City News

Recycling Right campaign kicks off in Fort Worth

The City is kicking off a public education and outreach effort encouraging Fort Worth residents not only to continue to recycle, but to recycle only items that are acceptable in the Fort Worth program.

Posted 3/18/2010; Updated 3/18/2010

City offers mortgage assistance on foreclosed homes

The City of Fort Worth’s Neighborhood Stabilization Down Payment Assistance Program is offering down payment assistance to qualified individuals who purchase foreclosed homes in seven selected Fort Worth ZIP codes.

Posted 3/16/2010; Updated 3/17/2010

Mow down air pollution with the Fort Worth lawn mower exchange

As part of its efforts to raise awareness about air quality issues, the City of Fort Worth is hosting a lawn mower exchange program to help residents make the switch from gasoline- to electric-powered lawnmowers.

Posted 3/15/2010; Updated 3/16/2010

Low-Cost Pet Clinic March 20 at the Chuck Silcox Animal Care & Control Center

A low-cost pet clinic offering rabies vaccinations, registration and microchipping will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. March 20 at the Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Control Center, 4900 Martin St.

Posted 3/16/2010; Updated 3/16/2010

Community groups invited to apply for public art program

In an ongoing effort to beautify the city-owned sites such as parks, libraries, community centers and streets, Community ID: Public Art in Neighborhoods (CID) — an initiative of Fort Worth Public Art (FWPA) — provides an annual opportunity for community groups to nominate sites for public art projects.

Posted 2/2/2010; Updated 3/16/2010

Fort Worth Fire Department accepting applications

Beginning March 29, the Fort Worth Fire Department (FWFD) will be accepting applications to take the entrance exam for the Fort Fire Academy.

Posted 3/15/2010; Updated 3/15/2010

Fort Worth Library offering two free genealogy presentations

Professional genealogists John Wiley and Barbara Brixey Wiley will present two free workshops at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 21, at the Fort Worth Central Library.

Posted 3/12/2010; Updated 3/12/2010

Help with census available at Questionnaire Assistance Centers

Assistance is available for those needing help completing the 2010 Census form at Questionnaire Assistance Centers located in most community centers and libraries in Fort Worth.

Posted 3/11/2010; Updated 3/11/2010

Spring Fest 2010 is feeling groovy

Sylvania Park is the site of Spring Fest 2010, a groovy, '70s-themed family event scheduled for 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 27.

Posted 3/9/2010; Updated 3/11/2010

Maintaining rights of way falls to residents

Property owners are legally responsible for their rights of way must make sure that these areas are in compliance with City Code, which requires that grass be no taller than 12 inches in height and that the area is free of debris.

Posted 3/9/2010; Updated 3/11/2010

Volunteer for Cowtown Great American Cleanup April 10

Join more than 3,000 fellow residents as they work to stomp out litter in neighborhoods, parks, waterways and on rights-of-way during the 25th annual Cowtown Great American Cleanup.

Posted 3/8/2010; Updated 3/11/2010

Paint the town at Cowtown Brush Up

With paintbrushes in hand, volunteers will take to the streets to improve Fort Worth’s image and appearance in the 20th annual Cowtown Brush Up on April 17. This year the City has joined with Trinity Habitat for Humanity for the event.

Posted 3/5/2010; Updated 3/11/2010

Mayor's committee calls for Disabilities Scholarship Award applications

The Mayor's Committee on Persons with Disabilities will be accepting applications for the Disabilities Scholarship Awards through April 2.

Posted 2/25/2010; Updated 3/11/2010

Check out the future of Riverside Park

Help create a new master plan for Riverside Park at a planning meeting, scheduled for 6:30 p.m. March 23 at Fort Worth Harvest Church, 620 N. Chandler Drive.

Posted 12/11/2009; Updated 3/11/2010