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AT&T outage impacting 911 calls in Fort Worth, North Texas
Residents in parts of northwest Fort Worth were unable to make 911 calls Tuesday morning due to an AT&T outage in Tarrant County, police said. This was the second AT&T outage in a week. → Read More
Should Fort Worth’s Klan hall be saved? This group has 180 days to prove it should
A Fort Worth commission on historic buildings has approved a 180-day delay in the demolition of the Ku Klux Klan hall on North Main. DNAWORKS hopes to turn it into a performance arts center devoted to healing. → Read More
This online petition gains support for removing Mike Steele from anti-bias commission
Mike Steele used Facebook to post offense content while sitting on Fort Worth’s Human Relations Commission. Mayor Price has called for him to resign and a change.org petition has gained more than 260 signatures. → Read More
The ‘ambulance’ may be a bicycle in this Fort Worth entertainment district
A partnership between Fort Worth Police Department’s bike officers and Medstar has reduced ambulance and fire calls in Fort Worth’s popular West 7th bar and entertainment district. Medics ride along side cops. → Read More
For years Fort Worth officials knew of anti-racism commissioner’s offensive posts
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price called for the removal of Mike Steele from the Human Relations Commission due to Facebook posts criticized as racist and offensive. But concerns about Steele existed for years. → Read More
Fort Worth anti-discrimination official posted racist content on Facebook, critic says
Mike Steele, a Human Relations Commission member since 2015, used an open Facebook page to share content criticized as racist and offensive. The commission is tasked with battling discrimination in Fort Worth. → Read More
Fort Worth mayor says anti-racism official must resign over offensive Facebook posts
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price called for the removal of Mike Steele, a Human Relations Commission member since 2015. He used an open Facebook page to share content criticized as racist and offensive. → Read More
Julián Castro takes momentum to La Gran Plaza. Here’s how he plans to win Texas in 2020
Julián Castro tells supporters at La Gran Plaza in Fort Worth he can win Texas for Democrats in 2020, hitting on a progressive immigration plan, criminal justice reform and support of abortion. → Read More
Do you want a pet? Dogs, cats and other critters are $10 this weekend in Fort Worth
With overcrowding at Fort Worth animal shelters, the city and the Humane Society of North Texas have partnered for a second MEGA Pet Adoption event at the Will Rogers Memorial Center. Dogs and cats will be $10. → Read More
Working for Fort Worth: Corky Friedman remembered for lifelong passion for North Texas
Cornelia “Corky” Friedman, wife of former Fort Worth mayor Bayard Friedman, died Monday. She hosted Jackie and John F. Kennedy the morning of JFK’s assassination and championed Fort Worth art and culture. → Read More
Advocates for Fort Worth police oversight: Slow down and get this right
A group advocating for great police oversight in Fort Worth says the city should take time and listen to more residents before finalizing plans for a police monitor and community oversight board. → Read More
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden will cost you in July. Here’s how to go for free
It will cost to go to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, but several free and reduced options exist. They include free hours on Mondays, cheaper rates on Saturdays and free options for kids and families. → Read More
Need a part-time job? Dickies Arena is hiring. A lot
Full- & part-time jobs are open at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX. The venue is hiring for more than 1,000 positions, including security, ticketing, bartenders & cooks. Several job fairs are scheduled. → Read More
Will an urban village plan revitalize this historic black neighborhood in Fort Worth?
A grocery store could be coming to the Evans and Rosedale urban village. The Fort Worth neighborhood was a center for the black community and is the focus of a slow moving effort to bring new development. → Read More
West 7th will be closed next week. Here’s what you should do
Work at the Fort Worth and Western Railroad crossing near Montgomery Plaza will close West Seventh for three days. Drivers between downtown and Cultural District should take Lancaster via University and Summit. → Read More
Will free options at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden make it easier to visit?
It will cost to go to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, but city staff have recommended several free and reduced options. They include free hours on Mondays, cheaper rates on Saturdays and free options for kids. → Read More
Fort Worth is buying up homes to stop flash flooding. Will it work?
Fort Worth’s City Council approved buying homes in Arlington Heights for a flood mitigation project. The homes on Western and Carleton will be torn down and replaced with green space designed to capture runoff. → Read More
Boat tours in Fort Worth? This company wants to show you the Trinity River
Panther Island Boat Tours plans trips down the Trinity River starting in mid-July. Family, sunset and night tours will be available on the 30-foot pontoon boats. Waco River Safari operates on the Brazos. → Read More
Can civilian review improve trust in Fort Worth police?
Civilian review of Fort Worth police has been recommended by the city manager and a task force. It may not affect investigations in to police shootings, but some say it will improve transparency and trust. → Read More
‘They murdered him.’ Protestors demand body camera footage of JaQuavion Slaton shooting
Protesters demand Fort Worth release body camera footage of police shooting at city council meeting, Tuesday, June 11, 2019. JaQuavion Slaton was shot Sunday by three police officers. → Read More