City News

Field of dreams now open in south Fort Worth

The new YMCA Sports Complex includes $2 million in renovations for youth baseball, soccer and football fields.

Last Updated: 5/22/2013

Drought requirements take effect Monday

Fort Worth is implementing Stage 1 water restrictions effective June 3 because of low water supply levels.

Last Updated: 5/21/2013

Be prepared for severe weather

While the city does not have public shelters available, there still is plenty residents can do to make sure they are prepared when severe weather turns dangerous and the need to find safe shelter becomes immediate.

Last Updated: 5/21/2013

New online tool helps you achieve health goals

FitWorth is Mayor Betsy Price’s initiative designed to inspire a communitywide culture shift to improve health in Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 5/21/2013

Storm-damaged Meacham Airport rebuilds, earns state recognition

Damaged in 2012 by a major storm, the city airport rebounded to receive one of the state’s highest aviation recognitions — the 2013 Reliever Airport of the Year Award — at the 31st annual Texas Aviation Convention.

Last Updated: 5/21/2013

We need your input on the future of fighting crime in Fort Worth

Fort Worth remains one of the safest large cities in the nation thanks to our outstanding police force, citizen volunteers and our Crime Control and Prevention District.

Last Updated: 5/20/2013

Hey Fort Worth, it’s Bike Month!

May is National Bike Month, and it’s a great time to celebrate all that bicycling offers to us as individuals and a community.

Last Updated: 5/20/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: Cats hosted many big-league players

In the early to mid-1920s, the Cats hosted various major league clubs who were making their transition from spring training into the regular season.

Last Updated: 5/17/2013

City Calendar for May 20-26, 2013

Public events in and around Fort Worth

Last Updated: 5/17/2013

Memorial Day closing schedule

Most city offices, including City Hall, will be closed Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday. Emergency services will be available as usual.

Last Updated: 5/17/2013

Celebrate public works’ contributions to our quality of life

National Public Works Week is a celebration of the tens of thousands of men and women in North America who provide and maintain the infrastructure and services collectively known as public works.

Last Updated: 5/17/2013

Join firefighters to bowl for the Red Cross

The second annual Fort Worth Firefighters Care bowl-a-thon starts at 10 a.m. May 25 at Westcreek Lanes.

Last Updated: 5/17/2013

Sales tax collections up 6.4 percent in March

Fort Worth’s net sales tax collections are up  6.4 percent from March 2012 and year-to-date collections are up 6.3 percent.

Last Updated: 5/16/2013

Take the library with you with new mobile app

Search the catalog, manage your account and download e-books with the Fort Worth Library’s new mobile app.

Last Updated: 5/15/2013

Seventh Street bridge closed intermittently; full closure mid-June

Last Updated: 5/14/2013

Two pools set to open on May 25

The refurbished Forest Park Pool and the brand-new Marine Park Aquatic Center will be open for business this summer.

Last Updated: 5/14/2013

Fire Department chaplain named firefighter of the year

Cameron Brown, an operations firefighter and technical rescue specialist who also serves as the department’s chaplain, was honored Tuesday by the Fort Worth South Rotary Club and the Vincent Genovese Foundation.

Last Updated: 5/14/2013

This lawn season, remember: Only rain down the storm drain

Stormwater isn’t cleaned or treated, so when drains are used as dumping grounds, the results can be disastrous — and smelly.

Last Updated: 5/13/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: Symphony celebrating a century of making beautiful music

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra celebrates its Centennial Season this year, with several special events and programs.

Last Updated: 5/10/2013

Helping our homeless neighbors find 'The Shortest Way Home'

The Fort Worth Advisory Commission on Ending Homelessness has launched a 12-month community engagement campaign called “The Shortest Way Home.” The campaign challenges residents to get involved in our on-going efforts to end homelessness.

Last Updated: 5/9/2013

Get a ‘sneak peek’ at Forest Park pool

A pre-celebration of the reopening will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 23 at the pool, with the proceeds from tickets and donations going toward the cost of swim lessons.

Last Updated: 5/8/2013

Forest Park Boulevard to be closed during bridge construction

Forest Park Boulevard from West Fifth Street to West 10 Street will be closed starting May 8 for about one month for construction on the West Seventh Street bridge.

Last Updated: 5/8/2013

Local students get a feel for prairie life

Friends of Tandy Hills Natural Area and its partners offer field investigation trips at one of the few remaining native prairie habitats in Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 5/8/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: Swartz brothers chronicled early life in Fort Worth

The Swartz brothers — David, John and Charles — were three Virginia farm boys who ventured west, arriving in Fort Worth in the mid-1880s. Over the next 30 years, they observed the city through the lens of a camera, snapping photos of people, events and architecture and leaving a priceless legacy. They collectively created thousands of photos.

Last Updated: 5/7/2013

Fort Report: West Nile Virus

On this week's Fort Report, learn how you can prevent West Nile Virus by taking simple steps around your home. Also, learn what to do with those hazardous household chemicals.

Last Updated: 5/6/2013

Take Back Meds events a big success

Residents of Fort Worth emptied their medicine cabinets of 1,219 pounds of over-the-counter and prescription medicines as part of National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day on April 27.

Last Updated: 5/6/2013

Get in the race — it helps make a difference!

The kids from Daggett Junior High School are training for a triathlon, but what they are learning will take them a lot farther in the race of life.

Last Updated: 5/3/2013

Chapa steps in to lead Financial Management Services

The director of the Housing and Economic Development Department has been named the acting director of Financial Management Services while the city begins its search for a new chief financial officer.

Last Updated: 5/2/2013

Eastbound I-30 exit ramp to Forest Park closes permanently May 6

Plans call for the construction of an eastbound I-30 exit ramp to northbound Forest Park Boulevard only, which is scheduled to open in 2014.

Last Updated: 5/2/2013

What’s the state of our air? American Lung Association releases the report

The ALA analyzes data from air quality monitors for the last 14 years to compile each annual report.

Last Updated: 5/1/2013

Fort Worth Library director receives lifetime achievement award

Fort Worth Library Director Gleniece A. Robinson was recognized by the Texas Library Association for her exemplary career, leadership and contributions to librarianship.

Last Updated: 4/30/2013

Library presents legend Benny Green as part of jazz series

The Fort Worth Library's fourth annual 3rd Thursday Jazz Series are part of the library’s Jazz Preservation Project, and its free shows begin at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, beginning May 16.

Last Updated: 4/29/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: Spring Palace showcased Texas wares, ended tragically

The Texas Spring Palace, a regional agricultural fair in Fort Worth, opened May 29, 1889. The fair was inspired by Robert A. Cameron, immigration agent for the Fort Worth and Denver Railway, and designed to attract settlers and investors to Texas.

Last Updated: 4/26/2013

You can help us ‘swat’ down mosquitoes and the WNV threat

The City of Fort Worth and the Tarrant County Public Health Department have a comprehensive plan to monitor and test for WNV threats, and also have an extensive outreach plan to help raise awareness on how minimize the threat and protect yourself. That’s where our most important weapon comes in — you!

Last Updated: 4/26/2013

Fire Department, Drowning Prevention Coalition offer water safety program

This initiative targets at-risk neighborhoods and develops partnerships with local pools in order to offer the nationally recognized Safe Swim program.

Last Updated: 4/26/2013

Service in motion: Atmos Energy, Fort Worth launch resource bus

The 11-passenger bus will provide services like utility and rental assistance to residents in need.

Last Updated: 4/25/2013

City Council releases meeting schedule for summer

While a number of pre-council and city council meetings will be canceled, all city services will be available, and all meetings for boards, commissions and committees will be held as scheduled, unless otherwise noted.

Last Updated: 4/25/2013

Mayor co-authors national article on municipalities’ role in quality afterschool programs

The article touches on the growing role of municipalities in supporting afterschool programs, and the wide range of benefits of quality afterschool programs to public safety, economic development, academic achievement and quality of life.

Last Updated: 4/24/2013

Library, partners launch reading initiative May 1

Worth Reading is intended to boost literacy rates, decrease school dropout rates and improve academic achievement by encouraging people to read every day.

Last Updated: 4/24/2013

Look for new flashing yellow arrows for left turns

A Federal Highway Administration 10-year national study concluded that flashing yellow left-turn arrows prevent crashes and move more traffic through intersections.

Last Updated: 4/24/2013

Cycling for a Healthy Community

It’s spring time in Cowtown which means it’s time to hit the trails once again! We are back in full force with our Rolling Town Halls and this week we are meeting at Central Market for a great ride and an evening of fun.

Last Updated: 4/23/2013

Texas Emissions Reduction Plan rebate program accepting applications

This program is non-competitive and funding is issued on a first-come basis to eligible applicants in Denton, Collin, Tarrant, Dallas, Rockwall, Kaufman, Ellis, Johnson, Hood, Wise and Parker counties.

Last Updated: 4/23/2013

Tilley Bridge honored for its design

Bridge was honored by the American Council of Engineering Companies of Texas with the Eminent Conceptor, the organization’s highest honor for engineering excellence.

Last Updated: 4/23/2013

Dirks Road closing May 4 for parkway construction

Dirks Road between Harris Parkway and Granbury Road will be closed to traffic through summer 2013 as part of the Chisholm Trail Parkway construction project.

Last Updated: 4/23/2013

Fort Report: Spring festival season continues

This week, get a preview of two outdoor festivals coming up soon: Prairiefest and Mayfest.

Last Updated: 4/22/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: Fox photo collection is now digitized

George D. Fox and his wife traveled extensively around the country and photographed the places they visited. A recently digitized collection represents a small percentage of photos that Fox artfully arranged and preserved in 53 albums.

Last Updated: 4/22/2013

Southeast urban village rolls forward with transit center opening April 24

The Sierra Vista Transit Plaza features a wide bus lane, four large bus shelters with colorful glass panels and roofs, benches, landscaping and a security fence.

Last Updated: 4/22/2013

Fort Worth named a Bicycle-Friendly Business

The League of American Bicyclists recognized the City of Fort Worth with a bronze-level Bicycle-Friendly Business award for leading America toward a greener future.

Last Updated: 4/22/2013

It’s time to get engaged, get informed and cast that ballot

When it comes to the many levels of government, none of them touch our daily lives more than local government. Unfortunately, local government elections suffer from some of the worst voter turnout rates. I think we can do better in Fort Worth—and its starts with you!

Last Updated: 4/21/2013

West Nile Virus pre-season updates available online

For residents who weren’t able to attend last week’s community meeting regarding West Nile Virus pre-season updates, view the presentation online, and visit the West Nile Virus web page for important information on how to protect yourself against West Nile Virus.

Last Updated: 4/19/2013

Sales tax collections off slightly in February

The city has collected $3,975,042, or 3.7 percent, more than the adopted fiscal year 2013 adopted budget.

Last Updated: 4/19/2013

Donations for West relief should be made to non-profits

Relief and recovery organizers say the best way to help is to make a monetary donation to a recognized non-profit organization.

Last Updated: 4/18/2013

Clearfork Main Street Bridge opens this week

The project consists of a four-lane vehicular bridge with a pedestrian bridge hanging below. The vehicular bridge opens April 26 with a ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m. The pedestrian bridge is still under construction; anticipated opening is June 3.

Last Updated: 4/18/2013

Gro 1,000 breathes life into children's garden

Mayor Price unveils the new and improved children's garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, part of the Scotts MiracleGro 1000 effort to establish 1,000 gardens in  urban areas nationwide.

