City News

Mayor’s Message: Two schedule changes, special events for weekly bike riders

Get information on the next two rides, which will be at LaGrave Field and the Sheraton Fort Worth Hotel & Spa.

Last Updated: 5/18/2012

Celebrate first splash at refurbished Marine Park pool

May 26 celebration for facility open for the first time since summer of 2009.

Last Updated: 5/18/2012

Provide input on CCPD funding levels

The Community Input Survey online allows residents to participate in the CCPD planning process and to assist in developing the next budget.

Last Updated: 5/18/2012

City Calendar May 21-27, 2012

City Events May 21-27, 2012

Last Updated: 5/18/2012

Ordinance changes to address feral cat issue; public comment accepted through June 11

With more than 3,000 feral cats coming through the Fort Worth animal shelter annually, the city is proposing ordinance changes to better address the issue.

Last Updated: 5/17/2012

Go online, attend public meetings to examine redistricting plans

Nine redistricting plans submitted by residents and a draft plan created by city staff are online now, and six upcoming public meetings provide an opportunity to provide feedback.

Last Updated: 5/16/2012

Third Thursday Jazz Series in third year at Fort Worth Library

Series features an eclectic lineup of local and national jazz musicians.

Last Updated: 5/16/2012

Fort Report: Rolling Town Halls

Ehleshea heads out to the Joint Reserve Base to catch up with Mayor Price and discuss her rolling town halls.

Last Updated: 5/14/2012

Mayor’s Message: Sharing stories of a job well done

One of the best things about being the mayor of the great City of Fort Worth is working with the fantastic city employees and seeing them in action every day.

Last Updated: 5/14/2012

Pets of the Week (May 14, 2012)

Meet Cotton and Lindsey, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.

Last Updated: 5/14/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: John Peter Smith was early Fort Worth promoter

John Peter Smith (1831-1901) arrived in Fort Worth in 1853 and decided to make it his home.

Last Updated: 5/14/2012

School’s nearly out, but the learning continues

Enjoy story times, plays, music, science and math experiments, along with celebrity readers sharing their favorite stores during Mayor Betsy Price’s Summer Reading Challenge at the Fort Worth Library.

Last Updated: 5/14/2012

Runoff scheduled June 23 for unexpired District 8 seat

Ramon Romero Jr. and Kelly Allen Gray will be in a June 23 runoff to determine who will represent Council District 8 for the remainder of that position’s unexpired term. 

Last Updated: 5/14/2012

Lane closures, reductions May 14-18 on westbound I-30

As part of the plans for the Chisholm Trail Parkway project, Interstate 30 will be reconstructed up to 160 feet south of its current location to accommodate the new toll road. Traffic will be shifted to the north as crews begin work on the south side of I-30.

Last Updated: 5/11/2012

City Events Calendar May 14-20

City Events/Mayor Calendar May 14-20

Last Updated: 5/11/2012

Joint Reserve Base bike ride to bring out cyclists with ‘the right stuff’

Fort Worth is used to hearing F-16s, F-18s and other military aircraft, but this Saturday at the Fort Worth Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base, it will be Mayor Betsy Price’s bike roaring down the runway.

Last Updated: 5/10/2012

Sundance Square breaks ground on three new buildings

Sundance Square broke ground Wednesday on three new buildings in the center of the 35-block office, retail and entertainment district.

Last Updated: 5/9/2012

Surplus helps city work toward bridging FY2013 budget gap

Improving numbers from sales and property taxes, coupled with cost-saving efforts and improvements in service efficiencies, leaves a projected remaining shortfall of $23.7 million to address.

Last Updated: 5/8/2012

Pedestrian bridge over Trinity River rising

With Fort Worth residents looking on, construction crews recently positioned two 163-foot supporting arch beams for the Phyllis J. Tilley Memorial Bridge over the Trinity River.

Last Updated: 5/8/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Native Americans used virtually every portion of the bison

Bison played a part in practically every aspect of the lives of Native Americans who lived in Texas.

Last Updated: 5/7/2012

Pets of the Week (May 7, 2012)

Meet Orion and Mitchell, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.

Last Updated: 5/7/2012

Tour new water treatment plant May 11

Get a look inside Fort Worth's new Westside Water Treatment Plant during a public tour from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday, May 11.

Last Updated: 5/7/2012

Mayor's Message: Visit Fort Worth—Even if You Live Here!

May 5–13, we join with the nation and the White House in celebrating National Tourism and Travel Week.

Last Updated: 5/7/2012

Air quality, transportation projects on agenda at transportation meeting

Public meeting scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 8 at Ella Mae Shamblee Library.

Last Updated: 5/7/2012

District 8 residents vote May 12 in special election

Polls will be open 7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Last Updated: 5/7/2012

Get your boogie on to support our bison

Run/walk on May 12 helps support the herd of buffalo that make their home at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge.

Last Updated: 5/7/2012

Stage 1 watering restrictions ending Friday

Fort Worth is lifting Stage 1 watering restrictions effective Friday, May 4. Tarrant Regional Water District notified the city of its intent to lift the restrictions because water supply levels are at 97 percent.

Last Updated: 5/3/2012

Council approves new noise ordinance

City council approved a new noise ordinance that will give police and code compliance officers objective standards for addressing continuous noise disturbances.

Last Updated: 5/2/2012

Load up on bargain books this weekend

Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library’s biannual book sale this weekend Sunday at the Friends Book Store on Trail Lake Drive.

Last Updated: 5/2/2012

Movies That Matter to present ‘Under the Same Moon’

A free screening is set for 8 p.m. Friday at Mercado Plaza.

Last Updated: 5/2/2012

Cycling for Healthy Babies in Fort Worth

The May 9 community bike ride will be a special one thanks to our partners at Central Market who’ve agreed to help us raise money for a very special local charity called Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies, Healthy Communities.

Last Updated: 5/2/2012

CCPD accepting nonprofit proposals for reducing crime, violence

Fort Worth, in partnership with the Crime Control and Prevention District, is seeking community-based agencies interesting in applying for the Community-Based Funding Program.

Last Updated: 5/2/2012

Driving a clean machine can improve our air

As part of ongoing efforts to improve air quality in the region, the North Central Texas Council of Governments offers the Air Check Texas Drive a Clean Machine Program.

Last Updated: 4/30/2012

Become part of a cycle of change during Bike Month

Two cycling events in Fort Worth help highlight National Bike Month in May.

Last Updated: 4/30/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Display recounts early African-American doctors’ contributions

The exhibit, Hidden in History: African American Doctors in Fort Worth, shares the stories of Dr. Riley Ransom, Dr. C. W. Flint, Dr. George Munchus, Dr. Elisha P. Murchinson and many others who paved the way for other African-American doctors.

Last Updated: 4/30/2012

Identify ways to improve your company in annual Business Plan Competition

The competition offers small businesses in Tarrant County an opportunity to receive training and coaching on strengthening their business.

Last Updated: 4/30/2012

Pets of the Week (April 30, 2012)

Meet Nato and Violet, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week

Last Updated: 4/30/2012

Help an animal left homeless by recent storms

Six dogs stranded in Kennedale by tornadoes earlier this month remain in Fort Worth Animal Care and Control’s care and are available for adoption.

Last Updated: 4/30/2012

Fort Worth is fastest-growing in North Texas, figures show

Fort Worth grew by 9,360 residents from 2011 to 2012 for a total of 757,810.

Last Updated: 4/30/2012

Join groundbreaking for the newest community center (Updated: Photos from the event)

City officials will soon break ground on a 19,955-square-foot community center to serve the growing communities in southwest Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 4/27/2012

Plenty of fun and learning at Police Department’s Family Day

View exhibits about crime prevention, health and safety at the Fort Worth Police Department’s South Division annual event.

Last Updated: 4/27/2012

ECC keeps hazardous materials out of waterways after Arlington tornadoes

More than 12,000 pounds of hazardous materials were delivered to the Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center for environmentally safe disposal or recycling. 

Last Updated: 4/27/2012

Rebuild safer, stronger to reduce future tornado damage

Mitigation experts with the Federal Emergency Management Agency in Denton offer several suggestions to reduce the risk of losses in future disasters.

Last Updated: 4/27/2012

Soccer field to be renamed honoring Serapio Herrera

A soccer field complex north of downtown will be renamed to honor a longtime proponent of soccer in Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 4/27/2012

African-American Health Expo coming up

More than 75 vendors and healthcare providers will help ensure the wellbeing of the community during the 10th annual African American Health Expo 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 28 at O.D. Wyatt High School, 2400 E. Seminary Drive.

Last Updated: 4/26/2012

Help get these Kennedale pets back home

Following Tuesday's damaging storms in the City of Kennedale, Fort Worth’s Animal Care and Control assisted in helping gather and house seven scared lost or stray animals. Officials are asking for assistance to help reunite these pets with their families.

Last Updated: 4/25/2012

Funding to expand I-35W will improve safety, ease congestion

More than $400 million in federal funds will help ease congestion along I-35W north of downtown Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 4/25/2012

National observance week highlights work zone awareness

April 23-27 honors victims and raises awareness about safety precautions for workers and motorists in work zones. 

Last Updated: 4/25/2012

Improved Cobb Park rededicated

City officials met at Cobb Park April 21 to rededicate the newly refurbished park.

Last Updated: 4/25/2012

New fire station will serve neighborhoods south of downtown

Plan to attend an open house at the new Fire Station No. 5, 850 Irma St., at 10 a.m. April 28.

Last Updated: 4/23/2012

Help us improve the Northwest Branch Library

The Fort Worth Library is hosting a community input meeting at the Northwest Branch Library 6:30-8 p.m. April 30.

Last Updated: 4/23/2012

Japanese culture on display during Spring Festival

Enjoy the beautiful weather at Spring Festival in the Japanese Garden April 28- 29.

Last Updated: 4/23/2012

Pets of the Week (April 23, 2012)

Meet Timmy and Israel, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.

Last Updated: 4/23/2012

Fort Report: Prairiefest

Ehleshea goes back to the future for a taste of this weekend's Prairiefest.

Last Updated: 4/23/2012

Mayor's Message: Young leaders standing up to shape future of Fort Worth

You’ve heard me say it many times: It’s Your Fort Worth. Vision Fort Worth and SteerFW represent an energetic, passionate and engaged group of young people who understand what that means.

Last Updated: 4/23/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Confederate Grays organized to honor fellow soliders

We've all seen veterans groups working in the community and performing grave dedications but, at the turn of the 20th century, you would have seen some Confederate gray in place of U.S. military uniforms.

Last Updated: 4/23/2012

Car-free street fair planned April 29

Enjoy family-friendly, car-free streets in the Near South Side during Spring Open Streets, noon to 4 p.m. April 29 on Magnolia and Fifth avenues.

Last Updated: 4/23/2012

Early voting in special election runs April 30-May 8

All registered voters are eligible to cast ballots in person during early voting.

Last Updated: 4/23/2012

Mayor Price calls on residents, businesses to get involved to help city succeed

Mayor Betsy Price called on all residents to ask themselves what they’re doing to make Fort Worth a better place to live and work during her first State of the City Address Thursday afternoon.

Last Updated: 4/23/2012

City Events Calendar April 23-28

City Events/Mayor's Calendar Calendar April 23-28

Last Updated: 4/23/2012

Statement regarding possible takeover bids for American Airlines

American Airlines is in the midst of a very delicate bankruptcy, and it’s crucial that this process is allowed to continue in a timely manner without unnecessary distractions from those who want to talk of mergers or takeovers.

