8/22/2011
I-30 gateway to be discussed at upcoming community meeting
Fort Worth’s new gateway for visitors arriving from the east is beginning to take shape, and an upcoming meeting will give an update on the process.
Posted 8/19/2011; Updated 8/19/2011
Little adjustments add up to big energy savings
Every little bit counts when it comes to conservation.
Posted 8/19/2011; Updated 8/19/2011
Resident survey shows satisfaction with City services
Residents ranked the City highest for having a clean and attractive city and ensuring a strong economic base, and lowest for improving roads and public transportation.
Posted 8/18/2011; Updated 8/18/2011
Mayor’s Summer Reading Challenge attracts record numbers
The Fort Worth Library recently concluded another successful summer reading program, with more than 6,231 adults, teens and children completing the program — nearly twice as many as in 2010.
Posted 8/18/2011; Updated 8/18/2011
Fort Worth to serve as model for Iraqi provincial councils
Since 2003, the U.S. Agency for International Aid has been working to provide these examples to Iraqi officials as part of the Local Governance Program and, recently, they looked to Fort Worth for help.
Posted 8/17/2011; Updated 8/17/2011
Schedule a draft 2012 Comprehensive Plan presentation
Help set Fort Worth’s future direction by scheduling a Comprehensive Plan meeting for your organization.
Posted 8/17/2011; Updated 8/17/2011
Council urges revisions to drilling ordinance to protect residents
Council conducted a lengthy workshop Tuesday that touched on many aspects of urban gas drilling.
Posted 8/16/2011; Updated 8/16/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: Boaz & Battle Cotton Yard
In the 1880s, the Boaz & Battle Cotton yard was located on Main Street between 13th and 14th streets.
Posted 8/15/2011; Updated 8/15/2011
Log Cabin Village closing two weeks for maintenance
Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, will be closed Aug. 22 through Sept. 5 for maintenance.
Posted 8/15/2011; Updated 8/15/2011
Police begin back-to-school enforcement, safety campaign
As thousands of students return to area schools on Monday, the Fort Worth Police Department’s Traffic Division will crack down on school zone safety violations.
Posted 8/15/2011; Updated 8/15/2011
Spotlight: Neighborhood Education Office
The City's Neighborhood Education Office supports and helps form community groups to create stronger ties between residents and municipal government.
Posted 8/15/2011; Updated 8/15/2011
Video: Summer of Hope prepares students for school year
At-risk students are getting the supplies they need to make the grade this school year through Summer of Hope.
Posted 8/15/2011; Updated 8/15/2011
Help your business reduce waste, save water
Implement or enhance your workplace recycling and water conservation practices by attending the Green Business Workshop from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 15. Registration is free.
Posted 8/12/2011; Updated 8/12/2011
City Council to get in-depth look at gas drilling
The City Council and staff will conduct a workshop on Tuesday to review recommendations from the recently completed air quality study and to consider gas well ordinance revisions.
Posted 8/12/2011; Updated 8/12/2011
Mayor Price joins local partners to prepare students for class
Mayor Price will join several partners for a press conference at 10 a.m. Aug. 13 at the Brighter Outlook Inc. Community Center, 4910 Dunbar St., where underserved children will receive clothes and backpacks full of school supplies.
Posted 8/12/2011; Updated 8/12/2011
Board approves food park; trucks to start rolling in this fall
Food trucks will soon be serving up gourmet delights in a parklike setting near Fort Worth’s West Seventh Street development.
Posted 8/11/2011; Updated 8/11/2011
Budget Workshop: Day 2 Recap
The Fort Worth City Council called for faster, more efficient delivery of transportation projects and a renewed emphasis on customer service by City departments during the second day of a budget workshop on Thursday.
Posted 8/11/2011; Updated 8/11/2011
Budget Workshop: Day 1 Recap
The Fort Worth City Council called for parkland in growing areas, more transportation improvements and asked that city staff remain focused on code and public safety issues today during the first round of budget workshops.
Posted 8/11/2011; Updated 8/11/2011
Local businesses to be awarded for business plans
Five local businesses are in the running for thousands of dollars in prizes, products and services in the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center’s Getting to the Next Level — A Business Plan Competition.
Posted 8/10/2011; Updated 8/10/2011
Traffic plan for In-N-Out grand opening released
With heavy traffic expected Thursday for the grand opening of Fort Worth's first In-N-Out Burger, the Police and Transportation & Public Works departments have issued a plan to minimize impact on the surrounding roads.