Last Updated: 4/16/2013

Plant native with Texas SmartScape

Be a part of a program to promote the environmental, economic and aesthetic benefits of using landscaping plants, shrubs, grasses and trees that are native or adapted to our regional climate and local conditions in Texas.

Last Updated: 4/15/2013

Central resource center for homeless coming by 2014

One of the major recommendations from the Directions Home plan was to build and operate a Central Resource Center to provide health and other social services to our homeless. Thanks to The Fort Worth Foundation, and our partners at JPS Health Network, I’m excited to announce that the vision for this greatly needed Center will soon be a reality.

Last Updated: 4/12/2013

Westbound I-20 exit ramp at Bryant Irvin Road closes April 15

The westbound I-20 exit ramp to Bryant Irvin Road will be closed 10 p.m. April 15 through 5 p.m. April 24.

Last Updated: 4/12/2013

Bike-share program rolls out on Earth Day

Fort Worth will celebrate Earth Day by launching the first bike-sharing system in North Texas. Bike sharing is a new, environmentally friendly mode of transportation based on shared use of public bicycles.

Last Updated: 4/12/2013

Learn how to fight the bite at West Nile virus meeting

City officials are getting an early start on the 2013 mosquito season in hopes of limiting residents’ exposure to West Nile virus.

Last Updated: 4/12/2013

RTC to address mobility, air quality concerns

A public meeting will be at 2:30 p.m. April 18 at NCTCOG offices, 616 Six Flags Drive in Arlington.

Last Updated: 4/12/2013

Japanese culture goes on display during Spring Festival(2)

Activities include traditional Japanese dance and music, martial arts, swordsmanship, bonsai, ikebana, a tea ceremony, children’s activities, art show and sale, pottery demonstration and sale, sushi bar and a vendors’ court.

Last Updated: 4/12/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: Crowds swarmed to greet Roosevelt in 1905

President Theodore Roosevelt visited Fort Worth on April 8, 1905, where a huge crowd gathered outside the Texas & Pacific Railroad Co. building to hear him speak.

Last Updated: 4/12/2013

New roundabout at McPherson and Summer Creek to open

Driving in circles can be a good thing, if it means you get where you want to go more quickly and safely. That’s why the City of Fort Worth is adding roundabouts to its road network.

Last Updated: 4/12/2013

Homeless resource center to become a reality in Fort Worth

The resource center will include a community clinic that will provide a medical home to those on the street as they work toward self-sufficiency.

Last Updated: 4/12/2013

Plug into recycling electronics

Texans can now find increased recycling opportunities for their old televisions and electronics by going to TexasRecyclesTVs.org and TexasRecyclesComputers.org.

Last Updated: 4/8/2013

MedStar honored for innovations in emergency medicine

MedStar has been recognized for outstanding innovations by the Journal of Emergency Medical Services.

Last Updated: 4/8/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: Al Brancato played for Cats after major league career

Al “Bronk” Brancato played shortstop with the Texas League Fort Worth Cats during two different seasons: first in 1947 at age 28 and again in 1952 at age 33. This photo is from his 1947 season.

Last Updated: 4/5/2013

Gearing up for bike share

Bike sharing comes to Fort Worth in just a couple weeks, and I got to have some fun this morning as the City Hall bike station was installed.

Last Updated: 4/5/2013

City names communications and public engagement director

City Manager Tom Higgins announced Thursday the appointment of Michelle L. Gutt as the City of Fort Worth’s new director of communications and public engagement.

Last Updated: 4/4/2013

Congress doesn't want a water war

You may not know it when you turn on the tap to get a drink, brush your teeth or shower, but water has been and remains a big political issue in western states.

Last Updated: 4/4/2013

Storm drain markers remind: ‘Only Rain Down the Storm Drain’

Stormwater inlets are not to be used for dumping trash, grass clippings, leaves, motor oil or any other debris.

Last Updated: 4/1/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: Take a look at early city records

The Library Archives will feature an exhibit beginning April 2 showcasing records of the City of Fort Worth. The exhibit will be in the East Wing of Fort Worth Central Library, 500 W. Third St.

Last Updated: 3/31/2013

Mayor’s Message: Time to hit those Trinity Trails!

Our friends at the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) and the Trinity River Vision (TRV) have been hard at work, and our trail system has never been more fun!

Last Updated: 3/29/2013

The Crud Cruiser is coming to help conquer your crud

Beginning April 6, the Crud Cruiser, the Environmental Collection Center’s mobile-collection trailer, will travel to neighborhoods to collect all your chemical crud.

Last Updated: 3/28/2013

Second lane opens on Hulen Street bridge

The entire bridge is expected to open by late summer, providing motorists with three lanes in each direction and a 10-foot pedestrian walkway.

Last Updated: 3/27/2013

Council approves contract for PD through 2016

The new agreement includes raises in each of the next four years.

Last Updated: 3/27/2013

Fort Worth’s CIO named among top change agents

Pete Anderson has been named one of Government Technology Magazine’s 2013 'Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers.'

Last Updated: 3/26/2013

Tower 55 construction to begin in earnest

Once complete, the Tower 55 Multi-Modal Project will relieve freight rail congestion south of the juncture of I-35W and I-30, where five major freight and passenger rail routes converge and up to 100 trains pass every day.

Last Updated: 3/25/2013

Fort Report: Spring Plant Sale

As the spring plants begin to bloom at the Botanic Garden, the spring plant sale gives you a chance to bring a little bit of the garden home with you.

Last Updated: 3/25/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: Belle Burchill tried to tame Hell’s Half Acre

Belle Burchill (1847-1937) served as postmistress in the 1880s and is credited with starting home mail delivery in Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 3/25/2013

Mayor's Message: Citizens should have a single point of contact

A single customer service call center for city services will improve the ability of residents to request routine services and report problems and help us increase the number of city services available online.

Last Updated: 3/22/2013

Be a bike-share early bird and save on memberships

Pre-launch memberships for Fort Worth B-Cycle are now on sale.

Last Updated: 3/19/2013

Air Park is home to retired Blue Angels aircraft

An F/A-18 Hornet that flew over North Texas as part of the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels is scheduled to be on display for the public to see in the next month at the Veterans Memorial Air Park at Fort Worth’s Meacham Airport.

Last Updated: 3/19/2013

Fort Worth Public Art looking for wildlife images

The Fort Worth Public Art Commission selected artist Norie Sato to develop public artwork for the Chisholm Trail Parkway and are looking for images that will inspire her final designs.

Last Updated: 3/19/2013

Sales tax collections continue to increase

Fort Worth’s sales tax collections in January were up over January 2012 by 8.3 percent and year-to-date collections are up 7.8 percent.

Last Updated: 3/19/2013

Protect the water while you clean up your yard for spring

Consider these tips to protect water while working to get a green lawn this spring.

Last Updated: 3/19/2013

Forest Park Boulevard to close Monday

Closure will run for 10 days so crews can dig shafts for the West Seventh Street bridge’s new columns.

Last Updated: 3/19/2013

New bridge will connect Riverside Drive in Fossil Creek area

Cost of the new bridge connector will be approximately $16 million and will allow the city to continue improvements and economic development in that part of the corridor.

Last Updated: 3/18/2013

Fort Worth police officer named to national advisory committee

Fort Worth Police Officer Robert Mills has been named to a federal panel charged with providing information, advice and recommendations on safety programs and regulations for large trucks and commercial buses.

Last Updated: 3/18/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: Electra Carlin operated one of first private art galleries

Electra Carlin was one of the only gallery owners in the Southwest to exhibit and sell Inuit art.

Last Updated: 3/18/2013

Mayor's Message: Earth Hour one of many small steps that help make a big difference

We don’t have to wait a whole year to Keep Fort Worth Beautiful. Small actions we take every day — like choosing to pick up a piece of litter on the sidewalk instead of ignoring it — improve our great city and our commitment to it and to each other.

Last Updated: 3/15/2013

$25,000 grant will help Nature Center open new areas to visitors

Friends of the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge received a $25,000 grant from Wells Fargo Environmental Solutions for Communities that will help build a bridge to Todd Island and restore the levee, improving access for hikers and those who want to study the flora and fauna of North Central Texas.

Last Updated: 3/14/2013

CCPD accepting nonprofit proposals for reducing crime, violence(2)

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

Last Updated: 3/13/2013

Movies That Matter recognized for spreading cultural awareness

The film series intended to create awareness and acceptance of diversity received a City Cultural Diversity Award on Monday at the National League of Cities’ annual convention in Washington, D.C.

Last Updated: 3/11/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: Alpha Kappa Alpha uplifts the community it serves

The Fort Worth chapter, Beta Mu Omega, was the dream of 13 women who chartered the chapter on May 2, 1936, at the home of Ethel Brackeen Long.

Last Updated: 3/11/2013

Fort Report 100

It's a flood of hosts on this week's Fort Report as former co-host Chris returns to talk about Fix a Leak Week and staying safe when flash flooding strikes.

Last Updated: 3/11/2013

Mayor's Message: Time to get your employer signed up for a healthier workplace with Fit15

Last Thursday, more than 500 people gathered in downtown to help kick off Fort Worth’s new business fitness initiative called Fit15!

Last Updated: 3/8/2013

Register for Cowtown Great American Cleanup and help keep Fort Worth beautiful

Register online by March 25 and receive free trash bags, gloves and T-shirts while supplies last.

Last Updated: 3/8/2013

Fort Report: Funky Finds

This week's Fort Report looks at some funky items available for sale, and some funky trash that we need your help picking up.

Last Updated: 3/7/2013

Register for electronic warnings to help keep your family safe

Fort Worth residents can sign up to receive Nixle electronic emergency alert texts on their mobile devices or home/office Internet email.

Last Updated: 3/6/2013

2013 Comprehensive Plan gains approval

The 2013 Comprehensive Plan is an abbreviated update that reflects revisions to the 2012 version.

Last Updated: 3/6/2013

Mayor’s Message: Graduating Fort Worth ISD seniors can win a car in Words for Wheels contest

The prize for the 2013 Frank Kent Honda Words for Wheels Challenge essay contest is a 2013 Honda Civic LX.

Last Updated: 3/6/2013

City Council honor Outstanding Women

The Fort Worth Commission for Women's Outstanding Women selections were recognized during the regular City Council meeting Tuesday night.

Last Updated: 3/5/2013

Filing for May 11 City Council election closes

April 11 is the last day to register to vote in the May 11 election.

Last Updated: 3/5/2013

Buildings topped out in Sundance Square’s new plaza development

Exterior walls will begin to go up in the next month as the project nears an October completion date.

Last Updated: 3/4/2013

I-35W reconstruction moving forward

The 10-mile reconstruction project spans from downtown Fort Worth north to the juncture with US 287 and will nearly double road capacity by rebuilding existing lanes and adding tolled express lanes.

Last Updated: 3/4/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: Pat Chadwell Jackson helped strengthen local library’s archives

Pat Chadwell Jackson worked for the Fort Worth Library from 1962 through 1989. She was the head of the Genealogy and Local History Unit for most of those years.

Last Updated: 3/1/2013

Gain a working knowledge of the Fort Worth Fire Department

The next Citizen’s Fire Academy begins April 2. Any Fort Worth resident over age 19 who is a high school graduate can apply.

