Fort Worth and Tarrant County are dynamic, fun, hip and culturally diverse places to live. Why not celebrate that? “Where I Live,” a new and regular series, will explore the neighborhoods of Fort Worth and Tarrant County with interesting stories straight from the people who live there.
Want to tell readers about where you live? Submit an essay here.
Where I Live: After living in Europe, her family found community in Ryan Place
Ryan Place feels a lot like a small town in the middle of a big city, Kathryn Hansen writes.
Where I Live: He’s lived in Tarrant County’s Forest Hill his whole life. Is it time for a move?
Exploring the journey from TCU to a career in finance, a young professional reflects on growing up in Fort Worth’s Forest Hill neighborhood — and the allure of a bigger…
Where I Live: We enjoy our life in Tarrant County’s cozy corner of Colleyville
In our latest “Where I Live,” Rachael Houston writes about her adventures in Colleyville with her husband and twin boys.
Where I Live: Fort Worth barista feels right at home in Wedgwood, but rising rent could force him out
A barista enjoys the diversity of his Wedgwood neighborhood in Fort Worth, but rent prices might soon drive him away.
Where I Live: Substance abuse counselor finds peace in unexpected place near Eagle Mountain Lake in Fort Worth
In our latest “Where I Live” essay, Michael Foster-Sanders moved to the Eagle Mountain Lake area to escape the city’s hustle and bustle.
Where I Live: Resident highlights next generation of activists in Jennings-May St. Louis neighborhood
By Angela Blochowicz My home and my life are in the Southside of Fort Worth. My parents were born and raised in the Worth Heights neighborhood and most of my…
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Where I Work
Where I Work: Muralist brings well-traveled view to his art
By Fernando Rojas Cervantes I believe that everyone is a product of their environment and that the experiences and people you encounter shape you into who you are. My childhood in Mexico was full of family, making lifelong friends, and a slow but steady path of growth and deciding what my dreams and aspirations were…
Where I Work: Family heritage beats loudly in Latin music festival
Editor’s note: Because of the success of our “Where I Live” series, we are offering people the opportunity to write personal essays on other subjects, too. Some possibilities include where I work, shop, play, explore, volunteer or learn. To submit your essay, please email Managing Editor Thomas Martinez at thomas.martinez@fortworthreport.org and hello@fortworthreport.org. Lorenzo Zenteno To…