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Library concludes summer reading program with celebration

The Fort Worth Library will celebrate the conclusion of this year's Summer Reading Challenge in a big way, with a grand celebration to be held Sunday, Aug. 8.

Posted 7/28/2010; Updated 7/28/2010

Open house scheduled Saturday at Fire Station 11 — the ‘hidden’ fire station

Many residents of far north Fort Worth may not be aware that a fire station is “hidden” on the grounds of the Northwest Independent School District complex.

Posted 7/26/2010; Updated 7/26/2010

Veterans Memorial Air Park at Meacham Airport opens July 18

The facility is at 3300 Ross Ave. on the south end of Meacham Airport, west of Main Street off Long Avenue. It will be open to visitors Mondays and Wednesdays 9 a.m. to noon; Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sundays 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Posted 7/15/2010; Updated 7/15/2010

Fort Worth breaks ground on new fire station south of downtown

Station 5’s history dates to the late 1800s, when it was formed as a volunteer fire brigade. The first station was built in 1890 near the 400 block of Bryan Avenue. A second station was built in 1911 near the same location.

Posted 7/14/2010; Updated 7/14/2010

Fort Worth residents eligible for discount admission at NRH2O, Burger's Lake

Beginning July 19, Fort Worth residents can enjoy reduced admission at NRH2O Family Water Park in North Richland Hills and Burger’s Lake in Fort Worth.

Posted 7/13/2010; Updated 7/13/2010

Groundbreaking ceremony set for new fire station

Mayor Mike Moncrief, District 8 Councilmember Kathleen Hicks, Assistant City Manager Tom Higgins and Fire Chief Rudy Jackson are scheduled to speak.

Posted 7/13/2010; Updated 7/13/2010

Northside Library to receive new mural

The black-and-white mural, painted with acrylic on Masonite, is 12 feet wide and 8 feet tall, and is currently titled “Women Leaders.”

Posted 7/6/2010; Updated 7/6/2010

City offices closed for furlough day, Independence Day holiday

The next furlough day will be Friday, July 2, followed by an Independence Day holiday on Monday, July 5.

Posted 6/25/2010; Updated 6/25/2010

Keep Fort Worth Beautiful’s “Green Girl” wins state volunteer of the year award

Keep Texas Beautiful presented its prestigious Volunteer of the Year award to Fort Worth’s own environmental caped crusader at its state conference this week in Austin.

Posted 6/23/2010; Updated 6/23/2010

Fort Worth streetcar planning and design phase moves forward

The City of Fort Worth’s Streetcar Task Force met Monday with consultant HDR Engineering Inc. to review the consulting team’s scope of services for Phase 1 and 2 of the planning project.

Posted 6/22/2010; Updated 6/22/2010

Residents encouraged to comment at June 22 budget meeting

On Tuesday, residents will have a chance to tell City officials how they would close the City’s $77 million budget gap for the upcoming fiscal year.

Posted 6/21/2010; Updated 6/21/2010

Fort Worth receives federal funds to improve transportation safety near local campuses

The Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department has been awarded $254,569 in federal Safe Routes to School (SRTS) funding for local projects that will make walking or biking to school  safer and more convenient for children.

Posted 6/18/2010; Updated 6/18/2010

Website allows residents to balance city’s budget

To help residents better understand current budget pressures, a new budget Web page has been launched and a link can be found on the city’s main page at FortWorthGov.org.

Posted 6/8/2010; Updated 6/16/2010

Mayor urges Fort Worth to ‘Go Purple’ to support TCU baseball

To help celebrate the TCU baseball team's first trip to the NCAA College World Series Mayor Mike Moncrief is urging Fort Worth to show its support with a “Go Purple Weekend” June 18-20.

Posted 6/15/2010; Updated 6/16/2010

World Trade Center relic to find permanent home in Fort Worth

The artifact – a beam from the Twin Towers – will be permanently displayed at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History.

Posted 6/16/2010; Updated 6/16/2010

Veterans Memorial Air Park at Meacham Airport designated a Blue Star Museum

The Veterans Memorial Air Park at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport has been designated a Blue Star Museum. This designation is a partnership among Blue Star Families, the National Endowment for the Arts and more than 750 museums in all 50 states to offer free admission to military personnel and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day, Sept. 6, 2010.

Posted 6/9/2010; Updated 6/9/2010

Make it a family mission to accept the Texas Nature Challenge this summer

The City of Fort Worth’s Nature Center & Refuge and the Fort Worth Zoo are two of several fun “mission” sites in this summer’s Texas Nature Challenge, coordinated by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, Texas A&M Forest Service and Houston Wilderness.

Posted 6/8/2010; Updated 6/8/2010

Fort Worth storm water projects to take center stage at statewide conference

Several local storm water infrastructure and safety projects will be highlighted this week during the annual conference of the Texas Floodplain Management Association (TFMA), which is meets June 7-10 at the DFW Marriott Hotel at Champions Circle in far north Fort Worth.

Posted 6/7/2010; Updated 6/7/2010

Street closures in effect Monday for Hyde Park, Ninth Street Improvements

Ninth Street between Throckmorton and Jones streets will be closed during construction. Intersections will remain open for north-south movement across Ninth Street, but certain lanes will be closed periodically during construction.