Posted 8/10/2011; Updated 8/10/2011
Speed limits to change on some Fort Worth streets
Drivers will see new speed limits on Fort Worth streets this August as crews work to change signage.
Posted 8/9/2011; Updated 8/9/2011
City budget proposal includes no tax increase, small raises for general employees
After months of careful planning, Interim City Manager Tom Higgins presented the City Council with a proposed $1.4 billion budget for fiscal year 2012. General Fund expenditures included in the proposal total $556 million.
Posted 8/9/2011; Updated 8/9/2011
Translating those complicated public notices about the city’s tax rate
Fort Worth residents may see a series of notices in the local newspaper detailing the City’s proposed budget and tax rate for the coming year. But it’s translating those notices that can sometimes be cumbersome.
Posted 8/9/2011; Updated 8/15/2011
Video: Hitting the trails with the mayor
The City's media and public affairs manager, Jason Lamers, took his bike and a video camera to see if he could keep up with Mayor Price on the trails. The video was shot during the Tour de Fort Worth.
Posted 8/8/2011; Updated 8/8/2011
New zoning system to be considered for Camp Bowie Boulevard
City Council will vote Tuesday to initiate the public hearing process for a zoning plan that would encourage development along the stretch of Camp Bowie Boulevard between I-30 and Loop 820.
Posted 8/8/2011; Updated 8/8/2011
Study: Red-light cameras reduce crashes by 24 percent in Fort Worth
Red-light crashes fell 25 percent at hundreds of Texas intersections after traffic cameras were installed, researchers reported in a statewide study. In Fort Worth, red-light crashes fell 24 percent at intersections where they had been installed for one year.
Posted 8/8/2011; Updated 8/8/2011
Mayor's Message: Social media opening new lines of communication
The City of Fort Worth has worked hard in the past year to expand its reach to our audience through digital communication.
Posted 8/8/2011; Updated 8/8/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: Central Fire Station
A modern Central Fire Station was constructed in 1899 at the corner of Throckmorton and Eighth streets. It had three wagon bays, sleeping quarters upstairs, a bell tower and a 40-foot lookout tower allowing firefighters to watch for smoke anywhere in town.
Posted 8/8/2011; Updated 8/8/2011
Fire Department bans fireworks displays due to drought conditions
Fire Chief Rudolph Jackson issued a statement today, banning outdoor pyrotechnic displays
Posted 8/5/2011; Updated 8/5/2011
Police on lookout for robbery suspect
Police are searching for a suspect in connection with incidents at two hotels and one check-cashing business in the Fort Worth area.
Posted 8/4/2011; Updated 8/4/2011
Eastbound I-30 closure in Fort Worth
Fort Worth motorists will have to deal with yet another bridge repair after the driver of a truck collided with a bridge spanning I-30 in west Fort Worth.
Posted 8/4/2011; Updated 8/4/2011
Police searching for suspect after bank robbery
At approximately 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, Liberty Bank — located at 2424 Merrick St. — was robbed.
Posted 8/3/2011; Updated 8/3/2011
Rules of the road for drivers and bicyclists in new downtown bike lanes
The addition of bike lanes on Tenth and Texas streets on the western edge of downtown has many motorists wondering how to react when they see new bike-friendly markings and signage.
Posted 8/3/2011; Updated 8/4/2011
Police forum to address diversity concerns
The Fort Worth Police Department will conduct a diversity awareness forum at 7 p.m. Aug. 18 at the Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods, 818 Missouri Ave.
Posted 8/3/2011; Updated 8/3/2011
Aviation Centennial: Celebrate the first flight of the B-36
Aug. 6 marks the 65th anniversary of the inaugural flight of the Fort Worth-built B-36 Peacemaker bomber. To celebrate, a series of special events are planned on Saturday at Veterans Memorial Air Park.
Posted 8/2/2011; Updated 8/2/2011
Fort Worth Flashback: E.M. Daggett
Ephraim M. Daggett (1810-1883) was a merchant, legislator and early promoter of Fort Worth. Born in Upper Canada, he settled in Tarrant County in 1854.
Posted 8/1/2011; Updated 8/8/2011
Energy conservation encouraged during extreme heat
Texas set a peak electricity demand record of 66,867 megawatts Monday between 4 and 5 p.m., and officials expect that record to be broken again this week.
Posted 8/1/2011; Updated 8/1/2011
Mayor's Message: Be smart with water use
Residents are using water in record numbers all across North Texas, thanks in large part to an extended string of 100-degree-plus day — that could mean usage restrictions if we're not careful.
