City council approves next phase of Fort Worth Stockyards' billion-dollar expansion
Developers would bring commercial space, a 500-room hotel, a multifamily property and at least two underground parking lots.
Fort Worth leaders propose pay raise for city's minimum wage workers
Two Fort Worth City Council members are proposing a significant hike in pay for its minimum wage workers. The rate currently sits at $15.45 an hour.
Fort Worth City Council approves $140 million master plan for Gateway Park
The master plan calls for expanding the disc golf course, dog park and creating a new mountain bike hub.
Fort Worth City Council to vote on $140M master plan for Gateway Park
New features would include a viewing platform at the highest elevation in the park, a boardwalk, splash pad, skate park and more, if approved.
Fort Worth Fire Department to take over MedStar ambulance services
While the transition to a fire department-based EMS service will cost the city, response times are expected to decrease.
Fort Worth ISD addresses declining enrollment, budget cuts in city council meeting
For the past 13 years, the number of Fort Worth ISD students has been decreasing. However, a higher percentage of the district’s students are from disadvantaged communities and struggling families.
City of Fort Worth adds new veterans affairs position
The city says it’s working to better meet the needs of veterans. It also believes its new assistance programs will offer hope to those veterans in need.
Fort Worth's Race and Culture Task Force: Progress has been made but still room for improvement
A briefing was held Tuesday before city leaders from Fort Worth’s Race and Culture Task Force, a group given the task in 2016 to engage the public and make recommendations to improve race relations within the city.
Plaques to be added at Will Rogers Memorial Center to add context to historical images
Some four years after someone complained about it being degrading to African Americans, historical images across the front of Will Rogers Memorial Center will get an upgrade.
Fort Worth designates August as Gun Safety Awareness Month
Weeks after a 12-year-old boy was shot and killed by accident after a toddler got a hold of a gun, the city of Fort Worth is raising awareness about gun safety. A Cook's Children doctor said two out of three child gunshot victims from over the weekend were from accidental shootings.
Proposed Fort Worth budget includes largest property tax rate cut in decades, funding for more police
The City of Fort Worth released its proposed budget for the next fiscal year on Tuesday morning.
Fort Worth road rage shooting injures driver on I-35W, police say
A section of I-35W was shut down for hours while police investigated the shooting.
Fort Worth City Council votes to increase homestead exemptions for the elderly, disabled
Additional property tax relief is on the way for Fort Worth homeowners 65 and older and those who are disabled.
Fort Worth councilman calls for decriminalizing marijuana possession up to 4 ounces
The city of Fort Worth is considering a proposal to decriminalize marijuana possession up to four ounces. Those for it say dozens of non-violent offenders are jailed in Fort Worth for small amounts of marijuana, and the majority are Black and Hispanic residents.
Fort Worth leaders approve plan to regulate short-term rentals
Leaders in Fort Worth signed off on new regulations for short-term rental properties, including those through companies like Airbnb and VRBO.
Fort Worth's teen curfew expires
Fort Worth's curfew ordinance for children under the age of 17 is set to expire today. It's been in place for nearly 30 years.
Fort Worth’s new city hall will cost an additional $50M
Fort Worth is looking at a higher price tag for its new city hall building.
Updated Dallas convention center plans include I-30 deck park
The new deck park would be built over Interstate 30 and connect the new convention center with The Cedars neighborhood, south of Downtown Dallas.
Fort Worth delays vote on extending teen curfew
The Fort Worth City Council will wait to decide whether to extend a curfew for people under 17 years old.
Fort Worth renames rec center after Atatiana Jefferson
The vote came as a bit of a surprise Tuesday night. The agenda only called for a city council member to propose changing the name of the Hillside Community Center in Jefferson's name. But he pushed the council to vote, despite some opposition from people who live in the area.