Posted 6/4/2010; Updated 6/4/2010

Fort Worth Library branches to host Leyendo Juntos program

Juany Bazán, a news reporter for Telemundo Dallas, will visit the South Seminary Branch of the Fort Worth Library for a special bilingual story time.

Posted 6/2/2010; Updated 6/2/2010

A cleaner Fort Worth with the 25th Annual Cowtown Great American Cleanup

This year Fort Worth broke records as 4,600 residents – more than any previous year - took to the local parks, neighborhoods and waterways to participate with other communities in the nation’s largest cleanup program.

Posted 6/1/2010; Updated 6/1/2010

Winter weather affecting City of Fort Worth operations, events

Due to deteriorating winter weather conditions, City of Fort Worth offices and services will close today at 5 p.m. Community centers will remain open until 6 p.m. and any facilities conducting privately scheduled events will remain open. Additionally, City of Fort Worth offices and facilities will delay opening until noon Friday. Fire and police emergency services continue as usual, and street operations will continue around the clock. Garbage collection and other services, as well as some meetings, are also affected Thursday and Friday.

Posted 2/11/2010; Updated 6/1/2010

President Clinton presents national award to Fort Worth neighborhood organization

Fort Worth’s Eastern Hills Homeowner’s Association brought home third place in the Neighborhoods, USA (NUSA) 2010 “Neighborhood of the Year Award” competition's Social Revitalization/Neighborliness category.

Posted 5/28/2010; Updated 5/28/2010

City facilities closed Friday for furlough day and Monday for Memorial Day holiday

The FY2010 City of Fort Worth budget closed a $59 million shortfall in part by reducing personnel costs. Among the strategies to reduce personnel costs are furlough days. A furlough day is a day off without pay.

Posted 5/26/2010; Updated 5/26/2010

Rosedale Street connector ramps, West Vickery to close temporarily

Beginning June 1, crews will temporarily close West Vickery Boulevard between University Drive and the eastbound I-30 entrance ramp, which runs under the Rosedale Street connector bridges, for up to 72 hours for bridge demolition. Traffic to eastbound I-30 will be detoured along Rosedale Street and Forest Park Boulevard.

Posted 5/25/2010; Updated 5/25/2010

Nature Center to host Snakes of Tarrant County Exhibit May 29-31

The Dallas-Fort Worth Herpetological Society will hold the Seventh Annual Snakes of Tarrant County Exhibit May 29-31 at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge’s Hardwicke Interpretive Center, 9601 Fossil Ridge Road.

Posted 5/19/2010; Updated 5/19/2010

Log Cabin Village’s restored 1860s Howard Cabin to be dedicated May 15

The Howard Cabin, an important architectural and cultural element of Texas history, is now restored and ready for another 150 years at Fort Worth’s Log Cabin Village.

Posted 5/13/2010; Updated 5/13/2010

Fort Worth’s Rockwood Golf Course receives grant to add beginner-friendly features

Rockwood Golf Course will soon be an even better place for families to hit the links together, thanks to an equipment grant from the National Recreation and Park Association and the Professional Golfers Association of America.

Posted 5/12/2010; Updated 5/12/2010

Fort Worth Library’s ‘Summer Reading Challenge’ set to begin

Mayor Mike Moncrief will kick off a Fort Worth family literacy program that is open to residents of all ages, made available through the Fort Worth Public Library.

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

Crime Control & Prevention District “Citizen Appreciation Day” set May 15

As a “thank you” to residents for supporting efforts to decrease crime and increase safety in Fort Worth, Police Chief Jeffrey Halstead, the Fort Worth Police Department and the Crime Control & Prevention District (CCPD) board of directors are hosting “Citizen’s Appreciation Day.”

Posted 5/10/2010; Updated 5/10/2010

Police, Animal Care and Control investigating deaths of family pets

Fort Worth’s Animal Care and Control Division is asking for the public’s help in an investigation of cruelty that resulted in the death of a family’s pets in north Fort Worth.

Posted 5/7/2010; Updated 5/7/2010

Noted genealogist to speak at Fort Worth Library

Emily Croom, a professional genealogist, author and speaker, will present two free workshops at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 15, at the Fort Worth Library. 

Posted 5/6/2010; Updated 5/6/2010

Mayor accepts Summer Nutrition Challenge

Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief has accepted the Mayor’s Summer Nutrition Challenge from the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA), to ensure that the children of Fort Worth from low-income families do not go hungry this summer.

Posted 5/6/2010; Updated 5/6/2010

Grand Opening of pet adoption center Saturday

The center is a unique, first-of-its-kind partnership, with the city’s animal shelter providing adoptable animals and staffing, PetSmart Charities providing the funding to renovate the space in the store, and PetSmart Inc. providing the space in the store rent-free.

Posted 4/30/2010; Updated 4/30/2010

Crime Control and Prevention District Board meeting scheduled April 27

The Board of Directors for the Fort Worth CCPD (Crime Control & Prevention District) will hold a meeting April 27, immediately following the City Council 10 a.m. meeting, in Pre-Council Chambers, 1000 Throckmorton St.

Posted 4/22/2010; Updated 4/22/2010

Botanic Garden hosts Spring Festival and Rose Show

It’s a busy weekend at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden as it hosts its Spring Festival in the Japanese Garden and the Fort Worth Spring Rose Show April 24 and 25.

