Numbers of homeless families in Tarrant County grows as support funds are depleted — or diverted
The number of homeless families in Tarrant County has reached unprecedented levels, taxing current resources as funding runs dry or is diverted.
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General Motors workers strike at parts distribution center near Fort Worth
Workers at a GM parts distribution center in Roanoke join colleagues in 3 assembly plants on strike for higher wages and job security. 20 states…
Hancock stands ground amid backlash for involvement in Paxton impeachment trial
State Sen. Kelly Hancock remains pleased with his role in the impeachment trial of Attorney General Ken Paxton, despite backlash.
From blogger to designer
Fort Worth’s Katey McFarlan started a lifestyle blog in 2013 called Chronicles of Frivolity, which “embraces all things beautiful and uplifting,”
Texas Motor Speedway races to connect with community
Mark Faber puts growth plan pedal to the metal Mark Faber is a little over one year into his job as executive vice president and…
UT Arlington leading consortium to create biomanufacturing hub in North Texas, Oklahoma
An effort to create a regional biomanufacturing training and research hub in North Texas and Oklahoma is underway, headed up by the University of Texas…
After career in pro basketball, construction business owner looks to help east Fort Worth rebound
After a career playing professional basketball around the world, Jeremis Smith now runs a construction company, Legacy Construction Solutions LLC, a wealth management business and…
Fewer schools in Fort Worth ISD? School board to consider study that could tee up campus closures
Nearly one in five students have left Fort Worth ISD since 2016. Now, the school board is expected to consider a study of school capacities.
John Wayne-inspired fashion debuts in Stockyards during Fort Worth Fashion Week
Fort Worth Fashion Week: John Wayne inspired A/W ’23 collection unveiled in iconic style.
Got your goat: Fort Worth deploys hundreds of hungry ruminants to clear park’s overgrown vegetation
Fort Worth cleared a neighborhood park of overgrown greenery Wednesday. The method of choice: 410 hungry goats.
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The Dish with Deah
Aimed at satiating a desire for Fort Worthians to nosh on a bit of history, dining trends and cultural foodways with a heaping side of thoughtful context.
Texas Legislature
The 88th session is in full swing. Lawmakers are expected to debate over what to do with the state’s estimated $33 billion budget surplus.
Local Government
Fort Worth sets aside millions in budget to cover MedStar’s financial 911
City Council will take a final vote on whether to allocate the full $4.2 million to the EMS provider in October.
Fort Worth City Council approves 2024 budget with higher effective tax rate, expanded city services
Fort Worth City Council approved its fiscal year 2024 tax rate and budget Tuesday. The council chose to expand city services and collect more tax revenue,…
‘Right where we left them last year’: Report finds only 1 in 3 Fort Worth students met grade level in 2023
A new report from the Fort Worth Education Partnership showed the number of students in the city meeting grade level stagnant since 2022.
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Education
Fort Worth ISD joins school districts in lawsuit against Texas Education Agency’s A-F accountability scores
The school board voted 8-1 on Sept. 19 to join the growing list of districts suing over the newly revised system. Fort Worth is the second…
On course: Texas Wesleyan’s new president charts the next chapter for east Fort Worth university — and herself
Emily Messer, Texas Wesleyan’s new leader, was a first-generation college student. Now, she wants to ensure her students succeed, too.
Fort Worth ISD’s new elementary school in Benbrook eyes October start after delays
Supply chain and infrastructure issues caused Rolling Hills Elementary School in Benbrook to open behind schedule. The school’s construction was included in the $1.2 billion bond…
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Arts & Culture
Spikelangelo, an AI-powered robot, helps patients at Cook Children’s make art
A robot at Cook Children’s Medical Center is harnessing the power of AI to help patients create self-portraits during their hospital stay.
Arts Fort Worth recognizes Ginger Head Gearheart with the Heart of Gold
The longtime arts lover and proponent of education was honored by Arts Fort Worth.
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Business
TCU’s new partnership with Robinhood helps students navigate NIL landscape
TCU Athletics and Neeley School partner with Robinhood Marketplace for financial education, empowering student-athletes and students alike.