Posted 8/1/2011; Updated 8/1/2011
Hispanic Wellness Fair provides education, access to services
The 13th annual Hispanic Wellness Fair will provide free medical screenings and health education to thousands of Fort Worth residents. The fair is 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 6 at Will Rogers Memorial Center’s Amon Carter Exhibit Hall, 3400 Burnett Tandy Drive.
Posted 7/29/2011; Updated 7/29/2011
Eastbound Vickery diverted through Sept. 9
City crews will close the eastbound lanes on Vickery Boulevard between Hulen Street and Ed Collett Park Aug. 1–Sept. 9. Eastbound traffic will be diverted onto Horne Street. Westbound traffic in this area will be reduced to one lane.
Posted 7/29/2011; Updated 8/23/2011
Thefts of storm water grates are costly, dangerous
Thieves are stealing metal storm water grates, resulting in expensive repairs and creating a potential safety hazard. Not only is this problem wasting taxpayer money, it’s also delaying City workers’ response to routine storm water maintenance.
Posted 7/29/2011; Updated 7/29/2011
School zone beacons to be tested beginning Aug. 1
The City of Fort Worth will begin testing flashing beacons in schools zones Aug. 1 to ensure they are working when students return to class in a few short weeks.
Posted 7/27/2011; Updated 7/27/2011
Mayor's Message: Some thoughts as I get settled in…
During the campaign, we talked about many ideas. Based on those conversations, there are a few major initiatives I’d like to get moving.
Posted 7/27/2011; Updated 7/27/2011
New daily water use record set Monday
Fort Worth Water Department customers set a record Monday for the most water use in a single day – 358.1 million gallons. The previous record, set Aug. 18, 2006, was 343.3 million gallons.
Posted 7/26/2011; Updated 7/26/2011
City Council calls for expediency on the future of public pools in Fort Worth
City Council Tuesday called for city staff to move faster on recommendations for future public pools in Fort Worth, citing the importance of aquatic facilities to public health and safety.
Posted 7/26/2011; Updated 7/26/2011
City Council approves site purchase for future water reclamation facility
Fort Worth City Council Tuesday approved the purchase of Site 10, a 100-acre tract of land for the future Mary’s Creek Water Reclamation Facility for $4.9 million.
Posted 7/26/2011; Updated 7/26/2011
Free workshop to offers information on affordable housing for homebuyers
The Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors will conduct a free workshop from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, July 30, at their offices, 2650 Parkview Drive.
Posted 7/25/2011; Updated 7/25/2011
Southwest Municipal Court building open for business
Opened for business on July 11, the 30,000-square foot facility is housed in the former Southwest Bank building at I-20 and Trail Lake Drive. It features both a walk-in court (Courtroom No. 8) and an environmental court (Courtroom No. 9), as well as the drive-thru payment window, cashier facilities for court payments and a payment drop box.
Posted 7/25/2011; Updated 8/1/2011
City facilities available for residents looking to get out of the heat
With more high temperatures expected, the City of Fort Worth continues to make its public facilities available to residents who need to get out of the heat.
Posted 7/22/2011; Updated 7/22/2011
City assists animals in distressed situations due to extreme heat
As a result of the recent stretch of extreme heat, the City of Fort Worth’s Code Compliance/Animal Care and Control Division has received an overwhelming number of priority calls regarding animals in distressed situations.
Posted 7/22/2011; Updated 7/22/2011
Provide feedback to Code at upcoming forum
Learn about the latest Code Compliance projects and programs and provide feedback at an upcoming forum. Brandon Scott Bennett, director of Code Compliance, and department representatives will attend the forums to answer your questions.
Posted 7/21/2011; Updated 7/21/2011
Neighborhood leaders, get back to class!
Neighborhood leaders can learn the latest techniques for engaging members and find out how to foster cleaner, safer neighborhoods at the Summer Session of Neighborhood University, 9 a.m. to noon Aug. 6 at Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods, 818 Missouri Ave.
Posted 7/21/2011; Updated 7/21/2011
Nightsong: Public art at 460 feet
At a time when radio towers are a common part of our landscape, a new public art installation high atop the Rolling Hills water treatment plant harkens back to the days when radio first appears on the horizon.
Posted 7/21/2011; Updated 7/21/2011
New requirements in effect for companies performing seismic testing
A recent request by City Council will ensure residents are notified when contractors plan to conduct seismic surveys.