Last Updated: 3/1/2013

‘Be Air Aware’ during ozone season

In North Texas, air pollution season runs March 1-Oct. 31.

Last Updated: 3/1/2013

Successful first year for Fort Worth parking pay stations

Parking revenue increased 11 percent between fiscal years 2011 and 2012, while citation revenue dropped 15 percent.

Last Updated: 2/28/2013

Be garden smart in March: use native landscape plants

Texas SmartScape is an award-winning gardening program that educates homeowners about the benefits of using plants native to our region and climate.

Last Updated: 2/28/2013

Ride with Mayor Price as Rolling Town Halls resume March 6

Throughout her first term, Mayor Price has staged a series of neighborhood rides that provide a fun and healthful way for residents to get to know their neighbors and to talk about what’s going on in the city and in their neighborhoods.

Last Updated: 2/28/2013

Original Interurban car celebrates 100th anniversary

Car 25 was built in 1913 and served as the “traction” car in a two-car, high-speed interurban train that traveled between Fort Worth and Dallas known as the Crimson Limited.

Last Updated: 2/26/2013

Keep weeds and grass mown, or prepare to pay up

The city’s Code Compliance officials encourage everyone to avoid tall grass and weeds by mowing regularly.

Last Updated: 2/26/2013

The T’s new board elects officers

Scott Mahaffey, president/CEO of Cohn & Gregory Inc., was elected chair of the board of directors of The T at its monthly board meeting Monday.

Last Updated: 2/26/2013

Mayor’s Message: Transportation about to change in Fort Worth

Bike sharing is a new, environmentally friendly mode of transportation based on shared use of public bicycles.

Last Updated: 2/22/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: Dr. Ransom safeguarded health of black residents

Ransom moved the Booker T. Washington Sanitarium to Fort Worth in 1918. It was one of only three black-owned hospitals in the U.S. accredited by the American Medical Association at the time.

Last Updated: 2/22/2013

Rain is falling, so beware flash flooding

Whether you are driving or walking, if you come to a flooded road — Turn Around Don't Drown!

Last Updated: 2/21/2013

Fit 15 encourages employers to make time for exercise

The mayor’s initiative encourages area employers to offer 15-minute activity breaks during regular business hours to all employees. All Fort Worth residents are encouraged to attend the Fit 15 kickoff rally at 1 p.m. March 7 at Burnett Park.

Last Updated: 2/19/2013

Family gardening classes sprout soon

Tarrant County Master Gardener classes for families will be conducted in the Children’s Vegetable Garden at the Botanic Garden starting March 2.

Last Updated: 2/18/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: Miz Rolla’ secured a place for local black history

Rolla — known in the community as “Miz Rolla” — and a few of her friends organized the Tarrant County Black Historical and Genealogical Society, which began to collect personal papers, scrapbooks, clippings, photographic collections, artwork and other relevant material.

Last Updated: 2/17/2013

Mayor's Message: Merger agreement good news for Fort Worth

Mayor Price's statement on news of a merger between American Airlines and US Airways

Last Updated: 2/14/2013

New alert system gives early warning to people with functional needs

Fort Worth residents who are deaf, hard of hearing or blind now can receive Deaf Link Accessible Hazard Alert System (AHAS) emergency alerts through video-capable mobile devices like iPads and smart phones and via home or office Internet connections.

Last Updated: 2/14/2013

Portion of South Main Street to get a facelift

The project will include a fully reconstructed roadway, wider sidewalks, pedestrian lighting and street furniture, street trees, on-street parking with bulb-outs and upgraded water, sewer and storm infrastructure.

Last Updated: 2/14/2013

Improved Golden Triangle Boulevard is open

The project has resulted in a new 3.4-mile, four-lane divided roadway that can be expanded to six lanes by adding two lanes in the median area without acquiring additional right-of-way.

Last Updated: 2/13/2013

Fire Department teams with coalition to offer water safety program

The program is a 30- to 45-minute class designed to educate and equip communities with the tools necessary to be safe in and around water.

Last Updated: 2/12/2013

Groundbreaking celebrates start of construction on new Public Safety Training Center

Construction on the $97.5 million project will begin soon on the future home for the new headquarters and training center for both Fort Worth Fire and Police departments.

Last Updated: 2/12/2013

Fort Worth is hiring aquatics staff for summer

A lifeguard certification course will be offered beginning in March at the Texas Wesleyan University indoor pool, 1201 Wesleyan St.

Last Updated: 2/12/2013

Sales tax collections hit record for December

Fiscal-year-to-date results are up 7.6 percent over fiscal year 2012.

Last Updated: 2/11/2013

Council approves funding for improvements and expansion at Will Rogers Memorial Center complex

The supplemental appropriation from the Culture and Tourism Fund will back a number of improvement projects to help provide additional exhibit and meeting space.

Last Updated: 2/11/2013

This Week at City Hall (Feb. 11-17)

Events from Feb. 11 through 17.

Last Updated: 2/8/2013

Henry's Blog: Top Pet Names for 2012

Last year in a survey conducted by Banfield Pet Hospital, a veterinary network in Portland, Oregon, 2.5 million dog and CAT names were collected. Did your pet's name make the list?

Last Updated: 2/8/2013

Decision could bring farmers’ markets closer to neighborhoods

Public health initiatives have endorsed expanding farmers’ markets, particularly in urban environments, to allow convenient access to healthy foods.

Last Updated: 2/8/2013

Fort Report: Cowtown Marathon

You don't need Punxsutawney Phil to tell you spring is around the corner. This week, the Fort Report discusses the two things that signal spring in Fort Worth: The Cowtown Marathon and, of course, preparing yourself for severe weather.

Last Updated: 2/8/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: Guinn School was center of education for blacks

After Fort Worth public schools were organized in the fall of 1882, black students continued to be taught in black churches for more than a year. The city completed a schoolhouse for blacks on East Ninth Street at Elm in December 1883.

Last Updated: 2/8/2013

Consolidated Plan objectives, feedback to be presented at Feb. 13 Community Development Council meeting

The Community Development Council will hear a presentation on the city's 2013-2018 Consolidated Plan and feedback collected at recent public meetings during its Feb. 13 meeting.

Last Updated: 2/8/2013

Mayor’s Message: Optimistic as City Council makes changes to ‘The T’ Board

We have come to a significant decision point for our city: “Do we make commuter rail happen, or do we let this go?” The unanimous move by my City Council colleagues to replace The T Board sent a strong message that a commuter rail system is worth fighting for. We will not let this go.

Last Updated: 2/7/2013

Fort Worth designated 300th International Safe Community

Safe Communities is an international program developed more than 20 years ago as a proven approach to community injury reduction.

Last Updated: 2/7/2013

New trailhead at Airfield Falls to reflect military background

The Airfield Falls Trailhead is adjacent to the Pumphrey Drive entrance to the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base.

Last Updated: 2/7/2013

With gardening season coming, rain barrels offered again

Order yours by April 26; pick-up set May 4 at Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods.

Last Updated: 2/7/2013

Developer fees increase to pay for more transportation infrastructure

Nearly six miles of new arterial roads are needed each year to serve developing neighborhoods.

Last Updated: 2/7/2013

Walking Town Hall steps off Saturday in District 3

The next in Mayor Betsy Price’s series of family-friendly Walking Town Hall events is scheduled to start at 9 a.m. Saturday at Oakmont Park.

Last Updated: 2/5/2013

Tarrant County mails replacement voter registration certificates to voters affected by redistricting

The Tarrant County Elections Office has sent replacement voter registration certificates to approximately 104,000 registered voters in the City of Fort Worth who are in new city council districts or new voting precincts due to the city’s redistricting plan adopted last year.

Last Updated: 2/5/2013

Mayor’s Message: So much more than a Walmart

A brand new Walmart that will be the anchor for expansive retail development on the former property of the old Masonic Home just off of State Highway 287.

Last Updated: 2/4/2013

Bunton awarded for efforts in developing local golf

The director of golf for Fort Worth’s Parks and Community Services Department received the First Tee Leadership Award.

Last Updated: 2/4/2013

EastGate Neighbors harvest top award for Fort Worth neighborhoods

The Neighborhood of the Year Award and several others were presented on Jan. 31.

Last Updated: 2/4/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: Lives of black cowboys tell story of skill, grit

African-American cowhands regularly worked side by side with Mexican vaqueros and Anglo cowboys. But black cowboys often had to survive discrimination, bigotry and prejudice.

Last Updated: 2/4/2013

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: 2/1/2013

Free spay/neuter and low-cost pet vaccination clinics scheduled

Upcoming clinics are targeting residents in zip codes 76105 and 76119.

Last Updated: 2/1/2013

Shannon Wynne to open Bird Café in Sundance Square’s new plaza

A patio will extend from the Commerce Building to the Land Title Building, creating a sizeable outdoor dining area.

Last Updated: 1/30/2013

Texas vehicle replacement program restarts for limited time

AirCheckTexas Drive a Clean Machine has begun accepting applications for replacement assistance in the North Texas area.

Last Updated: 1/30/2013

Get up to speed on the bonding process

A series of eight workshops will educate small businesses specializing in transportation-related construction and construction-related goods and services about the bonding process.

Last Updated: 1/30/2013

Learn more about regional transportation plans

February’s public meetings include discussion of fiscal year 2013 modifications to Mobility 2035, the long-term plan for road, rail, bicycle/pedestrian and other transportation improvements in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Last Updated: 1/30/2013

MedStar breaks ground on new headquarters

MedStar has purchased the former Fort Worth Nissan auto dealership at 2900 Alta Mere Drive and on Feb. 1 will begin renovations to the 60,000-square-foot, 10-acre facility.

Last Updated: 1/30/2013

Bike-share stations rolling forward

Bike-sharing stations are planned in downtown, the Cultural District, the Near Southside and at TCU.

Last Updated: 1/29/2013

Ranch Sorting bringing national events to Will Rogers Memorial Center

Ranch Sorting National Championships will bring two premier events to the Fort Worth facility this year, including its national finals.

Last Updated: 1/29/2013

Porter named CFO; Budget and Finance offices merge

Horatio Porter, who has served as budget officer for the City of Fort Worth since 2009, has been named the city’s Chief Financial Officer and will oversee both the Budget Office and the Financial Management Services department.

Last Updated: 1/29/2013

Grant will help kids turn over a new leaf

An expansion to the existing Children’s Vegetable Garden will feature raised and in-ground beds, a greenhouse, educational pavilion and playhouse.

Last Updated: 1/28/2013

May 11 council election will be first with new district boundaries

Voters and potential candidates should be aware that all districts have new boundaries and can view a map of these online.

Last Updated: 1/28/2013

Fort Report: Black History Month, Election Filing

February is Black History Month across our nation. It’s a time to celebrate our diversity and its growth, and recognize the contributions of leaders and every-day heroes in the African-American community.

Last Updated: 1/28/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: Cowtown boasts longest running stock show

The Southwestern Exposition and Livestock Show, the oldest continuously running livestock show, began in 1896, when a fat stock show was organized under shade trees on Marine Creek in North Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 1/27/2013

Mayor's Message: Be a part of the annual State of the City Address

Send us your questions for this year’s State of the City Address. which will take place at the Fort Worth Convention Center at 12:30 p.m. on March 5.

Last Updated: 1/25/2013

Get rewarded for recycling

Over the past year, nearly 30,000 residents have signed up for Recyclebank, a program that helps Fort Worth divert recycling materials from the landfill and into the recycling stream.

