No more price hikes: Tarrant County child care centers react to new property tax relief
Ready Set Jump Learning Center’s Felicia Davis looks forward to reinvesting in educational programs and field trips without raising prices.
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Fort Worth mycoplasma pneumonia cases on the rise in children of all ages
Cook Children’s in Fort Worth saw a 20% positivity rate among 398 patients tested. Here’s how parents can keep children healthy.
With $500K grant, Texas Wesleyan nursing students will get hands-on trauma experience
Training nurse anesthetists in the specialized trauma track will begin in spring 2025.
TCU to participate at highest level in ‘unprecedented’ revenue-sharing model for student athletes
TCU commits to the highest level of NCAA competition, and adaptation, after historic $2.8 billion settlement. UTA’s path forward is still unclear.
American Journalism Project announces collaboration with JPMorganChase
The joint sponsorship deal will support eight local nonprofit news organizations nationwide, including the Fort Worth Report, in their sustainable efforts to rebuild local news…
Fort Worth’s art scene generated at least $507M in spending, according to national study
Nationally, arts organizations generated $151 billion in 2022. Here’s how Fort Worth compares with 350-plus communities across the U.S.
City manager’s record tenure looms large over shape of Fort Worth
In his decade as city manager, David Cooke has guided the city’s transformation and reckonings with pension reform, police incidents and development.
Fort Worth ISD, Veasey show off electric bus as district prepares $6M purchase
Fort Worth ISD and the EPA showed off an electric bus. Soon, the district will purchase 15 like it thanks to a federal grant.
Made in Tarrant: Arlington business thrives with custom creations
An Arlington business, born during the COVID-19 pandemic, is growing through its brick-and-mortar store, social media promotion and live shopping events.
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Business
Southside leaders want greater role in Evans and Rosedale redevelopment
Community leaders on Fort Worth’s southside want to create an economic development corporation to guide business growth.
Lena Pope CEO Ashley Elgin advises others leaders to ‘never compromise your core values’
Others believed she was ready to be a CEO, but it took awhile before Elgin saw herself in that role.
Fort Worth firm to handle retail leasing for Wilks Development’s Public Market
Also, high-end fashion concept coming to Fort Worth; award named for Hickmans; North Texas Alamo Drafthouses, the sequel; and a hot dog tradition continues.
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Local Government
East Fort Worth neighborhood will undergo major development soon. What do residents want?
Woodhaven residents gathered to discuss the future of their community. They are excited about the possibility of what’s to come.
State group claims to own Botanic Garden land. Fort Worth is preparing to sue
Texas Garden Clubs claims to own about 10 acres of the city landmark, based on a 1959 agreement. The city says that agreement wasn’t authorized by…
Cook Children’s files suit against Texas after being dropped from state Medicaid plans
Fort Worth-based Cook Children’s announced June 26 a lawsuit against the Texas Health and Human Services Commission.
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Arlington Report
Arlington celebrates centennial of its first city park
The city will add its 100th park later this year, capping off the centennial celebration with a bang.
Arlington’s massive July 4 parade, No. 58.5, is ready to roll again
The city’s holiday parade started small in 1965, but has kept its charm as it’s grown to attract 100,000 spectators.
Proposed Arlington charter school in balance as State Board of Education veto ends in tie
Infinite Minds, proposed as the city’s 14th charter school, is slated to open in 2025 if Texas officials take no further action.
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Education
Tarrant students saw reading improvement through new program. Its funding has run out
Parents are learning their students are not on grade level. They’ve looked to the Boys & Girls Clubs and Parent Shield for help.
From Pier 1 to TCU, Merianne Roth builds brands of iconic Fort Worth institutions
With over two decades of experience, Roth was recently promoted to the top marketing job at TCU.
Fort Worth ISD trustees table two middle school renovations amid shrinking enrollment
Trustees will consider renovations at McLean Middle School and McLean Sixth Grade Center at their July meeting.
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Arts & Culture
The Dish: Discover authentic global flavors in Fort Worth with these new restaurants
New Italian, Mexican and Nepali-Indian restaurants serve up authentic international cuisine for a culinary travel adventure.
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Religion
Q&A: New executive director for Fort Worth legal nonprofit addresses intersections in family law
Aaryn Landers Lamb discusses the gap in legal resources for vulnerable populations and how she plans on expanding access.
Texas State Bar honors Fort Worth faith-based legal organization with Pro Bono Award
Methodist Justice Ministry’s recognition marks the third time a Fort Worth organization has been selected.
Gateway Church congregants, former staff react to Robert Morris sexual abuse allegations
City leaders and government officials go public, condemning church leader’s actions and calling for accountability.
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Health
Fort Worth gym brings together therapy and boxing to help teens, young adults
Former professional boxer Paulie Ayala and therapist Jaime Corona launched Therapy Boxing in 2016. Founders reflect on the program’s impact.
Baylor Scott & White, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas reach temporary contract agreement
Two North Texas health companies have extended their current contracts to Oct. 1 and hope to reach a new agreement in coming months.
Supreme Court upholds Arlington gun case. Tarrant County officials, advocates react
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a federal law prohibiting domestic violence perpetrators to own firearms is constitutional.
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Environmental
Fort Worth adopts first urban forest plan, vows to address tree clearing fines later
City Council voted to adopt Fort Worth’s first urban forestry master plan, which is designed to preserve trees and increase the city’s tree canopy.
Fort Worth’s LaGrave Field to be demolished, but leaders still open to sports on Panther Island
Residents want to preserve Fort Worth’s rich baseball history. But Tarrant leaders say the structure is deteriorating and poses safety concerns.
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