Last Updated: 4/20/2012

Federal low-interest loans available for tornado damage

North Texas residents can get help with the cost of repairs for storm damage done to their homes or businesses through low-interests loans available from the federal Small Business Administration.

Last Updated: 4/19/2012

HUD grant will help city address lead-based paint issues in selected homes

Fort Worth was the only city to receive grant money in HUD’s five-state Southwest Region.

Last Updated: 4/17/2012

Library’s COOL, BOLD satellite locations gain recognition

The Fort Worth Housing Authority Board of Commissioners has honored the Fort Worth Library with a 2011 Award of Appreciation for its continued support of the COOL and BOLD satellite libraries in the Cavile and Butler public housing communities.

Last Updated: 4/16/2012

Go wild at the Zoo Run on April 21

Run, walk or jog for conservation in the 15th annual Fort Worth Zoo Run on April 21.

Last Updated: 4/16/2012

Spring Plant Sale coming up at Botanic Garden

Select from a wide assortment of plants at the Spring Plant Sale at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. April 21.

Last Updated: 4/16/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Bookmobile hit the road in 1948

For more than 100 years, U.S. bookmobiles have delivered information, technology and resources for life-long learning to people of all walks of life.

Last Updated: 4/16/2012

Pets of the Week (April 16, 2012)

Meet Shasta and Nikki, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.

Last Updated: 4/16/2012

Mayor's Message: Fair housing is good business

April — Fair Housing Month — provides an opportunity to remind ourselves why we uphold the principles of fair housing.

Last Updated: 4/16/2012

City Events Calendar April 16-21

City events and the Mayor's calendars for April 16-21

Last Updated: 4/16/2012

Fort Worth putting its brand on intersection signs

Drivers motoring around far north Fort Worth will no longer have to wonder whether they’re really in Fort Worth, Keller, Saginaw or some other city. All they need to do is look up.

Last Updated: 4/12/2012

Mayors unite for water conservation

The mayors of Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas and Irving publicly declared their support Wednesday for making maximum twice-per-week watering guidelines the standard for the region, following one of the worst droughts since the 1950s.

Last Updated: 4/11/2012

Council votes to prohibit the use of saltwater wells within city limits

The vote ended an extended moratorium on the use of the wells, which hold water used in the fracking process in natural gas drilling.  

Last Updated: 4/10/2012

Op/Ed: American Airlines Restructuring

Making the tough structural decisions now will make American Airlines stronger, create jobs and grow our regional economy as one of the strongest aviation centers in the world

Last Updated: 4/10/2012

Vote scheduled on updated noise ordinance

The City Council will vote on amendments to Fort Worth’s noise ordinance at 7 p.m. April 10.

Last Updated: 4/10/2012

April 12 is deadline to register to vote in special council election

April 12 is the last day to register to vote in the May 12 special election to fill the District 8 seat on the Fort Worth City Council. Early voting begins April 30.

Last Updated: 4/9/2012

Comment on saltwater disposal wells Tuesday evening

Residents have another chance to share their thoughts on the future of saltwater disposal wells in Fort Worth at 7 p.m. April 10 at City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.

Last Updated: 4/9/2012

Clean up your act! It’s the Cowtown Great American Cleanup Saturday

For the 27th year, thousands of Fort Worth residents will don green gloves on Saturday for the city’s largest community improvement program.

Last Updated: 4/9/2012

Water Department does not endorse service line warrant programs

The Fort Worth Water Department is aware of at least four companies — Home Services USA, American Water Resources of Texas, Dominion, and Utility Service Partners — that offer service line warranty programs. Some are contacting Fort Worth Water Department customers to offer their warranty program for a fee.

Last Updated: 4/9/2012

Successful amnesty program clears 14,000 warrants

Fort Worth’s Municipal Court cleared more than 14,000 warrants and collected more than $620,000 in fines and court costs on warrant cases during a recent four-week amnesty program.

Last Updated: 4/9/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Edna Gladney fought for adoption rights in Texas

Fort Worth’s Edna Gladney Center for Adoption celebrates its 125th anniversary this month.

Last Updated: 4/9/2012

Pets of the Week (April 9, 2012)

Meet Penelope-Michelle and Wallie, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.

Last Updated: 4/9/2012

Video: Recyclebank rewards you for recycling right

In Fort Worth, we’re proud of our commitment to being green, but it’s time to take it to a whole new level. The City of Fort Worth and its recycling partner, Waste Management, are offering recycling rewards to residents through a new program called Recyclebank.

Last Updated: 4/9/2012

Mayor's Message: Put your green pride on display this month

April is Earth Month in Fort Worth, and it’s the perfect time to showcase all the efforts our residents make to help keep our city clean, beautiful and sustainable.

Last Updated: 4/9/2012

Fort Worth rewards residents for recycling more

Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price, joined by representatives from Waste Management, Inc. and Recyclebank, today announced a new recycling rewards program for the residents of Fort Worth. Recyclebank rewards people for recycling and taking everyday green actions with discounts and deals from local and national businesses.

Last Updated: 4/9/2012

Council passes resolution to close Z Boaz, but could consider alternatives

City Council approved during Tuesday’s meeting a resolution to close the Z Boaz Golf Course — but left the door open for a change in plans. 

Last Updated: 4/3/2012

Fort Worth Botanic Garden earns highest honor from state group

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden has been named an inaugural Lone Star Legacy Park by the Texas Recreation and Park Society. A Lone Star Legacy Park is classified as one that holds special prominence in the local community and the state.

Last Updated: 4/3/2012

Fort Worth shelter pets need a new medical treatment ward

The Animal Care and Control Division — part of the Code Compliance Department — is working toward constructing a new medical treatment ward that will increase capacity at the Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Control Center to keep and treat ailing animals.

Last Updated: 4/2/2012

Camp Fort Worth means fun and learning for kids

You can help your children overcome summer boredom by registering them in Camp Fort Worth at one of 19 local community centers. The program is organized by the Parks & Community Services Department.

Last Updated: 4/2/2012

Easter closing schedule

Some city amenities will be closed on Sunday for Easter.

Last Updated: 4/2/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Early downtown dwellers worshiped at Broadway Presbyterian

The Broadway Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth dates from 1884. Its first brick building at Broadway and St. Louis Avenue burned during the great southside fire on April 3, 1909.

Last Updated: 4/2/2012

Pets of the Week (April 2, 2012)

Meet Tabitha and Darcy, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.

Last Updated: 4/2/2012

April is Fair Housing Month

The City of Fort Worth is committed to fair housing opportunities for all people. That’s why it is observing April as Fair Housing Month in recognition of the 44th anniversary of the enactment of the federal Fair Housing Act.

Last Updated: 4/2/2012

Get creative juices flowing and show your love for water

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of the Clean Water Act, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Aging Initiative, with several partners, is sponsoring the sixth annual intergenerational Rachel Carson Sense of Wonder Contest.

Last Updated: 4/2/2012

Tour de Fort Worth Kickoff

Mayor Price discusses the Tour de Fort Worth weekly ride series before hitting the trails.

Last Updated: 3/29/2012

Mayor's Message: Essay contest offers wheels for words

The Words for Wheels contest—starting Monday and running through April 30—asks eligible students to think about their future impact on Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 3/29/2012

Mayor addresses Fort Worth Transportation Authority Board

Mayor Betsy Price calls for regionalism and action to bring commuter rail services to Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 3/29/2012

Fort Report: Flood Safety Awareness Week

Chris pays a visit to Eastern Hills Elementary to see one of the many storm water projects aimed at making Fort Worth safer when flash flooding strikes.

Last Updated: 3/27/2012

Fort Report: Bring your household hazardous waste to the ECC

Chris visits the Environmental Collection Center to see how the city how the city disposes of hazardous household waste.

Last Updated: 3/27/2012

Seminars show how to save water — and money

Using less water is not only good for the environment; it might also save you a few bucks.

Last Updated: 3/27/2012

Mayor's Message: Let's be respectful of all trail users

With the arrival of nice weather, countless citizens will be hitting the trails—myself included. As we ride, walk or run, let’s keep in mind a few pointers.

Last Updated: 3/26/2012

Keep grass and weeds in check, or face penalties

Springlike weather arrived early this year, and with the recent rains and higher temperatures, weeds and grass are growing quickly. If grass and weeds are allowed to overgrow, they can lead to hefty fines from the city.

Last Updated: 3/26/2012

Stormwater project at Little Fossil Creek recognized for public safety improvements

Fort Worth’s Stormwater Management program received the In-House Project of the Year Award from the Texas Public Works Association for restoring a section of Little Fossil Creek.

Last Updated: 3/26/2012

Prairie Fest is three times the fun this year

Prairie Fest is a free outdoor festival featuring wildlife tours, children’s activities, music, food and drink. It takes place at Tandy Hills Natural Area, 3400 View St., with a magnificent view of Fort Worth’s downtown skyline.

Last Updated: 3/26/2012

Pets of the Week (March 26, 2012)

Meet Mason and Reyna, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.

Last Updated: 3/26/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Downtown, circa 1910

How many historic structures from this 1910 photo of downtown Fort Worth can you identify?

Last Updated: 3/26/2012

Mayor's Message: Shale gas is clean, plentiful and right under our feet—Let’s use it!

Fort Worth has led the national effort to safely and responsibly produce clean burning shale gas—and I believe Fort Worth should also take the lead in shaping an America that doesn’t rely on foreign oil to keep those economic gears turning.

Last Updated: 3/26/2012

Mayor's Message: Join me Oct. 26 for Fort Worth's first digital town hall

Join Mayor Price and the Star-Telegram's J.R. Labbe at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 26 for Fort Worth's first digital town hall.

Last Updated: 3/26/2012

Mayor's Message: Global partnerships lead to energy innovation and business opportunity

Fort Worth was specifically selected and invited to meet with Chinese ministry officials, mayors and businesses leaders to discuss clean energy innovation and sustainable urban planning

Last Updated: 3/26/2012

Mayor responds to state's audit of gas pipelines

Mayor responds to state's audit of gas pipelines

Last Updated: 3/26/2012

Mayor helps recognize Armour plant’s history, backs plans to move forward

Mayor Betsy Price remembered the past but celebrated the move forward during a ceremony Nov. 10 recognizing the Armour & Co. Meatpacking Plant.

Last Updated: 3/26/2012

Mayor Price’s first State of the City Address available live on city cable, online streaming

If you don’t have your tickets to Mayor Betsy Price’s first State of the City Address on Feb. 23, you can watch live on Fort Worth TV.

Last Updated: 3/26/2012

Help Fort Worth make a ‘light’ statement for Earth Hour

In support of Earth Hour, the City of Fort Worth will turn out the lights on most city government building lights from 8:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, March 31

Last Updated: 3/26/2012

City Hall Calendar (March 24-30, 2012)

City events and Mayor's Calendar

Last Updated: 3/23/2012

Public hearing to discuss saltwater disposal wells

A public hearing to discuss the future of saltwater disposal wells in Fort Worth is scheduled for 7 p.m. April 3 at City Hall.

Last Updated: 3/21/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Westland produced a good nickel cigar

The Westland Cigar Manufacturing Co., located at 209½ W. 11th St., sold Blue Bell cigars for five cents each and Westland’s Bests at 15 cents, both made by hand in Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 3/19/2012

Police celebrate centennial with commemorative badge

The Fort Worth Police Historical Association unveiled a commemorative police badge March 15 to honor the 100th year of Fort Worth’s police badge. The badge, which entered service on June 9, 1912, is believed to be one of the oldest in the nation.

