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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Funky Town Fridge fridge stolen: Fort Worth organization rallies support to replace essential resource
Fort Worth, Texas – In a shocking incident last week, a food-oriented organization based in Fort Worth, Funky Town Fridge, experienced a disheartening blow. Their community refrigerator, stationed on Village Creek Road, was surreptitiously absconded, stripping hundreds of underprivileged residents of a critical resource for sustenance. Funky Town Fridge has…
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Questions surround fatal shooting by Fort Worth Police during illegal fireworks call
FORT WORTH, Texas – In a sudden and violent incident that interrupted the tranquility of a late-night block party, two men were fatally shot by law enforcement officers in Fort Worth, amidst an investigation into illicit fireworks activities. Fort Worth Police shot two people dead while investigating a scene following…
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City of Fort Worth sees lower rate of gun-related crimes in comparison to previous years, according to Fort Worth PD
Fort Worth, Texas – In the wake of a spate of recent shootings, anxiety is escalating among the citizens and administrators of Fort Worth. The last week bore witness to a couple of incidents, with tragic casualties that have stoked an unease. Several shooting and crime incident occurred in Fort…
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Fort Worth officials allocate American Rescue Plan funds to connect Downtown to Butler Place for economic recovery
Fort Worth, Texas – Amidst a meticulous allocation of the remaining American Rescue Plan Act funds, officials from Fort Worth are devising a strategy to conjoin downtown and Butler Place’s site, a previously uninhabited public housing estate. Fort Worth City Council approved funds from the remaining $7.6 million of the…
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Fort Worth’s East Lancaster Avenue to undergo significant redevelopment with $20 million federal grant
Fort Worth, Texas – In a groundbreaking move set to enhance urban redevelopment, the city of Fort Worth is set to benefit from a substantial injection of $20 million in federal funding. This largesse is earmarked for the transformation of the East Lancaster corridor, a monumental undertaking that is part…
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Early Friday evening fire incident in Arlington apartment complex displaces more than 30 residents
Arlington, Texas -On Friday evening, a significant conflagration broke out in Arlington, wreaking havoc at the Verandahs at Cliffside apartment complex and injuring three firefighters in its path, whilst compelling more than thirty residents to abandon their homes, according to Deputy Fire Chief Jon Padilla. Around of 6 p.m., Padilla…
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Fort Worth ISD trustees approve controversial compensation package amidst Fort Worth ISD budget deficit
Fort Worth, Texas – In a marked display of fiscal assertiveness, Fort Worth Independent School District (ISD) trustee Anael Luebanos has announced his conditional approval of an unbalanced budget for the 2023-24 academic year, accompanied by a rigorous demand for augmented student results. Fort Worth ISD trustees approve controversial compensation…
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With more than 30 years of public and private sector experience, Steve Montgomery appointed Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce CEO
Fort Worth, Texas – In a recent announcement that has drawn the attention of the North Texas business community, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce (FWC) disclosed its decision to appoint seasoned professional, Steve Montgomery, as its new Chief Executive Officer. The announcement followed a comprehensive national quest and meticulous…
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Mercy Clinic plans to build new clinic on the spot of Fort Worth’s landmark Berry Theater
Fort Worth, Texas – In an unexpected move that has caught some community leaders off-guard, a historic movie theater, a South Fort Worth relic from the 1940s, is slated for demolition to pave the way for a new health center. The faith-driven healthcare organization Mercy Clinic is behind the project…
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Dallas, Fort Worth area has just reached 3-year high home sales as average home prices are on the rise
Dallas, Texas – In a significant stride forward, North Texas’ new home sales soared to a three-year apex in the previous month, with the average cost of new residences experiencing a notable resurgence. Meanwhile, pending sales remained fundamentally steady. An analytical review of the Dallas-Fort Worth residential real estate market…