Posted 4/22/2010; Updated 4/22/2010

City’s use of mapping technology to locate storm water inlets wins award

Using efficiency-enhancing technology to help identify storm water structures resulted in the City of Fort Worth earning a top award in the Public Technology Institute’s Solutions Award Competition.

Posted 4/20/2010; Updated 4/20/2010

Connecting Fort Worth’s homeless with on-the-spot services & hospitality

Fort Worth’s homeless will receive a day of free health services and other important life resources as part of Project Homeless Connect.

Posted 4/20/2010; Updated 4/20/2010

Source water for north Fort Worth to change temporarily

Water customers in north Fort Worth and nine other cities may notice a change in the taste of their water when the Eagle Mountain Water Treatment Plant is shut down for approximately one week starting Monday, April 26, for inspection and maintenance.

Posted 4/16/2010; Updated 4/16/2010

Public art installation at new Western Heritage Parking Garage

Artist Mike Mandel's four spectacularly scaled, 33-by-9-foot glass and porcelain tile mosaic murals capture the spirit of Fort Worth’s frontier roots in a new public art installation at the Western Heritage Parking Garage in the Cultural District.

Posted 4/15/2010; Updated 4/15/2010

Fort Worth, Arlington ‘betting’ on the best census participation rate

The city with the lower rate of participation will issue a proclamation recognizing the winning city, declaring either “Fort Worth counts in Arlington Day” or “Arlington counts in Fort Worth Day.” The proclamation will be read at the winning city’s council meeting on May 4.

Posted 4/14/2010; Updated 4/14/2010

Crime Control and Prevention District community meeting April 14

The Fort Worth Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) is holding a community meeting to discuss the fiscal year 2011 budget and receive comment and feedback from the public.

Posted 4/13/2010; Updated 4/13/2010

Military aircraft arriving in downtown Fort Worth April 10

Military Chinook helicopters will be landing on Commerce Street in Downtown Fort Worth. The fly-in is part of preparations for the Army Aviation Association of America’s annual convention scheduled April 14-17 at the Fort Worth Convention Center. The arrival of the military equipment is not in conjunction with the Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival, which runs through Sunday.

Posted 4/8/2010; Updated 4/8/2010

Parking fees at Will Rogers part of ‘building a better Cultural District’

The fees, effective May 1, will be used to pay for the construction of the new parking structure and operation of the parking facilities around the Will Rogers complex.

Posted 4/7/2010; Updated 4/7/2010

Fort Worth Library offering two free genealogy presentations

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

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

Recycling Right campaign kicks off in Fort Worth

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

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

City offers mortgage assistance on foreclosed homes

The City’s Neighborhood Stabilization Down Payment Assistance Program (NSP DPAP) offers down payment assistance to qualified individuals who purchase foreclosed homes in seven selected Fort Worth ZIP codes.

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

Neighborhoods honored for their efforts

Outstanding efforts by neighborhood associations will be recognized by the Fort Worth City Council on Tuesday. The neighborhood groups had previously been honored at the annual Neighborhood of the Year Awards dinner hosted by the Fort Worth League of Neighborhoods and the City of Fort Worth.

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

City’s ‘Reaching Higher’ program honored with Barbara Jordan Media Award

The touching story of a City of Fort Worth employee who returned to work after conquering potentially disabling medical challenges has been recognized with a statewide award.

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

Fort Worth residents encouraged to complete their census questionnaire

This year, the U.S. will launch one of its shortest census questionnaires in history, having only 10 questions and taking just 10 minutes to complete.

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

‘Pothole blitz’ launched to repair city streets

Following last week’s snowstorm, the Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department is launching a citywide pothole blitz today to repair as many roadways as possible before they worsen.

Posted 2/18/2010; Updated 3/5/2010

Statewide warrant roundup kicks off in March

A news conference is scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 19, 2010, to announce a statewide warrant roundup in March. The conference will be at the North Central Texas Council of Governments headquarters, 616 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX, 76005.

Posted 2/18/2010; Updated 3/5/2010

Paint the town at Cowtown Brush Up

Paint the town at Cowtown Brush Up For Immediate Release March 4, 2010 Media Contact  Diane Covey  Communications Officer 682 432 4227 (cell) Volunteers will take to the streets to improve Fort Worth’s image and appearance in the 20th annual

Posted 3/4/2010; Updated 3/4/2010

Mayor outlines 'Agenda of Opportunity' in State of the City address

Mayor Mike Moncrief delivered his seventh State of the City Address today to a sold-out audience at the Fort Worth Convention Center. In the important speech, Moncrief outlined what he called an “Agenda of Opportunity,” with the goal of looking past the challenges and seizing the opportunities to lift Fort Worth out of the national economic slump.

Posted 2/25/2010; Updated 2/25/2010

City garbage/recycling collections shift forward through coming week

The City of Fort Worth is reminding residents of its updated schedule of garbage/recycling collection dates due to last week’s weather.

Posted 2/14/2010; Updated 2/14/2010

Meter repairs require permits, proper inspection

Residents affected by the recent record-setting snowstorm are reminded that while repairs to electrical lines and meters are the responsibility of the utility provider, property owners are responsible for repairs to the meter bases.

Posted 2/14/2010; Updated 2/14/2010

Residents hiring storm clean-up help should use caution

The City of Fort Worth cautions residents who may need services for things such as electrical work, roofing repair or tree trimming and removal to take caution in hiring individuals and companies that provide these services.

