The Lead
Parents ready for Rocketship to blast off. Will state allow new charter school landing in Fort Worth?
The State Board of Education is expected to consider Friday allowing Rocketship to begin opening a network of four elementary schools in Tarrant County.
Top News
Photo Gallery: Visit Asia through Rockefeller collection at Kimbell Art Museum
Buddha, Shiva, Lotus, Dragon: The Mr. and Mrs. John D, Rockefeller 3rd Collection at Asia Society art exhibit will be open to the public from […]
As CDC’s eviction moratorium ends, states prepare for flood of cases
Brandon Moore, 31, has received at least three eviction notices from his landlord since last summer, when his wife lost her retail job. None of […]
Could Fort Worth become a tech hub to ease its economic development worries?
The city is grappling with the challenge of emerging out of the economy it had relied on – big-box retailers and oil and gas – and into a new tech-heavy economy by attracting new business and trying to retain existing talent and entrepreneurs.
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Local Government
The budget is the new council members’ first big task, but their impact could be small
The budget is set to be presented in September but residents will have plenty of time to offer input.
Tarrant County clerk fights fraud through new law
In 2019, Eric Serrano filed a warranty deed with the Tarrant County clerk’s office for a home on Haynes Avenue in Fort Worth. The deed allowed Serrano to sell the property and affirmed that he was the rightful owner. In reality, though, he had no rights of ownership for the property. He was committing property […]
Tarrant water board tables plan to honor retiring GM
The Tarrant Water Board skipped its plan to honor retiring general manager Jim Oliver during its board meeting this week. The board’s agenda called for it to “consider the adoption of a resolution honoring” Oliver. This honor was to come after the board met in closed session to discuss purchasing land for the Integrated Pipeline […]
Education
New program could boost teacher salaries up to six figures, improve student outcomes
The teacher incentive allotment is a way to keep the best teachers in the classroom and attract some of the best educators to schools to lift student performance.
Fort Worth high school students get head start in life through tuition-free associate’s degree program
The program serves a larger purpose: It begins to cultivate Fort Worth’s workforce and keep skilled residents in the city, both long desired goals of city officials pushing for greater local economic development.
A post-pandemic education model? Fort Worth ISD’s summer school could pave new path
Fort Worth ISD’s summer school program could be a new model for education to go beyond its traditional boundaries and include other social and emotional services to make children more well rounded.
Arts & Culture
Faith fuels Fort Worth jewelry brand that’s about to go global
Marcie Finney Ditto and her company, Mustard Seed Jewelry recently won QVC’s The Big Find competition.
How did Juneteenth become a federal holiday? We explain its Fort Worth roots
Fort Worth icon Opal Lee’s years of civic activism culminated in the passing of the law Thursday. The event organizer said Lee and the event are setting their eyes on newer goals now.
Business
Rapid population growth could hurt Fort Worth if jobs don’t follow, expert says
Fort Worth is the second fastest growing city in the nation. But more job opportunities with high-paying companies are necessary to keep residents working in the city.
‘Pushing the homeless back’: Proposed mental health clinic could displace people living in Glenwood Park
Doctor, advocates at odds over proposed development that spotlights the competing challenges the country’s 12th-largest city faces as it grows.
Little cards bring big cash for expanding industry
Sports fans of a certain age might have fond memories of opening up a cheap pack of cards hoping to find an image of their favorite player. […]
commentary
Naomi Osaka’s message is clear: It’s OK to make our mental health a priority
“I want to be a famous basketball player.” I watched the kindergarten graduation with my heart warmed by the enthusiastic 5-year olds that crossed the stage declaring their career choice, and […]
The greatest community ever?
Our first two months at the Fort Worth Report have been a blur of activity. One event I attended stands out because of all the remarkable people involved: the Reader’s Choice […]
New Fort Worth Report fellows ‘doggedly pursuing truth’
If you want to add energy and excitement to your team, hire a top intern. We just did that at the Fort Worth Report. Times three. With the financial support of […]
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Fort Worth: Did you know?
Fort Worth is home to the oldest stock show and rodeo in the country -the Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show. Source
In 1909, the Fort Worth Zoo opened as the first zoo in Texas. Source
Founded by 25 women who sought to bring a different sort of culture to the cattle-focused city, the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth was originally known as the Public Library and Art Gallery. Source