Granger is poised to be next chair of powerful US House Appropriations Committee. But for how long?
U.S. Rep. Kay Granger likely will wield the gavel of the powerful Appropriations Committee when the next Congress convenes in January — giving Fort Worth an outsized role on the…
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Why are Fort Worth street lights purple? The answer is not tied to TCU football — despite its success
TCU, Fort Worth’s street lights and Prince have had something in common for the past couple of months — the color purple. The hue isn’t…
Fort Worth has invested millions in new ‘sewage sludge’ facility. Will that mean fewer odor issues?
Jars of free samples greeted guests at the Dec. 1 grand opening of a wastewater facility in far east Fort Worth. The containers held an…
Listen: Consider these toy safety tips while buying gifts for children this holiday season.
‘We just have to remember that what we want to give them may not be the best choice.’
Made in Tarrant: Local stationery store brings personalized touch to life’s special events
Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. Paper Planet Who? Julie…
Dallas-based company’s $70 million urban village called catalyst for ‘Rosedale Renaissance’
More than 20 years ago, a vision formed to redevelop Evans and Rosedale streets. A $70 million urban village project could launch the area into…
Where I Live: How Highland Hills in south Fort Worth shaped a longtime resident
By Trenace Dorsey-Hollins Right off Interstate 20 between Campus Drive and Oak Grove Road, you’ll find Highland Hills. Some people may turn their nose down…
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Local Government
Fort Worth judge seats jury for Aaron Dean murder trial, set to begin Monday
A jury of 12 is ready to hear arguments in the murder trial of former Fort Worth police officer Aaron Dean, which is set to begin…
Fort Worth forges ahead with purchase of open space along Lake Arlington. Here’s what the city plans to preserve next
Following a surge of funds from the May bond election, Fort Worth’s open space conservation program is making moves to preserve land throughout the city. The…
Fort Worth developers will pay more for roads in 2023, but less than city staff recommended
Developers will pay more for roads and sidewalks in 2023, following complaints that low impact fees have contributed to runaway growth in north Fort Worth. The…
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Education
Rocketship students started school with low academic performance. The charter plans to maximize growth so students can blast off on STAAR.
Superintendent SaJade Miller has high ambitions for Rocketship Texas Public Schools’ first campus when students take the state standardized test in the spring. “Our goal is…
Fort Worth ISD takes back seat with request for part of $1 billion in electric school bus funding
The Environmental Protection Agency awarded nearly $1 billion in rebates to 389 school districts across the country to electrify their school bus fleets. Fort Worth ISD…
Changes to the STAAR test are coming this spring. What does it mean for you and your students?
The Texas Education Agency aims to align the STAAR test with the classroom experience better. What does that mean?
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Arts & Culture
Up-and-coming Latina DJ wants to use her platform differently than her peers
Noches De Fortuna, a DJ collective, brings the sounds of Latin American electronic and pop music to their monthly residency at Ruins, a bar and restaurant in the Deep Ellum neighborhood of Dallas. Arlington resident Ailynn Aguilar recently performed her first club set as a guest DJ for Noches De Fortuna. She previously played smaller…
Playing tribute: How Lone Star Skynyrd pays homage to rock legends
In the latest installment of our occasional conversations with Fort Worth newsmakers, Steven Naylor, lead singer of Lone Star Skynyrd, a Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute band, talks about the Metroplex’s music scene and winning the Josie Music Award for best tribute band with arts and culture editor Marcheta Fornoff.This conversation has been edited for length and…
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Business
Building with purpose: Community leader uses connection to revitalize Renaissance Heights neighborhood in Fort Worth
When Kenny Mosley got the opportunity to open a YMCA in southeast Fort Worth’s Renaissance Heights neighborhood in 2018, he couldn’t say no. “To bring (a YMCA) into…
TCU’s winning football team shares success with neighboring businesses
With its undefeated football season, Texas Christian University’s football program is ranked No. 3 in the nation, but for some Fort Worth businesses, it’s definitely No. 1. …
Fort Worth-Arlington adds 11,000 jobs in October, showing continued growth
Job numbers are still looking good in the Fort Worth and Arlington area. The region continued its trend of adding jobs in October, after a slight dip…
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Health
Listen: Collect your family medical history — it might help save your life.
In the latest installment of our conversations with Fort Worth newsmakers, Dr. Justin Ezell, a family medicine physician with Texas Health Family Care, discusses why collecting your family medical history matters…
Need a free health service before the new year? Find it in Dallas this weekend.
People can access a slew of free health services this weekend at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Dallas, including teeth cleanings, eye exams and physicals. Their only requirement is…
Texas Health hopes ECPR offers a greater chance of survival for sudden cardiac arrest patients.
KERA’s Sam Baker talks with Dr. Tyler Bloomer, a cardiologist with Texas Health Harris Fort Worth Hospital. He explains the program and how ECPR helped save a musician’s life.
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Environmental
New network seeks to connect Tarrant County activists on environmental issues
In the latest installment of our occasional conversations with Tarrant County newsmakers, Janet Mattern of the League of Women Voters of Tarrant County explains her efforts to connect environmental advocates using…
Fort Worth is updating city flood policies. Will the changes make a difference on severe floods?
For more than three years, Fort Worth’s top stormwater officials have worked to update city policies in the hopes of helping residents who live in areas at higher risk of flooding. …
How Fort Worth’s new litter contract is creating jobs for people experiencing homelessness
Frank Crist remembers how shocked he was when he tried to go back to work. Despite his efforts to find a job and a place to live, his criminal background made…
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Photos
Click! A look back at the top photos of the week in Fort Worth, Tarrant County
From the Stockyards ice skating rink to a Fort Worth Star-Telegram reporter strike, our photojournalists at the Fort Worth Report capture the diversity of events through images of the week. If you have events or photo opportunities, contact community engagement…
Photo gallery: Stockyards Rodeo Rink slides in to Fort Worth for winter holiday fun
The Fort Worth Stockyards is ready to provide entertainment for the holiday season with its ice skating rink, which will be open through Feb. 5. Photojournalist Cristian ArguetaSoto brings you the images.
Click! A look back at the top photos of the week in Fort Worth, Tarrant County
From the Parade of Lights to a United Way of Tarrant County’s centennial celebration, our photojournalists at the Fort Worth Report capture the diversity of events through images of the week. If you have events or photo opportunities, contact community…
commentary
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…
An opportunity to transform the way people commute, live and thrive
When I announced that I was heading to Texas to lead Trinity Metro, my colleagues and friends in the Northeast would smile and joke about how Texans love their trucks. I…
Tax planning strategies that optimize charitable giving
Each year, donors in the United States contribute more than $450 billion to charities in our country and more than half of that is given by individuals. While the impact of…
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INNOVATE FORT WORTH PODCAST
#79 Munatsi Manyande: A DASH of Help for Asylum Seekers
It takes a big heart to tackle a big problem. Meet Munatsi Manyande, the executive director of the DASH Network, an organization with an innovative approach to helping asylum seekers. People…
#78 Carlo Capua: The Future of Fort Worth
When it comes to making Fort Worth a world class city, Carlo Capua has some ideas. He is the Chief of Strategy and Innovation at The City of Fort Worth, and…
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How do you scale our food supply for the future? Eddy Badrina from Eden Green Technology is doing just that. Redefining how produce is traditionally grown, Eden Green uses greenhouses, powered…
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