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Cristo Rey College Prep’s first graduating class earns millions in scholarships and dozens of college acceptances
When Noe Rosales started high school at Cristo Rey College Prep, he didn’t care about his grades, was irresponsible and apathetic. Simply, he couldn’t be bothered to try in school.…
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Nearly 1 million Tarrant County residents live within half-mile of oil and gas drilling, report finds
At least 999,179 people in Tarrant County live within a half-mile of oil and gas activity, raising the risk of potential health impacts due to…
Fire department staffing emerges as key issue in collective bargaining
Every day, about 15 firefighters take unplanned time off from work at the Fort Worth Fire Department. Four firefighters staff each fire company — a…
Where I Live: Jenkins Heights, originally a retirement community, is a hidden gem for a slower life
By Jay Vondra I grew up in a small suburb of Chicago, a stone’s throw from the nation’s third largest city. I ditched the cold…
Click! A look back at the top photos of the week in Fort Worth, Tarrant County
From a student-lead Shrek play to the Professional Bull Riders World Finals, our photojournalist at the Fort Worth Report captures the diversity of events through…
Keller elementary students, teachers bid farewell to building with new campus expected this fall
Boxes of unpacked school supplies sat stacked in a classroom corner. Fourth-graders bustled around the temporary, portable classroom. Students clustered in groups. Some flew paper…
Fort Worth fashion entrepreneur aims to make industry more ethical, sustainable
When Meghan Farmer told her mother that she wanted to be in the fashion industry, she remembers what she said: If she’s going into the…
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Profiles in Leadership
This series explores new and emerging leaders in Fort Worth and Tarrant County, and how they’ll step up and replace the “Old Guard.”
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Conversations with our leaders, elected officials and community members are an important mission. We ask questions that impact everyday life and the future of the city.
Local Government
Here’s how much local agencies have spent on Panther Island so far
Editor’s note: The Fort Report will update these graphics as new numbers become available. The Tarrant Regional Water District releases quarterly updates on the progress of…
Arlington has observed Pride Month for years, but opponents want officials to skip the celebration
Marissa Ocampo remembers feeling afraid when her best friend at Nichols Junior High came out to her in seventh grade. Ocampo, who uses she/they pronouns, was…
Schatzline wins Texas House District 93 Republican runoff
In a race that saw the state’s two top officials split their endorsements, newcomer Nate Schatzline easily won the May 24 election to determine who will…
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Education
Fort Worth ISD’s enrollment projected to drop for 6th year, new numbers show
Fort Worth ISD will likely lose $23.8 million in state funding next school year as enrollment is projected to drop for the sixth year in a…
More than making the grade: T3 Partnership director prepares students for workforce
Natalie Young Williams can still remember the energy that engulfed her whenever her family reminded her she could achieve anything she wanted. Williams felt empowered and…
What do Fort Worth ISD parents want in their next superintendent? Someone who is present, listens and has led large, urban schools.
Parent Stephanie Banda watched as Nola Wellman, who is helping find Fort Worth ISD’s next superintendent, started to write a single word in black ink on…
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Arts & Culture
Music to Fort Worth’s ears: Kendrick Lamar’s new video showcases city
Glimpses of Fort Worth landmarks in Kendrick Lamar’s new video for “N95” caught many Texans by surprise, but a handful of locals were in on the secret.Well, at least partially.Henry Abuto, chef and founder of Fort Worth catering business ByWasonga, agreed to feed the crew with just three days’ notice and signed a nondisclosure agreement,…
Traveling exhibit imagining future of Trinity River comes home to Fort Worth museum
The newest exhibit at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History was originally designed with an international audience of architecture experts in mind. Visitors to last year’s Venice Biennale of Architecture were the first to see a display spotlighting the issues facing the Trinity River watershed, the state’s third-largest river and the largest basin…
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Business
Small-but-growing community of eco-friendly entrepreneurs set up shop in Tarrant County
On the same street where she operates an Arlington boutique, Tschaner Sefas Azubuike once fielded emergency calls as a 911 operator at the city’s dispatch center. In…
John Peter Smith Hospital initially scored a D in patient safety. Now, the county hospital is making B’s and an A.
Keeping patient safety on track requires “constant vigilance,” the hospital’s chief quality officer said.
Listen: Former Ukrainian ambassador expects conflict to last 2-3 months longer
In the latest installment of our occasional conversations with newsmakers, we talk to Roman Popadiuk, who served as the first U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine from 1992-1993, just…
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Health
Listen: How do you talk to elementary school kids about school shootings?
A child psychiatrist shares best practices for hard conversations.
Listen: This new, free app helps providers care for patients who have HIV and Hepatitis C
The HELP app launched Monday.
Tarrant County families turn to each other as formula shortage strains retailers
By early May, about 40% of formula nationwide was out of stock.
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Environmental
World War II railroad remnant given new life as future Fort Worth trail connection
An abandoned strip of land that the federal government used as a railroad line to carry bombs during World War II is about to receive a new mission: Joining Fort Worth’s…
DFW prepares for growing water demand with opening of $2.3 billion pipeline to East Texas lakes
After more than a decade of design and construction, the joint section of a historic 150-mile pipeline connecting East Texas lakes to the faucets of North Texans is fully operational. From…
Listen: North Texas snake group founder shares tips on handling our scaly neighbors
In the latest installment of our occasional conversations with Tarrant County newsmakers, former president of the Dallas-Fort Worth Herpetological Society Mark Pyle shares his knowledge about regional snakes and the massive…
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Photos
Shrek and fairytale squad take on big stage during Applied Learning Academy showcase
Applied Learning Academy eighth-grader Charles Barrow, 14, showcased his theatrical charisma on stage during his performance as the mean, green ogre Shrek. The student-led play was the culmination of a school year’s worth of “cutting corners and stress.” His favorite…
Metropolitan Black Chamber combats COVID-19 decline in Black business owners through education
Alexis Bright, a certified nurse assistant, started her own business less than a year ago. “I decided to go into business for myself or create something where I can create something for myself,” Bright said. “I’m just trying to figure…
Riders take on PBR World Finals at Dickies Arena
The Professional Bull Riders World Finals made its way to Fort Worth this year. Rounds one through three of the finals were from May 13-15 while rounds four through seven and the championship round happened May 19-22 at Dickies Arena,…
commentary
Guest Column: Rethinking security deposits and housing affordability
Tarrant County is one of the fastest-growing markets in the country. With that growth comes demand, and demand means home prices are rising locally coupled with a 40-year inflation high that…
Column: Saying goodbye to John V. Roach, Fort Worth leader in business, civic affairs and education
A titan of Fort Worth business, civic and educational institutions has left the stage. John V. Roach, 83, who led RadioShack though its most profitable and influential era, helped bring Warren…
At the root of democracy: Free flow of information
As Ukrainians fight and die for democracy, Russia is arresting its own citizens who are protesting the war and threatening prison for journalists who report the truth. The attempt to crush…
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