Last Updated: 1/25/2013

Preview the 2013 Movies That Matter lineup

The Fort Worth Human Relations Commission has created a YouTube channel to promote the new season.

Last Updated: 1/25/2013

Mayor discusses public engagement at U.S. Conference of Mayors

Mayor Betsy Price sat down with Comcast News during the U.S. Conference of Mayors to discuss efforts to engage Fort Worth residents in their community.

Last Updated: 1/24/2013

Henry's Blog: Keep your pets safe at home

Being a great pet parent can be challenging at times, especially when you have a puppy or kitten. Here are few hazards that can be found in every room of your home.

Last Updated: 1/23/2013

Roadwork on West Berry shifts to south side

Traffic traveling both eastbound and westbound will share the newly created roadway on the north side of Berry Street.

Last Updated: 1/23/2013

I-35W listed among biggest mobility headaches in Texas

Interstate 35W, from State Highway 183 to U.S. Highway 81 — called the North Freeway by locals — is listed as the No. 4 challenge statewide.

Last Updated: 1/23/2013

Police STEP up traffic enforcement efforts

The STEP grants, funded by the Texas Department of Transportation, provide for additional traffic enforcement efforts, with emphasis on speed violations, seat-belt use and driving while intoxicated.

Last Updated: 1/22/2013

Mayor's Message: Change isn’t inevitable

As many spent Martin Luther King Jr. Day enjoying time with their families, it was also a time to honor the many African Americans who shaped our great city.

Last Updated: 1/22/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: King Kids helped keep the dream alive

Original King Kids of America was a Fort Worth-based youth group that sang hymns and spirituals and recited Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s famous speeches.

Last Updated: 1/20/2013

New meets old at under-renovation downtown building

Façade improvements are under way at the Hogan-Shelton Building.

Last Updated: 1/17/2013

New traffic pattern coming soon at Forest Park Boulevard, I-30

The eastbound I-30 frontage road will connect Forest Park Boulevard to Summit Avenue and will serve as the new entrance ramp from Forest Park Boulevard to eastbound I-30.

Last Updated: 1/16/2013

Weekend $1 shuttles blaze a trail to Stock Show

Bus shuttles will run 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays between the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo at Will Rogers Memorial Center and two remote park-and-ride lots.

Last Updated: 1/16/2013

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 reception.

Last Updated: 1/15/2013

Sales tax collections down for November; outlook for year favorable

Full-year projections call for the city to be 1.6 percent above the adopted budget.

Last Updated: 1/15/2013

Mayor's Message: Important decisions ahead for a street near you!

We need make some important decisions, and we’ll ensure you have a chance to participate every step of the way leading up to a possible election in May 2014.

Last Updated: 1/14/2013

Road projects funded for far north Fort Worth

City Council has approved two soon-to-be-under way road projects to reconstruct North Beach Street from Vista Meadows Drive to south of Shiver Road and work on Keller-Hicks Road from just east of Alta Vista Road to Park Vista Boulevard.

Last Updated: 1/14/2013

Mayor's Message: Get up, get out, experience your river today

If her series of bike rides and walks didn't clue you in, Mayor Price loves the Trinity Trails. The Trinity River Vision wants you to experience the trail system, so to help promote the Get Up Get Out campaign, they turned to her to share some of her thoughts and hopes for the future of the system.

Last Updated: 1/13/2013

Fort Report: Iron Horses

Fort Worth sees its fair share of horses every January with the Stock Show and Rodeo, but down the road, a different kind of horses is rolling through town.

Last Updated: 1/13/2013

Capital projects considered at planning workshop

City Council met Wednesday, Jan. 9, to discuss future capital projects in preparation for an upcoming bond election expected to take place in 2014.

Last Updated: 1/13/2013

Railroad using modern equipment to replace ties and rail in one pass

Union Pacific’s Track Renewal Train, known as the TRT 909, is a tie- and rail-laying machine that removes existing wooden ties and rail and installs new concrete, composite or wood ties and rail while simultaneously cleaning and replacing the ballast located below the track structure.

Last Updated: 1/10/2013

Mayor's Message: Ready for the next Walking Town Hall? It’s that time again!

We’re going walking again, but this time in west Fort Worth. You need to come join me and Councilmember Dennis Shingleton!

Last Updated: 1/9/2013

With rain in forecast, beware flash flooding

Whether you are driving or walking, if you come to a flooded road, "Turn Around Don't Drown."

Last Updated: 1/9/2013

Mayor's Message: Big Brainstorm now free for any interested attendee

Do you have something to say about issues affecting Fort Worth? If so, you don't want to miss the The Big Brainstorm!

Last Updated: 1/7/2013

Managed lanes to offer initial ‘two-plus’ discount

Managed lanes will begin opening in the Dallas-Fort Worth region starting in December 2013 on North Tarrant Express, DFW Connector, LBJ Express and I-30.

Last Updated: 1/7/2013

Fort Worth Flashback: Edna Gardner White was pioneer aviatrix

Edna Gardner Whyte of Roanoke was an aviation pioneer. She became a licensed pilot in 1928 when few people were flying.

Last Updated: 1/6/2013

Mayor's Message: It’s a new year, and it’s still your Fort Worth

As a citizen, you have a role in civic engagement too. It’s a two way relationship—and it’s a partnership that can be very powerful.

Last Updated: 1/4/2013

Shrink your waist, not your budget with a community center membership

A membership includes access to fitness and weight centers, programs and sports leagues for youth, adults and seniors.

Last Updated: 1/3/2013

Resolve to help reduce air pollution in 2013

Working for cleaner air requires a year-round effort and changes in behavior. Start now, and by the time ozone season starts again on March 1, each small change can help achieve big results.

Last Updated: 12/31/2012

Library digital content? Check it out

Explore the library’s wide selection of digital books, music and movies that are free to library cardholders and can be downloaded directly to a computer, tablet PC, e-reader or smartphone — anytime, anywhere.

Last Updated: 12/31/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Greenwall Opera House entertained Cowtown before its untimely demise

The Fort Worth Opera House was built in 1883 by a syndicate headed by Walter Huffman. The 1,200-seat theater was located at Third and Rusk (now Commerce) streets.

Last Updated: 12/28/2012

Fort Report: Time for the tree to go

What do you do with your Christmas Tree now that the holiday is over? Fort Worth's curbside yard waste collection can take care of live trees. Find out more on this week's Fort Report.

Last Updated: 12/28/2012

Fort Worth, PetSmart Charities to host mega pet adoption event

The two-day, two-location adoption event is 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Jan. 19-20 at the Fort Worth PetSmart stores at 4800 S.W. Loop 820 and 2901 Texas Sage Trail.

Last Updated: 12/28/2012

Mayor’s Message: Come be a part of the Big Brainstorm

SteerFW will unveil its plans for 2013 at the Big Brainstorm, 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at the Cendera Center. 

Last Updated: 12/27/2012

New park will honor Fort Worth founder Ripley Arnold

John V. McMillan Plaza will host a statue directly behind Tarrant County College’s Trinity River Campus at the confluence of the Clear Fork and the West Fork of the Trinity River.

Last Updated: 12/27/2012

Fort Worth Convention Center attains LEED status

LEED is a voluntary program that demonstrates the city’s continued commitment to environmental stewardship, economic vitality and social responsibility.

Last Updated: 12/26/2012

Recycling the holiday cooking oil

Dispose of your used cooking oil in an environmentally friendly way at the City of Fort Worth Environmental Collection Center.

Last Updated: 12/26/2012

Mayor's Message: Fort Worth — A City of Giving

As we come together to celebrate the season of giving, it’s fitting to say “thanks” to those who gave so much to our city in 2012 to ensure it remains one of the best places to live and raise a family.

Last Updated: 12/21/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Amber bulbs shone through the holidays for many years

Insurance executive Hubert Foster convinced downtown businessmen and building owners in 1959 to outline their buildings in gold and white bulbs during the holiday season.

Last Updated: 12/21/2012

Fort Report: Holiday Recyclables

Being green over the holiday will keep you from seeing red when you get to the big cleanup, so we’re running down the items you might not think of to help you waste less and recycle more.

Last Updated: 12/21/2012

City Calendar for Dec. 24-30, 2012

City events for Dec. 24-30, 2012

Last Updated: 12/21/2012

Give flu the boot for the holidays

Besides getting a flu shot, consider other prevention measures help protect people against other viruses.

Last Updated: 12/20/2012

Recycling Christmas — what to do with live trees

Live Christmas trees can be disposed of as part of the normal weekly yard waste pickup following the holidays.

Last Updated: 12/20/2012

Council approves amendments to city’s Code of Ethics

The Code of Ethics serves as a guide for official conduct for City Council members, city employees and city board and commission members, and is a supplement to state statutes.

Last Updated: 12/20/2012

Crime is down for third quarter, 2012 so far

A report presented to City Council showed overall crime decreased by 8.2 percent.

Last Updated: 12/19/2012

The T board approves new type of TEX Rail vehicle

TEX Rail will carry passengers from southwest Fort Worth, through downtown, on to Grapevine and into the north end of DFW Airport.

Last Updated: 12/18/2012

Henry's Blog: Keep your pets safe during the holidays

While holidays bring good times and cheer, they also bring a unique set of circumstances for animals like me.

Last Updated: 12/17/2012

Log Cabin Village closing for maintenance(2)

Log Cabin Village will be closed Dec. 25 through Jan. 1.

Last Updated: 12/17/2012

Disposal of fireworks, ammunition takes special care

Storing explosive items increases risk to occupants of a building and firefighters during a structure fire.

Last Updated: 12/17/2012

Railroad crossing improvements will require temporary street closures

As part of the track renewal project, Union Pacific removes, repairs and replaces all public street crossings in the project area.

Last Updated: 12/17/2012

New name for North Texas managed lanes: TEXpress

'TEXpress' is the winner chosen from among 3,200 entries in the “Name the Lanes” contest.

Last Updated: 12/17/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: FWNB collection captures our city’s history

In 1873, Thomas A. Tidball and John B. Wilson established one of the first private banks in Fort Worth. The following year, Major K. M. Van Zandt, Major J. J. Jarvis and John Peter Smith purchased controlling interest. In 1884, the bank received a charter as Fort Worth National Bank.

Last Updated: 12/16/2012

Mayor's Message: Speak up about the future of Fort Worth

The Comprehensive Plan is the city’s official guide for how we make decisions about growth and development.

Last Updated: 12/14/2012

Share your thoughts to help strengthen NAS JRB

With residents’ participation, the Planning for Livable Military Communities project will shape strategies to build better communities.

Last Updated: 12/13/2012

Council to consider changes to ethics code Dec. 18; public hearing set Dec. 11

The amendment was developed following an Aug. 19 request from city council for the city attorney and the Ethics Review Committee to recommend changes to the code, including provisions related to advisory task forces.

Last Updated: 12/12/2012

Fort Worth ranks high for use of technology

For the third year in a row, the city ranks in the Top 10 in The Center for Digital Government's 12th annual Digital Cities survey.

Last Updated: 12/12/2012

Pick up your free bags for excess garbage

Pay bags are a handy way to dispose of extra garbage that can’t be recycled in your blue cart or is considered yard waste or bulk trash.