Last Updated: 3/19/2012

Vote on future of Z Boaz Golf Course due April 3

City staff is recommending that Z Boaz be converted into a park to respond to the need for open space in the area and to serve a wider range of recreational users.

Last Updated: 3/19/2012

911 nurse triage program expected to improve patient outcomes

A one-year pilot 911 nurse triage program will ensure that patients are connected to the right healthcare resource at the right time with the right outcome.

Last Updated: 3/19/2012

Chapin Road Bridge closed due to damage

Chapin Road Bridge west of Loop 820 in far west Fort Worth is closed due to previous damage from flooding. 

Last Updated: 3/19/2012

Warrant amnesty ends March 23

You have just a few more days to take care of any outstanding warrants before they lead to arrest.

Last Updated: 3/19/2012

Mayor's Message: Time to kick off Tour de Fort Worth

To help promote Fort Worth as a bike friendly community, we will launch a new season of the Tour de Fort Worth, starting March 21.

Last Updated: 3/16/2012

Oakmont Boulevard detour begins March 18

Crews working on the south Fort Worth portion of the Chisholm Trail Parkway project have created a new detour that will direct motorists around construction activities.

Last Updated: 3/16/2012

Call environmental hotline if you see stormwater pollution

Residents are a valuable resource to help keep Fort Worth’s water clean and safe. Call the TPW-Environmental Management Hotline at 817-392-8700 if you see someone dumping or discharging hazardous materials or litter — or you notice the effects of these actions — in any stormwater drainage area.

Last Updated: 3/15/2012

City Council honors Outstanding Women

To honor women role models, the Fort Worth Commission for Women named this year’s Outstanding Women and honored them at March 6 City Council meeting.

Last Updated: 3/15/2012

Fix leaks to save water, money

This is Fix A Leak Week, March 12-18. The Fort Worth Water Department is urging customers to look for and repair leaks around their homes or businesses.

Last Updated: 3/13/2012

Two candidates running for unexpired District 8 seat

Two candidates have filed to run in the May 12 special election to fill the District 8 seat on the Fort Worth City Council.

Last Updated: 3/13/2012

Pets of the Week (March 12, 2012)

Meet Marley and Midnight, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.

Last Updated: 3/13/2012

Mayor's Message: Chase Bank and FWISD Partnership

JP Morgan Chase has answered the community charge and committed to raise $250,000 for Fort Worth ISD. Through April 1, Chase and other partners will match each individual donation up to $50, for a total of $250,000 through its Tools for Classrooms initiative.

Last Updated: 3/12/2012

Submit redistricting plans by end of March

Public input on new city council district boundaries due to redistricting should be submitted to the City Secretary’s Office by March 30.

Last Updated: 3/12/2012

What to do with yard debris

The weather is warming up and we have extra daylight in the evenings now. It’s time to start spring cleanup in the yard.

Last Updated: 3/12/2012

Learn what’s happening with transportation, air quality

Comment on proposed transit projects funded by the Federal Transit Administration through the Urbanized Area Formula Program at a meeting sponsored by the Regional Transportation Council of the North Texas Council of Governments.

Last Updated: 3/12/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Cruise down Automobile Row

The western fringes of downtown Fort Worth once housed Automobile Row, a collection of automobile sales and service centers representing practically every make known at the time.

Last Updated: 3/12/2012

Avoid Spring Break traffic tangles

It’s Spring Break week, and that means Fort Worth’s cultural attractions will be popular destinations for parents dealing with cries of “I’m bored!”

Last Updated: 3/9/2012

Online payments, enhanced customer service take center stage at City Hall

One of Mayor Betsy Price’s foremost initiatives is to improve customer service at City Hall and make the city more business-friendly.

Last Updated: 3/8/2012

How would you like to see CCPD funds spent?

A public meeting to discuss the CCPD’s 2013 budget will be at 6:30 p.m. March 8 in the Police and Fire Training Center’s Activity Room, 1000 Calvert St. Residents are encouraged to give their input on CCPD funding priorities.

Last Updated: 3/7/2012

Parking fees waived during Spring Break at museum lot

The city will waive parking fees March 10-18 for the Will Rogers Memorial Center lot immediately south of the Museum of Science and History.

Last Updated: 3/6/2012

Mayor's Message: Defining the city’s role in going green

Fort Worth is a leader in energy conservation, but being a leader means more than just winning awards. We need to be a part of the national conversation

Last Updated: 3/5/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: E.M. Daggett settled Diamond Hill

Ephraim M. Daggett (1810-1883), known as the Father of Fort Worth, built this Diamond Hill home.

Last Updated: 3/5/2012

Pets of the Week (March 5, 2012)

Meet Lady Jane and Gracie, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.

Last Updated: 3/5/2012

‘Price of Sugar’ is next Movies That Matter subject

The Movies That Matter film series looks into the human toll of the Caribbean sugar industry.

Last Updated: 3/5/2012

Water distribution system improvements begin downtown

New 12-inch water lines will replace existing 8-inch lines that may date back to the early 1900s.

Last Updated: 3/5/2012

National Flood Safety Awareness Week is March 12-16

Fort Worth’s Stormwater Management Division is working to help residents protect themselves from this hazard during National Flood Safety Awareness Week

Last Updated: 3/5/2012

Public meeting on proposed Outdoor Events Ordinance amendments March 19

A public meeting to discuss the proposed changes to the city’s Outdoor Events Ordinance is set for 6 p.m. March 19 in Pre-Council Chamber at City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.

Last Updated: 3/5/2012

Fort Report: Butterflies in the Garden

Fort Report takes a trip to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden for a look at "Butterflies in the Garden," opening March 3.

Last Updated: 3/2/2012

Learn about water-saving plants, landscape design and how to grow edibles

The Fort Worth Water Department’s next YardSmart seminar is March 10 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s Lecture Hall. The seminar is free and open to the public. No preregistration is required.

Last Updated: 3/2/2012

March 3 Forest Park Pool meeting postponed

A generous donor has stepped forward and agreed to fund the engineering analysis study needed to determine the feasibility of renovating the existing facility.

Last Updated: 3/1/2012

(Updated) Weigh in on the future of Forest Park Pool

A meeting to discuss the future of Forest Park Pool will be held 9-11 a.m. March 3 in the Fort Worth Botanic Garden auditorium, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

Last Updated: 3/1/2012

Ground broken on tribute commemorating JFK visit

An interpretive exhibit to be known as the JFK Tribute will tell the story of Kennedy’s visit to Fort Worth. Kennedy delivered his last public speech at this site and spent the night of Nov. 21 at what is now the Downtown Fort Worth Hilton, adjacent to the park.

Last Updated: 2/28/2012

Pets of the Week (Feb. 27, 2012)

Meet Frazzle and Tahiti, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.

Last Updated: 2/27/2012

Neighborhood streets due to get new speed limits

To maintain the safety of motorists and pedestrians, the Transportation and Public Works Department’s Traffic Engineering Division has identified numerous arterial and residential streets that require speed limit revisions.

Last Updated: 2/27/2012

One year in, North Tarrant Express showing steady progress

The North Tarrant Express project has seen tremendous progress in its first year, with about 80 percent of the corridor under construction. The project also has secured all of the rights-of-way necessary to reconstruct the I-820 and SH 121/183 corridor.

Last Updated: 2/27/2012

Sign up for the PACS Dash

The PACS 5K Dash, sponsored by the Parks and Community Services Department, is scheduled for March 3 on the Trinity Trail at Bryant Irvin Road. Online registration through Feb. 28 is $21; race day registration is $25.

Last Updated: 2/27/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: North Side grew up around packing plants

Development of the North Side of Fort Worth began about 1888, when A.T. Byers bought a large tract of land north of the Trinity River where he hoped to establish a city.

Last Updated: 2/27/2012

City accelerates construction of road and bridge projects

Orange barrels are a common sight in Fort Worth as contractors work to complete road and bridge improvements. The goal is eliminate the backlog of arterial and neighborhood street projects by March 2013 using unspent bond funds.

Last Updated: 2/27/2012

General Worth Square sculptures move to Cultural District

A sculpture installation in General Worth Square is hitting the trails for the Cultural District to make way for the new John F. Kennedy tribute.

Last Updated: 2/22/2012

Pilot project places MedStar ambulance in far north Fort Worth to improve response times

To improve public safety and decrease emergency response time, a joint pilot project between the City of Fort Worth and MedStar will provide a dedicated ambulance to the far north sectors of the city during times of anticipated call volume.

Last Updated: 2/21/2012

Six city employees earn prize money for cost-cutting suggestions

The Big Idea Challenge, a new initiative, encouraged city employees to submit money-saving or cost-cutting ideas. Mayor Betsy Price announced the winners during Tuesday’s City Council meeting and said the city has some difficult financial decisions to make as it continues to face significant budget shortfalls.

Last Updated: 2/21/2012

Video: GREAT helps keep kids out of gangs

Fort Worth Police are helping teach kids the life lessons they need to know to stay out of gangs through the GREAT program — Gang Resistance Education And Training.

Last Updated: 2/21/2012

Small Business Awards to be presented at State of the City luncheon

The Small Business of the Year Award will be presented in four categories during the State of the City luncheon at 11:30 a.m. Feb. 23 at the Fort Worth Convention Center.

Last Updated: 2/21/2012

Meet Henry

Meet Henry, a black lab who got a new lease on life after being adopted from the Fort Worth Animal Care & Control Center.

Last Updated: 2/20/2012

Street closures planned for Cowtown Marathon

Several streets near the Will Rogers Memorial Complex will be closed during the Cowtown Marathon this weekend. Street closures begin at 2 p.m. Feb. 24 and end at 4 p.m. Feb. 26.

Last Updated: 2/20/2012

Cotton Belt report finds financing promising

Passenger rail service along the 62-mile corridor from southwest Fort Worth to the Plano/Richardson area is viable, according to a recently published report.

Last Updated: 2/20/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Trinity Park expanded as result of levee controversy

Trinity Park became Fort Worth’s second park when the city purchased 50 acres straddling the Clear Fork of the Trinity River in 1892.

Last Updated: 2/20/2012

New signs on Trinity Trails enhance experience

The Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) is expanding its recreation efforts by adding new signage to the Trinity Trails system. 

Last Updated: 2/20/2012

Black History Month Activities

Check out these Black History Month activities at Fort Worth facilities.

Last Updated: 2/17/2012

Go purple Tuesday to show TCU support

Members of the Fort Worth City Council are encouraging all residents and businesses in Fort Worth to wear purple on Tuesday in support of Texas Christian University.

Last Updated: 2/17/2012

Changes would make Outdoor Events Ordinance less cumbersome

Proposed changes to the city’s Outdoor Events Ordinance will reduce lead time for event organizers and limit redundancies in processes, according to a presentation to City Council Tuesday.

Last Updated: 2/14/2012

Council hears recommendations on aquatic centers

Consultants have recommended a $19.6 million master aquatics plan to build five aquatic centers over the next 10 years. The City Council will consider recommendations from the consultants and the Parks and Community Services Advisory Board at the March 20 council meeting.

Last Updated: 2/14/2012

Take care of any outstanding warrants before they lead to arrest

As part of an ongoing effort to increase court collections and reduce the backlog of undisposed cases with warrants, the city’s Municipal Court Services Department will conduct a warrant amnesty program Feb. 27-March 23. The dates coincide with the statewide warrant roundup.