Posted 7/20/2011; Updated 7/20/2011
Meacham celebrates anniversary
Fort Worth residents and aviation enthusiasts flocked to north Fort Worth July 16 to celebrate Meacham International Airport's anniversary. The celebration is part of a yearlong effort to highlight 100 years of powered flight in Fort Worth.
Posted 7/20/2011; Updated 7/20/2011
Forums provide chance to get involved in redistricting process
Residents are urged to attend one of a series of public meetings to learn about the City’s effort to redraw City Council district boundaries.
Posted 7/20/2011; Updated 7/20/2011
City Council reacts to air-quality study, calls for further action
Fort Worth City Council called the newly released air quality report a good start, but called for further discussion and a review of the existing Gas Drilling Ordinance to address concerns and respond to findings.
Posted 7/19/2011; Updated 7/19/2011
Fort Worth’s fleet ranks No. 17 on national list
The City of Fort Worth’s Equipment Services Department was named No. 17 on the 100 Best Fleets for 2011 at the Government Fleet Expo and Conference in San Diego.
Posted 7/19/2011; Updated 7/19/2011
Fort Worth named finalist for award recognizing equitable environment for LGBT workers
The awards, known as “the Outies,” recognize individuals and organizations who are leaders in advancing equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in workplaces across the world.
Posted 7/18/2011; Updated 7/18/2011
Keep your cool during periods of excessive heat
Extreme heat and high humidity can be dangerous to anyone, but particularly to the elderly, infants and young children, people with disabilities and people on medication for chronic health problems. The American Red Cross wants Fort Worth residents to know what they should do to weather the heat and remain safe.
Posted 7/18/2011; Updated 7/18/2011
Meadowbrook Branch Library reopens with new name, mission
Partnering with Workforce Solutions of Tarrant County, the Meadowbrook Library has been remodeled and given the mission of helping connect job seekers to the information they need.
Posted 7/18/2011; Updated 7/18/2011
Castleberry students volunteering a green thumb with Forestry
Fort Worth's tree farm depends on volunteers to do its job. With the support of volunteers, like those from Castleberry, the farm is making Fort Worth a greener place to live.
Posted 7/18/2011; Updated 7/18/2011
Fort Worth, Irving mayors drag race to promote safety
The newly elected Fort Worth and Irving mayors faced off in a drag race at Texas Motor Speedway to promote Friday Night Drags, a program that seeks to get street racers off area roads and on to the track.
Posted 7/18/2011; Updated 7/18/2011
Mayor's Message: Study results positive, but still more to be done
An important public meeting will be held Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the City Council chamber to talk about what our study has found.
Posted 7/18/2011; Updated 7/18/2011
Beat the heat at Hawaiian Falls, send a kid to camp
Parks & Community Services are selling discount tickets to the Mansfield Hawaiian Falls water park through Aug. 26, with a portion of the ticket price benefitting Camp Fort Worth Summer Day Camp.
Posted 7/15/2011; Updated 7/15/2011
Open house set to update community on site selection for Mary’s Creek Water Reclamation Facility
The Open House runs from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 21, at Western Hills Baptist Church, 8500 Chapin Road.
Posted 7/15/2011; Updated 7/15/2011
Water pressure back to normal following east Fort Worth main break
The area affected by low pressure is bounded by Beach Street to the west, Loop 820 to the east and Interstate 30 to the north. Crews are working to isolate the break, which will restore normal water pressure to the surrounding community.
Posted 7/14/2011; Updated 7/15/2011
Comprehensive air quality study provides insight into emissions from natural gas facilities
ERG delivered its final report to the City of Fort Worth Wednesday, July 13. A full copy of the study results can be found on the Air Quality Study page.
Posted 7/14/2011; Updated 7/15/2011
New Meacham tenant to bring 150 jobs
Leading Edge Aviation Services Inc. will paint the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, among other commercial airframes, at a site that includes a 69,490-square-foot hangar.
Posted 7/14/2011; Updated 7/14/2011
Rosedale Street bridges reopen to traffic
Reconstruction of these bridges allows for future Chisholm Trail Parkway construction beneath Rosedale Street.
Posted 7/13/2011; Updated 7/14/2011
Betsy Price sworn in as mayor; Dennis Shingleton joins Council
Betsy Price was sworn in as the 44th mayor of Fort Worth Tuesday evening, pledging to be a “boots-on-the-ground mayor” who will emphasize fiscal responsibility, government transparency and public-private partnerships.
Posted 7/12/2011; Updated 7/13/2011
Betsy Price begins first term as Fort Worth mayor
Mayor Betsy Price officially kicked off her first term with an address to City Council and residents at the Fort Worth Convention Center. Read the full text of her speech.