Posted 2/14/2010; Updated 2/14/2010

Shelter at Worth Heights Community Center is closed

The shelter established at the Worth Heights Community Center, 3551 New York Ave., closed today at noon.

Posted 2/14/2010; Updated 2/14/2010

Shelter available at Worth Heights Community Center (Update: Shelter closed at noon Feb. 14)

Update: The shelter established at the Worth Heights Community Center, 3551 New York Ave., closed Feb. 14 at noon.

The City of Fort Worth, in cooperation with Tarrant County and the Chisholm Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross, is opening a shelter for Tarrant County residents who have been left without power or heat as a result of the record snowfall in the Metroplex.

Posted 2/12/2010; Updated 2/14/2010

City offices, facilities to close for furlough day(2)

The next furlough day will be Monday, Feb. 15. As a result of the furlough day, some city services and programs will be unavailable.

Posted 2/13/2010; Updated 2/13/2010

Heavy snow causing extensive tree damage across the city

City of Fort Worth work crews will begin barricading damaged trees that are blocking streets or are posing a safety hazard to the public. Work crews that typically respond to reports of trees blocking roadways are being used around the clock to keep up with street sanding, and the number of calls for service has exceeded the City’s resources available for these operations. 

Posted 2/11/2010; Updated 2/12/2010

Check for event cancellations due to weather issues

While some City of Fort Worth facilities have remained open for privately scheduled events, some events have decided to cancel due to continuing weather issues.

Posted 2/12/2010; Updated 2/12/2010

Cleanup begins after snowstorm

Many neighborhoods in Fort Worth were impacted by the record snowfall and are experiencing broken tree limbs and downed trees. Residents can help the collection process by cutting, bundling and stacking tree limbs and keeping brush and yard waste separate from other bulky piles. This will allow collection crews to dispose of debris as quickly as possible.

Posted 2/12/2010; Updated 2/12/2010

City closes for the rest of Friday

City of Fort Worth offices and services, originally scheduled to open at noon Friday, will remain closed for the rest of the day. Fire and police emergency services continue as usual, and street operations will continue around the clock.

Posted 2/12/2010; Updated 2/12/2010

Unsafe conditions cause garbage collection shift through coming week

Because of continuing unsafe road conditions today, Friday, Feb 12, the City of Fort Worth is canceling its household pickups of garbage, recycling and yard trimmings.

Posted 2/12/2010; Updated 2/12/2010

Deteriorating road conditions cause Fort Worth to shift garbage, recycling and yard waste collections forward one day

Because of unsafe road conditions today, Thursday, Feb 11, the City of Fort Worth has had to postpone household pickups of garbage, recycling, yard trimmings and bulky items for Thursday and Friday collections. 

Posted 2/11/2010; Updated 2/11/2010

Fort Worth Drop-off stations closing early due to inclement weather

Due to inclement weather today, Thursday, Feb 11, the City of Fort Worth Drop-off stations will close at 1 pm. The Environmental Collection Center will remain open its normal operating hours.

Posted 2/11/2010; Updated 2/11/2010

Fort Worth Kennel Club donates to shelter

The Fort Worth Kennel Club has donated $1,200 to support the efforts by Code Compliance Department’s Animal Care and Control Division in getting more dogs microchipped.

Posted 2/1/2010; Updated 2/1/2010

Cold snap will keep water crews busy for several weeks

While the number of main breaks is dropping each day, Fort Worth Water Department crews still have about 160 leaks and 325 street repairs to complete. These numbers continue to change by the hour.

Posted 1/14/2010; Updated 1/14/2010

Aaron Barth named manager of Spinks Airport

Aaron M. Barth, most recently manager of the Guthrie-Edmond Regional Airport in Guthrie, Okla., has been named manager of Fort Worth’s Spinks Airport.

Posted 1/12/2010; Updated 1/12/2010

Confident of TCU victory, Mayor Moncrief places wager with Mayor of Boise, Idaho

Moncrief has agreed to a friendly wager with David Bieter, Mayor of Boise, Idaho, over the upcoming Tostitos Fiesta Bowl game.

Posted 12/23/2009; Updated 12/23/2009

Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods officially opens to serve Fort Worth residents

The Hazel Harvey Peace Center for Neighborhoods, a new municipal building that is a central part of the Evans and Rosedale Business and Cultural District Revitalization Project, will officially open with a ribbon-cutting event set from 10 a.m. until noon, Saturday, Dec. 5.

Posted 12/4/2009; Updated 12/4/2009

City to unveil historic architectural drawing

The original architectural illustration of the Will Rogers Memorial Complex — which recently underwent a comprehensive conservation treatment — will be unveiled at 5:45 p.m. Dec. 8 on the second floor of City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.

Posted 12/4/2009; Updated 12/4/2009

With historic TCU football game on deck, Mayor Mike Moncrief asks citizens to pack stadium, start new tradition

On Saturday, Amon Carter Stadium will play host to the final regular season football game for the undefeated TCU Horned Frogs, and Mayor Mike Moncrief wants to make sure the players take the field to a rowdy packed house once again. With a win against New Mexico on Saturday, the Frogs would end the season 12-0 for the first time in team history.

Posted 11/24/2009; Updated 11/24/2009

City offices, facilities to close for furlough day

The 2010 city budget closed a $59 million shortfall in part by reducing personnel costs. Among the strategies to reduce personnel costs are furlough days. A furlough day is a day off without pay.