Last Updated: 2/13/2012

Mayor's Message: Neighborhoods are the reason Fort Worth remains strong

It was a pleasure to recognize those neighborhoods that represent the very heart and soul of our city. And, it’s the people in those organized neighborhoods who are promoting a cleaner, safer and more attractive city.

Last Updated: 2/13/2012

Speak up on possible repurposing of Z Boaz Golf Course

A public meeting to discuss the future of Z Boaz Golf Course is planned for 6:30 p.m. Feb. 21 at R.D. Evans Community Center, 3242 Lackland Road.

Last Updated: 2/13/2012

Chisholm Trail construction will not affect Trinity Trails

As construction progresses on the Chisholm Trail Parkway, plans call for work near the Trinity Trails. During construction, the trails will be open during normal operational hours (5 a.m.-10 p.m.). However, at night, when the trails are closed, there will be times when they are blocked so that crews can continue building CTP bridges.

Last Updated: 2/13/2012

Library begins posting its local history documents online

In what will be an ongoing initiative, the Fort Worth Library has begun digitizing selected texts and photographs from its local history collection and making them available online.

Last Updated: 2/13/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: James Farmer pioneered cattle sales in Fort Worth

Born in 1858, Farmer entered the cattle business in Tarrant County when he established the Hoxie Packing House, a forerunner of the giant Swift and Armour packing houses in the Stockyards.

Last Updated: 2/13/2012

City recognized for after-school program efforts with four-year grant

Parks & Community Services Director Richard Zavala announced the award of a four-year, $765,000 grant from the Wallace Foundation to further after-school programming. With matching funds from the city, the grant means more than $1 million funding for after-school programs.

Last Updated: 2/7/2012

Neighborhood leaders, get back to class!

Neighborhood leaders can learn the latest techniques for engaging members and find out how to foster cleaner, safer neighborhoods at the Summer Session of Neighborhood University, 9 a.m. to noon Feb. 18 at Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods, 818 Missouri Ave.

Last Updated: 2/7/2012

Find unconditional love during National Adoption Weekend

This Valentine’s Day, fall head over heels for a four-legged companion during the PetSmart Charities National Adoption Weekend, Feb. 10-12.

Last Updated: 2/6/2012

Community meetings focus on road construction in south Fort Worth

The North Texas Tollway Authority will host two meetings Feb. 7 for residents interested in learning more about the Chisholm Trail Parkway and construction activity in southern Tarrant County.

Last Updated: 2/6/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Streetcars began scooting around Cowtown in 1876

The first streetcar in Fort Worth rolled down Main Street on Christmas Day 1876, delivering passengers from the courthouse to the T&P Depot about a mile away.

Last Updated: 2/6/2012

Shaw Clarke named Neighborhood of the Year

A south Fort Worth neighborhood association that came together to improve pedestrian safety and prevent a tragedy from taking place was named Neighborhood of the Year Tuesday evening by the Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods and the City of Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 2/6/2012

Pets of the Week (Feb. 6, 2012)

Meet Tank and Callie, Animal Care & Control pets of the week.

Last Updated: 2/6/2012

Mayor's Message: FWISD should be commended for work on parent involvement

You’ve probably heard me say a strong public education system is fundamental to everything we do at the city. We cannot succeed as a city unless our children are given every opportunity to succeed themselves.

Last Updated: 2/6/2012

Be a part of Mayor Price’s first State of the City address

What’s on your mind? Mayor Betsy Price wants to know — and she wants to share it with everyone Feb. 23 when she delivers her first State of the City address.

Last Updated: 2/6/2012

Feb. 16 meeting to discuss utility tampering, theft

The meeting – scheduled for  6:30 p.m. at the Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods, 818 Missouri St – is a follow-up to the public meetings held throughout 2011 and the resulting amended Rental Registration of Multi-Family Dwellings ordinance adopted in December.

Last Updated: 2/2/2012

Learn about hydraulic fracturing at fracfocus.org

With new rules requiring gas drillers to disclose chemicals used in hydraulic fracturing — part of the process when drilling for natural gas — a new website offers a registry of the information from many drillers.

Last Updated: 2/2/2012

District 8 candidate packets available for pickup

A special election to fill the District 8 City Council seat is set for May 12, and candidate packets are available at the City Secretary's Office for residents who plan to run.

Last Updated: 2/2/2012

Series of Southwest Boulevard detours begins Friday

As part of the Chisholm Trail Parkway construction, crews will begin the process over the next three weeks of shifting traffic from the existing SH 183 (Southwest Boulevard) main lanes between Bryant Irvin Road and I-20 to a new detour.

Last Updated: 2/2/2012

Mayor's Message: Better days are ahead for American Airlines

We don't envy the tough decisions ahead for American Airlines, but we remain supportive of their efforts to emerge from this process stronger than before and are confident the American Airlines team will succeed.

Last Updated: 2/1/2012

Learn the latest on city’s redistricting

City staff will explain redistricting and give a software demonstration during a series of upcoming training sessions.

Last Updated: 2/1/2012

Mayor's Message: Let’s not quit effort to preserve our history

Today, the City Council voted 8-0 (with Councilmember Zim Zimmerman abstaining) against the option to invest additional public funds to maintain an aviation museum exhibit that would’ve been used to raise awareness and funds for a permanent Fort Worth Aviation Museum.

Last Updated: 1/31/2012

Parking downtown is easier than ever with new meters

"Pay and display" meters allow on-street parking without the need to carry a pocketful of coins.

Last Updated: 1/31/2012

Council turns down aviation exhibit funding plan

Council voted down a plan that would have allowed the city to accept the assets of the Fort Worth Air and Space Museum Foundation’s Traveling Aviation Exhibit and establish a service agreement with the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History to maintain and market the exhibit contents.

Last Updated: 1/31/2012

Plan Commission recommends Comprehensive Plan adoption; Council hearing set

The City Plan Commission has voted to recommend adopting the updated 2012 Comprehensive Plan. Next, City Council will conduct a public hearing in February before voting to adopt the plan later that month.

Last Updated: 1/31/2012

Workforce Solutions honors eSkills Library and Job Center

Last year, Workforce Solutions partnered with the city to open the first eSkills Library and Job Center, in the former Meadowbrook Branch Library, 2800 Stark St. The new facility continues to operate as a library, but with a new emphasis on providing job-related services and materials.

Last Updated: 1/30/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Bell has been manufacturing Kiowa copters here for nearly 50 years

In the 46 years since Bell Helicopter Textron’s OH-58 Kiowa helicopter took its first flight, the Fort Worth-manufactured aircraft has flown more combat missions than any other, with more than 600,000 missions.

Last Updated: 1/30/2012

Pets of the Week (Jan. 30, 2012)

Meet Henry and Marley, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.

Last Updated: 1/30/2012

New survey provides snapshot of downtown resident

The survey found that lifestyle continues to be the primary reason that people choose to live downtown. Sixty-one percent of residents cited lifestyle as their No. 1 reason for living downtown.

Last Updated: 1/30/2012

May 12 election to fill District 8 vacancy

The City Council set a special election for May 12 to fill an unexpired term in Council District 8.

Last Updated: 1/25/2012

Sales tax collections for November up 12 percent

Numbers released recently by the Texas Comptroller’s Office showed a 12 percent increase in the city’s net payment for sales tax collections in November 2011 when compared to the numbers for November 2010.

Last Updated: 1/24/2012

Spring Neighborhood University session Feb. 18

Neighborhood leaders can hear updates on public works, redistricting, zoning and other topics at the Spring Session of Neighborhood University, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods, 818 Missouri Ave.

Last Updated: 1/24/2012

Relief on Hulen Street coming soon

The City of Fort Worth and the North Texas Tollway Authority have worked together to develop a solution that will help alleviate construction-related congestion along the Hulen Street bridge.

Last Updated: 1/23/2012

Chisholm Trail Parkway project incorporates residents’ feedback

With construction of the corridor under way, crews are working to implement some of the project’s environmentally friendly and noise-mitigation efforts.

Last Updated: 1/23/2012

New markers remind residents: ‘Only Rain Down the Storm Drain’

Everything in our storm drain flows downstream, ultimately polluting creeks, rivers and lakes. That’s why Fort Worth’s Stormwater Management program is placing more inlet markers throughout the city to remind residents that stormwater inlets are intended solely for stormwater.

Last Updated: 1/23/2012

Volunteer to help keep your Nature Center beautiful

A group known as the Natural Guard works on projects that benefit people, animals and plants.

Last Updated: 1/23/2012

Log Cabin Village closing Jan. 30-Feb. 13 for maintenance

Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, will be closed Jan. 30 through Feb. 13 for maintenance.

Last Updated: 1/23/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: 36th Division shipped out of Camp Bowie for World War I action

The 36th Infantry Division was organized at Camp Bowie in Fort Worth on July 18, 1917, from units of the Texas and Oklahoma National Guard during World War I.

Last Updated: 1/23/2012

Pets of the Week (Jan. 23, 2012)

Meet Peaches and Beatrice, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.

Last Updated: 1/23/2012

Mayor's Message: Building bridges that will lead to a stronger Fort Worth

The U.S. Conference of Mayors held its annual meeting in Washington D.C. last week, and I was honored to join many of my fellow mayors from North Texas to forge new relationships and learn from each other.

Last Updated: 1/23/2012

Overnight road closures planned for two construction projects

The Texas Department of Transportation will close two roadways overnight Monday, Jan. 23, as part of construction projects.

Last Updated: 1/23/2012

‘My Tax Dollars At Work’ provides a glimpse into fund allocation for city services

Ever wonder how your tax dollars are being spent? A new online service offers residents a way to see who is getting their property tax dollars, and how those funds are allocated by the city.

Last Updated: 1/17/2012

Water Department does not endorse service line warranty programs

The Fort Worth Water Department is aware of at least four companies — Home Services USA, American Water Resources of Texas, Dominion, and Utility Service Partners — that offer service line warranty programs. Some are contacting Fort Worth Water Department customers to offer their warranty program for a fee.

Last Updated: 1/17/2012

Learn about upcoming improvements for pedestrians

A series of public meetings has been scheduled to discuss the city’s first pedestrian transportation plan, known as Walk! Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 1/17/2012

Fort Worth reopens COOL branch library, restores hours

The Fort Worth Library has reopened the Cavile Outreach Opportunity Library (COOL) and restored its operating hours to 45 per week, Tuesday through Saturday.

Last Updated: 1/17/2012

Closed-caption display bars added to pre-council, Council chambers

The City of Fort Worth took another step forward in its ongoing efforts to open clear channels of communications with the installation of two closed-caption display bars in the pre-council and City Council chambers at City Hall.

Last Updated: 1/17/2012

Pets of the Week (Jan. 17, 2012)

Meet Jackson and Anastasha, Animal Care & Control's Pets of the Week.

Last Updated: 1/17/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Red Men promoted freedom, friendship, charity

The Improved Order of Red Men traces its origins to secret patriotic societies founded before the American Revolution. They were established to promote liberty and to defy the tyranny of the English crown. Among the early groups were the Sons of Liberty, the Sons of St. Tammany and, later, the Society of Red Men.

Last Updated: 1/17/2012

Learn about proposed update to noise ordinance

The city is hosting a public meeting to discuss proposed updates to Fort Worth’s noise ordinance. This ordinance does not address noise generated by gas drilling, which is regulated separately.

Last Updated: 1/17/2012

Road closures set this weekend for Chisholm Trail construction

All closures are subject to weather conditions and will be postponed as necessary.

