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.
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.
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.
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.
Fort Worth to vote on extending teen curfew
The Fort Worth City Council is considering an extension to a curfew ordinance for teenagers. Residents have another chance to voice their opinion on the issue too.
The Fort Worth City Council is considering an extension to a curfew ordinance for teenagers. Residents have another chance to voice their opinion on the issue too.
Fort Worth considers renaming community center for Atatiana Jefferson
The Fort Worth City Council could rename a community center in honor of Atatiana Jefferson.
The Fort Worth City Council could rename a community center in honor of Atatiana Jefferson.
Open alcohol containers banned in Fort Worth entertainment district
The Fort Worth City Council voted unanimously for an ordinance that restricts drinking alcohol within the West 7th Street entertainment district.
The Fort Worth City Council voted unanimously for an ordinance that restricts drinking alcohol within the West 7th Street entertainment district.
Fort Worth city manager reprimanded after trip with billionaire couple
Fort Worth’s city manager has been cut off from a portion of his duties after vacationing in Colorado with a billionaire and his wife.
Fort Worth’s city manager has been cut off from a portion of his duties after vacationing in Colorado with a billionaire and his wife.
Fort Worth City Council considering 2-cent property tax reduction for homeowners
Fort Worth's proposed city budget includes 300 new city jobs for police, fire, a new library and more. There's also a two-cent reduction in the property tax rate, but homeowners will still see their property taxes go up because property values are so high.
Fort Worth's proposed city budget includes 300 new city jobs for police, fire, a new library and more. There's also a two-cent reduction in the property tax rate, but homeowners will still see their property taxes go up because property values are so high.
City of Fort Worth discusses adding resource officers to elementary schools
To date, Fort Worth elementary schools do not have officers. Like many other districts, it was not believed to be cost-effective. But in wake of the Uvalde mass shooting, that may change.
To date, Fort Worth elementary schools do not have officers. Like many other districts, it was not believed to be cost-effective. But in wake of the Uvalde mass shooting, that may change.
Fort Worth becomes first city in the U.S. to mine bitcoin
The city of Fort Worth will be the first U.S. city to mine cryptocurrency. On Tuesday, council members voted on a resolution to encourage the development of the industry. In return, the city will be given three crypto mining computers.
The city of Fort Worth will be the first U.S. city to mine cryptocurrency. On Tuesday, council members voted on a resolution to encourage the development of the industry. In return, the city will be given three crypto mining computers.
Fort Worth ISD approves virtual learning option for K-6th grade students
As parents again focus on masks, Fort Worth ISD is considering whether to bring back a virtual option for kids who are too young to get vaccinated.
As parents again focus on masks, Fort Worth ISD is considering whether to bring back a virtual option for kids who are too young to get vaccinated.
Fort Worth planning to rename portion of I-35W after Atatiana Jefferson
The Fort Worth city council gave a green light to a plan that would rename a portion of I-35W in honor of a woman who was killed by police.
The Fort Worth city council gave a green light to a plan that would rename a portion of I-35W in honor of a woman who was killed by police.
Fort Worth council votes against mask mandate inside city buildings
Fort Worth's city leaders decided against a mask mandate that would have applied to all city facilities including rec centers and libraries.
Fort Worth's city leaders decided against a mask mandate that would have applied to all city facilities including rec centers and libraries.
Proposal calls for renaming part of I-35 in Fort Worth after Atatiana Jefferson
An effort to rename a stretch of I-35 W in Fort Worth in memory of Atatiana Jefferson just picked up speed. A decision could come as early as next week.
An effort to rename a stretch of I-35 W in Fort Worth in memory of Atatiana Jefferson just picked up speed. A decision could come as early as next week.
Fort Worth 911 call center tries new strategies to fill call taker vacancies
Fort Worth Police Communications admits it's struggling to fill positions with 39 current vacancies. This is an all-time high. According to a recent report sent to the mayor and city council, as new employees are hired, the department says it’s losing employees even faster, causing a backup on 911 phone lines.
Fort Worth Police Communications admits it's struggling to fill positions with 39 current vacancies. This is an all-time high. According to a recent report sent to the mayor and city council, as new employees are hired, the department says it’s losing employees even faster, causing a backup on 911 phone lines.
Fort Worth councilman pushes for Aaron Dean trial to move forward
As Tarrant County continues to move beyond COVID restrictions, a new Fort Worth councilman is calling on the justice system to follow suit and move forward with the murder trial for Aaron Dean.
As Tarrant County continues to move beyond COVID restrictions, a new Fort Worth councilman is calling on the justice system to follow suit and move forward with the murder trial for Aaron Dean.
Atatiana Jefferson wrongful death lawsuit hits bump while family estate is sorted out
Atatiana Jefferson’s siblings want to be in charge of the Fort Worth woman's estate — but so does a Nigerian man who claims to be her biological father.
Atatiana Jefferson’s siblings want to be in charge of the Fort Worth woman's estate — but so does a Nigerian man who claims to be her biological father.
Mattie Parker sworn in as Fort Worth’s newest mayor
Fort worth's youngest mayor was sworn in Tuesday and delivered her first remarks as the new mayor. Former Mayor Betsy Price passed the torch to Mattie Parker, who was her former chief of staff of five years, in the form of a giant gavel.
Fort worth's youngest mayor was sworn in Tuesday and delivered her first remarks as the new mayor. Former Mayor Betsy Price passed the torch to Mattie Parker, who was her former chief of staff of five years, in the form of a giant gavel.
Fort Worth mayoral candidates make final push for votes
Fort Worth voters will choose a new mayor on Saturday. After numerous debates, the two candidates are in the final stretch of a race to be decided in a run-off election on Saturday.
Fort Worth voters will choose a new mayor on Saturday. After numerous debates, the two candidates are in the final stretch of a race to be decided in a run-off election on Saturday.
Fort Worth mayoral candidates host virtual forum for runoff election
The final two candidates for mayor of Fort Worth laid out their case in a virtual forum.
The final two candidates for mayor of Fort Worth laid out their case in a virtual forum.