Fort Worth city leaders consider their own pay raise
Residents in Fort Worth may soon decide whether some city leaders deserve a pay raise. Similar pay raise proposals were rejected by voters in 2016 and 2022.
Residents in Fort Worth may soon decide whether some city leaders deserve a pay raise. Similar pay raise proposals were rejected by voters in 2016 and 2022.
Fort Worth City Council member charged with DWI
A sitting councilmember for the City of Fort Worth has been arrested and accused of driving while intoxicated.
A sitting councilmember for the City of Fort Worth has been arrested and accused of driving while intoxicated.
Fort Worth proposes zoning changes to limit stores
Fort Worth leaders are proposing zoning changes to limit clusters of liquor stores, payday lenders, and smoke shops. The plan would double spacing requirements to 1,000 feet, with stricter buffers near schools and parks.
Fort Worth leaders are proposing zoning changes to limit clusters of liquor stores, payday lenders, and smoke shops. The plan would double spacing requirements to 1,000 feet, with stricter buffers near schools and parks.
Fort Worth Council approves controversial White Settlement Road name change
The Fort Worth City Council approved renaming a portion of the historic White Settlement Road to West Side Drive to accommodate a major $1.7 billion development, despite public criticism over historical and economic impacts.
The Fort Worth City Council approved renaming a portion of the historic White Settlement Road to West Side Drive to accommodate a major $1.7 billion development, despite public criticism over historical and economic impacts.
Proposal to rename part of historic Fort Worth road sparks controversy
A real estate developer aims to turn a section west of downtown into a high-end retail and residential destination. The goal is to match the development’s name and the name of the roadway.
A real estate developer aims to turn a section west of downtown into a high-end retail and residential destination. The goal is to match the development’s name and the name of the roadway.
City council addresses transparency questions in Fort Worth police chief hiring
Fort Worth officials are facing scrutiny over the police chief selection process after a candidate, former Dallas chief Eddie Garcia, submitted his application past the stated deadline.
Fort Worth officials are facing scrutiny over the police chief selection process after a candidate, former Dallas chief Eddie Garcia, submitted his application past the stated deadline.
United Way distributes $100K+ to Fort Worth six-alarm fire victims
The United Way of Tarrant County has distributed over $100,000 from the Cooper Fire Relief Fund to aid residents displaced by the June 23 fire at The Cooper Apartments, helping with housing, lost belongings, and essential services.
The United Way of Tarrant County has distributed over $100,000 from the Cooper Fire Relief Fund to aid residents displaced by the June 23 fire at The Cooper Apartments, helping with housing, lost belongings, and essential services.
Fort Worth officials work to prevent July 4 holiday crime surge
Fort Worth PD met with the city council on Tuesday to plan response and prevention of crime on the Fourth of July.
Fort Worth PD met with the city council on Tuesday to plan response and prevention of crime on the Fourth of July.
Fort Worth City Council candidates meet again after scuffle
Two Fort Worth City Council candidates were in the same room again on Monday after a candidate forum turned physical last week.
Two Fort Worth City Council candidates were in the same room again on Monday after a candidate forum turned physical last week.
Fort Worth city council candidates get into scuffle at forum
A debate Fort Worth City Council forum led to two candidates getting physical on Thursday night.
A debate Fort Worth City Council forum led to two candidates getting physical on Thursday night.
Fort Worth City Council moves into new state-of-the-art chamber
The Fort Worth City Council has a new meeting space that city leaders describe as a “forward-thinking space.”
The Fort Worth City Council has a new meeting space that city leaders describe as a “forward-thinking space.”
Fort Worth City Council approves site plans for 100+ bed facility for human trafficking victims
The Fort Worth City Council approved a site plan for Mercy Culture Church's Human Justice Reform center. The church intends to build a new, nearly 43,000 square foot facility with 107 beds and 16 staff members.
The Fort Worth City Council approved a site plan for Mercy Culture Church's Human Justice Reform center. The church intends to build a new, nearly 43,000 square foot facility with 107 beds and 16 staff members.
Fort Worth City Council approves Jay Chapa's hiring as new city manager
After several attempts to delay the vote, the Fort Worth City Council voted to approve hiring Jay Chapa as the new city manager.
After several attempts to delay the vote, the Fort Worth City Council voted to approve hiring Jay Chapa as the new city manager.
Fort Worth names lone finalist for city manager
Fort Worth may have a new city manager by next week.
Fort Worth may have a new city manager by next week.
Names for the 12 new Fort Worth street sweepers announced
The street sweepers were ordered last Spring to meet the demands of the growing city.
The street sweepers were ordered last Spring to meet the demands of the growing city.
Progress being made in Fort Worth's massive rape kit backlog, police chief says
With the help of the Tarrant County medical examiner, the police chief says the department has been able to make progress.
With the help of the Tarrant County medical examiner, the police chief says the department has been able to make progress.
Fort Worth police chief tells city council rape kit backlog is number one priority
The massive backlog includes more than 900 unprocessed rape kits. A breakdown was blamed on a shortage of specialized staff who process DNA in the police department’s crime lab.
The massive backlog includes more than 900 unprocessed rape kits. A breakdown was blamed on a shortage of specialized staff who process DNA in the police department’s crime lab.
Fort Worth to buy historic downtown building for new library
Fort Worth will use the $18 million from the sale of the former Central Library to purchase and renovate a historic building on 4th Street.
Fort Worth will use the $18 million from the sale of the former Central Library to purchase and renovate a historic building on 4th Street.
Fort Worth to pay $800K to family of man killed by police
In 2013, Jerry Waller was shot and killed by officers who went to the wrong home while responding to a burglary call.
In 2013, Jerry Waller was shot and killed by officers who went to the wrong home while responding to a burglary call.
City of Fort Worth awards former police chief $5 million settlement in whistleblower case
A five-year legal battle between the city of Fort Worth and its former top cop reached the finish line.
A five-year legal battle between the city of Fort Worth and its former top cop reached the finish line.