Sound Care: JPS, Hear Fort Worth launch health care program in tune with musicians
The new program aims to help musicians get connected with health care providers and seek preventive and maintenance care.
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How Fort Worth-area Realtors, buyers are affected by commissions settlement agreement
A big lease is secured in northwest Fort Worth; and the city scores high for business.
Eastside resident is hopeful about future as seeds of change take root
Longtime resident imagines his east Fort Worth neighborhood as a seedling on its way to becoming an amazing oak.
Fort Worth City Council to vote on property tax exemption for child care facilities
Thanks to a new constitutional amendment, Fort Worth could be the next Texas city to offer an exemption to child care providers.
Walmart shuts down its health clinics, leaves Fort Worth communities ‘disappointed’
Walmart announces plans to shut down its U.S. clinics, including one already completed and two more under construction in Fort Worth.
Fort Worth ISD sends more students to alternative education following vaping bill
FWISD was on pace to send 476 more students to disciplinary programs after school vaping bill became law, according to school district data.
Daughter builds on mother’s legacy at Fort Worth’s Southwest Christian School
Sharron Drury coached football, painted buses and raised money for the school. Her daughter plans to continue Drury’s contributions as a board member.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators mark UTA graduation day with prayer, protest
Over 150 students and community members gathered at the University of Texas at Arlington and Globe Life Field to protest the ongoing war in Gaza.…
SWB Agency takes wardrobe styling to new level with virtual, editorial offerings
Bonnie Thompson Smith recently added editorial styling to the list of services offered by her Fort Worth-based company, SWB Agency.
Tarrant Appraisal District strengthens nepotism hiring prohibitions
Updates to the district’s nepotism policy restrict hiring of existing employees’ close family members.
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Arlington Report
At age 30, Choctaw Stadium’s future looks promising
First The Ballpark in Arlington, then Globe Life Park, Choctaw Stadium has a mixed-use design that makes things complicated, but the city is bullish on its future.
KERA: Arlington City Council delays vote on median park improvements due to misunderstanding
The vote Tuesday would have set new boundaries for a public improvement district that will fund improvements to the median park along Lamar Boulevard.
Arlington ISD school board approves 2024-25 meeting dates
Trustees unanimously approved a new calendar at their May 2 regular meeting. The board will meet most Thursdays.
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Local Government
Tarrant Appraisal District buys new computers, plans IT committee following cyberattack
Two months since a ransomware attack paralyzed the Tarrant Appraisal District, the chief appraiser said systems are recovered and more safety nets will be installed.
Fort Worth looks to redevelop Butler Place. Residents prioritize historic preservation
The city wants to reconnect the former African American public housing site to the rest of downtown. Residents gave input at a May 9 meeting.
Drone and autonomous vehicle food bank deliveries lift off in Arlington
The Tarrant Area Food Bank expects to deliver 300 packages of groceries to east Arlington clients over the next year.
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Religion
Fort Worth dementia care volunteer program aims to ensure ‘no one dies alone’
James L. West Center’s 11th Hour program teaches volunteers how to provide end-of-life support to residents and their families.
Fort Worth faith-based coffee shop aims to launch entrepreneurship program for teens
HustleBlendz wants to teach teens about financial literacy through a new program expected to launch this summer.
Here’s how Tarrant County school districts responded to Texas chaplain bill
Experts share how districts need to strike a balance between religious expression and the separation of church and state in public schools.
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Education
Fort Worth ISD trustees approve $24M in purchases. Here’s what they are buying
In April, the school board also set the maximum cost for upgrades at a middle school and revised the budgets of 2021 bond projects.
UT Arlington’s entrepreneurship center celebrates ‘excitement in the chaos’
The UTA center leverages both big and small ideas, from patents to developing North Texas regional business hubs.
Arlington, Mansfield reelect incumbents in city, school board races
Arlington incumbent candidates for City Council and school board elections were reelected, and voters rejected three Mansfield ISD bond proposals.
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Arts & Culture
After 25 years, Amphibian Stage founder announces departure, new artistic director
Kathleen Culebro plans to step down at the end of the year. Jay Duffer, who has been with the company since 2019, will take over.
The Dish with Amy: Tastemaker Awards honor Fort Worth’s best restaurants, chefs, bars for 2024
Add these award-winning spots to your to-dine list this summer to experience the best of Fort Worth, from old favorites to new standouts.
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Business
Autobahn moves on from Clearfork, explores other locations in Fort Worth, Benbrook
Autobahn is suspending its potential move to Benbrook as it looks at a second site in Fort Worth. The company confirmed it is no longer moving to…
Professional Bull Riders championships promise excitement and big bucks for Tarrant
Fort Worth and Arlington get ready for a stampede of events and hospitality dollars as the PBR championships come to town.
Fort Worth real estate leader plans to redevelop 160 acres in Woodhaven area
The land includes apartment complexes and the former Woodhaven Golf Course on the east side of the city.
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Health
United Way, Tarrant County health systems launch joint maternal health initiative
United Way of Tarrant County, JPS, Texas Health Resources, Baylor Scott & White announce TeamBirth at May 9 luncheon.
Arlington homeless people receive free showers, laundry, haircuts from nonprofit
Cloud Covered Streets is in Arlington on first, third and fifth Wednesday of the month. In Tarrant County, 10% of homeless people are in Arlington.
‘Fentanyl is a silent killer.’ Fort Worth families call for action as overdoses spike
Supporters of the Association of People Against Lethal Drugs and North Texas Fentanyl Coalition shared stories of their loved ones at the Tarrant County Courthouse.
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Environmental
Proposal to rezone industrial Fort Worth properties to residential moves forward
The properties are currently zoned for industrial use. City Council will decide May 21 whether to rezone them for residential use.
New solar streetlights are headed to these Fort Worth neighborhoods. Here’s the list
Using millions in federal funds, Fort Worth will install solar lighting in 18 neighborhoods during the next two years.
Fort Worth officials promise action on garbage collection after surge of missed pickups
Waste Management has reported more missed trash collections than the industry standard. City staff say they’re taking steps to improve.
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