Posted 11/23/2009; Updated 11/23/2009

City appoints members to Modern Streetcar Task Force

A new 20-member task force will guide the planning and design effort for Fort Worth’s future modern streetcar system.

Posted 11/23/2009; Updated 11/23/2009

Free seminars assist homeowners, would-be buyers

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Patricia Roberts Harris National Fair Housing Training Academy will present free mortgage lending seminars to address foreclosures and deceptive practices.

Posted 11/20/2009; Updated 11/20/2009

Mayor Moncrief proclaims Friday ‘Go Purple Day’

All residents are encouraged to wear purple on Friday to show their support for the undefeated TCU Horned Frogs football team as they head into a key matchup with Utah on Saturday.

Posted 11/11/2009; Updated 11/11/2009

Human Relations Commission proposal set for Council vote

A proposal to amend the city's anti-discrimination ordinance to prohibit discrimination based on transgender, gender identity or gender expression will be considered by the City Council during its regular meeting on Tuesday.

Posted 11/6/2009; Updated 11/6/2009

Learn about proposed special-events ordinance

A Special Events Advisory Committee has been meeting for several months to discuss and recommend policies and procedures related to festivals, parades, runs, walks, block parties and large private events. The public can provide input on the proposed special-events ordinance at 6 p.m. Oct. 26 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden Center, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

Posted 10/15/2009; Updated 10/15/2009

Free seminars provide mortgage lending education

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Patricia Roberts Harris National Fair Housing Training Academy will present free mortgage lending seminars in Fort Worth to address fraudulent, predatory and unfair lending practices.

Posted 10/8/2009; Updated 10/8/2009

Half-price adoptions offered all month long

In recognition of Adopt-A-Shelter-Dog Month, all adoptions at the Animal Care and Control Center through October will be half-price. Dogs can be adopted for $35 and cats for $25. Spay/neuter surgery, microchip, rabies vaccination and a city pet license are included in the price.

Posted 10/2/2009; Updated 10/2/2009

$3.9 Million Dollars Available for Local Homeless Services

More than $3.9 million in funding is available to help Fort Worth’s homeless population.

Posted 10/1/2009; Updated 10/1/2009

November election ahead for the 5-year renewal of Fort Worth’s Crime Control and Prevention District

An election is set for citizens to decide the fate of Fort Worth’s Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) for another five years.  The renewal election is scheduled for Nov. 3, 2009. Early voting begins Oct. 19.

Posted 10/1/2009; Updated 10/1/2009

Most city offices closed Oct. 12 due to budget cuts

The fiscal year 2010 budget closes a $59 million shortfall in part by cutting back some city services and reducing personnel costs. Part of that plan includes eight furlough days. These days without pay are required for all general (non-civil service) city employees.

Posted 9/29/2009; Updated 9/29/2009

Library Services Remain Intact; New Facility To Open as Scheduled

The Fort Worth City Council has adopted a budget for fiscal year 2010 that will allow all Fort Worth libraries to remain open and maintain their current hours of operation.

Posted 9/15/2009; Updated 9/16/2009

City Council approves balanced budget, keeps tax rate flat

The balanced budget keeps all public libraries open and includes funding to maintain all after school and late night community center programs. Expenditures are set at $528.4 million in the city’s General Fund. Combine that with the other enterprise and debt service funds, and the entire budget totals $1.2 billion. This represents a 2.1 percent increase from the current fiscal year.

Posted 9/15/2009; Updated 9/15/2009

City Council set to vote on FY2010 city budget tomorrow

After more than two months of public discussion and debate, City Council members will cast their votes on one of the most challenging budgets in the city’s recent history.

Posted 9/14/2009; Updated 9/14/2009

Homeless citizens finding direction home with community plan

The city of Fort Worth’s plan to make homelessness rare, short-term and non-recurring marked another milestone last week when the 100th person moved out of homelessness and into an apartment.

Posted 9/14/2009; Updated 9/14/2009

Diversity Task Force recommends domestic partner benefits

The City Manager’s Diversity Task Force voted unanimously at its Aug. 27 meeting to recommend that Fort Worth begin providing domestic partners of city employees with the same benefits that it now provides to employees’ spouses.

Posted 9/1/2009; Updated 9/1/2009

City poised to hear feedback on FY2010 budget proposal

City officials are ready to hear citizen input on the $1.2 billion budget proposal, presented last week, which include workforce reductions and cuts to some city services.

Posted 8/17/2009; Updated 8/17/2009

Proposal closes Fort Worth budget gap with no tax increase

City Manager Dale Fisseler, today, presented a list of budget recommendations to close Fort Worth’s $59 million budget gap for fiscal year 2010 without raising taxes.

Posted 8/11/2009; Updated 8/17/2009

Citizens to save on interest payments on future bond programs

Thanks to upgraded bond ratings, taxpayers will save hundreds of thousands of dollars in interest payments as the city works to meet its growing infrastructure demands.

Posted 8/17/2009; Updated 8/17/2009

Vote on crime control funding set Nov. 3

Voters will have an opportunity to renew funding for Fort Worth’s Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) on Nov. 3.

Posted 8/14/2009; Updated 8/14/2009

City Manager to present budget recommendations for FY10

City Manager Dale Fisseler will unveil his fiscal roadmap for FY10 to the City Council tomorrow, officially beginning budget deliberations with the goal of closing an estimated $59 million gap.