Last Updated: 1/13/2012

Police release descriptions of burglary suspects posing as city workers

Fort Worth Police have released descriptions of two people suspected of posing as City of Fort Worth workers to burglarize the homes of elderly residents.

Last Updated: 1/12/2012

Lake Worth dredging begins this spring

Dredging parts of Lake Worth will enhance water quality and recreational opportunities at the 100-year-old lake.

Last Updated: 1/11/2012

Tree still up? Recycle your live Christmas tree

Live Christmas trees can be disposed of as part of the normal weekly yard waste pickup, or you can take it to a city drop-off station.

Last Updated: 1/11/2012

Council, Plan Commission to hold hearings on updated Comprehensive Plan

The City Plan Commission will conduct a public hearing and vote to recommend adoption of the updated 2012 Comprehensive Plan this month. After the commission endorses the plan, City Council will conduct a public hearing in February before voting to adopt the plan later that month.

Last Updated: 1/11/2012

Meeting series to discuss saltwater disposal wells

Five public meetings are planned between Jan. 19 and Feb. 23. Each meeting will include a presentation by city staff on saltwater disposal, comments by a panel made up of industry members and residents, and a moderated discussion between the panel and the audience.

Last Updated: 1/10/2012

Mary Kayser takes over as city secretary

City Council approved the hiring of Mary J. Kayser to fill the position of city secretary, left vacant by the retirement of Marty Hendrix in November.

Last Updated: 1/10/2012

Fort Worth’s utility bill payment system getting upgrades

Fort Worth will implement major upgrades to its online bill pay system, H2Online, this weekend. During the three-day upgrade process, the utility billing system will be inaccessible to both customers and customer service representatives.

Last Updated: 1/10/2012

Martin Luther King Jr. Day Closures

Most city offices, including City Hall, will be closed Monday, Jan. 16 for the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday. Emergency services will be available as usual.

Last Updated: 1/9/2012

Log Cabin Village to demonstrate Dutch oven cooking

Visit the Log Cabin Village for a Dutch oven cooking demonstration by the Prairie Dogs Lone Star Dutch Oven Society from 1-4 p.m. Jan. 14.

Last Updated: 1/9/2012

Get details on Stock Show, MLK parades

Two upcoming parades celebrate the rich heritage and tradition of Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 1/9/2012

Mayor's Message: Walking is a form or transportation, too

When it comes to mobility, we talk a lot about streets, trains and bikes. But we can’t forget that walking is a form of transportation, too.

Last Updated: 1/9/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: 1949 flood led to creation of levee system

On May 17, 1949, the Clear Fork of the Trinity River in Fort Worth broke through its levees and spilled floodwaters into the city's commercial, industrial and residential districts.

Last Updated: 1/9/2012

Pets of the Week (Jan. 9, 2012)

Meet August and Scooter, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.

Last Updated: 1/9/2012

Closed caption display bars added to pre-council, council chambers

The displays will help communicate proceedings to deaf and hard-of-hearing members of the audience during full council meetings at City Hall

Last Updated: 1/9/2012

I-30 lanes to be closed Sunday morning for utility work

Allow some extra time on Sunday morning as you travel to church. The I-30 main lanes and frontage roads will be closed at various times from 7-9 a.m. Jan. 8 for utility work.

Last Updated: 1/6/2012

Learn about upcoming improvements to Harley Avenue

City staff and consulting engineers will answer questions and discuss traffic impacts of the project at an open house, set from 5-7 p.m. Jan. 17 at Christ Chapel Bible Church, 3740 Birchman Ave. (outside the main sanctuary).

Last Updated: 1/6/2012

Bone up on LinkedIn skills at BAC courses

Did you resolve to get more organized and improve your business networking skills in 2012? You’re in luck: the Fort Worth Business Assistance Center is presenting two courses designed to help you improve your skills with the business-oriented social-networking site LinkedIn.

Last Updated: 1/6/2012

27th annual MLK celebration is Jan. 13 at City Hall

“Still Striving for the Reality of his Dream” is the theme of the city of Fort Worth’s 27th annual Martin Luther King Jr. celebration at noon Jan. 13 in the City Council Chamber at City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St. The program is free and open to the public.

Last Updated: 1/5/2012

Amtrak anniversary exhibit coming soon to a station near you

In celebration of the 40th anniversary of Amtrak, a unique traveling display showcasing the railroad’s history will roll into Fort Worth this weekend.

Last Updated: 1/5/2012

Nashville police substation honored for sustainability efforts

The new Nashville Neighborhood Police Station is the first city-owned facility to achieve LEED certification.

Last Updated: 1/3/2012

Teens to help create new mural at Southwest Community Center

Southwest Community Center, 6300 Welch Ave., will host a series of Safe City Kids Mural Workshops beginning at 9 a.m. Jan. 14. On that same day, a public open house will be held from 3-6 p.m.

Last Updated: 1/3/2012

How to recycle those old electronics

Now that Christmas has passed and you’re enjoying that new electronic toy, don’t throw the old cell phone into the trash or kick the computer to the curb.

Last Updated: 1/3/2012

New eReader for Christmas? The Library can help

The Fort Worth Library provides 24/7 downloadable eBooks, audiobooks and videos through several content providers, including OverDrive. The content is available for most eReaders (including the Nook and the Kindle), tablets (including the iPad), computers and portable MP3 devices.

Last Updated: 1/3/2012

Mayor's Message: 2012 set to be a year of change and progress

New Year’s Resolutions? Well, as we kick off a new year, here are a few top items on my list as we strive to preserve our city’s quality of life, create jobs and build a better tomorrow for both current and future generations.

Last Updated: 1/3/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Panoramic map shows 1876 Cowtown

In April 1876, when artist D.D. Morse drew this bird’s-eye view from the northwest, Fort Worth was struggling for its very existence.

Last Updated: 1/3/2012

Share your green thumb by becoming a Citizen Forester

Citizen Foresters learn tree establishment and care from degreed professionals. Their training includes hands-on planting and pruning, tree identification, the benefits of trees, measuring and inventories, tree farm production and hazard tree awareness.

Last Updated: 1/3/2012

Feral cat meetings set Jan. 12, 19

The meetings offer the community a chance to provide input on potential solutions. For residents unable to attend, email comments will be accepted at FeralCatsPublic@fortworthtexas.gov.

Last Updated: 12/29/2011

First Tee opens Ben Hogan Learning Center for young golfers

The design of the Ben Hogan Learning Center at Rockwood Park encourages young people to spend time on the practice green, driving range or golf course and provides a place where they can go inside, rest and hang out with their friends.

Last Updated: 12/29/2011

Many city facilities to close for New Year’s holiday

Because the holiday falls on a weekend, there will be no changes in garbage, recycle, yard waste or bulk collection schedules.

Last Updated: 12/29/2011

Wild skunk tests positive for rabies in west Fort Worth

The skunk was found and captured at a WalMart store, located at 9500 Clifford St. just west of I-820 in ZIP code 76108.

Last Updated: 12/28/2011

Economic development deals net 3,500 jobs, $586 million in investment

Fifteen economic development deals completed in 2011 will yield an estimated $1.2 billion in economic output for the City of Fort Worth and Tarrant County, according to an economic impact analysis released by the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Tuesday.

Last Updated: 12/28/2011

Several rates increasing at start of 2012

Water and wastewater rate increases approved by the City Council in September take effect Jan. 1. The average combined water and wastewater portion of the utility bill would increase $1.58 per month.

Last Updated: 12/27/2011

Police cracking down on DWI during New Year’s Eve no-refusal weekend

A registered nurse will conduct blood draws from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. during the campaign. A magistrate will be available to approve search warrants.

Last Updated: 12/27/2011

Nominate your favorites for Outstanding Women awards

The Fort Worth Commission for Women will select this year’s Outstanding Women and honor them at an awards presentation.

Last Updated: 12/27/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: Depression era spawned 1938 City Hall

The 1938 City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St., is a Classical Moderne building designed by Wyatt C. Hedrick and built as part of the Works Progress Administration. Total construction cost was $500,000.

Last Updated: 12/27/2011

City helps U.S. Customs & Border Protection donations find their way to First Street Methodist Mission

The local U.S. Customs office made clothing and other items available to the city, which, in turn, made sure those much-needed supplies went to the First Street Methodist Mission.

Last Updated: 12/27/2011

Mayor's Message: Take time for family, friends during holidays

It’s our holiday wish that all Fort Worth residents are able to make time in the coming days to focus on what’s really important — family and friends.

Last Updated: 12/23/2011

Chisholm Trail Parkway construction prompts road closures near I-30

Several lane and road closures are scheduled to begin at Tuesday, Dec. 27, as work on the Chisholm Trail Parkway begins.

Last Updated: 12/22/2011

Groundbreakings celebrate long-awaited Chisholm Trail Parkway project

Two groundbreaking ceremonies celebrated the beginning of construction on the the project now more than 40 years in the making.

Last Updated: 12/21/2011

Reuse, reduce but don’t recycle holiday decor

Reusing holiday wrapping paper is a great way to recycle it — but wrapping paper, greeting cards, ornaments and other decorations are not accepted in Fort Worth’s curbside recycling program.

Last Updated: 12/16/2011

Keep your home safe this holiday season

When you’re at home for the holidays, be aware that opportunities for criminal activity increase this time of year. The Fort Worth Police Department provided tips to help you have a safe and happy holiday season.

Last Updated: 12/16/2011

Show Horned Frog pride on Go Purple Day

Mayor Betsy Price has declared Dec. 21 “Go Purple Day” across Fort Worth to rally support for the TCU Horned Frogs football team as they battle Louisiana Tech in the Poinsettia Bowl in San Diego.

Last Updated: 12/16/2011

Pet adoption certificates provide a home for the holidays

Through Dec. 24, pet adoption gift certificates are available for half price.

Last Updated: 12/16/2011

Log Cabin Village closing for maintenance

Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane, will be closed Dec. 24 through Jan. 2. When it reopens, hours will be 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 1-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; closed Mondays.

Last Updated: 12/16/2011

Turn sprinklers off when temperatures approach freezing

Residents and business are urged to turn off and depressurize their sprinkler systems when temperatures approach freezing to prevent accidents caused by icing on roads or sidewalks, and to prevent irrigation lines from busting.

Last Updated: 12/16/2011

Mayor's Message: Newly adopted library plan will raise system to new heights

It’s time we turn the page to a new chapter for the Fort Worth Library system with a clear focus on introducing new programs and technologies into our libraries.

Last Updated: 12/16/2011

Pets of the Week (Dec. 18, 2011)

Meet Logan and Edward, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.

Last Updated: 12/16/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: Early power brokers flocked to Elizabeth Boulevard

Elizabeth Boulevard on Fort Worth’s near south side was the first restricted residential development in Fort Worth. Today, the neighborhood is intact and free from demolition or commercial development.

Last Updated: 12/16/2011

Mayor's Message: W7th Phase Three groundbreaking

This phase three of the W7th project will take shape on the southeast corner of W. Seventh Street and University.

Last Updated: 12/16/2011

County judge bikes the bricks for United Way challenge

Mayor Price enjoyed a quick spin up Main Street — pedal-powered by Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley — after the city’s employees topped county employees in a friendly fundraising wager.

Last Updated: 12/16/2011

Suspects posing as city workers preying on elderly

Residents should be aware that all City of Fort Worth employees carry name badges, which must be displayed anytime an employee is involved in official city business. Never be afraid to ask for identification or to speak to the person’s supervisor.