Last Updated: 12/12/2012

Sundance Square Plaza designs unveiled

Additional artist renderings and plans recently were unveiled from The Sundance Square Plaza project, revealing a little more about the effort to finally put the "square" in Sundance Square.

Last Updated: 12/12/2012

Forest Park Pool to reopen thanks to public-private partnership

City Council accepted a $500,000 grant from The Radler Foundation for refurbishing Forest Park pool. The city will match the grant with $330,000 from reserve funds.

Last Updated: 12/11/2012

Navigating the Trinity Trails? There’s an app for that

The Tarrant Regional Water District’s interactive app guides users to the trail system from their home or hotel. Identify specific amenities, events and points of interest along the trail.

Last Updated: 12/11/2012

Fats, oils and grease don’t go down the drains

With all the rich foods we’ll be serving during the holidays, backups and overflows caused by fats, oils and grease placed into the sewer become more frequent.

Last Updated: 12/11/2012

Fort Report: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever

Kids Who Care are putting on The Best Christmas Pageant Ever this holiday season, and Fort Report viewers may recognize someone making an appearance in the show.

Last Updated: 12/10/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: First local hospital was built for railroaders

St. Joseph Hospital, the first hospital in Fort Worth, was founded on May 29, 1883, by J.M. Eddy of the Gould railroad system. The hospital, then called the Missouri Pacific Hospital, was built for railroad workers.

Last Updated: 12/7/2012

Mayor's Message: Cowtown should take the lead in preventing the looming energy crisis

Nothing impacts our daily lives more than energy, with water a close second. Electricity is the spark that ignites our local economic engine. Without it, everything comes to a halt.

Last Updated: 12/7/2012

Observe Victorian style holidays at Fort Worth Library

The day of festivities captures the spirit of the Victorian Era and features a live reindeer for holiday photos.

Last Updated: 12/6/2012

AllianceTexas surpasses $1 billion in taxes paid over project’s lifetime

Fort Worth received $22 million in tax payments in 2011, up from $9 million in 2000.

Last Updated: 12/6/2012

Fort Worth Library, FWISD partner on new literacy initiative

The Year-Round Reading Program is intended to boost literacy rates, decrease school dropout rates and improve academic achievement by encouraging people to read every day.

Last Updated: 12/5/2012

Celebrate the holidays Log Cabin Village style

Cost is regular Village admission plus a $2 fee to make a punched-tin ornament to take home.

Last Updated: 12/5/2012

Meacham Airport opens 1.8-mile perimeter road

Since the road is inside the airport fence, it is open only to vehicles authorized by Meacham Airport.

Last Updated: 12/5/2012

The T hosts bus tours of decorated homes Dec. 8-9

The Holiday Lights tour price of $5 per person covers the 1½-hour round-trip bus tour and all pre-tour festivities.

Last Updated: 12/5/2012

Get involved with regional transportation decision making

Topics to be discussed include changes to high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes and managed toll lane policies, an update on the congestion management process, and proposed modifications to the Transportation Improvement Program.

Last Updated: 12/4/2012

Check the health of waterways anywhere in the U.S.

How’s My Waterway uses GPS technology or a user-entered ZIP code or city name to provide information about the quality of local water bodies.

Last Updated: 12/4/2012

Hulen Bridge work leads to intermittent closures of Trinity Trail

Users of the Trinity Trails should expect intermittent closures on the south side of the river, just east of Bryant Irvin Road, beginning Dec. 5

Last Updated: 12/4/2012

Fort Worth scores high for LGBT inclusiveness on new scorecard

The Municipal Equality Index (MEI) is the first ever rating system of LGBT inclusion in municipal law.

Last Updated: 12/3/2012

Fort Report: Support Cowboy Santas, Silver Stars

Fort Worthians love to help each other during the holiday season, and sometimes those efforts take on a life of their own.

Last Updated: 12/2/2012

Mayor's Message: Come take a walk with us with “Walk! Fort Worth”

Now that this year’s Rolling Town Halls have come to an end, we need something else to fill the gap and continue those important conversations about making our great city even better.

Last Updated: 12/2/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Daring young man in his flying machine visited a century ago

At the Fort Worth Driving Park, a race track situated roughly between today’s Office Depot and a Ross Dress for Less store off West Seventh Street, a Frenchman named Roland G. Garros lifted off in his Bleriot monoplane on Jan. 12, 1911.

Last Updated: 12/2/2012

City Calendar for Monday, Dec. 3-Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

City events for Monday, Dec. 3-Sunday, Dec. 9, 2012

Last Updated: 11/30/2012

Mayor's Message: Fort Worth ISD giving parents and kids choices for school

The Fort Worth ISD Choices Expo offers a chance to learn all about Fort Worth ISD’s Gold Seal Programs of Choice and Schools of Choice.

Last Updated: 11/29/2012

Now is the right time to trim the trees in your landscape

Five important reasons to trim your trees between fall and early spring

Last Updated: 11/29/2012

Trim down before the New Year: reduce, reuse, recycle

There are many opportunities to trim down by reducing, reusing and recycling the remnants of holiday cheer.

Last Updated: 11/29/2012

Renovated Ridglea Library reopens Dec. 8

A celebration is set for 1-3 p.m.  at 3628 Bernie Anderson Ave.

Last Updated: 11/29/2012

Mayor Price’s monthly Walking Town Halls step off this month

The family-friendly Walking Town Hall events are scheduled the first Saturday of every month and will be held in every council district.

Last Updated: 11/29/2012

1.4 million minutes of physical activity earns elementary school new equipment

Sagamore Hill Elementary School wins the eight-week FitWorthKids Challenge.

Last Updated: 11/28/2012

PD campaign catches kids doing the right thing

Traffic Division officers will monitor school zones this month to look for children properly using a crosswalk, wearing a bike helmet when riding a bicycle or being buckled up correctly in their parent’s vehicle.

Last Updated: 11/28/2012

Share the Gift of Lights at Texas Motor Speedway

Families and visitors can drive the 1.7-mile route and experience sparkling displays made with more than 2 million energy-efficient LED lights.

Last Updated: 11/28/2012

Test drive an electric vehicle and help re-tree Texas

Test drive an electric vehicle (EV) before Dec. 1 at participating EVs for Trees dealerships and the dealer will donate $25 to the Texas Trees Foundation.

Last Updated: 11/27/2012

Pet adoption certificates a loving holiday gift option

Through Dec. 31, pet adoption gift certificates are available for half-price.

Last Updated: 11/27/2012

Observe Human Rights Day with four films that prompt reflection

'A Day of Films and Reflection' on Dec. 8 at Rose Marine Theater commemorates International Human Rights Day.

Last Updated: 11/27/2012

Derek Holland to serve as honorary spokesperson for Cowboy Santas

Through Dec. 13, residents can drop off new, unwrapped toys or books at any of the Texas Rangers Grand Slam Gift Shops between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Last Updated: 11/27/2012

Celebrate the holidays in north Fort Worth

Public Improvement District 7 will hold its fourth annual holiday festival from noon to 4 p.m. at the Heritage Clubhouse, 9536 Courtright Drive. 

Last Updated: 11/26/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: I.M. Terrell music program produced jazz greats

Jazz greats Ornette Coleman, John Carter, King Curtis, Prince Lasha, Dewey Redman, Julius Hemphill, Ronald Shannon Jackson and Cornell Dupree all emerged from the same important Fort Worth location: I.M. Terrell High School.

Last Updated: 11/21/2012

Fort Report: Don't put that holiday grease down the drain

Just because you put the grease down the drain doesn’t mean it is going very far. In fact, as we learned from Mary Gugliuzza in the Water Department, food particles and grease sticks around in pipes like that party guest that just won’t leave.

Last Updated: 11/21/2012

Thanksgiving closing schedule

City offices and some city amenities will be closed Nov. 22 and 23 for the Thanksgiving holiday. All emergency services will be available as usual.

Last Updated: 11/21/2012

Henry's Blog: Adopting a new pet during the holidays

I always want my friends to find loving homes, but it’s also important they are forever homes. No one wants to see dogs and cats returned in January like an unwanted sweater.

Last Updated: 11/20/2012

Fort Worth, area partners hope to ‘Reverse Litter’

The “Reverse Litter” campaign hopes to raise public awareness about how roadside litter can pollute the area’s water supplies.

Last Updated: 11/20/2012

Police cracking down on DWI for long Thanksgiving weekend

A registered nurse will perform blood draws 8 p.m.-4 a.m. at the Fire and Police Training Center during the campaign. A magistrate will be available to approve search warrants.

Last Updated: 11/20/2012

Mayor’s Message: Buy a jersey, support BikeFW

Our cycling town hall season may be over, but the effort to educate riders and encourage cyling of all kinds is still going strong.

Last Updated: 11/19/2012

Mayor’s Message: Come show the families of our fallen military heroes how much we care!

The ‘Snowball Express’ rolls into Fort Worth on Dec. 2.

Last Updated: 11/19/2012

Avoid costly repairs by winterizing your irrigation system

Shut down your irrigation system for the winter and bleed the lines to remove water from the system to prevent breaks in freezing weather.

Last Updated: 11/19/2012

Donate to Silver Stars and make the holidays brighter for seniors

Over the past 11 years, the Silver Stars Holiday Program, an extension of the Cowboy Santas Program, has served more than than 3,000 homebound and isolated seniors.

Last Updated: 11/19/2012

Fare changes for bus rides, TRE take effect Dec. 2

Local Bus fares will increase 25 cents for a single ride and 50 cents for a Day Pass.

Last Updated: 11/19/2012

Christmas is for the birds

Children of all ages are encouraged to make biodegradable bird treats ahead of time and bring them to the event to hang in the garden’s Grove.

Last Updated: 11/19/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: JFK’s speeches in Fort Worth would be his last

A light rain was falling on Friday morning, Nov. 22, 1963, but a crowd of several thousand stood in the parking lot outside the Hotel Texas, where John and Jacqueline Kennedy had spent the night.

Last Updated: 11/18/2012

Fort Report: Holiday Roundup

Once Thanksgiving’s goose … sorry … TURKEY is cooked, Fort Worth is kicking into full holiday mode with  time-honored events and a few new favorites.

Last Updated: 11/18/2012

Jordan named TML president-elect

District 6 councilmember's selection announced during the 100th annual TML conference in Grapevine.

Last Updated: 11/16/2012

Mayor’s Message: Today I’m thankful for ...

As we pause for the Thanksgiving holiday, remember all the gifts in your life — big and small!

Last Updated: 11/16/2012

Meeting to discuss Northwest Community Park

Provide your input to a master plan for the proposed Northwest Community Park at a public meeting at 6 p.m. Nov. 27, in the Lecture Hall (Room B115) at Saginaw High School, 800 N. Blue Mound Road.

Last Updated: 11/16/2012

USS Fort Worth leader to be grand marshal of Parade of Lights

With more than 100 highly illuminated entries, 500,000 lights and the brilliant Sundance Square Christmas tree, the Parade of Lights on Nov. 23 will kick off the holiday season in style.

Last Updated: 11/16/2012

City Calendar for Nov. 19-25, 2012

City events for Nov. 19-25, 2012

Last Updated: 11/16/2012

City garners two awards for promoting better air quality

Innovation is helping Fort Worth get rolling into the future — and in an environmentally conscious fashion.

Last Updated: 11/14/2012

Industrial emissions inventory workshop scheduled for January

This workshop is designed for engineers, facility environmental managers, business owners and consultants.