Posted 8/10/2009; Updated 8/10/2009

Fort Worth bringing back gun buy-back program

During the event, residents will receive a $50 gift card in exchange for any real and working gun.

Posted 8/6/2009; Updated 8/6/2009

Newly Appointed Diversity Task Force Begins Work

A task force appointed by City Manager Dale Fisseler to advise him on issues affecting lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) citizens held its first meeting and has set an agenda of additional topics to be addressed.

Posted 7/28/2009; Updated 7/28/2009

Charles Tandy Sculpture Moving to TCU Campus

The bronze sculpture of Tandy Corp.founder and philanthropist Charles David Tandy is being relocated beginning July 7 from its current site in Paddock Park, just north of Tarrant County Courthouse in downtown Fort Worth.

Posted 7/6/2009; Updated 7/6/2009

City to save money with financial statements current, verified

The city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2008 is complete and the City Council has been informed that the city’s financial books are current, verified and in order. With its audited financial statements current, the city it can sell bonds in the public market at lower interest rates and with better repayment terms. Moreover, it gives the City Council a clear picture of the city’s financial landscape heading into of one of the toughest city budgets in recent history.

Posted 6/23/2009; Updated 6/23/2009

Mayor Mike Moncrief calls on residents to be ready for the June 12 switch to digital TV

Mayor Mike Moncrief asks citizens to be ready for the transition so they can continue to receive not only their favorite programs, but also important local information as well.

Posted 6/2/2009; Updated 6/2/2009

Kickoff Event Set for Mayor Mike’s Summer Reading Challenge

The Fort Worth Library’s annual summer reading program will get under way with a kickoff event at 11 a.m. May 21, in the Central Library Gallery, 500 W. Third St. Mayor Mike Moncrief will be attending and making remarks, as well Mayor Pro Tem Kathleen Hicks and Robert Earley, president and CEO of JPS Health Network. Hicks and. Earley are honorary co-chairs for the event. The event is free and open to the public.

Posted 5/19/2009; Updated 6/2/2009

Earth Fountain Granite Sculpture Arrives in Fort Worth Today

Earth Fountain,  a nine-foot orb carved from granite by Austin artist Philippe Klinefelter, will arrive Tuesday in Fort Worth after making a four-hour journey up Interstate 35W. The sculpture, a Fort Worth Public Art project, will be placed in Byers Green Park on Camp Bowie Boulevard at Eldridge Street. Once installed, a fountain of water will flow from three openings in the orb’s hollowed center.

Posted 6/2/2009; Updated 6/2/2009

Registration for Code Rangers Class Open

The deadline to RSVP is Monday, June 8, to reserve a spot in the upcoming Code Rangers class offered by the Code Compliance Department.

Posted 6/1/2009; Updated 6/2/2009

City Supports Tournament ‘Pink Out’ for Breast Cancer Research

Pink lights will illuminate the night sky Saturday, May 30, on Lancaster Avenue as the City of Fort Worth shows its support for Amy Mickelson and the thousands diagnosed with breast cancer each year in the United States.

Posted 5/29/2009; Updated 6/1/2009

Avenue of Light to Transform Lancaster Avenue June 25

Colored lights will illuminate the night sky during a festive block party June 25 when the Avenue of Light on Lancaster Avenue is turned on for the first time.

Posted 5/28/2009; Updated 5/28/2009

City, Motel Reach Agreement Before Hearing

The owner of the Best Budget Motel — one of 17 “high risk” hotel/motel locations inspected during a recent sweep by Code Compliance health and building standards officers — reached an agreement Monday with the city to address numerous violations.

Posted 5/18/2009; Updated 5/18/2009

Library wins statewide award for community efforts involving new branch

The new Ella Mae Gratts Shamblee Branch of the Fort Worth Library has won the Libraries Change Communities Award, recognizing a collaborative community effort to promote library-based initiatives in Texas.

Posted 5/6/2009; Updated 5/6/2009

Restaurants Urged To Be Careful of ‘Flu’ Kits

Any restaurant personnel approached by people selling “required” swine flu prevention kits are urged to contact their Consumer Health officer immediately for verification, or call the Consumer Health Division at 817-871-7255.

Posted 5/5/2009; Updated 5/5/2009

Jazz Saxophone Legend Red Holloway Performs at Library

The Fort Worth Library will present a free performance by legendary tenor saxophonist Red Holloway, 6:30 p.m., May 7, in the Central Library Gallery, 500 W. Third St. This event is part of the Library’s Jazz Preservation Project.

Posted 5/5/2009; Updated 5/5/2009

Public Input Sought for Animal Ordinance Concepts

Fort Worth residents have several opportunities to comment about proposed new approaches to animal management that address the growing number of incidents involving stray animals.

Posted 5/4/2009; Updated 5/4/2009

Earth Fountain Granite Sculpture Coming Soon to Byers Green

A public art project by artist Philippe Klinefelter will soon grace Byers Green, the triangular green space at the intersection of Byers Avenue and Camp Bowie Boulevard.  The sculpture – Earth Fountain – will consist of a nine-foot diameter granite orb with a fountain of water flowing smoothly out of three openings in its hollowed center.

Posted 5/1/2009; Updated 5/4/2009

H1N1 Influenza Response Updates (May 1, 2009)

Information in addition to previously announced cancellations and postponements, plus an outreach update.