Last Updated: 12/15/2011

Library Master Plan would remodel or replace most branches, add services

Library leaders and city officials rolled out a $52 million plan on Wednesday that would enhance facilities and technologies, target services and improve operational efficiencies across Fort Worth’s library system.

Last Updated: 12/14/2011

Comment on proposed expansion of I-35W

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will conduct a public hearing Dec. 15 at John M. Tidwell Middle School in Roanoke to present planned improvements to I-35W in Fort Worth and Haslet. Displays will be available for viewing at 6:30 p.m. with the formal hearing starting at 7 p.m.

Last Updated: 12/13/2011

Watering restrictions still in place

Residents and businesses are reminded Stage 1 water restrictions are still in effect, even though water usage is much lower at this time of year.

Last Updated: 12/13/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: American Airlines grew its wings at Meacham

After the City of Fort Worth established Fort Worth Municipal Airport on May 23, 1925, the first airmail flight was flown in 1926 by National Air Transport Co., now known as American Airlines.

Last Updated: 12/12/2011

Celebrate the holidays Log Cabin Village style

See how frontier cabins were decorated, string some popcorn, make pomander balls and tamales, spin the dreidel and reflect on storied traditions at Holidays at the Hearth, 1-4 p.m. Dec. 17 at Log Cabin Village, 2100 Log Cabin Village Lane.

Last Updated: 12/12/2011

Watch the Texas Girls' Choir Christmas Concert on FWTV

Check out this performance of "Silent Night" with voice and sign language from the Texas Girls' Choir Christmas Concert.

Last Updated: 12/12/2011

Police grants help keep our streets safe

This program provides additional traffic enforcement efforts, with an emphasis on violations of speed control, seat-belt use, intersections and driving while intoxicated.

Last Updated: 12/12/2011

Mayor's Message: Feed your Christmas spirit — give to Cowboy Santas

For more than 30 years now, City staff and volunteers from around the city have honored that spirit through the Cowboy Santas program. Thanks to their tireless efforts, they have gathered donations of toys, books, games and more for Tarrant County families that need a little help to make sure their holiday season remains bright.

Last Updated: 12/12/2011

BAC’s education arm earns partnership grant

The Fort Worth Business Assistance Center’s Education Foundation has received $12,774 from the Partnership Grant Program.

Last Updated: 12/12/2011

Ramp from Hulen to Westbound Vickery closed

The ramp from northbound Hulen Street to westbound Vickery Boulevard has been closed as crews continue work on Chisholm Trail Parkway.

Last Updated: 12/12/2011

Marine Park swimming pool repairs under way

Repairs to the swimming pool in Marine Park are on a fast track so the pool will be ready for its first splash in late May.

Last Updated: 12/12/2011

Learn how Chisholm Trail Parkway construction will affect I-30, downtown

Crews will soon begin working along I-30 to construct the main lanes of the Chisholm Trail Parkway.

Last Updated: 12/9/2011

Iraqi delegation studies city’s efforts to empower women

From Fort Worth, the delegation — which has been in the United States since Nov. 28 — will continue on to Charleston, South Carolina, and New York City before returning home Dec. 16.

Last Updated: 12/8/2011

Multi-family housing ordinance provides another crime-fighting tool

To help in the quest to make Fort Worth the nation’s safest large city, the City Council passed an enhanced Crime-Free Multi-Housing Ordinance on Tuesday.

Last Updated: 12/8/2011

Donate to Cowboy Santas, snag some Rangers autographs

Cowboys Santas and the Texas Rangers invite you to give back this holiday season. The Rangers will collect toys and books from 4-7 p.m. Dec. 15 near the Christmas tree at Main and Third Streets in Sundance Square.

Last Updated: 12/7/2011

Give Saint Nick a hand: Donate to Cowboy Santas

Help put smiles on more than 12,000 children this holiday season by donating a new, unwrapped toy or book to Cowboy Santas.

Last Updated: 12/7/2011

Cold snap not an obstacle for Eugene McCray Cleanup Project

Honors students from Jean McClung Middle School braved brisk temperatures and rain Friday, Dec. 2, to help keep Eugene McCray Park litter free.

Last Updated: 12/6/2011

Fifty-five shelter pets adopted thanks to new adoption center

Located at Interstate 35W and Heritage Trace Parkway, the new center offers a pet-friendly environment for shelter animals to wait for a new home, and showcases many of the adoptable animals that come through the city’s Martin Street Animal Care & Control Center every day.

Last Updated: 12/6/2011

Pets of the Week (Dec. 5, 2011)

Meet Mandy and Stryker, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.

Last Updated: 12/5/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: Paschal High got its start as Fort Worth High

When FWHS was built in 1891, it was considered to be the finest school building in Texas. It was a three-story building surrounded by dirt roads, which were muddy on rainy days and led to a decline in attendance.

Last Updated: 12/5/2011

Don’t let thieves spoil your holiday fun

The rush and goodwill that surround the holidays can increase the opportunities for criminal activity. The Fort Worth Police Department provided these simple tips to help you enjoy your holiday shopping.

Last Updated: 12/5/2011

Holidays to glow on The T’s bus tours

The T and Stockyards Station will host their annual holiday lights tours of more than 200 decorated homes on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11, starting at 5:30 p.m. with pre-tour festivities and bus boardings from 6:30-7 p.m. at Stockyards Station, 130 E. Exchange Ave.

Last Updated: 12/5/2011

Transportation update planned for Dec. 13

Hear the latest updates on transportation-oriented projects during a North Central Texas Council of Governments public meeting at 10:30 a.m. Dec. 13 at Ella Mae Shamblee Library, 1062 Evans Ave.

Last Updated: 12/5/2011

Julie Swearingin first Hispanic female to reach command level

Swearingin has been a Fort Worth police officer for 16 years. She holds a Master Peace Officer license and is a licensed instructor for the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.

Last Updated: 12/5/2011

Road crews ready to treat iced roads

A cold wind is drying up the weekend’s precipitation on city streets, but Transportation & Public Works crews are ready to make sure Fort Worth residents can get to work and school safely as temperatures drop below freezing.

Last Updated: 12/5/2011

Meacham onramp to northbound I-35W closed for construction

The onramp to northbound I-35W, just north of Meacham Boulevard is closed with plans to reopen a temporary ramp in a few months. This closure is part of the North Tarrant Express project and is the next step in building direct connectors for new managed toll lanes from I-35W to Loop 820.

Last Updated: 12/5/2011

Protect household pipes from freezing weather

With the thermometer set to dip below freezing this week, make sure your water pipes are protected from freezing and possibly bursting.

Last Updated: 12/5/2011

Speeding, DWI targeted by enforcement push this weekend

Fort Worth Police and the Texas Department of Transportation want residents to drive safe and sober this holiday season, and they are putting more eyes on the road this weekend to make sure everyone gets the message.

Last Updated: 12/1/2011

Council to consider Crime-Free Multi-Housing Ordinance Tuesday

The updates — dubbed the Crime-Free Multi-Housing Ordinance — are aimed at giving residents and property managers in multi-family communities new ways to reduce code violations.

Last Updated: 12/1/2011

Mayor's statement on AMR chapter 11 filing

“We’re optimistic that American Airlines will quickly exit bankruptcy and continue to provide excellent service to our country and our community.”

Last Updated: 12/1/2011

Plan will guide downtown progress into 2023

Much of downtown Fort Worth’s rebirth can be attributed to three 10-year plans that set the stage for redevelopment of a once-lackluster central city. Now it’s time to begin the yearlong process of designing the fourth 10-year master plan that will identify clear objectives and a strategy for the future.

Last Updated: 11/28/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: Lewis Fox captured Cowtown scenes in 1930s, 40s

Photographer Lewis D. Fox was known for shooting street scenes around Fort Worth, including this skyline captured from Clarke Avenue in Arlington Heights, circa 1945.

Last Updated: 11/28/2011

Gateway Park trail extension under way

More than 20 members of the Fort Worth Mountain Bikers’ Association are constructing a 5½-mile extension to the mountain bike trails at Fort Worth’s Gateway Park.

Last Updated: 11/28/2011

Tree City award provides national recognition for greener communities

For the 32nd consecutive year, Fort Worth was named a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Association.

Last Updated: 11/28/2011

Christmas is for the birds

Share your holiday gift-giving with our feathered friends during the Birds’ Christmas Tree event at 11 a.m. Dec. 3 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Road.

Last Updated: 11/28/2011

Mayor's Message: Young leaders needed for a 'Big Brainstorm'

Sometimes, ideas are like flowers — all it takes is planting a seed and a little “watering” to make great concepts grow.

Last Updated: 11/28/2011

Provide input on feral cat issue

The Code Compliance Department is hosting a series of meetings to discuss the regulation of feral cats.

Last Updated: 11/28/2011

State sets Fort Worth hearing on draft plan to end homelessness

The Texas Interagency Council for the Homeless (TICH) will conduct a public hearing Tuesday, Nov. 29, for Fort Worth- and Arlington-area residents regarding a draft plan to reduce and eliminate the impact of homelessness throughout the state.

Last Updated: 11/26/2011

Report: Alliance Texas exceeds $40 billion in economic impact

With public investment of $417 million over the life of the project, Alliance Texas has surpassed $40 billion in total economic impact to the North Texas region.

Last Updated: 11/22/2011

Get ready for stepped-up Chisholm Trail Parkway construction

With the final pieces of financing in place, full-blown construction on the Chisholm Trail Parkway is expected to start next month, according to North Texas Tollway Authority officials.

Last Updated: 11/22/2011

Natha Howell Elementary is top recycler among local schools

The kids at Natha Howell Elementary School were rewarded for their recycling prowess last week when they were named winners of a contest co-sponsored by the City of Fort Worth and Keep Fort Worth Beautiful.

Last Updated: 11/21/2011

Five public meetings to discuss saltwater disposal wells

After the first of the year, Fort Worth residents will have the opportunity to learn about saltwater disposal wells and give their opinion on the practice.

Last Updated: 11/21/2011

Video: Sister Cities stars dance for the mirrored ball

Mayor Betsy Price and a troupe of dancing divas entertained a packed house at the Mayor’s International Dinner and the Dancing with the Sister Cities Stars competition.

Last Updated: 11/21/2011

North Fort Worth Alliance Q&A

Mayor Betsy Price attended a meeting of the North Fort Worth Alliance On Nov. 19 and took several questions from the audience.

Last Updated: 11/21/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: Money’s Glo was first Futurity champion

The first National Cutting Horse Association Futurity was held over two days in 1962. Money’s Glo, ridden by Buster Welch for C.E. Boyd III, scored a 224 to earn the winner’s check for $3,828. Thirty-six riders competed in the event.

Last Updated: 11/21/2011

Mayor's Message: Be thankful this holiday — and every day!

As we stop this week to remember to be thankful for all that we have, let’s remember to include those treasures we too often take for granted.

Last Updated: 11/21/2011

Holiday closing schedule

Most city offices, including City Hall, will be closed Thursday, Nov. 24, and Friday, Nov. 25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Emergency services will be available as usual.

Last Updated: 11/18/2011

Draft CAPER available for public comment; hearing scheduled

In accordance with federal regulations at 24 CFR 91, the City of Fort Worth will be soliciting comments and public review for the 2010-2011 CAPER, covering expenditure of CDBG, HOME, ESG and HOPWA funds for the period from June 1, 2010, to Sept. 30, 2011. 

