Fort Worth Local News
Most recent breaking news about Fort Worth and the Tarrant County area including crime news, politics, community news and events
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Fort Worth based college is looking to solving the nursing shortage problem in Texas
Fort Worth, Texas – In a transformative move, the University of North Texas Health Science Center (UNT HSC) at Fort Worth, esteemed for its long-standing dedication to shaping experts in osteopathic medicine, physician assistance, and public health, has now integrated degreed nursing into its comprehensive academic offering. This expansion sees…
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About 300 Fort Worth ISD members are moving to the new, $40 million building
Fort Worth, Texas – In a significant turn of events three years post the divestiture of Fort Worth ISD‘s erstwhile administration office, the district’s workforce is ushering in a transition to their contemporary headquarters. The shift, however, hasn’t been without its share of financial complications. New Fort Worth ISD HQ…
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Fort Worth allocates $4.2 million lifeline to MedStar ambulance service in 2024 budget
Fort Worth, Texas — In a pivotal decision on Tuesday, the Fort Worth City Council greenlighted its 2024 fiscal budget, earmarking a notable sum of $4.2 million for MedStar’s transitional funding. This allocation, drawn directly from Fort Worth’s financial reserves, is yet under scrutiny as the city manager, David Cooke,…
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Fort Worth City Council votes for major tax rate cut in 2024, but owners will still pay more as property values soar
Fort Worth, Texas – In a pivotal move on Tuesday, the Fort Worth city council, in a decisive 8-3 ballot, ratified the city’s tax rate for 2024, pegging it at 67.25 cents for every $100 of assessed value. This substantial decrease represents the most dramatic slash in the city’s tax…
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Oak Grove Community Park: A beacon of hope for Fort Worth’s far south neighborhoods
Fort Worth, Texas – In the burgeoning precinct of Fort Worth’s southernmost reaches, the span of 67 acres that has lain dormant for nearly a decade is poised for a renaissance. This tract, known as Oak Grove Community Park, awaits its metamorphosis after a long period of inactivity that stretches…
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Fort Worth City Council to review the proposed 2023-24 fiscal budget and tax rate during a meeting on Sept. 19
Fort Worth, Texas – In a consequential move that has both fiscal and political ramifications, the City Council of Fort Worth is poised to scrutinize a proposed budget for the 2023-24 fiscal year, as well as an adjusted tax rate, during an upcoming meeting scheduled for September 19 at 5…
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American Red Cross provides support to displaced families after Fort Worth apartment fire
Fort Worth, Texas – In an urgent conflagration that erupted on the evening of September 12, 2023, precisely at 9:00 PM, the Fort Worth Fire Department was swiftly mobilized in response to a torrent of emergency calls. These distress signals emanated from alarmed residents of the Borough apartment complex, a…
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United way of Tarrant County takes on digital divide with $350k grant
Fort Worth, Texas – In an ambitious initiative aimed at ameliorating the pervasive issue of digital inequity, United Way of Tarrant County has recently secured a $350,000 grant to heighten awareness concerning the Affordable Connectivity Program in designated ZIP code regions. Established by the Federal Communications Commission, the program offers…
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Eminent domain drama unfolds: Texas aims to rescue beloved Fairfield Lake State Park
Fort Worth, Texas – In a momentous escalation of efforts to safeguard Fairfield Lake State Park, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department has officially submitted a petition for the invocation of eminent domain. Aimed at expropriating a sprawling 5,000-acre expanse situated to the south of Dallas, the legal filing occurred…
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All aboard again: Forest Park Miniature Trains return near Fort Worth Zoo after 18-month hiatus
Fort Worth, Texas – After an 18-month hiatus precipitated by debilitating mechanical issues, the iconic Forest Park Miniature Trains in Fort Worth are poised for a resounding resurgence, resuming operations this Friday. Originally unveiled to the public in 1959, the locomotive’s five-mile journey—distinguished by the Guinness Book of World Records…