Last Updated: 11/14/2012

‘Vaquero’ statue dedication set Nov. 17

A bronze statue commemorating the vaquero's contribution to the history and development of Fort Worth will be dedicated at 11 a.m.

Last Updated: 11/14/2012

Sundance Square Christmas tree arrives

The Sundance Square Christmas tree be illuminated after the Parade of Lights Nov. 23 and will remain through Jan. 1.

Last Updated: 11/13/2012

Prepare household pipes for freezing temperatures

Now that we’ve had our first feel of chilly weather, take steps to keep your water pipes from freezing and possibly bursting this winter.

Last Updated: 11/13/2012

Businesses recognized for environmental compliance, water conservation

Five companies received the Water Conservation Award, which is in its second year.

Last Updated: 11/12/2012

Pet adoption certificates provide a loving home for the holidays

Adopting a pet is a serious and lifelong commitment, so if the holiday spirit is moving you to adopt a pet for yourself or your family, carefully consider whether the timing is right.

Last Updated: 11/12/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Reby Cary’s life one of patriotism, service, achievement

After graduating from I. M. Terrell High School, Reby Cary earned a degree in history and political science at Prairie View A&M. He started the path to a higher degree, but would first answer the call to duty.

Last Updated: 11/11/2012

Fort Report: America Recycles Day

Ehleshea has what you need to know about Fort Worth's biggest recycling event of the year.

Last Updated: 11/11/2012

Mayor’s Message: Waving our Fort Worth flag in the land down under!

This trip is an opportunity to sell North Texas as the starting point for Australian travelers visiting America for business or for fun.

Last Updated: 11/9/2012

Learn about Race Street restriping Nov. 15

The meeting will be at 6 p.m. Nov. 15 at Riverside Baptist Church’s Fellowship Hall, 3101 Race St.

Last Updated: 11/9/2012

City Calendar for Nov 12-18, 2012

City events for Nov. 12-18, 2012

Last Updated: 11/9/2012

Where do dead batteries go?

Batteries should not be placed in the trash or in curbside recycling bins; they should all be recycled as hazardous waste.

Last Updated: 11/9/2012

Take a look at five trees that have witnessed Fort Worth’s heritage

The Heritage Tree Program helps foster an appreciation of trees and promotes public awareness that trees are a living and distinct resource for the Fort Worth community.

Last Updated: 11/9/2012

Henry’s Blog: How do you measure a (dog) year?

What's this about one year for a dog equally seven for humans? This week, Henry investigates the truth behind how quickly your pet ages.

Last Updated: 11/8/2012

Where is the heaviest D-FW congestion?

Take a short survey to help identify where the heaviest traffic congestion exists across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

Last Updated: 11/8/2012

Local businesses to be awarded for business plans

Business owners are competing for cash, donated business products and in-kind services.

Last Updated: 11/8/2012

Speak out on ozone season, transportation priorities

The NCTCOG Regional Transportation Council will host public meetings to discuss the recently concluded ozone season and transportation enhancement projects such as bicycle-pedestrian facilities.

Last Updated: 11/8/2012

Meet your favorite aviation author at Saturday book fair

The book fair will be at Fort Worth Central Library, 500 W. Third St., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Last Updated: 11/8/2012

Extension of Summer Creek Road progressing

The project includes the extension of McPherson Boulevard from Summer Creek Road to the Chisholm Trail Parkway.

Last Updated: 11/8/2012

Shred it, recycle it at America Recycles Day event Nov. 17

Resident can drop-off documents to be shredded, and can bring in items like tires, batteries, light bulbs and more to be recycled.

Last Updated: 11/8/2012

Fire Department honors three Community Heroes for lifesaving work

Jason Torres, Joe Towne and Hector Ramos took immediate action when a co-worker collapsed—action that Fire Department officials say saved the man's life. 

Last Updated: 11/6/2012

Mayor's Message: Touch the lives of local children in need

If you haven’t ever been involved with Fort Worth’s Cowboy Santas—you’re missing out! Ask anyone who’s been a part of it, and you’ll find out just how much your life can be touched by reaching out to someone less fortunate in our big city.

Last Updated: 11/5/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Downtown parade showcased Texas’ military strength

This photo shows a Marine Corps recruiting detachment marching in one of Fort Worth’s several military parades held downtown.

Last Updated: 11/4/2012

Cowboy Santas seeks donations, sponsorships, volunteers

As the autumn leaves begin to fall, Cowboy Santas looks to grow its reach to more families this year with donations, sponsorships and volunteers.

Last Updated: 11/2/2012

Salute vets of Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom in Nov. 10 parade

Grand marshal will be Brigadier Gen. Samuel L. Henry, 36th Infantry Division assistant commander of the Texas Army National Guard.

Last Updated: 11/2/2012

City Calendar for Nov. 5-11, 2012

City events for Nov. 5-11, 2012

Last Updated: 11/2/2012

Henry’s Blog: Are you ready to adopt this weekend?

Some adoptions at Fort Worth shelters end with the pet being returned to the shelter because the new owners weren’t ready for the commitment. Find out if you are ready by asking yourself these questions.

Last Updated: 11/2/2012

Special screening of film festival entry set Nov. 8

The 6:30 p.m. screening at the AMC Palace Theater, 220 E. Third Street, is free to the public, but seating is limited.

Last Updated: 11/2/2012

Three locations gain permanent boxes for collecting unused medications

Drop off your unused and expired prescription drugs and over-the-counter medications at one of the recently installed “Take Back Drugs” boxes at Fort Worth Police Department substations.

Last Updated: 11/1/2012

Learn to protect your property at egret workshop

The free workshop is 9 a.m.-noon Nov. 10 in the Oak Room at Christ Chapel Bible Church, and open to all Fort Worth residents.

Last Updated: 11/1/2012

Changes made to next two Council meeting times

The times for the Nov. 6 and Nov. 12 meetings have changed.

Last Updated: 11/1/2012

Downtown tribute commemorating JFK visit to be dedicated Nov. 8

A ribbon-cutting and dedication ceremony is scheduled at 9 a.m. at the corner of Main and Eighth streets.

Last Updated: 10/31/2012

Low-impact design projects to be highlighted Nov. 7

Low-Impact Development Design Competition is designed to underscore the economic, environmental and quality-of-life gains that are possible with low impact development.

Last Updated: 10/31/2012

Public meetings share information on livable military communities

The main goal of the Planning for Livable Military Communities project is to support the success of Naval Air Station Fort Worth Joint Reserve Base

Last Updated: 10/30/2012

Free T bus service on Election Day with voter registration card

The free rides will be valid from start to close of The T’s operations on all regular bus routes and express bus routes in Fort Worth and Richland Hills.

Last Updated: 10/30/2012

Faith Cabinet introduced to the community charity drive, music

Whether they were from churches, synagogues or mosques, Fort Worth residents and faith leaders descended on Casa Mañana for the “Connect With Your Community” event, and they did not come empty handed.

Last Updated: 10/29/2012

Meetings seek input on TEX Rail environmental impact

The T is updating environmental documents and gathering public input as part of the National Environmental Policy Act re-evaluation for TEX Rail.

Last Updated: 10/29/2012

Mayor's Message: Bike FW Wrap Up and 2013 Preview

As the 2012 cycling season draws to a close, Mayor Price looks ahead to what's coming in 2013.

Last Updated: 10/29/2012

Fort Report: Mayor Price's Spooky Bike Ride

The Mayor's weekly bike ride series ended Oct. 26 with a Halloween-themed ride through downtown Fort Worth, and Fort Worth Television was there to talk to the riders.

Last Updated: 10/28/2012

Henry's Blog: What to do when the new pup comes home

Meet Foxy and Desiree, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week, and get more pet owner tips from Fort Worth furriest staff member.

Last Updated: 10/28/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Polio was one of the most feared diseases

From the 1930s to the 1950s, in response to the rising epidemic of paralytic poliomyelitis (polio), Texas children were routinely vaccinated.

Last Updated: 10/28/2012

Learn the latest on alternative energy

The Dallas-Fort Worth Clean Cities Coalition is hosting the fourth annual Alternative Energy and Transportation Conference and Expo at the Plano Events Centre Nov. 2-3.

Last Updated: 10/26/2012

HEB’s Feast of Sharing to make first Tarrant County appearance

With the help of partners like Central Market and HEB, The Feast of Sharing serves holiday meals to more than 250,000 people throughout Texas and Mexico.

Last Updated: 10/26/2012

Going trick-or-treating? Make sure the night is fun and safe

Some tips to help make the festivities fun and safe for trick-or-treaters and party guests.

Last Updated: 10/26/2012

City Calendar for Oct. 29-Nov. 4, 2012

City Events for Oct. 29-Nov. 4, 2012

Last Updated: 10/26/2012

Workshop to discuss projects along Hemphill corridor Oct. 27

The community workshop starts at 9 a.m. at Southside Church of Christ, 2101 Hemphill St.

Last Updated: 10/25/2012

Act now to get your rain barrel

Nov. 2 is the last day to order rain barrels for the Nov. 10 distribution day

Last Updated: 10/25/2012

Shedding light on light bulb disposal

Because some light bulbs contain mercury, they should be treated as hazardous waste and should not be placed in the trash or curbside recycling bins.

Last Updated: 10/25/2012

New community initiative ‘SPARC’s the fun of learning after school

New community initiative ‘SPARC’s the fun of learning after school Posted Oct. 24, 2012 The City of Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Independent School District are collaborating on a new initiative that will provide a strong voice for the

Last Updated: 10/24/2012

City Council approves adjustments to help save city’s pension plan and taxpayer dollars

The changes adopted today were proposed by City Manager Tom Higgins earlier this year to keep the current defined benefit pension plan while also working to make it affordable, transparent and fair for employee groups.

Last Updated: 10/23/2012

Fort Worth honored for attracting GE Manufacturing

Fort Worth is among five Texas cities honored with a 2012 Community Economic Development Award from the Texas Economic Development Council.

Last Updated: 10/23/2012

Share your thoughts on HOV, toll lane policies

Come to a public meeting at 2:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at North Central Texas Council of Governments headquarters, 616 Six Flags Drive in Arlington.

Last Updated: 10/22/2012

Contest seeks name for new express toll lanes

Residents who submit names will be eligible to win a gas card worth $2,500, $1,000, $500 or $100 just for entering.

Last Updated: 10/22/2012

Mayor Price to host Iron Chef benefiting Community Food Bank

Students from the TCC Culinary Arts program and the Culinary School of Fort Worth will prepare three-course meals that will be judged by celebrity executive chefs.

Last Updated: 10/22/2012

Citizen parking lot at City Hall is now paid

Parking in the lot is $1.25 per hour with a $6 maximum each day, and payment will be required Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-6 p.m. (excluding reserved spaces in the lot).

Last Updated: 10/19/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: A rare look at a part of TCU campus no longer in existence

This garden was at the front entrance to the Mary Couts Burnett Library (the main entrance was moved to the southeast corner of the building in a 1982 renovation).

Last Updated: 10/19/2012

Japanese culture on display during Fall Festival

Enjoy the beautiful weather at Fall Festival in the Japanese Garden Oct. 27-28.

Last Updated: 10/19/2012

Mayor's Message: Quality after school programs important investment in our future

Education is not just about what happens in the classroom, it’s about family support. It’s about community support. It’s about opportunities for kids to learn while outside of school (which accounts for about 80 percent of their time).

