Before she was a Supreme Court justice, Sandra Day O’Connor was a cowgirl
Sandra Day O’Connor was inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in 2002 in Fort Worth.
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Western elegance meets modern luxury as Bowie House opens in Fort Worth’s Cultural District
Bowie House is a blend of Fort Worth’s Western heritage and luxury, offering a unique, chic-western experience in the heart of the city.
Southlake mayor announces congressional House run
John Huffman, mayor of Southlake, is seeking Michael Burgess’ U.S. House District 26 seat after the congressman announced he will not run again.
Dispute with Lockheed subcontractor could cause ‘substantial delays’ in F-35 production, lawsuit alleges
Lockheed alleges a subcontractor breached a government contract by refusing to deliver materials unless the company agreed to higher prices.
The Modern to screen Vernon Fisher documentary, host panel on Fort Worth artist’s legacy
A panel of Vernon Fisher’s peers will discuss his artistic legacy following the Fort Worth debut of a documentary about his life and work.
Lake Worth landowners bid goodbye as Fort Worth Nature Center steps up property acquisition
Many Lakeland residents are reluctant to sell. But the Fort Worth Nature Center is using new strategies to buy up land.
Explainer: Here’s why the city of Fort Worth annexes roads
Fort Worth is annexing roads in rapid growth areas to bring them up to city standards. Here’s what it means.
Public charter school board member announces run for House District 97
Cheryl Bean is running to fill the seat of incumbent Rep. Craig Goldman in House District 97.
Winter break is coming. Here’s when school is out in Fort Worth
Your students have these dates off for Christmas and the holidays and return to school in January.
Over 300 coats to be distributed to children in Stop Six community
Fort Worth ISD and Witherite Law Group donate coats to Stop Six students for the eighth year in a row.
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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.
Government 101: Your Local Guide
From the roads we drive on to the schools we send our kids to, local government directly impacts our daily lives and wellbeing.
Local Government
Republican Michael Barber announces run for Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 1
Former police officer Michael Barber announced his run for Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 1 this month.
Fort Worth YMCA prepares for new round of construction on the eastside
After being closed in 2020, the Eastside YMCA is in the process of being reimagined, thanks to a $16 million investment.
Marc Veasey seeks seventh term representing Fort Worth, Dallas in Congress
Veasey, a Democrat, has represented Texas’ 33rd Congressional District since its creation.
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Religion
Fire devastates Eastside Ministries’ pantry, leaving community in search of food support alternatives
Food pantry fire causes 5 tons of food to go up in flames. The estimated $30,000 loss has Eastside Ministries shifting focus.
Entrepreneur, artist creates nonprofit for emotional storytelling artwork
Tarrant County resident Brittany Scott shares journey creating religious art and a nonprofit.
Fort Worth pastors’ faith connects them in a new way – through organ donation
Two pastors were used to sharing their faith, but when one donated a kidney to the other, sharing took on a new meaning.
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Education
Can architecture help students’ mental health? This Fort Worth designer says yes
A well-designed school can encourage deeper human connections for students — and improve their mental health and academic performance.
Need mental health support? These Tarrant County organizations can help
Organizations in Tarrant County offer a wide range of mental health services for those who need help.
Fort Worth charter school focuses on trauma-informed curriculum. What does that mean?
The Academy of Visual and Performing Arts focuses on five aspects of well-being: physical, psychological, social, emotional and financial.
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Arts & Culture
$5.3 million loan default, delinquent taxes darken Isis theater’s future in Fort Worth
Downtown Cowtown at the Isis is facing a major loan in default, six figures in back taxes and alleged late or missed payments to employees.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History’s accreditation status reinstated
The FWMSH announced that its accreditation status was reinstated Nov. 28.
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Business
Autoworkers ratified a contract. Here’s what’s next for the GM Arlington plant
Workers are back to work with a contract and raises. Now, GM and the union are working on a local contract agreement.
Fort Worth construction CEO, two children die in holiday traffic accident
Zach Muckleroy became CEO two years ago of the firm founded by his father.
Aeroverse cleared to take off with aviation enthusiasts, industry
The sky’s the limit as local aviator/airport owner enlists TV veterans to copilot a network devoted to flight. Longtime aviator and private-airport owner Charles Cook wondered why…
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Health
Q&A: JPS CEO discusses finding and fulfilling needs in the community
JPS CEO Dr. Karen Duncan discusses what’s ahead for the hospital district’s master facility plan.
Here are the ways Fort Worth schools provide mental health care to students
Some school districts rely on third-party entities to provide mental health services, others tap into telemedicine. All efforts involve parents.
Saginaw pantry struggles to meet demand as food insecurity grows in northwest Tarrant
Because of increased demand for help, the Community Link food pantry has decreased the amount of food families can take from 100 pounds to 60 pounds.
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Environmental
Fort Worth rejects settlement payouts for cancer-causing chemicals in water supply
The city of Fort Worth can now file its own lawsuits against major manufacturers of PFAS chemicals.
Fort Worth has a new environmental department. What do residents want from it?
Advocates are pushing Fort Worth officials to take action on climate change, air pollution and zoning.
Texas reports high pollution from gas-powered lawn equipment. Where does Tarrant rank?
Six Texas counties, including three in North Texas, made the top 100 for lawn and garden equipment pollution.
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Photos
Como mentorship program helps TCU students find calling
Operation Progress Fort Worth offers Como students mentorship, opportunities for success through after-school programming.
‘I’ve been a lifelong fan.’ Dallas Cowboys serve early Thanksgiving Day meals at East Lancaster Salvation Army
Dallas Cowboys players served early Thanksgiving Day meals to about 600 people in Fort Worth and Dallas. Among them was lifelong fan Deshon Castanedo.
Cowan Place welcomes home Stop Six seniors, brings hope for future of neighborhood
Nearly three years after receiving a $35 million grant from HUD, Cowan Place is now completed. The project is the first from the Stop Six Choice Neighborhood Initiative.
commentary
Guest column: Why do we not have a pediatric residency program in Fort Worth?
The Fort Worth Report is republishing this column with permission of Dr. Stuart Pickell. The piece originally appeared in the March/April issue of the Tarrant County Physician. When I moved back to Fort Worth…
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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