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Groundbreaking, block party scheduled for Evans & Rosedale development

Published on November 03, 2026

This event marks a period of significant momentum in the Historic Southside.

Tagged as: , Announcements, Business & Economy, Events & Activities, District 8

Why Texas celebrates Arbor Day in November

Published on November 02, 2026

While much of the country recognizes National Arbor Day in April, Texans celebrate their own Arbor Day in November.

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Ripley Arnold housing project provided community for 62 years

Published on November 02, 2026

The downtown Fort Worth complex opened in 1940 with rents as low as $17 per month, then eventually made way for a modern corporate campus.

Tagged as: , Community Updates

Parade of Lights brings holiday magic downtown Nov. 22

Published on November 02, 2026

Whether you’re starting a new tradition or returning for an annual visit, the GM Financial Parade of Lights is a festive way to experience the holiday season in Fort Worth.

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City provides life-saving training to Golden Lasso establishments

Published on October 30, 2026

The initiative supports the program’s mission to promote safer nightlife environments across Fort Worth’s entertainment districts.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

Trinity Metro breaks ground on TEXRail extension to Medical District

Published on October 29, 2026

The transportation link is vital to the Near Southside, home to a concentration of health care employers, neighborhoods and businesses.

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NET Force delivers major win with Central Motel demolition

Published on October 28, 2026

By coordinating City resources and holding property owners accountable, NET Force is working to improve neighborhoods and address properties that have remained persistent concerns for residents.

Tagged as: , Announcements

Celebrate America Recycles Day in Fort Worth

Published on October 28, 2026

Fort Worth recognizes America Recycles Day with a City Council proclamation and community events featuring recycling education and interactive activities throughout November.

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Nominate your neighborhood for 2026 awards; portal opens soon

Published on October 28, 2026

Every year Fort Worth neighborhoods come together to recognize the best of the best for their residents.

Tagged as: , Events & Activities, Honors & Celebrations

Joint statement

Published on October 27, 2026

From the cities of Willow Park, Aledo and Fort Worth.

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Fort Worth Files

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The Fort Worth Files features stories, secrets and even some surprises about our favorite city.

Historic park, on bluff of Trinity, celebrates Fort Worth’s founding

Mother Nature’s sculpture stands at busy crossroads

May 5, 1995: The day all hail broke loose in Fort Worth

Say hola to the ‘Vaquero de Fort Worth’

Masterpieces for miles: The city’s hidden exhibit

Crown jewel: How cowboy hats became a Fort Worth icon

A beacon of light shines again: A little more lore on New City Hall

A twister that made history: Remembering the tornado of 2000

Ahead of its time, Lustron home still standing tall in Fort Worth

‘Do a little good’: Sisters brought Catholic education to the prairie

25 years later: Remembering the tornado that reshaped Fort Worth

Who’s that? And why is this building named for them?

The built legacy of pioneering architect Marshall Sanguinet

‘A love note to Fort Worth’: The storied history of New City Hall

Dark and quirky, Cellar Club gave Fort Worth an underground vibe

Small but mighty, Davey O’Brien led Horned Frogs to football glory

Hotel Texas was a welcoming site before a day of tragedy

Hell’s Half Acre: The Wildest hangout in the West

American Airlines’ colorful history is intertwined with Fort Worth’s

Central Market: When Fort Worth became a foodie town

Since 1958, live theater has thrived under the Casa Mañana dome

From Pier 1 to City Hall: An iconic building's second act

Fated plate: Water employee’s license tag holds historic connection

50 years later, murders at Davis mansion still stir conversations

Farrington Field hosted high school heroes, pro legends

Take a stroll through Fort Worth’s bungalow-style fire stations

From Victorian roots to modern skyline: City halls through time

Baker Funeral Home marks 100 years of caring for Fort Worth

Paved with purpose, brick by brick

A ghost town now, Butler Place could be next catalytic downtown redo

Fort Worthian made scoop of the century with frozen favorite

Fort Worth's forgotten subway

Meet the man who put Fort Worth on the map

Nostalgia was the star of the show at Fort Worth’s drive-in theaters

The Fort Worth Flood of 1949: A city underwater

A castle in Cowtown: The Knights of Pythias Hall

Why Fort Worth is known by so many names

Frozen in time: The Landmark Tower and its revolving clock

Pioneers Rest Cemetery: Fort Worth’s oldest cemetery

Mrs. Baird’s downtown bakery: The best thing since sliced bread

Memories run deep at storied ‘flying saucer’ arena

Video: Why are Fort Worth Fire trucks painted white?

Time travel: How Bankhead Highway helped build Texas transportation

The house where heroes train — and a mayor’s name lives on

Former power plant on Trinity River awaits its next role

Western Hills Hotel offered roadside rest in upscale digs

The Tandy Center ice-skating rink: A ticket to glide

Pioneered paths: Celebrating Fort Worth Police’s trailblazing women

Ripley Arnold housing project provided community for 62 years

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