Last Updated: 11/18/2011

The T to present passenger rail study results

Join representatives from The T for a presentation on the Southeast Fort Worth Passenger Rail Feasibility Study at 6 p.m. Nov. 17 at Polytechnic United Methodist Church,1310 S. Collard St.To learn more, call 817-215-8600 or visit The T’s website.

Last Updated: 11/16/2011

NCHA’s 50th Futurity will be economic boon to Fort Worth

The National Cutting Horse Association will celebrate its 50th World Championship Futurity Nov. 21-Dec. 10 at Will Rogers Coliseum, an event that is being billed as “The Ultimate Equine Vacation.”

Last Updated: 11/16/2011

Council approves resolution maintaining eight single-member districts

The City Council voted 6-2 in favor of a resolution that would maintain eight Council districts under redistricting.

Last Updated: 11/15/2011

PetSmart Charities grant to provide more preventive care for homeless

The City of Fort Worth’s ongoing partnership with PetSmart Charities was expanded today with the awarding of a $61,000 grant to support preventive medicine for shelter animals.

Last Updated: 11/15/2011

Southwest Municipal Court stresses convenience, ease of use

Opened for business summer 2011, the Southwest Municipal Court features both a walk-in court and an environmental court. What’s more, there’s a drive-through payment window, cashier facilities for court payments and a payment drop box.

Last Updated: 11/14/2011

Expanding passenger rail through innovation

The Dallas-Fort Worth region is conducting an innovative finance initiative to identify funding options for the 62-mile Cotton Belt passenger rail corridor, extending from southwest Fort Worth to Plano and Richardson.

Last Updated: 11/14/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: Carnegie provided gift for city’s first library

When Mrs. D.B. Keeler took a chance and sent a letter to Andrew Carnegie, the industrialist and philanthropist responded with a $50,000 gift to build Fort Worth’s first library.

Last Updated: 11/14/2011

Roll with Mayor Price through far north Fort Worth

The staging area will be in the parking lot of the former grocery store, adjacent to the Summerglen Library, 4205 Basswood Blvd. Staging begins at 12:30 p.m. and the ride will begin promptly at 1 p.m. View the route »

Last Updated: 11/14/2011

Mayor's Message: It’s Your Fort Worth

You’ll hear me say, “It’s your Fort Worth” on a regular basis. And, it’s something I’ll say often because it sums up my philosophy on how we can make our great city even better—by taking ownership.

Last Updated: 11/14/2011

Share your comments about city’s solid waste services

Code Compliance will conduct three public meetings to discuss solid waste services in Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 11/14/2011

Council to vote on number of districts

As part of the redistricting process, the City Council will consider a resolution Tuesday to set the number of Council districts. The meeting is at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Council Chamber at City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.

Last Updated: 11/14/2011

Sundance Square gets Christmas spirit in 70-degree weather

Mayor Betsy Price helped raise a 55-foot Blue Spruce on Main Street between Third and Fourth streets.

Last Updated: 11/14/2011

Free tickets available for 'The Bully Project' screening

The award-winning documentary The Bully Project will make its Fort Worth debut at the fifth annual Lone Star International Film Festival in partnership with the City of Fort Worth's Human Relations Commission and its Movies That Matter: Human Rights Film Series.

Last Updated: 11/9/2011

Rams speak about importance of education at Como Community Center

The Texas Wesleyan University men’s basketball team took time out from preparing for the upcoming season Monday to visit with kids at the Como Community Center.

Last Updated: 11/8/2011

City Hall celebrates Marine Corps's 236th birthday

Mayor Betsy Price will welcome members of the 8th Marine Corps District and deliver a proclamation Thursday at 10 a.m. in recognition U.S. Marine Corps’ 236th birthday.

Last Updated: 11/7/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: Main Street underpass provided north-south thoroughfare

The Main Street underpass created an east-west route for railroad cars overhead and a way for automobiles to travel beneath the rail lines from north to south.

Last Updated: 11/7/2011

How to dispose of fall leaves

In Fort Worth, leaves and yard trimmings are collected separately from garbage so that they can be taken to a facility where they’re turned into mulch — instead of depositing them at a landfill and wasting valuable natural resources.

Last Updated: 11/7/2011

Fort Worth in top 10 in Digital Cities Survey

Fort Worth ranked among the top 10 in the 2011 Digital Cities Survey. The 11th annual survey spotlights the municipalities that best show how information and communication technology are used to enhance public service. The survey is conducted by the Center for Digital Government and Government Technology magazine.

Last Updated: 11/7/2011

Mayor's Message: 100 days down — but much work still to be done

It’s been said that if you spend all your time looking behind you, you never see where you’re going. After my first 100 days serving as your mayor, that’s a philosophy I can enthusiastically embrace.

Last Updated: 11/4/2011

Nationwide alert system to be tested Nov. 9

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will initiate the test, which may look and sound different than local EAS tests.

Last Updated: 11/4/2011

Bond sale allows Chisholm Trail Parkway to clear final hurdle

The North Texas Tollway Authority has successfully executed the sale of $640 million of bonds for the acquisition, development and construction of the Chisholm Trail Parkway in Tarrant and Johnson counties.

Last Updated: 11/3/2011

Terrell Homes development to add 54 homes near downtown

The first new homes to be built in the historic Terrell Heights neighborhood in a generation will be the result of a public-private partnership and will create 150 immediate construction jobs.

Last Updated: 11/3/2011

Shred Day offers free shredding for residents

Protect yourself from identity theft by taking advantage of Fort Worth’s Shred Day from 9 a.m. to noon Nov. 12 at Greenstar North America, 1100 N.E. 23rd St.

Last Updated: 11/3/2011

Change your clock, change your smoke alarm batteries

Clocks roll back one hour this weekend — at 2 a.m. Sunday, to be exact — and that extra hour is just enough time to make sure your family is prepared in case of fire.

Last Updated: 11/2/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: TCU campus had humble beginnings

Construction of a new home for Texas Christian University transformed an open prairie southwest of downtown into one of the most desirable parts of town in the early part of the 20th century.

Last Updated: 11/1/2011

Council to consider resolution affirming eight council districts; boundaries yet to be considered

Councilmembers will consider a resolution Nov. 15 affirming eight council districts after four councilmembers and the mayor expressed their support for retaining the current number.

Last Updated: 11/1/2011

Public review, comment scheduled for drilling ordinance tweaks

The Fort Worth City Council advised city staff to prepare revisions to the city’s Gas Drilling Ordinance based on recommendations made over the past two weeks. The recommendations include tighter restrictions on gas drilling and production to help address recent concerns about permitting, air quality, salt water disposal wells, and more.

Last Updated: 11/1/2011

Public Art’s anniversary speaker to highlight Chicago’s Millennium Park

The mastermind behind Chicago’s famed Millennium Park will help mark the 10th anniversary of Fort Worth Public Art at noon Nov. 3 at the Fort Worth Convention Center, Room 200.

Last Updated: 11/1/2011

Mayor's Message: TMS the shining jewel in region’s sports championship crown

When it comes to big-time sports and big-time sporting events, you can’t do any better than the Fort Worth-Dallas area (even if they only put Dallas on the cover headline in the recent “Best Sports City 2011” issue).

Last Updated: 10/31/2011

City Hall comes to District 8 Nov. 3

Learn the latest developments at the seventh annual District 8 Town Hall on Nov. 3 at the Polytechnic Heights Neighborhood Police Center, 1100 Nashville Ave. Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. and the program starts at 6 p.m.

Last Updated: 10/31/2011

Fort Worth Meacham receives $3 million for improvements

More than $3.1 million will be spent on airfield improvements at Fort Worth Meacham Airport after the Texas Transportation Commission approved the funds last week.

Last Updated: 10/31/2011

Comment on potential rooster ordinance revisions Nov. 10

The Code Compliance Department will conduct a second public meeting to consider revisions to the rooster ordinance at 6 p.m. Nov. 10 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

Last Updated: 10/31/2011

Go online to keep track of accelerated road and bridge projects

Interested in knowing the status of road and bridge projects in your neighborhood? An updated list of arterial and neighborhood street projects is now online.

Last Updated: 10/31/2011

Officials break ground on Race Street affordable housing development

Mayor Betsy Price and Councilmember Sal Espino joined community partners Tuesday to break ground on a project set to bring urban-style, affordable housing to the Six Points urban village.

Last Updated: 10/31/2011

Mayor selects town hall questioners for roundtable; town hall video available online

Mayor Betsy Price will sit down with five Fort Worth residents who submitted questions to the recent digital town hall to keep the conversation about open government going.

Last Updated: 10/28/2011

Directions Home marks impressive progress despite economic hardships

Fort Worth’s Directions Home program continues to be a model copied nationwide as it places more homeless people in permanent housing.

Last Updated: 10/28/2011

Mayfest, Parks Department to unveil renovated Trinity Park

Officials from Mayfest Inc. and the Fort Worth Parks & Community Services Department will dedicate the newly renovated Trinity Park Playground at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2.

Last Updated: 10/28/2011

Update on councilmember’s condition

Councilmember Frank Moss is resting comfortably and recovering following a heart attack two weeks ago.

Last Updated: 10/27/2011

Update: Tests on horse come back negative; voluntary quarantine lifted at WRMC

Test results on the horse with symptoms that prompted the voluntary quarantine of entries in the Appaloosa Horse Club World Championships at the Fort Worth Will Rogers Memorial Center have come back negative.

Last Updated: 10/26/2011

Nightly closures of West Vickery run through Oct. 31

As work begins on the northbound and southbound Chisholm Trail Parkway bridge spans, traffic along West Vickery Boulevard between Hulen Street and Micki Lynn Avenue will be detoured nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Oct. 24-28.

Last Updated: 10/25/2011

Proposed drilling ordinance changes put on hold

The Fort Worth City Council decided not to move forward with proposed revisions to the gas drilling ordinance on Tuesday, but asked for more public input and review of future proposals.

Last Updated: 10/25/2011

Mayor's Message: Digital Town Hall offers a virtual “face-to-face” with Mayor Price

The City of Fort Worth's first digital town hall is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26. Watch it live on FWTV.

Last Updated: 10/25/2011

Submit questions for digital town hall

Fort Worth's first digital town hall is Wednesday, Oct. 26, and there is still time to submit your questions. Video question submission ends Monday, Oct. 24, though, so send them soon.

Last Updated: 10/25/2011

Eligible families can sign up for Cowboy Santas program

With the holidays quickly approaching, the Cowboy Santas program is ready to help provide toys, books and games to needy Tarrant County families.

Last Updated: 10/24/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: More than century-old pump station valve removed

Placed in service in 1892, this valve was installed during construction of the Holly Pump Station, now the site of the North Holly Water Treatment Plant.

Last Updated: 10/24/2011

Run for HANK honors fallen police officers

The fifth annual Run for HANK (Helping Another Next of Kin) is planned for Oct. 29 at the Fort Worth Police and Firefighters Memorial, 2300 W. Seventh St. The 10-, four- and one-mile runs will route through Trinity Park.

Last Updated: 10/24/2011

Vision summit to examine region’s options for growth

The summit will be 7-11:45 a.m. Oct. 28 at the University of Texas at Arlington Hereford University Center, 300 W. First St. in Arlington.

Last Updated: 10/24/2011

Joint City Council, school district meeting set Oct. 27

The Fort Worth City Council will meet with the Fort Worth ISD Board of Education at 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 27. The meeting will be at the Trinity River Campus of Tarrant County College, 300 Trinity Campus Circle.

