City News

Drought requirements take effect Monday

Bill Begley — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:38:20 GMT

Fort Worth is implementing Stage 1 water restrictions effective June 3 because of low water supply levels.

Be prepared for severe weather

Bill Begley — Tue, 21 May 2013 20:27:21 GMT

While the city does not have public shelters available, there still is plenty residents can do to make sure they are prepared when severe weather turns dangerous and the need to find safe shelter becomes immediate.

New online tool helps you achieve health goals

Bill Begley — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:25:24 GMT

FitWorth is Mayor Betsy Price’s initiative designed to inspire a communitywide culture shift to improve health in Fort Worth.

Storm-damaged Meacham Airport rebuilds, earns state recognition

Bill Begley — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:22:17 GMT

Damaged in 2012 by a major storm, the city airport rebounded to receive one of the state’s highest aviation recognitions — the 2013 Reliever Airport of the Year Award — at the 31st annual Texas Aviation Convention.

City Calendar for May 20-26, 2013

Bill Begley — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:48:37 GMT

Public events in and around Fort Worth

Memorial Day closing schedule

Bill Begley — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:54:59 GMT

Most city offices, including City Hall, will be closed Monday, May 27 for the Memorial Day holiday. Emergency services will be available as usual.

Celebrate public works’ contributions to our quality of life

Bill Begley — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:53:31 GMT

National Public Works Week is a celebration of the tens of thousands of men and women in North America who provide and maintain the infrastructure and services collectively known as public works.

Join firefighters to bowl for the Red Cross

Bill Begley — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:46:03 GMT

The second annual Fort Worth Firefighters Care bowl-a-thon starts at 10 a.m. May 25 at Westcreek Lanes.

Sales tax collections up 6.4 percent in March

Bill Begley — Thu, 16 May 2013 15:46:30 GMT

Fort Worth’s net sales tax collections are up 6.4 percent from March 2012 and year-to-date collections are up 6.3 percent.

Take the library with you with new mobile app

Bill Begley — Wed, 15 May 2013 16:21:02 GMT

Search the catalog, manage your account and download e-books with the Fort Worth Library’s new mobile app.

Seventh Street bridge closed intermittently; full closure mid-June

Brian Chatman — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:27:47 GMT

Two pools set to open on May 25

Bill Begley — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:13:11 GMT

The refurbished Forest Park Pool and the brand-new Marine Park Aquatic Center will be open for business this summer.

Get a ‘sneak peek’ at Forest Park pool

Bill Begley — Wed, 08 May 2013 17:27:57 GMT

A pre-celebration of the reopening will be held 6:30-8:30 p.m. May 23 at the pool, with the proceeds from tickets and donations going toward the cost of swim lessons.

Forest Park Boulevard to be closed during bridge construction

Bill Begley — Wed, 08 May 2013 15:41:44 GMT

Forest Park Boulevard from West Fifth Street to West 10 Street will be closed starting May 8 for about one month for construction on the West Seventh Street bridge.

Library presents legend Benny Green as part of jazz series

Bill Begley — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 18:36:27 GMT

The Fort Worth Library's fourth annual 3rd Thursday Jazz Series are part of the library’s Jazz Preservation Project, and its free shows begin at 6:30 p.m. on the third Thursday of each month, beginning May 16.

Fire Department, Drowning Prevention Coalition offer water safety program

Bill Begley — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 17:46:35 GMT

This initiative targets at-risk neighborhoods and develops partnerships with local pools in order to offer the nationally recognized Safe Swim program.

Register for Cowtown Great American Cleanup and help keep Fort Worth beautiful

Bill Begley — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 18:56:37 GMT