Texas Wesleyan inaugurates first female president of east Fort Worth university
In a formal ceremony, Emily Messer took the helm of the university. City leaders celebrate the school’s new chapter.
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Arlington church mourns, offers support following Bowie High School shooting
St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church opened its doors to Arlington residents Friday night for prayer following a tragic shooting at Bowie High School.
TCU alum to become Texas Music Office director as leader steps down
Brendon Anthony has been in the role since 2015 and is only the second person to lead the music office.
Lena Pope to shut down Fort Worth charter school in August
Chapel Hill Academy has been open since 2008. A shrinking enrollment, funding woes and more competition led to the school’s planned closure.
Tarrant Appraisal District extends protest deadline after ransomware attack
Residents have until May 24 to protest their property appraisal.
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.
These Fort Worth students found their calling before age 18. City leaders want more like them
Mayor Mattie Parker honors 168 high school seniors for earning an associate degree, workforce credential or internship before graduation.
Here are voters’ candidate options in the Crowley ISD school board election
Crowley ISD board elections heat up as incumbents Mia Hall and June Davis aim to retain their seats amid budget challenges.
Autobahn looks at Benbrook for potential car dealership; Clearfork plans unclear
Documents obtained by the Fort Worth Report reveal Autobahn has applied for a change to the city of Benbrook’s planned use for a site owned…
Litter cleanups on Fort Worth highways to continue, expand with new funding
TxDOT is responsible for highway maintenance, but Fort Worth has hired crews to fill in the gaps and pick up trash in high-visibility areas.
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Arlington Report
Arlington to celebrate city, diversity with free music festival at Levitt Pavilion
Levitt Pavilion will present DreamFest on April 26-27. The festival offers live music, food trucks, vendors and kid-friendly activities.
From paintings to sculptures, Arlington, Duncanville students’ art highlighted at free exhibition
Arlington Museum of Art is hosting the 34th Youth Art Month through May 3. The exhibition showcases different mediums of art from local students.
‘This is the future’: Satellite manufacturer could bring high-tech, high-paying jobs to Arlington
Arlington City Council gave the Arlington Economic Development Corporation the green light on a deal with E-Space Inc. that could bring in thousands of new jobs.
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Local Government
Fort Worth plans rehabilitation of West Berry railroad crossing after resident complaints
The Fort Worth City Council approved a $234,106 rehabilitation agreement with the Fort Worth & Western Railroad company to fix the rapidly deteriorating railroad crossing.
Cook Children’s Fort Worth health plan could be dropped from state Medicaid plans
Texas Health and Human Services considers dropping three large children’s health plans from contracts. Here’s how it could impact Tarrant-area families.
Tarrant County will receive part of $250M federal grant to expand solar energy
Tarrant County commissioners initially voted against applying for EPA funds. After switching course, the county is now eligible for millions.
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Religion
Arlington nuns seek restraining order against Fort Worth Bishop, Catholic officials
The hearing has been rescheduled to 4 p.m. April 30 in Tarrant County’s 67th District Court.
Tarrant nonprofit leaders mourn Mission Central closure after 28 years of service
Mission Central announced it is closing its doors after serving the HEB community since 1996.
Newly released documentary alleges former Keller ISD trustee ‘begged’ crew to not air interview
The district said it used legal representation to demand the film company destroy or return all unauthorized footage.
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Education
Northside parents worry closure of FWISD middle school will cause drop in attendance
Fort Worth ISD may close Kirkpatrick Middle, merge students into J.P. Elder Middle, amid enrollment concerns.
UT-Arlington students protest ongoing Israel war in Gaza
UTA students protest war in Gaza amid pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations nationwide.
Will Fort Worth ISD’s next budget be balanced? Questions remain
FWISD trustees received their first public presentation of the 2024-25 budget. Many of the same budget complicating issues persist, officials said.
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Arts & Culture
Weekend Worthy: Explore works from Latino, Latina artists on display at Arts Fort Worth
Take a journey through the state at Arts Fort Worth’s “Soy de Tejas” exhibition or snap for youth poetry slam competitors at TCU.
City Council approves $4 million contract to upgrade Amon G. Carter Jr. Exhibits Hall
Fort Worth City Council also approved approximately $687,000 to repair Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium roof.
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Business
Ed Bass steps down as chairman of Stock Show board
Philip Williamson will replace Bass as chairman of board for one of the city’s key events.
T3 expands to Arlington, Castleberry school districts to help students map college journey
About 9 in 10 seniors at Castleberry High and Lamar High took the Tarrant To & Through Partnership’s pledge.
Window manufacturer to bring 504 jobs to Mansfield with manufacturing plant, regional headquarters
Crystal Window & Door Systems receives a Texas Enterprise grant of $3.15M to bring jobs and manufacturing to Mansfield.
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Health
Fort Worth group plans ‘living lab’ to teach staying power of sustainable farming
TCU alumni are leading the reimagination of Econautics, a nonprofit bringing agricultural training to Tarrant County residents.
Fort Worth leaders call for more mental health services, support for Tarrant County children
Fort Worth mental health leaders discuss the growing need for services during ACH Child and Family Services’ annual Lend a Hand luncheon.
Fort Worth autism center’s closing underscores financial challenges facing nonprofits
Hope Center for Autism recently closed its Fort Worth doors, citing economic strain on its operations. Employees, families search for answers.
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Environmental
Fact brief: Does the Fort Worth Zoo still have an area where attendees can feed birds?
Find out the answer in this fact brief, a new service of the Fort Worth Report.
New boardwalk at Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge allows residents to see a different side of Fort Worth
The Marty Leonard Lotus Marsh Boardwalk opened on Earth Day. Residents said the expansion is a great way to escape city life.
Fort Worth area faces flooding, environmental challenges. Leaders talk solutions
North Texas officials converged at the EarthX conference to discuss how rapid growth is causing strain on stormwater drains and open space.
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Photos
Fort Worth WWII veteran awarded France’s most prestigious honor
WWII veteran Vernon Mitchell was declared a Knight of the Legion of Honor after receiving France’s highest award for his service.
Photo gallery: Fort Worth fills Sundance Square for annual Christmas tree lighting
The heart of Fort Worth glowed a little brighter this week. Christmas music rang and lights shone throughout Sundance Square as the city celebrated its 77th annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony, bringing together community, charity and holiday spirit. “Way to…
Como mentorship program helps TCU students find calling
Operation Progress Fort Worth offers Como students mentorship, opportunities for success through after-school programming.
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