Leaders to vote on demolition of Fort Worth’s historic LaGrave Field in June
Panther Island planners recommended the demolition of the property off North Main Street. Now, the Tarrant Regional Water District will vote on its future.
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Hub Baker, champion of Stockyards preservation, has died
The Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee was one of the original investors in Billy Bob’s and founded the Stockyards Championship Rodeo.
Pro golfers spend time with Cook Children’s patients at annual bedpan golf tournament
With the Charles Schwab Challenge headed to Fort Worth, the hospital brought joy to families with the annual Bed Pan Open in partnership with the…
Fort Worth council OKs federal money reallocation ahead of 2025 budget season
Council approved freeing up ARPA funds by moving two projects to the general fund. A new list of projects will be presented in the future.…
Following outcry, Fort Worth reduces industrial development in southeast neighborhood
Proponents say the rezoning, which will allow for residential use, will help mitigate air pollution and health issues in the predominantly Black and Hispanic area.
Fort Worth council approves switch from MedStar to fire-based EMS system
Existing EMS provider MedStar will be dissolved by its member cities. Firefighters and city officials say the new system will improve response times.
Fort Worth increases senior, disabled property tax exemption for second year in a row
The $80,000 exemption is available to those over 65 or those who have a disability.
Few Hispanic men are teachers. These Fort Worth ISD students want to help change that
A TCU program called Maestro wants to boost the number of Hispanic male teachers in Texas and nation.
Fort Worth group presents blueprint to improve capital access for entrepreneurs
The city remains behind other cities in small business formations and is looking to make changes.
Former Wedgwood 6th grade students reflect on school as it prepares to ring final bell
The closure of the Wedgwood Sixth Grade Center was announced in March. Former students look back at memories made in the building.
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Arlington mayor backs high-speed rail as economic engine
Mayor Jim Ross cited jobs, tourism and moving the region’s transportation system forward as reasons he supports the Dallas-Fort Worth rail line.
North Texas high-speed rail planners look at private company as route forward, roll out ideas
North Central Texas Council of Governments said the system still needs a private company to build and operate it and funding to make it possible.
West Arlington apartment complex sells to Arizona-based property investment company
Fielder’s Glen, built in 1985, is a 220-unit multifamily property sitting on 10 acres on South Fielder Road.
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Trinity Metro votes to halt The Dash, other low-performing bus routes, starting this fall
Five bus routes, including The Dash, will stop running Sept. 15. The board also voted to increase the frequency of two buses.
High levels of ‘forever chemicals’ are in 6 Fort Worth-area water systems. What’s next?
Fort Worth, Arlington, Grapevine, Haltom City, Lake Worth and Weatherford reported PFAS contamination above the EPA’s new limits. Here are their plans to address it.
May 28 runoff for Granger’s US House seat shows split in GOP
Republicans Craig Goldman and John O’Shea are locked in a runoff to decide who will be their party’s successor to U.S. Rep. Kay Granger.
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Fort Worth’s Nolan Catholic High School places third at world robotics competition
Nolan Catholic High School’s award-winning robotics team, Robo Vikes, works to help other teams with parts or advice during competitions.
Daughter builds on mother’s legacy at Fort Worth’s Southwest Christian School
Sharron Drury coached football, painted buses and raised money for the school. Her daughter plans to continue Drury’s contributions as a board member.
Pro-Palestinian demonstrators mark UTA graduation day with prayer, protest
Over 150 students and community members gathered at the University of Texas at Arlington and Globe Life Field to protest the ongoing war in Gaza.
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Education
FWISD trustees shown poor condition of schools, urged to be transparent about closures
FWISD trustee Wallace Bridges urges careful consideration of school closures in face of community mistrust.
UT, A&M chancellors discuss compliance with DEI law, rise of antisemitism on campuses
Public higher education leaders detail for a state legislative committee how they eliminated diversity, equity and inclusion measures.
Fort Worth ISD proposes first balanced general fund budget in 7 years
Early numbers show FWISD balancing its 2024-25 budget. Officials called it a milestone. However, numbers may shift.
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Arts & Culture
Made in Tarrant: New food and history tour offers twist to traditional Stockyards visit
Delectable Dilemmas allows guests to dive into the history and food of the Stockyards through puzzles.
Welcome to Weekend Worthy! Your guide on what to do in Tarrant County
Other items on the agenda: salsa dancing at Sonidos del Summer, Coachella alum performing in the Stockyards and otherwordly experimental theater.
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Business
Business, arts leader Ben J. Fortson dies at 91
Ben J. Fortson, a leader in the energy business and a driving force in the arts community, has died. He was 91. Fortson was chief investment officer…
Historical thriller brings Fort Worth author Dee Kelly out of the shadows
The novel is the Fort Worth attorney’s fourth book and the first published under his real name.
Colonial overhauls golf course, clubhouse as tournament prepares to tee off the economy
Colonial Country Club faces a time crunch to prepare for the Charles Schwab Challenge.
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Health
West Nile positive mosquito confirmed in Tarrant County. Here’s how to stay healthy
Tarrant County Public Health confirms first West Nile virus positive mosquito sample of 2024. No human cases have been reported.
Cook Children’s Fort Worth to receive Golden Deeds award, top Exchange Club honor
The Exchange Club of Fort Worth, founded in 1924, annually recognizes a person or organization the club views as its most outstanding citizen.
Cook Children’s considers new $37M day care center in Fort Worth’s Medical District
Fort Worth planning staff is reviewing site maps for new Cook Children’s day care facility. Here’s where it could be located.
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Environmental
Fort Worth sewage sludge fertilizer blamed for poisoning animals, land in lawsuit
Johnson County residents have filed suit against Fort Worth’s biosolids contractor, alleging fertilizer killed animals and contaminated water. What comes next?
Fort Worth seeks to remove minority-owned business requirements for $479M trash contract
City could eliminate Waste Management’s requirement to contract with minority- and women-owned businesses, affecting a Black-owned company.
Drone and autonomous vehicle food bank deliveries lift off in Arlington
The Tarrant Area Food Bank expects to deliver 300 packages of groceries to east Arlington clients over the next year.
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