Last Updated: 10/19/2012

Public safety fair scheduled Oct. 25

Check out the latest police, fire and emergency medical services available at the fair, 7-9 p.m., Oct. 25, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 201 Thornhill Drive.

Last Updated: 10/19/2012

Learn about tree planting, landscape design

The Fort Worth Water Department, in partnership with the Texas AgriLife Extension Service, is hosting two free seminars highlighting water-saving landscapes.

Last Updated: 10/19/2012

Field of dreams taking shape in south Fort Worth

The new YMCA Sports Complex includes $2 million in renovations for youth baseball, soccer and football fields.

Last Updated: 10/19/2012

City Calendar for Oct. 22-28, 2012

City Events for Oct. 22-28, 2012

Last Updated: 10/19/2012

West Seventh Street bridge pieces coming together offsite

Many residents were curious when a giant blue crane appeared in a vacant lot on West Fifth Street. They wondered what was being built there. Now they realize that it’s actually parts of a new West Seventh Street bridge.

Last Updated: 10/19/2012

Operation Safe Driver targets unsafe, aggressive motorists

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance is calling on all drivers to reduce aggressive and distracted driving and save lives.

Last Updated: 10/19/2012

Early voting in Nov. 6 election begins Monday

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

Last Updated: 10/17/2012

Vote for Botanic Garden, Log Cabin Village as ‘Best of the Metroplex’

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden and Log Cabin Village received nominations Metroplex Baby & Kids’ Best of the Metroplex Award, but it’s up to residents and visitors to help put the attractions over the top.

Last Updated: 10/15/2012

Celebrate Arbor Day in Cowtown Nov. 2

This year marks the 33rd year that Fort Worth has achieved the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA status—the longest running and oldest Tree City in Texas—but the city’s roots in urban forestry date back to 1873.

Last Updated: 10/15/2012

Fort Report: Composting in your backyard

Fall is a great time to start composting, and the City of Fort Worth has several ways you can learn how.

Last Updated: 10/14/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Stag Saloon brought ‘luxurious surroundings’ to Cowtown

The Stag Saloon opened on. Oct. 28, 1899; at 702 Main St., stocking “the best wines, liquors and cigars, and Martin’s Best Whiskey made right here in Fort Worth by Martin Casey,” according to the book Legendary Watering Holes, compiled and edited by Richard Selcer.

Last Updated: 10/14/2012

Mayor's Message: Help be part of the solution to fighting addiction in Fort Worth

October is Red Ribbon Month. It’s a month to recognize the importance of tobacco, alcohol and drug prevention awareness programs.

Last Updated: 10/14/2012

Connect With Your Community at citywide faith celebration

Experience several of the many religious cultures in Fort Worth during Connect With Your Community, a citywide event presented by Mayor Betsy Price’s Faith Cabinet.

Last Updated: 10/14/2012

Ribbon sculpture to be installed downtown

Tabbachin Ribbon is a colorful, 13-foot-diameter sculpture by internationally recognized Mexican artist Yvonne Domenge. The artwork is one of several sculptures commissioned for a temporary exhibition program at Chicago’s Millennium Park in 2010.

Last Updated: 10/14/2012

Renovation of historic park shelter nets preservation award

The shelter structure is on the Tarrant County Historical Resources Survey. Before the renovation, it was listed on Historic Fort Worth’s Most Endangered Places List.

Last Updated: 10/14/2012

Test drive an electric vehicle to re-tree Texas

Test drive an electric vehicle (EV) before Dec. 1 at participating EVs for Trees dealerships and the dealer will donate $25 to the Texas Trees Foundation.

Last Updated: 10/14/2012

White Cane Day Walk scheduled Monday

Representatives from the Tarrant County blind community will come together Oct. 15 in downtown Fort Worth for the annual Tarrant County White Cane Day Walk. Mayor Pro Tem W.B. “Zim” Zimmerman will participate in the walk this year.

Last Updated: 10/11/2012

Construction agreement sets I-35W expansion in motion

The agreement sets in motion a $1.6 billion expansion of Texas’ most-congested highway. The project will add two managed lanes each way on I-35W, or the North Tarrant Express, and rebuild the existing highway.

Last Updated: 10/11/2012

Quebec delegation talks trade with Fort Worth, Tarrant County officials

Quebec delegation talks trade with Fort Worth, Tarrant County officials Posted Oct. 10, 2012 Mayor Betsy Price pins a "Molly" lapel pin on Bonnet Huor, deputy director of Innovation and Export Trade (Montreal) with the Quebec Ministry of Economic Development.

Last Updated: 10/10/2012

Pets of the Week (Oct. 8, 2012)

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and Henry — the Fort Worth’s “chief educator, cheerleader and promoter” of all shelter pets — would like to share a few tips for pet owners.

Last Updated: 10/8/2012

Mayor's Message: Drive carefully in construction zones

We are all very saddened today to hear that one of our water department employees was struck by a car in a work zone this morning.

Last Updated: 10/8/2012

Relive autumn on the prairie at Log Cabin Village

Grind grain by hand, shell corn, thresh wheat, bob for apples, press tortillas and more.

Last Updated: 10/8/2012

Green thumbs, get ready for Fall Plant Sale

An added feature of this year’s sale is a pre-sale, preview class at 7 p.m. Oct. 9 in the classroom of the Conservation Greenhouse.

Last Updated: 10/8/2012

Mayor’s Message: Meet the ‘challenge’ to be North Texas’ most fit city

Here in Fort Worth, we’ve made promoting a healthy, active lifestyle a priority — it’s why we partnered with Fort Worth ISD and so many other great community/corporate citizens to launch “FitWorth: A Healthy City Initiative!”

Last Updated: 10/5/2012

Fort Report: ArtsGoggle

It's time for another ArtsGoggle on the southside. This week's Fort Report has a preview.

Last Updated: 10/5/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Quanah Parker was no stranger to Cowtown

The last chief of the Comanche Nation, Quanah Parker was a statesman, warrior and frequent visitor to Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 10/5/2012

City Calendar Oct. 8-14, 2012

City Events for Oct. 8-14, 2012

Last Updated: 10/5/2012

FWFD to honor fallen firefighters

Every October, the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation sponsors the official national tribute to firefighters who died in the line of duty the previous year.

Last Updated: 10/5/2012

Weatherization program cuts utility bills, increases safety

Families whose homes have been weatherized through Fort Worth’s program have seen savings up to 35 percent of previous energy consumption.

Last Updated: 10/4/2012

Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

October is Adopt a Shelter Dog Month and Henry — the Fort Worth’s “chief educator, cheerleader and promoter” of all shelter pets — would like to share a few tips for pet owners.

Last Updated: 10/3/2012

City employees collect food, cash to fight hunger

City employees collected 49,350 pounds of food and raised $47,082 in cash and check donations.

Last Updated: 10/3/2012

Enjoy the Great Outdoors in the heart of the city

The event will offer a wide range of activities — those that usually take you well outside city limits — as well as live music and entertainment, food trucks and a kid zone.

Last Updated: 10/3/2012

East Third Street to be restriped Saturday

The city recently installed an all-way stop at the East Third and Grove streets intersection in the central business district because of intersection sight-distance safety concerns.

Last Updated: 10/3/2012

Justice Department approves Fort Worth redistricting plan

The city will hold its first election using the new council districts in May 2013.

Last Updated: 10/2/2012

Stomp out litter in your neighborhood Oct. 20

Groups that sign up by Oct. 3 will get trash bags, gloves and a limited supply of T-shirts.

Last Updated: 10/2/2012

Work on Rosedale-Lovell bridge under way

As part of the construction of the Chisholm Trail Parkway, several lane reductions and closures will be in place

Last Updated: 10/2/2012

Fort Report: Músicarte

Learn more about the Músicarte, running from noon to 1 a.m. Oct. 6.

Last Updated: 9/28/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Many street names honor early statesmen, others

A list of well-known Fort Worth streets and how they got their names.

Last Updated: 9/28/2012

Mayor’s Message: Faith Leaders Cabinet winter coat and school supply drive

All donations will go directly to those children most in need at Seminary Hills and Richards Wilson elementary schools.

Last Updated: 9/28/2012

Pets of the Week (Sept. 28, 2012)

Meet Sweetie and Raina, Animal Care and Control's Pets of the Week

Last Updated: 9/28/2012

Fort Report: Fort Worth Music Fest

The two-day Fort Worth Music Fest features 23 bands, including Hayes Carll, Reverend Horton Heat, Kevin Eubanks and Dr. Dog. For more information, visit fwfest.com.

Last Updated: 9/24/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Test your knowledge of late-50s Fort Worth geography

How many landmark buildings can you identify in this 1958 photo? The aerial photo was taken looking east along I-30 from approximately the Forest Park Boulevard exit.

Last Updated: 9/24/2012

Mayor's Message: What the 2013 budget includes for you, and why we need to focus on 2014

Closing that $49 million funding gap was not easy. But, the budget shouldn’t be about what’s easy—it should be about what’s best for the greater good of our community.

Last Updated: 9/19/2012

Mayor's Message: FitWorth - A movement to build healthy families and healthy communities

Being active is not only fun, it’s energizing! It keeps you alert! It keeps you healthy and strong! It can also save your life.

Last Updated: 9/16/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: From meager beginnings, zoo grew into nationally ranked attraction

The oldest zoo in Texas, the Fort Worth Zoo was founded in 1909 with one lion, two bear cubs, an alligator, a coyote, a peacock and a few rabbits.

Last Updated: 9/16/2012

Explore Fort Worth’s museums on the house Sept. 22

The seventh annual Day in the District is 10 a.m.-5 p.m; free transportation within the Cultural District will be provided by The T.

Last Updated: 9/16/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Cook began caring for Tarrant County in 1929

The roots of the former Cook Children’s Hospital go back to Jan. 29, 1929, when W.I. Cook Memorial Hospital opened at 1212 W. Lancaster St. The original hospital, designed in Italian Renaissance architecture, had 55 beds.

Last Updated: 9/9/2012

Fort Report: Trinity River Trash Bash

Where does all that litter go if it isn't picked up? The Trinity River. Help clear the waters at the Trinity Trash Bash.

Last Updated: 9/9/2012

Mayor's Message: Building streets faster

Fort Worth has struggled to stay ahead of its aging infrastructure needs—namely streets. In fact, there are still outstanding projects from the 2004 Bond Program. That’s unacceptable.

Last Updated: 9/4/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Paschal’s history extends to early days as Fort Worth High

Paschal High School was founded in 1885 as Fort Worth High School. In 1891, the first Fort Worth High School was built and considered to be the finest school building in Texas.

Last Updated: 9/2/2012

Pets of the Week (Sept. 3, 2012)

Meet Mojo and Hula, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.

Last Updated: 9/2/2012

Mayor's Message: Investing in the future

The new Police and Fire Training Center is a major step to invest in our future and protect the sanctity of our neighborhoods for generations to come. The City Council’s decision will help Fort Worth’s relatively low crime rates remain that way.

Last Updated: 8/29/2012

Fort Report: The Lost Village

Central Library and Movies That Matter are featuring the work of photographer Don Normark this month. Learn more on this week's Fort Report.

Last Updated: 8/29/2012

Mayor's Message: Show your colors to kick off football season

It’s time to don your university duds for another season of fantastic collegiate sports.