Last Updated: 10/24/2011

Mayor, Judge put the “pedal” to the metal for United Way

Mayor Betsy Price and Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley are betting that their organizations can outdo each other to raise more money for the United Way of Tarrant County—and the loser better have some strong legs!

Last Updated: 10/21/2011

Two Trinity Uptown bridges get funding boost

Funding for two of the three Trinity Uptown bridges is now in place. The $15 million means that construction will proceed on schedule.

Last Updated: 10/20/2011

Higgins officially named city manager

Tom Higgins had the “interim” tag removed from his title Tuesday, when City Council unanimously approved his appointment as City Manager.

Last Updated: 10/20/2011

Briefings to discuss changes to Rental Registration ordinance

The Code Compliance Department will host three briefings to discuss enhancements to the proposed Rental Registration ordinance at Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods, 818 Missouri Ave.

Last Updated: 10/19/2011

Mayor's Message: Sound pension fund important to employees, taxpayers

A sound pension fund protects taxpayers while protecting the future of city employees and their families.

Last Updated: 10/19/2011

Five town hall questioners to be selected for meeting with Mayor Price

The city is accepting questions and suggestions now about how to make City Hall more open and transparent for residents, and Mayor Betsy Price will respond to many as part of the Oct. 26 digital town hall. In addition, Mayor Price will select five questioners for an in-depth conversation in person.

Last Updated: 10/19/2011

Fort Worth signs sister city agreement with Guiyang, China

Mayor Betsy Price and her counterpart from Guiyang, China, signed a document naming the mountain city in southwest China as Fort Worth’s eighth sister city Monday.

Last Updated: 10/18/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: Hotel, saloon provided cowboy comforts

In 1904, Col. T.M. Thannisch, one of North Fort Worth’s early developers and entrepreneurs, purchased property at the corner of North Main Street and East Exchange Avenue.

Last Updated: 10/17/2011

Car-free street festival planned next two Sundays

Enjoy family-friendly, car-free streets in the Near South Side during Open Streets, a temporary urban space allowing residents to interact with each other through exercise, entertainment and fun.

Last Updated: 10/17/2011

Mayor Price and NAS/JRB to host bike ride around air base

The ride takes place at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 29 and is approximately 14 miles long.

Last Updated: 10/17/2011

Summit to discuss economics of east, southeast Fort Worth

The seventh annual East and Southeast Fort Worth Economic Development Summit will showcase current and potential projects, identify potential funding opportunities, highlight the needs of the community and help stakeholders navigate resources.

Last Updated: 10/17/2011

Mayor's Message: Speak up about redistricting Oct. 18

There is still a chance to make your opinions heard. On Oct. 18, a public hearing will be held during the regular City Council meeting.

Last Updated: 10/14/2011

Library’s book sale Oct. 21-23

Don’t miss the Friends of the Fort Worth Public Library biannual book sale. Choose from thousands of books, CDs, audio books and a large selection of children’s books. Proceeds benefit the Fort Worth Library.

Last Updated: 10/14/2011

Experience the Japanese Garden during annual Fall Festival

Stroll along the meandering paths and hear the sounds of koto music and taiko drumming during the Fall Festival in the Japanese Garden, Oct. 22-23 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

Last Updated: 10/14/2011

Power of a penny: Shifting funds to debt service puts more shovels in the dirt

In response to Fort Worth residents’ calls for faster completion of road and bridge projects, the FY2012 city budget shifts one cent of the property tax rate from the city’s operation and maintenance budget to debt service. This shift allows the city to accelerate existing infrastructure projects and start new projects sooner.

Last Updated: 10/14/2011

Video: Councilmember dons blindfold for visual impairment awareness

District 7 Councilmember Dennis Shingleton joined Lighthouse for the Blind for White Cane Day Walk. To raise awareness of the challenges Fort Worth residents with visual impairments face, the councilmember took part in the walk with a blindfold and cane to see how well he could navigate downtown streets without sight.

Last Updated: 10/13/2011

Turn in unused, expired medications Oct. 29

Safely dispose of unused and expired medicines Oct. 29 to help keep your home safe and our water free of pollutants.

Last Updated: 10/12/2011

Comment on potential rooster ordinance revisions

The Code Compliance Department will conduct a public meeting to consider revisions to the rooster ordinance at 6 p.m. Oct. 20 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

Last Updated: 10/10/2011

Webcast to feature author Parker Palmer

View a free webcast featuring writer and educator Parker J. Palmer, who will speak about concepts from his new book, Healing the Heart of Democracy: The Courage to Create a Politics Worthy of the Human Spirit.

Last Updated: 10/10/2011

Hearings scheduled for drilling ordinance, number of Council districts

Residents can comment on two important issues during the Oct. 18 City Council meeting: revisions to the gas drilling ordinance and how many Council seats should exist under redistricting. Both hearings will be conducted during the 7 p.m. Council meeting at Fort Worth City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.

Last Updated: 10/10/2011

Recycling contest: Is your elementary school a green winner?

In honor of Texas Recycles Day, the City of Fort Worth and Keep Fort Worth Beautiful are sponsoring a recycling contest to reward and recognize local elementary schools’ efforts to reduce waste and establish extraordinary recycling programs.

Last Updated: 10/10/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: Shenandoah one of four Navy airships

Sure, we see a blimp in the Fort Worth skies during major sporting events, but those blimps are shrimps compared to the USS Shenandoah, which made its way through our city in the 1920s.

Last Updated: 10/10/2011

Help raise $150,000 and save homeless pets at Petwalk

Help save the lives of homeless pets by joining the inaugural PetSmart Charities PetWalk sponsored in part by the City of Fort Worth on Nov. 19 at Trinity Park. The goal is to raise $150,000 for local animal-welfare agencies and PetSmart Charities.

Last Updated: 10/10/2011

Fire Department providing smoke detectors

In observance of Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15), the Fort Worth Fire Department is conducting a citywide smoke detector drive.

Last Updated: 10/7/2011

Follow a scenic route to cleaner air

Team up with the Safe City Commission to make a difference in our community and the air we breathe at Bike the Bricks-n-Trails on Oct. 15.

Last Updated: 10/7/2011

Celebrate autumn at Log Cabin Village’s Fall Fest

It’s finally starting to feel like fall, so get ready to grind grain by hand, shell corn, thresh wheat, bob for apples and press tortillas at Log Cabin Village’s old-fashioned Frontier Fall Fest, 1-4 p.m. Oct. 15.

Last Updated: 10/7/2011

Public Art continues to celebrate Fort Worth’s rich history and diversity

After more than a decade, the Fort Worth Public Art program will have more than 50 projects under way in the next year, with many slated for completion.

Last Updated: 10/7/2011

Free bike racks available to business owners

Fort Worth businesses can apply for up to three free bike racks as part of the city’s effort to encourage bicycling.

Last Updated: 10/6/2011

Video: All-America City Celebration

City employees, downtown workers and residents came together at City Hall Monday to celebrate Fort Worth's All-America City win. FWTV was there to catch the speeches and reactions from city employees.

Last Updated: 10/6/2011

Chisholm Trail Parkway funding clears final hurdle

The North Texas Tollway Authority board of directors today approved the sale of bonds for Chisholm Trail Parkway funding and voted to add the toll road to the NTTA Special Projects System.

Last Updated: 10/6/2011

Council approves development deal for apartment project

A planned multi-family housing development in the fast-growing West Seventh corridor will bring new jobs to Fort Worth and add accessible, affordable housing to the area.

Last Updated: 10/5/2011

Solid Waste awarded for dramatically reducing recycling contamination

Summer 2011 saw the lowest contamination rate recorded during the nine years the pay-as-you-throw program has been in existence.

Last Updated: 10/4/2011

Oct. 12 proclaimed Bullying Awareness Day in Fort Worth

To continue the conversation about bullying and the effects it has on young people, Fort Worth has proclaimed Oct. 12 Bullying Awareness Day.

Last Updated: 10/4/2011

Know what to do with yard debris

Have you started your fall yard cleanup? Or are you dealing with issues related to the effects of this summer’s drought? Unfortunately, some shrubs, plants and even grass didn’t survive the outrageous heat and need to be removed.

Last Updated: 10/3/2011

Stock up at Botanic Garden’s Fall Plant Sale

The sale will be 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 8 at the Grove, the wooded area west of the Trial Garden and the Japanese Garden parking lot at the Botanic Garden.

Last Updated: 10/3/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: Stag Saloon brought ‘palatial magnificence’ to Cowtown

The Stag’s dining room offered a lavish menu of fresh fish, oysters, game and pastry dishes and was “a gathering place for the city’s young bulls.”

Last Updated: 10/3/2011

Human Relations Commission, Fairness Fort Worth recognized for diversity efforts

The Fort Worth Human Relations Commission and Fairness Fort Worth were recognized at Tuesday’s City Council meeting for their efforts in working with the City to improve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights and quality of life in Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 10/3/2011

Mayor’s Message: Show your pride, brand Cowtown

Being named an All-America City three times is a huge feat, and it is a testament to the pride each and every citizen has in this city.

Last Updated: 10/3/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: Restored monument honored for preservation excellence

The restored Al Hayne Monument at 700 Main St. was awarded a Preservation Award by Historic Fort Worth Inc. Fort Worth Public Art oversaw the restoration of the City-owned memorial.

Last Updated: 9/26/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: Priceless art finds home at the Carter

In the early 1960s, the small, Philip Johnson-designed Amon Carter Museum overlooked a landscaped terrace that framed a view of the Fort Worth skyline.

Last Updated: 9/19/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: Sam Garcia

The Fort Worth Library’s Samuel Garcia Collection is a treasure trove of information about Fort Worth’s Hispanic community. Garcia donated his collection to the library archives for preservation purposes and to educate the public about Hispanic heritage in the Fort Worth area. Included in the collection are manuscript materials relating to various organizations, pamphlets, journals, newspapers and clippings, memorabilia, photographs and awards.

Last Updated: 9/12/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: Yale Lary anchored Detroit’s feared defense of the 50s

Lary made all-conference at Texas A&M University as a halfback in 1951 before being drafted by the Detriot Lions in the third round of the spring 1952 draft.

Last Updated: 9/6/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: Early grocery store was predecessor to O.B. Macaroni

Italian immigrant Louis Bicocchi was a prominent grocer and businessman in pre-1900 Fort Worth. This store, downtown at the corner of Seventh and Burnett streets, was an early location of Bicocchi’s grocery business.

Last Updated: 8/29/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: Bookmobile rolls out

In 1948, Fort Worth's new library director, Joseph S. Ibbotson, was instrumental in starting bookmobile service. The bookmobile made 28 stops in the city limits, bringing library services out of downtown and into neighborhoods long before branch libraries were built.

Last Updated: 8/22/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: Boaz & Battle Cotton Yard

In the 1880s, the Boaz & Battle Cotton yard was located on Main Street between 13th and 14th streets.

Last Updated: 8/15/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: Central Fire Station

A modern Central Fire Station was constructed in 1899 at the corner of Throckmorton and Eighth streets. It had three wagon bays, sleeping quarters upstairs, a bell tower and a 40-foot lookout tower allowing firefighters to watch for smoke anywhere in town.

Last Updated: 8/8/2011

Fort Worth Flashback: E.M. Daggett

Ephraim M. Daggett (1810-1883) was a merchant, legislator and early promoter of Fort Worth. Born in Upper Canada, he settled in Tarrant County in 1854.

Last Updated: 8/8/2011

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