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 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…
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Brain-eating amoeba forces Arlington to shut pools and splash pads
Arlington, Texas – In a sweeping move dictated by an overabundance of caution, the City of Arlington has indefeasibly suspended the operations of all municipal swimming pools and splash pads until an unspecified future date, following the tentative identification of the virulent Naegleria fowleri amoeba in a water sample procured…
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Labor Day in Fort Worth: What’s working and what is not
Fort Worth, Texas – In observance of the upcoming Labor Day holiday on September 5th, a multitude of municipal establishments, inclusive of City Hall, will cease operations for the duration of the day. It should be duly noted that emergency services will remain unaffected by this temporal hiatus, persisting in…
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Dallas Cowboys to splurge $180m on Arlington’s AT&T stadium upgrade, transforming the venue for the upcoming soccer World Cup
Arlington, Texas – In a seminal move aimed at revitalizing the 14-year-old AT&T Stadium, the Dallas Cowboys have initiated the bureaucratic wheels of change, filing documents with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation that illuminate a grand vision for the venue. The documents indicate an ambitious financial outlay of…
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Texas Transportation Commission gives more money for East Lancaster Avenue transformation project in Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas – In a significant stride towards urban revitalization, the endeavor to overhaul East Lancaster Avenue in Fort Worth has achieved a substantial financial milestone, securing 60% of its requisite funding. The Texas Transportation Commission, in its most recent session, earmarked an additional $25 million for the transformative…
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From vision to reality, Fort Worth’s bold plan to create permanent affordable homes and help locals
Fort Worth, Texas – In a maneuver within the annals of Fort Worth municipal governance, city officials are on the cusp of pioneering a novel stratagem aimed at buttressing affordable homeownership. The proposed plan revolves around an alliance with a community land trust, a move that underscores a broader commitment…