Former Fort Worth ISD building one step closer to becoming $850M mixed-use development
Zoning commission voted to approve rezoning 11.45 acres for a mixed-use project owned by Westside Real Estate Investors and Autobahn Realty Partners LP.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Weekend Worthy: Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a vintage train ride in Grapevine
The weekend is almost here, and the Fairmount home tour, Amazing Acro-Cats and the Funky film walk are on the agenda.
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.
Supporters of County Judge Tim O’Hare, Commissioner Alisa Simmons clash at commissioners meeting
Dozens of residents spoke in support of either O’Hare or Simmons, whose widely publicized dispute last month sparked debate over decorum and respect.
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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
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.
If Fort Worth adopts street maintenance fee, residents would pay $110 more each year
The new fee for property owners would help the city improve its streets. But city officials have expressed skepticism about the proposal.
Southlake state rep leads charge to craft AI policies for Texas agencies
Giovanni Capriglione has been tapped to lead the House committee on artificial intelligence, which will recommend bills for the next legislative session.
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Religion
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.
Arlington Carmelite nuns withdraw request, lawyers for Fort Worth bishop say
Lawyers representing Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson say the nuns have withdrawn their request for a temporary restraining order without explanation.
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Education
UT Arlington completes $2.5M project to renovate bridges over Cooper Street
The new bridges are intended to create a welcoming gateway to UT Arlington. The university and students collaborated on the project.
Carter Foundation awards $10.75M to Texas A&M’s downtown Fort Worth campus
The gift of land and money will bolster efforts to build an urban research and innovation campus in downtown Fort Worth.
Here are dates for Arlington students’ last days of school, graduation
The last day of school and high school graduation dates vary among traditional public schools and charter networks in Arlington.
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Arts & Culture
Vickery school, Community Arts Center make Historic Fort Worth’s most endangered list
The building at 1300 Gendy St. is one of a handful of properties that the historic preservation group says is in danger.
18-year-old John Crimber hopes to ride to victory as PBR World Finals start May 9
The first two rounds will take place at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth, and the finals will be held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
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Business
Fact brief: Is rent for an apartment in Fort Worth cheaper than in Dallas?
Yes. The average cost of rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Fort Worth was $1,161 in March 2024. In Dallas, rent for a similar apartment was $1,498,…
Fort Worth ISD to stop providing free school supplies to elementary students
FWISD used federal pandemic relief dollars to pay for school supplies for the past three years. The funds expire in September.
Tarrant County voters OK millions in school upgrades
Voters in the Mansfield, Grapevine-Colleyville, Castleberry and Everman school districts approved most bond proposals in the May 4 election.
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Health
‘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.
Fort Worth business owner Dustin Austin to join JPS board of managers
Dustin Austin is the owner of Our Country Homes. Here’s why Precinct 4 County Commissioner Manny Ramirez appointed him to the hospital district’s board.
‘Different way of learning’: UT-Arlington unveils immersive simulation room for nursing students
The UTA College of Nursing and Health Innovation unveiled its new Igloo Vision Immersion Room on April 29. Here’s how it will help students.
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Environmental
Developer pulls application to build landfill near Lake Worth following resident outcry
Northwest Tarrant County residents celebrated the move but say their next steps are finding a way to purchase the land on Silver Creek.
Adventure-loving member of family that was key to developing southwest Fort Worth dies
James Edwin “Jim” Foster IV died at 73 on April 18. His family remembers him as a lifelong adventurer and learner.
Fort Worth ditches deal to sell flood-prone Arlington Heights homes. Here’s the new plan
City officials initially planned to accept $100K for nine west Fort Worth homes. Now, the homes will go back on the market individually.
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