Posted 5/1/2009; Updated 5/1/2009

Events canceled or postponed to reduce flu risk

In response to the recommendation by the Tarrant County Public Health Department, the City of Fort Worth has canceled or postponed city programs and some large public outdoor events to reduce the opportunities for spread of North American (Swine) flu.

Posted 4/30/2009; Updated 4/30/2009

Ceremony to Illuminate Lancaster Avenue

Colored lights will illuminate the night sky during a festive party when the Avenue of Light on Lancaster Avenue is turned on for the first time. Speakers will include Mayor Mike Moncrief, City Councilmember Joel Burns, State Sen. Wendy Davis and the artist, Cliff Garten.

Posted 4/30/2009; Updated 4/30/2009

Mural program explored as possible anti-graffiti measure

Fort Worth Public Art is pleased to invite you to a public lecture designed to assist the City of Fort Worth in the development of a mural arts initiative in support of its already established anti-graffiti program.

Posted 4/17/2009; Updated 4/17/2009

Avenue of Light to transform Lancaster Avenue May 2

Colored lights will illuminate the night sky during a festive block party May 2 when the Avenue of Light on Lancaster Avenue is turned on for the first time.

Posted 4/17/2009; Updated 4/17/2009

City Helps Nonprofits Prepare for Severe Weather

Being prepared is more than throwing an umbrella in the trunk. It means staying alert and informed. That’s why the City of Fort Worth Office of Emergency Management will hold a short severe weather seminar for nonprofit organizations at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden Lecture Hall, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

Posted 4/13/2009; Updated 4/13/2009

Oncor Awards City of Fort Worth $300,000 for Low-Income Weatherization Program

Oncor and the City of Fort Worth’s Weatherization Program joined forces once again to assist qualified Tarrant County residents with energy-efficiency improvements.

Posted 4/7/2009; Updated 4/7/2009

Pooch & Pals Promenade 2009 Set April 11

There will be plenty of fun for everyone at the ninth annual Pooch & Pals Promenade, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 11 — rain or shine — at Fort Woof, located in Gateway Park, 751 Beach St.

Posted 3/30/2009; Updated 3/30/2009

Fort Worth Honored with 2009 Cultural Diversity Award

The City of Fort Worth has been honored with the 2009 Cultural Diversity Award presented earlier this month by the National League of Cities (NLC) National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO). The award was presented at the NLC Congressional City Conference in Washington.

Posted 3/27/2009; Updated 3/27/2009

1860s Log Cabin Gets New Life

Closed since 2004 due to lack of funding to stabilize the 149-year-old structure, Log Cabin Village's Howard Cabin is getting a new lease on life thanks to a City Council appropriation of gas well revenue royalties.

Posted 3/26/2009; Updated 3/26/2009

Municipal Court To Curtail Service for Technology Upgrade

FORT WORTH – Municipal Court customer service windows will be closed Sunday, March 29, for technology upgrades. The closings will affect the cash window at the satellite location at Carnival food store, 102 N.W. 28th St.

Posted 3/25/2009; Updated 3/25/2009

Dedication Set for National Register of Historic Places

Fort Worth Library will celebrate the dedication of a plaque honoring the listing of the original site of the Our Mother of Mercy School – now a part of the Ella Mae Gratts Shamblee Branch Library – in the National Register of Historical Places at 5:30 p.m. March 25.

Posted 3/20/2009; Updated 3/25/2009

Grand Opening Events Announced for Fort Worth Convention Center Parking Garage

The City of Fort Worth and Fort Worth Public Art (FWPA) announce two events celebrating the opening of the Fort Worth Convention Center Parking Garage, 1200 Houston St., and its integrated, interactive public art installation titled “Parking in Color” by artist Christopher Janney.

Posted 3/20/2009; Updated 3/23/2009

Small-Business Owners Can Learn New Strategies, Build Network at Entrepreneur Expo

The 10th annual Lockheed Martin/Chase Entrepreneur Expo on April 22 will provide unprecedented educational resources and networking opportunities for small business in North Texas.

Posted 3/20/2009; Updated 3/23/2009

Low-Cost Rabies Vaccination Clinics Set March 14, April 4

Two low-cost pet license and rabies vaccination clinics is set to increase the number of pets with current tags and rabies vaccinations. The clinics are scheduled from 1 to 3 p.m. March 14 at Sylvania Park, 3700 E. Belknap St., and April 4 at the Animal Care and Control Center, 4700 Martin St.

Posted 3/9/2009; Updated 3/10/2009

City Will Look For Top Offenders of Animal Laws During Roundup

The Fort Worth City Marshals will partner with the Code Compliance Department’s Animal Care and Control Division to bring to justice anyone with outstanding warrants for violations of animal control laws. This is the first time top animal law offenders will be targeted as part of the warrant roundup March 7-15.

Posted 3/2/2009; Updated 3/2/2009

Library Spotlights Women as Part of National Celebration

The Fort Worth Library kicks off Women’s History Month by sponsoring the “Bold Bluebonnet” exhibit and a special viewing of the movie “Steel Magnolias.”

Posted 2/27/2009; Updated 2/27/2009

Japanese Garden Fish Die after Accidental Chlorination

More than 100 Koi fish were discovered dead today in the Japanese Garden pond after the water was accidentally chlorinated overnight.

