Fort Worth pays out little to people who claim police misconduct, analysis shows
The city of Fort Worth has paid $480,385 since 2017 on police liability claims. More than a quarter of that spending came from a single case. During each City Council…
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Tarrant County’s state Senate delegation loses power broker, but boasts experience
AUSTIN — The 88th Legislature is spotlighting a significantly retooled Tarrant County delegation in the Republican-controlled Texas Senate, one trying to absorb the loss of…
Off-road riders take to Fort Worth’s icy streets to help stranded drivers
Off-road vehicle club members took to the frozen streets of Fort Worth to rescue stranded drivers during the ongoing winter blast. Porkies Offroad Club member…
Fort Worth rodeo producer explains how bucking horses get their kicks
If you’ve been to a rodeo at Dickies Arena recently, you’ve seen Jim Gay’s work firsthand. The way he describes it, he is akin to…
Some North Texas Meals on Wheels deliveries should resume Friday after storm interruptions
Treacherous, icy roads have stopped meal deliveries for seniors in North Texas.
Demery Cox, co-owner of Fort Worth’s Cox Racing Services, teaches through running
Demery Cox has spent most of his life running five to 10 miles a day. He started the sport at an early age: He participated…
This Fort Worth barbershop will offer more than free haircuts on Sunday
The event is open to everyone, but the conversation will focus on men of color.
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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.”
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
Paxton Motheral files for seat on Tarrant Regional Water District board
Developer and former Fort Worth City Council candidate Paxton Motheral is the latest candidate to throw his hat into the ring for a seat on the…
Live updates: FWISD to remain closed on Thursday
The Report rounded up everything you need to know about the winter weather impacting Fort Worth, Tarrant County.
Ice-covered roads aren’t going anywhere: Fort Worth says pump the brakes on travel plans
Fort Worth roads are becoming slicker as low temperatures stick around. Road crews are struggling to keep up with the accumulating ice. Here’s what you need…
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Education
Want to get access to public information in Fort Worth ISD? You might have to pay.
Fort Worth ISD charged just under $15,000 for public records in a year. The cost creates a barrier for some parents looking to get information from…
After-school program in Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD brings students, parents together to learn new languages
Eagle Mountain-Saginaw ISD is teaching students and their parents how to speak new languages. How? Through an after-school program called World Language Academy.
Quinton Phillips files for re-election to Fort Worth ISD school board
Fort Worth ISD District 3 trustee Quinton Phillips is asking voters to give him another four-year term on the school board. Phillips, who was first elected…
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Arts & Culture
Sold! Auctioneers sound off during bid calling contest at Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
Fast-talking auctioneers are commonplace at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo, but a relatively new competition gave them the opportunity to show off their skills beyond selling livestock. Twenty-three contestants sounded off in front of a packed audience for the title at the Texas Lone Star Open Bid Calling Contest.It was the sixth year of…
Fort Worth ISD ag program gives urban students opportunity to raise animals
Neither Stinson Burns, 17, nor Kye Chesmer, 17, live on a farm, but both students have raised and shown animals throughout their time at Arlington Heights High School.The senior and junior are just two of a larger pool of students from the school’s FFA program raising animals at the Fort Worth ISD barn. “I’m extremely…
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Business
Fort Worth real estate firm expands to Dallas as market stays strong
The North Texas commercial real estate remains strong, so much so that some Fort Worth firms are expanding their geographic reach. The latest is LanCarte Commercial Real…
Fort Worth looks to change development rules to diversify downtown growth
Fort Worth’s downtown skyline could see some changes in the future thanks to a newly proposed zoning option for future development. This proposed change will maintain the…
Nightlife in Fort Worth bounces back from inflation. Musicians are unsure if rebound will reverberate
Frankie Randazzo knew he had to make some cuts. The co-owner of Library Bar in downtown Fort Worth saw the cost of food, rent and live entertainment…
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Health
Freezing rain and potential power outages threaten Tarrant County. Here are tips to stay safe.
North Texas is entering the third round of a winter storm that has brought thunder, sleet and freezing rain to the Metroplex. The National Weather Service expects up to 0.5 inches…
Listen: Winter is here. So is frostbite — here’s how to steer clear of it.
You’re at risk for frostnip and frostbite at temperatures even 35 degrees and below, according to Dr. Timothy Niacaris.
TCU’s medical school partners with University of Mary Hardin-Baylor for dual degree program
Medical students at the Burnett School of Medicine at TCU can now earn a Master of Public Health through the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor.
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Environmental
Fort Worth champions environmental efforts at new City Hall. Some residents want more
One of the most sustainable elements of Fort Worth’s new City Hall is also one of the most obvious: The former Pier 1 building, which will be home to a reimagined…
As fracking increases in the Barnett Shale, Arlington city leaders avoid scrutiny
When she saw the drilling rig go back up, Kim Feil started closing windows. She didn’t want a repeat of 2013, when she experienced nosebleeds after natural gas drilling began at…
Navy nears completion of cleanup process for contaminated sites at Fort Worth base
Nearly a decade ago, staff at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in Fort Worth realized they had a problem. Long before the Navy took over operations, the site was…
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Photos
Click! Candlelight vigil for Fort Worth student featured as favorite image, and a look back at the top photos of the week in Fort Worth, Tarrant County
I captured my favorite image of the week on Jan. 23. About 250 people mourned and celebrated the life of a 17-year-old Paschal High School student who died because of gun violence. The candlelight vigil, hosted by the University United…
Cowboy mounted shooting competition shows up with a bang in Fort Worth
Some guests flinched — others cheered — when the loud bang of a competitor’s gun echoed on Jan. 25 at the John Justin Arena, 3400 Burnett Tandy Drive. Ninety-three competitors split into 44 different classes within three categories — main…
‘Western art is a big deal:’ Reserve grand champion crafts art through Cowboy Artists of America workshop
Western landscapes and frogs — two subjects a dedicated 15-year-old painter enjoys working on the most. The reserve grand champion of the 2023 Fort Worth Stock Show Art Contest, Jessa Clements from Gonzalez, began painting two years ago. Now, she…
commentary
Guest column: Texas Public Information Act’s 50th anniversary offers excellent time to strengthen landmark law
Fifty years ago, responding to public demand in an era of reform, Texas enacted a sweeping law ensuring the people’s right to know about their government. The Texas Public Information Act…
From the publisher: $1.1 million investment in Fort Worth Report is because of you
When we started the Fort Worth Report in April 2021, we assumed we’d have to explain to you the need for a nonprofit, independent local news organization. Repeatedly, though, you interrupted…
Equitable park investment and open space conservation in Fort Worth: A nature-based solution to Climate Change
Let’s assume a proactive stance for placemaking. Together, we can turn around losses from the pandemic and transform the narrative by actively conserving and investing in the green spaces that make…
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