Last Updated: 8/28/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Rare photo shows early Tarrant settlers

How many of these old-timers can you name?

Last Updated: 8/26/2012

Mayor's Message: Thoughts on taking action to curb the spread of West Nile Virus

Although I’m a firm believer in the power of prevention, considering the current WNV outbreak is four times larger than historical trends, I support the city’s response to heed the advice of the health experts and strategically kill adult mosquitoes.

Last Updated: 8/23/2012

Russian films to screen at Modern

The film festival is arranged under the auspices of the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission.

Last Updated: 8/22/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: FWU dispensed college degrees before moving to Oklahoma City

Fort Worth University was chartered as Texas Wesleyan College by the Northern Methodist Church on June 6, 1881.

Last Updated: 8/20/2012

Pets of the Week (Aug. 20, 2012)

Meet Daffy and Bruno, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.

Last Updated: 8/20/2012

Mayor's Message: Fighting a Killer…One Heart at a Time

Fighting a Killer…One Heart at a Time Posted Aug. 20, 2012 Here in Fort Worth, we are working to develop a healthy, vibrant, and diverse community. We support one another and understand the relationship between healthy individuals and a healthy

Last Updated: 8/20/2012

Fort Report: New Recyclables

Ehleshea learns about some changes to the city's recycling program from the guy that knows recycling best, Code Compliance Assistant Director Kim Mote (head of Solid Waste Services).

Last Updated: 8/12/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Early aviator Vernon Castle memorialized in Benbrook

Vernon and Irene Castle were a husband-and-wife dance team and the first pop superstars of the 20th century. They were young, rich and famous, and they authored books, starred in early Broadway musicals and movies and sold their names and faces to everything from record players to shoes to cigars.

Last Updated: 8/12/2012

Mayor's Message: Budget Kickoff Remarks

Read the mayor's remarks from the budget work session kickoff Aug. 9.

Last Updated: 8/9/2012

Pets of the Week (Aug. 5, 2012)

Meet Cutter and Precious, Animal Care & Control's Pets of the Week.

Last Updated: 8/6/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Camp Bowie preceded Arlington Heights neighborhood

Construction of Camp Bowie began July 18, 1917. The camp, in the Arlington Heights neighborhood about three miles west of downtown Fort Worth, was established by the War Department to train the 36th Infantry Division.

Last Updated: 8/6/2012

Mayor's Message: For the love of Fort Worth

Vibrant communities that draw tourists and new business developments have fun activities, sights and sounds to offer.

Last Updated: 8/3/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: County seat was swiped from Birdville

Ambitious Fort Worth residents called a courthouse election, sparking a bitter campaign.

Last Updated: 7/30/2012

Fort Report: Summer Reading Challenge

The Fort Report visits Mayor Betsy Price to talk about the Mayor's Summer Reading Challenge at the Fort Worth Library.

Last Updated: 7/30/2012

Mayor's Message: City Council appoints high level working group to tackle rail transit

You’ve heard me say it many times—Fort Worth has got to get moving!

Last Updated: 7/24/2012

Mayor's Message: Power of partnerships to benefit local school children

A solid education system is a major factor in the success or failure of any city. That’s why I’m passionate about lifting up our public schools and the students they serve.

Last Updated: 7/20/2012

Fort Report: National Day of the American Cowboy

National Day of the American Cowboy is coming up July 28, and Fort Report takes a look at what kinds of activities are scheduled.

Last Updated: 7/20/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Water Gardens are an architectural and engineering marvel

The Fort Worth Water Gardens, between Houston and Commerce streets at West Lancaster Avenue, were built in 1974.

Last Updated: 7/20/2012

Pets of the Week (July 23, 2012)

Meet Kandace and Dizzy, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.

Last Updated: 7/20/2012

Animal shelter overcrowded again following holiday

Following last week’s Independence Day holiday, approximately 150 animals came into the Fort Worth animal shelter, pushing the shelter over capacity.

Last Updated: 7/16/2012

Pets of the Week (July 16, 2012)

Meet Polly and Gina, Animal Care & Control's pets of the week.
Note: Half-price adoptions continue through July 

Last Updated: 7/16/2012

Mayor's Message: Excitement in Fort Worth adds up

Seeing “hot” numbers in July is nothing new in Fort Worth, but with the population boom showing no signs of slowing and impressive numbers from local businesses, things are really cookin’ in Cowtown.

Last Updated: 7/13/2012

Fort Report: Irrigation 101

Learn how Smart Irrigation can keep your lawn healthier while using less water.

Last Updated: 7/13/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: City’s elite partied at Lake Como resort

Lake Como, about five miles west of Fort Worth’s Central Business District, provided a refreshing break from summer temperatures for many Fort Worth families in the latter part of the 1800s.

Last Updated: 7/13/2012

Fort Report visits BRIT

Ehleshea pays a visit to the Botanical Research Institute of Texas to learn more about their programs.

Last Updated: 7/9/2012

Mayor's Message: Healthy Moms – Healthy Babies – Healthy Community

It may be surprising to hear that one of the top health issues facing Fort Worth today is our infant mortality rate. Fortunately, there is something we can do.

Last Updated: 7/9/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Pioneer family’s homestead became Cultural District

The Van Zandt cottage at 2900 Crestline Road has played an important role in Fort Worth’s history.

Last Updated: 7/9/2012

Mayor's Message: Happy Fourth, Happy Fort

"Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness…" Is there a more meaningful phrase in American history? Not in my opinion.

Last Updated: 7/2/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Street markers progressed through the ages

The approximate age of a Fort Worth street often can be determined by the type of marker used.

Last Updated: 7/2/2012

Fort Report: Will Rogers' new equestrian center

Ehleshea takes a look inside the new equestrian center at the Will Rogers Memorial Center.

Last Updated: 7/2/2012

Mayor's Message: Launching of Tour De Fort Worth-France Series

As the summer closes in, RadioShack, Central Market and Neuro and I have teamed up for the Tour De Fort Worth—France Series, a 21-ride celebration of the Tour de France and its impact on cycling around the world and right here in Cowtown. 

Last Updated: 6/29/2012

Mayor's Message: Going green not just about doing what’s right, it’s about saving taxpayer dollars

With the summer heating up, it is a great time to think about ways to save energy.

Last Updated: 6/25/2012

Fort Report goes to Cow Camp

Ehleshea stops by the Stockyards to learn more about a summer activity for the whole family: Cow Camp.

Last Updated: 6/25/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Elks Lodge started out downtown

An early location for Elks Lodge No. 124 was at Lamar and West Seventh streets in downtown Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 6/25/2012

Pets of the Week (June 18, 2012)

This week, we're staying with our "Adopt a Shelter Cat Month" theme with three felines from our Hulen PetSmart Charities Adoption Center.

Last Updated: 6/18/2012

Fort Report: Third Thursday Jazz

Ehleshea visits the Fort Worth Library to learn more about the Third Thursday Jazz Series.

Last Updated: 6/18/2012

Mayor's Message: Don’t take shortcuts when it comes to bike safety

If anything good can come from my recent bike accident, I hope our citizens who love to ride as much as I do see just how important it is to take safety seriously and never ride without a helmet.

Last Updated: 6/18/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Ready availability of ice changed home life

The White Elephant Saloon’s boast that it sold “ice cold' beer” became possible only after Fort Worth’s Crystal Ice Co. began manufacturing the stuff year-round in March 1887.

Last Updated: 6/18/2012

Mayor's Message: Want to fix I-35? Then stand up and speak out!

Are you fed up with the traffic on I-35? Have you had enough, and want more options to get around our cities? Do you believe that the day of convenient commuter rail service in Fort Worth has come? If so, you need to pay close attention and speak out at some very important meetings next week.

Last Updated: 6/12/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Lake Worth was built to provide drinking water, recreation

The City of Fort Worth constructed Lake Worth in 1914 as a municipal water supply reservoir and for recreation. Lake Worth, comprised of more than 3,700 acres, was the first manmade reservoir in Texas.

Last Updated: 6/11/2012

Fort Report: Rockin' the River

Fort Report takes a look at some of the events you can expect this summer at Panther Island Pavilion.

Last Updated: 6/11/2012

Time's running out to see 'Freedom Riders'

"Freedom Riders" at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History closes June 15, but this is the weekend to catch it. Showings PBS' "Freedom Riders" documentary are scheduled for Thursday and Saturday.

Last Updated: 6/7/2012

Pets of the Week (June 4, 2012)

June is Shelter Cat Adoption Month. Help raise awareness and get a new friend by bringing home one of these kitties.

Last Updated: 6/4/2012

Fort Report: Log Cabin Village

Ehleshea vists Log Cabin Village to see what's going on this summer inside Fort Worth's favorite time machine.

Last Updated: 6/4/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: May 1949 flood called worst in city history

The flood many consider to be the worst in Fort Worth’s history sent water from the Clear Fork of the Trinity River into homes and businesses in north and west portions of the city.

Last Updated: 6/4/2012

Mayor's Message: Start reading for a chance at great prizes

Most kids are out of school for the summer now, but that doesn’t mean the learning has to stop. In fact, it’s crucial that parents, families and communities help our school children maintain and build on the skills they learned during the school year.

Last Updated: 6/4/2012

Half-price adoptions through end of June to ease overcrowding

Half-price adoptions will be available through the end of June to help ease overcrowding at the shelter caused by an influx of more than 500 animals during the week of May 14.

Last Updated: 5/31/2012

Fort Report: Concerts in the Garden

The Fort Worth Symphony and touring acts from many genres are set to play the Fort Worth Botanic Garden for Concerts in the Garden.

Last Updated: 5/29/2012

Mayor's Message: Are you a cheerleader for local students?

You’ve heard me talk a lot about the importance of quality public schools, and I feel strongly that it’s the duty of any local elected leader to serve as a cheerleader for our young people. That’s what I’m committed to do in support of all public schools in Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 5/29/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Symphony has been making beautiful music since 1912

The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra celebrates its Centennial Season this year, with several special events and programming.

Last Updated: 5/29/2012

Mayor Price's Memorial Day Speech

Mayor Betsy Price's remarks from May 28, 2012, at Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Last Updated: 5/28/2012

Mayor's Message: Fort Worth Business Plan Competition

The competition, an opportunity for small businesses operating in Tarrant County to receive training and coaching on strengthening their business, allows participants the chance to compete for awards, cash prizes and business services from sponsors valued at more than $25,000!

Last Updated: 5/25/2012

Photos: Police Memorial Ceremony (May 23, 2012)

Photos from the event.

Last Updated: 5/23/2012

Mayor's Message: Building a lean and responsive government

Budget gap shrinking, but tough decisions lay ahead

Last Updated: 5/21/2012

Fort Report: Camp Fort Worth

What are the kids going to do this summer? Check out Camp Fort Worth.

Last Updated: 5/21/2012

Fort Worth Flashback: Cats have winning history

The club won Texas League championships in 1895, 1905 and 1906, but from 1920 to 1925, the Panthers won every Texas League pennant and defeated the Southern Association champion in the Dixie Series in all but one year.

Last Updated: 5/21/2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pets of the Week (April 30, 2012)

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

Last Updated: 4/30/2012

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Pets of the Week (March 12, 2012)

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

Last Updated: 3/13/2012

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

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

Pets of the Week (Feb. 27, 2012)

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

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

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

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

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

Pets of the Week (Feb. 6, 2012)

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

Last Updated: 2/6/2012

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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