Posted 7/12/2011; Updated 7/20/2011
Mayor Moncrief says farewell
Mayor Mike Moncrief addresses City Council and residents for the last time as Fort Worth's top elected official.
Posted 7/12/2011; Updated 7/20/2011
Seven steps of responsible pet ownership
Having a pet goes beyond providing an animal with adequate water, food and shelter. Animal Care & Control lays out the steps to being a responsible pet owner.
Posted 7/11/2011; Updated 7/13/2011
Honor Meacham’s place in North Texas aviation history
Celebrate the anniversary of Fort Worth’s historic Meacham Field airport with a fly-in, displays, presentations and a museum open house. Events are planned from 2 to 4 p.m. July 16 at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport, 4201 N. Main St.
Posted 7/11/2011; Updated 7/20/2011
‘No refusal’ weekend nets 46 arrests
The Fort Worth Police Department’s enhanced DWI enforcement over the Independence Day weekend resulted in 38 driving while intoxicated arrests and eight public intoxication arrests.
Posted 7/11/2011; Updated 7/11/2011
Swearing-in ceremony/council meeting moved to Convention Center
The site for the 7 p.m. Fort Worth City Council meeting Tuesday, July 12 has been moved to Room 202 of the Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St. There will be a swearing-in ceremony for both Mayor-Elect Betsy Price and Councilmember-Elect Dennis Shingleton before City Council conducts its regular business.
Posted 7/8/2011; Updated 7/8/2011
Fort Worth Officer Shot
Today, at approximately 1:52 p.m. a Fort Worth Police Officer was shot.
Posted 7/7/2011; Updated 7/7/2011
Fort Worth Fire Department to begin accepting applications for firefighter recruits
The Fort Worth Fire Department will accept applications for fire trainees July 15 through August 5. The entry level exam is schedule for August 30, 2011. Projected start date for the Fire Trainee class is mid-February 2012.
Posted 7/7/2011; Updated 7/8/2011
Mayor-elect Price to drop the green flag on Friday Night Drags series
Fort Worth mayor-elect Betsy Price races newly elected Irving Mayor Beth Van Duyne to help kick off the third season of Friday Night Drags at Texas Motor Speedway.
Posted 7/7/2011; Updated 7/7/2011
Take action for clean air July 7
Air North Texas’ second annual Clean Air Action Day will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 7, when people will make at least one choice that will benefit air quality.
Posted 7/5/2011; Updated 7/5/2011
eSkills Library & Job Center begins fulfilling new role
The renovated center has been operating since June 23, and a grand opening is scheduled at noon July 11.
Posted 7/5/2011; Updated 7/5/2011
Share your thoughts on services for disabled
The July 7 forum is recommended for people who live with disabilities, older adults, caregivers and human services professionals. CART and sign interpreting services will be provided.
Posted 7/5/2011; Updated 7/5/2011
Video: Tour the new Joint Emergency Operations Center
The new Joint Emergency Operations Center brings together federal, state, county and municipal emergency responders and public safety officials, ensuring a coordinated response when disasters strike.
Posted 7/5/2011; Updated 7/5/2011
Wounded veteran celebrates Independence Day in new home
HelpingAHero.org is repaying Fort Worth-native Cpl. Zach Briseno - who lost both lower legs in an explosion while deployed in Iraq - for his service with a new, accessible home.
Posted 7/5/2011; Updated 7/5/2011
Water Department Pumps Record Amount of Water
Fort Worth Water Department customers used a record amount of water during the month of June – over 8 billion gallons. The previous record was 7.81 billion gallons in June 2006.
Posted 7/5/2011; Updated 7/5/2011
Mayor's Message: Fort Worth must continue to plan for growth
Forward thinking is vital to finding ways to nurture the momentum we’ve built and use it to continue our city’s progress.
Posted 7/1/2011; Updated 7/1/2011
Help shape the future of the Fort Worth Library at upcoming meetings
The Fort Worth Library’s 20/20 Vision provides a roadmap for services and facilities for the coming decade. The plan identifies the kinds of services and materials Fort Worth residents want, and it shows where facilities and services are needed.
Posted 6/27/2011; Updated 8/8/2011
Video: Mayor goes 'Over the Edge'
Alongside KRLD Radio's Chuck Schechner — who also volunteered to sport the Fort Worth TV helmet-cam — Mayor Mike followed through on his promise to scale the full 26 stories of the XTO building at 714 Main St.
Posted 6/24/2011; Updated 7/18/2011
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