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.
Following tragedy, couple finds ‘private oasis’ in Dalworthington Gardens
By Laura Parker It all started in 2019, which was a very tough year emotionally. Both of my parents died, nearly bookending the year: My father in February, and then my mother in October. After that I decided it was time to retire and for us to buy a house and get away from renting.…
Where I Live: South Fort Worth neighborhood encourages students to dream big
By Amy Lopez Family members, childhood friends, former classmates and vintage memories now engrave and pave the stories throughout my neighborhood. Generations of young leaders are built and founded within…
Where I Live: Kind gestures from neighbors define Rosemont in south Fort Worth
By Amy Solis My name is Amairany Solis, but to my family and close friends, I’m simply Amy. I grew up on the east side of Fort Worth and I’m…
Where I Live: Southeast Arlington helped her rebuild after a fire
‘I wouldn’t want to live anywhere else.’
Where I Live: Fairmount brings historic charm, walkable restaurants and shops
By Sarah Kennerly Imagine stepping back to simpler times when craftsman-style homes and charming white picket fences are the norms. I’m Sarah and I live in the beautiful historic Fairmount…
Hulen Heights offers great amenities, but more importantly — community
By: Scott Corbin This summer, it’ll be four years since we first moved to Cowtown. 2019 was a big year. I stopped working at my job in Nashville, Tennessee, and…
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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…