New era at Tarrant Appraisal District? Board tries to move forward after controversy
The Tarrant Appraisal Board of Directors has named an interim chief appraiser to lead the agency. It has also taken action to start the search for a…
Fort Worth startup founders advise personal connections as starting point for seed money
Economic pressures such as rising prices and bank failures resulted in a lack of confidence in the market, but these Fort Worth startup owners have some words…
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Health
Tarrant commissioners approve new JPS tax rate, budget
On Tuesday, Tarrant County Commissioners Court voted on JPS Health Network’s tax rate and budget for the 2024 fiscal year.
Over 6,400 older adults in Tarrant County have fallen this year. Here’s how to reduce injuries.
As of Sept. 13, 6,436 older adults in Tarrant County had requested emergency medical services after falling. Here’s what you can do to reduce the risk of fall-related injuries.
‘Get tested’: Fort Worth car show to host free prostate blood tests
On Sept. 16, Wheels for Wellness will host its annual car show at Sundance Square. Male attendees will be able to receive a free prostate-specific antigen (PSA) blood test from 10…
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Environmental
Tarrant water district lowers property tax rate, but cities will pay more for water use
Fort Worth and Arlington are among the cities that will pay more for water under the Tarrant Regional Water District’s new budget.
After eight years of waiting, this south Fort Worth park is getting a facelift
Residents hope to see parkland near Everman transition from a “vacant lot” to a community gathering hub.
Downtown Fort Worth buildings are deadly for migrating birds. Researchers are keeping track
Millions of birds die in building collisions each year. How many are injured or killed flying through downtown Fort Worth?
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Religion
Roaring success: Arlington resident breathes life into art of Buddhist temple lion dance
After 10 years of crafting lion heads for a Buddhist temple dance team, An Tran makes YouTube videos to make learning the spiritually rooted art accessible.
Still serving: Fort Worth ministry to feed unhoused began under a bridge with fellowship
Under the Bridge Ministries is a faith-based nonprofit that feeds and clothes hundreds people experiencing homelessness on the Near East Side of Fort Worth
Dementia-friendly worship toolkit helps people live out their faith
Linda Abel developed a chapel toolkit for people with dementia and their caretakers. She hopes more churches will use it to spiritually support the cognitively impaired.
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Photos
Run 4 Wes: TCU students run 48 hours for slain student
Members of Kappa Sigma fraternity and Phi Gamma Delta fraternity gathered to run four miles every four hours for 48 hours this weekend in support of slain TCU student Wes Smith.
‘It’s surreal to see ‘cause I remember it vividly:’ Fort Worth hosts 9/11 Memorial Tower Climb
Fort Worth City Center hosted its annual 9/11 Memorial Tower Climb to honor the victims of the New York World Trade Center attack. First responders from the DFW Metroplex climbed about 110 flights of stairs to replicate the climb to…
Been a while, crocodiles: Fort Worth Zoo celebrates four gharial croc hatchlings, the first in its 114-year history
Fort Worth Zoo staff celebrated the birth of four gharial crocodiles, an endangered species originally from India and Nepal. The birth marks only the second time gharials were born in the U.S.
commentary
Seize the moment: At 50-year mark, celebrate and strengthen the Public Information Act
With trust in government waning, a Texas law can help keep a closer watch on public officials. Even citizens who continue to have faith in government can use this law to…
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The Report’s biggest Taylor Swift fan takes you through the Arlington Museum of Art’s Eras Tour collection
Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour Collection is opening at the Arlington Museum of Art on June 3. We sent a Swiftie to bring you the experience.
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INNOVATE FORT WORTH PODCAST
#99 Joe Skraba & Oriana Hawkins, Ph. D: Creating a Diagnostic Advantage
Everyone has had the common cold. Often, the cause of the cold is a viral infection, but antibiotics only work on bacterial infections. But people are prescribed antibiotics for their viral infections 80%…
#98 Meilin Howard, D.D.S.: Reflecting on Innovations in Dentistry
Local dentist, Meilin Howard, was experiencing a problem. When it came to her dental mirror, it was hard for her to keep it clean during dentist appointments. She decided to solve…
#97 DJ Perera: Teaching Innovation in the Arts
Innovation and art share something in common: creativity. That is why DJ Perera is teaching students the value of utilizing innovation not just in the classroom, but for their future. As…
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