Posted 2/25/2009; Updated 2/25/2009

Water Department Offers Free Gardening Seminar

The Fort Worth Water Department’s next semi-annual Yard Smart Seminar is Saturday, March 21, at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden Center’s Lecture Hall. The seminar is free and open to the public. No pre-registration is required.

Posted 2/24/2009; Updated 2/24/2009

Public Art Installed on Lancaster Avenue

Installation of Avenue of Light artwork will begin on Feb. 24, 2009. Commissioned by Fort Worth Public Art, which promotes tourism and economic vitality through artistic design of public spaces, the sculptures are on Lancaster Avenue between Lamar and Main streets.

Posted 2/23/2009; Updated 2/23/2009

Fort Worth Commission for Women Announces Outstanding Women of Fort Worth

The Fort Worth Commission for Women continues its annual tradition of honoring exemplary women in the field of advocacy for women’s issues at a presentation of Outstanding Women of Fort Worth on March 3 at 5:30 p.m. in the cafeteria on the third floor of City Hall. Honorees will also be presented at a City Council meeting at 7 p.m. that same day.

Posted 2/20/2009; Updated 2/20/2009

Council Approves Half-Price Adoptions for Feb. 21 Celebration

City Council today approved discount pet adoptions in conjunction with the dedication of the Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Control Center and grand opening of the city’s new spay/neuter clinic. The celebration is set from 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 21 at the center, 4900 Martin St.

Posted 2/17/2009; Updated 2/17/2009

Botanic Garden Joins National Register of Historic Places

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.  The National Register is the nation’s official list of historic properties deemed worthy of preservation. 

Posted 2/13/2009; Updated 2/13/2009

Parking Meter Rates Increased

If you plan on parking at a meter in Fort Worth’s central business district, remember to pack a little more change. Rates at 10-hour meters have increased from $2 to $3 per day. Rates at other meters remain the same.

Posted 2/12/2009; Updated 2/12/2009

City To Honor Former Councilmember, Celebrate Opening of Clinic

Residents are invited to celebrate the dedication of the Chuck Silcox Animal Care and Control Center and the grand opening of a new 3,800-square-foot spay/neuter clinic. As part of the celebration, residents are encouraged to bring their pets and participate in an owner/dog look-alike contest.

Posted 2/11/2009; Updated 2/11/2009

Keep Fort Worth Beautiful Recognized for High Performance in 2008

Fort Worth–Keep Fort Worth Beautiful received the Keep America Beautiful President’s Circle Award in December at the Keep America Beautiful’s 55th annual National Conference in Washington, D.C. The President’s Circle Award recognizes exemplary performance made by certified affiliates of the national nonprofit to reduce litter, minimize waste, and beautify and improve their local communities.

Posted 2/10/2009; Updated 2/10/2009

Mayor Mike Moncrief to deliver sixth State of City Address

Fort Worth Mayor Mike Moncrief will deliver his sixth State of the City Address detailing the success, change and challenges of the year 2008. Mayor Moncrief will also discuss the future of Fort Worth and outline the city’s priorities for 2009, including mobility, public safety, homelessness, air quality and the health of our local economy.

Posted 2/9/2009; Updated 2/9/2009

Abstract Artists Featured at Fort Worth Central Library

A free art exhibit, “Systems and Process in Abstract Art: Vincent Falsetta and Ronald Watson” will take place Feb. 7 through April 11 at Fort Worth Central Library, 500 W. Third St.

Posted 2/6/2009; Updated 2/9/2009

Access To Improve at Nature Center’s Interpretive Facility

Construction begins Monday on the Visitor Center parking lot, sidewalk and surrounding trail at the Fort Worth Nature Center’s Hardwicke Interpretive Center. During this time, the Hardwicke Interpretive Center (main Visitor Center) and Fossil Ridge Road will be closed.

Posted 2/6/2009; Updated 2/6/2009

City Warns of Individuals Posing As Collectors for Red-light Safety Camera Violations

City officials warn residents about a new telephone scam. Individuals pretending to be collectors are attempting to collect credit card information from area residents over the phone for delinquent red-light camera violations.

Posted 1/29/2009; Updated 1/29/2009

Sustainable Development Task Force To Conduct First Meeting Thursday

Sustainable Development Task Force To Conduct First Meeting Thursday For Immediate Release Jan. 28, 2009 Media Contact Brian Chatman Communications Officer Office 817 392 6188 Cell 682 432 5077 FORT WORTH – The first meeting of the city's Sustainable Development Task

Posted 1/28/2009; Updated 1/28/2009

All City Offices Delay Opening until Noon

All City Offices Delay Opening until Noon For Immediate Release Jan. 28, 2009 Media Contact Cecilia Jacobs Chief Communications Officer Office 817 392 6744 Cell 682 432 4789 FORT WORTH — All non essential City of Fort Worth offices have

Posted 1/28/2009; Updated 1/28/2009

City To Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day

The City of Fort Worth will conduct its 24th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. holiday celebration at noon Jan. 16 in the Council Chamber at City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton St.

Posted 1/14/2009; Updated 1/14/2009

Municipal Court To Curtail Service for Upgrade

Municipal Court customer service windows will be closed Saturday, Jan. 17, through Monday, Jan. 19. The Saturday and Sunday closings are due to technology upgrades. The Monday closing is for the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

Posted 1/14/2009; Updated 1/14/2009