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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…
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'Service in the city is critical:' New Arlington council members focus on city redevelopment
Arlington City Council members say guiding the town through redevelopment and improving city services are their priorities as they begin their council terms.
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…
Fort Worth Report and KERA launch local journalism collaboration
The Fort Worth Report and KERA News are excited to announce a collaboration to better serve their communities with local news and arts and…
Residents will see changes to Fort Worth City Council agenda posting
Residents soon will have two new ways to access Fort Worth City Council agendas before public meetings. Two new electronic kiosks will be placed on…
The city budgeted $180 million to renovate its new City Hall. Here’s how much has been spent so far and how.
The city of Fort Worth’s mission: Consolidate 13 city buildings into a new, fully renovated City Hall. Its budget: $180 million. A little more than…
Seniors celebrate success at Young Women’s Leadership Academy signing day
Graduating senior Kasandra Gonzalez, 17, weathered the storm to become the first person in her family to go to college. “I had a lot going…
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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
Flush with federal funds, Fort Worth spends $146 million in 6 months
Nearly $146 million in Fort Worth’s American Rescue Plan Act funding is gone, six months after the city received $173 million in federal funding. Still, almost…
Development in the Southside is hard to get off the ground. The latest obstacle? A cell tower.
“Terrible. No good.” That’s how Rizik Sharif, who manages King’s Custom Wheels, describes the cell tower sitting several hundred feet from his work. Sharif is used…
‘We’re going to suffer the consequences.’ Southeast Fort Worth residents fight industrial facility near elementary school
In his 75 years living in Fort Worth, Edward Justice watched the city transform as he helped raise kids, grandchildren and now great-grandchildren.But, thanks to the…
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Education
With support, guidance of family, Camille Rodriguez is ready to serve Fort Worth students
When Dr. Camille Rodriguez takes an oath to serve the students of Fort Worth ISD on May 17, she will be a reflection of the values…
Teachers say constant change in Jacquet Middle School leadership harming campus comeback
Tonia Robertson has taught English at Jacquet Middle School for seven years. She has seen six principals come, stay for a couple of years and leave.…
Councilman Nettles starts gun violence outreach in Fort Worth schools
The number of homicides in the eight Fort Worth City Council districts since the start of 2022 are fairly consistent. Most districts saw three homicides. District…
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Arts & Culture
Fort Worth families try to create homey harmony for Cliburn pianists
Competitors for the 16th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition will soon be flying into Fort Worth ahead of the preliminary round, which begins June 2.After they land, instead of taxiing to nearby hotels, the contestants will be met at the airport by local families.Throughout their time at the competition, each of the 30 competitors will…
Local photographer makes modern heirlooms with tintype portraits
In the latest installment of our occasional conversations with Fort Worth newsmakers, Sheena Dorton, photographer and owner of Ruby Bellows Tintype, spoke with arts and culture editor Marcheta Fornoff ahead of leading a tintype session as part of Fort Worth Foto Fest on May 15. This conversation has been edited for length and clarity. For…
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Business
Retail returns post-pandemic with growth, expansion
Has retail rebounded from the pandemic slowdown? Recent economic reports indicate an upward trend for retailers. Julie Hatch Fairley certainly has more confidence. Fairley’s JuJu Knits was…
Fred’s is back, bringing funky cowboy flavor to west Fort Worth
Fred’s Texas Cafe is back. Though the grand opening event isn’t until May 21, the iconic Fort Worth burger restaurant is already welcoming customers at its new…
RD Construction wins Rotary minority business award for building community
Randle Howard, president and CEO of R.D. Howard Construction, believes running his company isn’t always about the money.“Sometimes the reward is seeing the seeds that you plant…
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Health
Dashboards, huddles and gloves: How Medical City Fort Worth crafts a culture of safety
The hospital at 900 8th Ave. in Fort Worth is the only one in the city to earn an “A” safety grade this spring.
Listen: ‘The sun can make fools of us all’: How to stay safe during the summer heat
As outdoor temperatures rise above your body’s, your risk for heat-related illness increases.
Meet the women behind the voices on Cook Children’s Raising Joy podcast
Dr. Kristen Pyrc and Wini King host the hospital’s mental health podcast, which first aired in February.
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Environmental
City of Fort Worth, water district resolve legal conflict to unclog plans for new sewage plant
Following months of negotiations, the city of Fort Worth and the Tarrant Regional Water District have come to an agreement that will end a legal battle over the city’s proposed sewage…
‘Ukrainian children die!’ Protesters bring battle over buying Russian gas to downtown Fort Worth
With rush-hour traffic in full swing, Ukrainian-Americans and activists stand outside the Bank of America tower. The message they sent at the May 12 event: Show how an energy company with…
A west Fort Worth gas well incident sent residents searching for answers. They’ve had trouble finding any.
At first, residents living near the Home Run natural gas drilling site in west Fort Worth thought the mist they could see from their windows was a welcome rain. About 10…
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Photos
Photo gallery: Abortion rights protesters march at Tarrant County Courthouse
Fort Worth resident Melanie Quinn, 28, co-organized a march for women’s reproductive rights May 14 at the Tarrant County Courthouse, 100 E. Weatherford St. “I’ve known so many people that are absolutely terrified of even the thought of getting pregnant…
Photo gallery: Buddhist worshippers celebrate Vesak 2022 with $100 million temple expansion
Members of the Buddhist Huong Dao Temple, 4717 E. Rosedale St., placed the first stones of the newest 14-acre expansion to the sacred site on May 15. The $100 million expansion consists of 840 stupas, or Buddhist commemorative monuments, that…
Photo gallery: Professional Bull Riders stampede through Stockyards
The Professional Bull Riders paraded down East Exchange Avenue after the daily cattle drive on May 14. Riders, first responders, dancers and a variety of other organizations participated in the Professional Bull Riders Parade of Champions. Fort Worth began the…
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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Fort Worth recently announced that it is the first city government to mine bitcoin. Alex Brammer, the VP of Business Development at Luxor Technologies, one the city’s partners on their new…
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