City of Fort Worth
Recent News About City of Fort Worth
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Fort Worth adds three new trees to Heritage Tree program
Three new trees have been added to Fort Worth's Heritage Tree program during the Texas Arbor Day ceremonies.
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Fort Worth invites residents to name new street sweepers
Election season continues in Fort Worth with a unique opportunity for residents to vote in the Name the Street Sweepers contest.
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Veterans invited to entrepreneurship workshop hosted by Fort Worth
Veterans, service members, and military spouses with an interest in launching a Veteran-Owned Small Business are encouraged to attend a one-day Boots to Business Reboot Workshop on Tuesday, November 12.
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Thanksgiving Break Camp offers fun and learning opportunities
Parents seeking a safe environment for their children during the Thanksgiving school break can consider the Thanksgiving Break Camp organized by local community centers.
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Fort Worth offers free scrap tire recycling event on November 16
The City of Fort Worth is organizing a scrap tire collection event on November 16, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Fort Worth East Regional Library parking lot located at 6301 Bridge St., zip code 76112.
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Fort Worth prepares events for Municipal Court Week starting Nov.4
Fort Worth Municipal Court is set to commemorate Municipal Court Week from November 4 to November 8 at the A.D. Marshall Public Safety and Courts Building, located at 1000 Throckmorton Street.
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USDOT awards $80M grant for Smart Port project at AllianceTexas
A public-private partnership in northern Fort Worth has secured an $80 million grant from the Infrastructure for Rebuilding America (INFRA) program.
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City parks adopt earlier closing time starting January
The Park & Recreation Department will enforce earlier closing times for City parks starting January 1, 2025.
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Fort Worth introduces cash-based citation payments at local retailers
Fort Worth Municipal Court has introduced a new payment method for citations, allowing residents to use VanillaDirect Pay.
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Tarrant County hosts annual Veterans Day Parade with historic theme
The Fort Worth community is set to honor military veterans at the annual Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade on November 11.
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Fort Worth City Council approves stormwater utility fee hike effective January
City Council has approved a 5% increase in the Stormwater Utility fee for Fiscal Year 2025, which will take effect on January 1.
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Fort Worth prepares for annual Arbor Day celebration at Log Cabin Village
The City of Fort Worth is set to host its annual Arbor Day event on Friday, November 1, at Log Cabin Village.
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Fort Worth hosts final warrant forgiveness event of 2024
Fort Worth Municipal Court is set to host its final Court in the Community/Warrant Forgiveness event for 2024 on November 2.
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Early voting deadline approaches with Election Day set for Nov. 5
Early voting for the upcoming election will conclude on Friday, November 1.
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Fort Worth Water alerts customers about galvanized pipes needing replacement
Fort Worth Water has completed an inventory of all service lines within its system, including those on private property, as mandated by federal regulations.
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Halloween safety tips for children from Safe Kids Worldwide
Everyone enjoys a good scare on Halloween, but child safety should not be compromised. Safe Kids Worldwide has shared several simple and effective practices that parents can teach their children to minimize the risk of injury.
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City begins planning process for proposed 2026 bond program
At a recent City Council Work Session, an update on the 2026 Bond Program was provided. The Financial Management Services' analysis of the City's debt capacity was shared, indicating that approximately $800 million is available for the program.
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Fort Worth's park department receives national accreditation at NRPA conference
The City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department has achieved national accreditation through the Commission for Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA) and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). This recognition was awarded during the 2024 NRPA Annual Conference.
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North Texas fire departments rally for disaster relief in North Carolina
North Texas fire departments, including the Fort Worth Fire Department (FWFD), are collaborating to gather disaster relief supplies for residents of Yancey County, North Carolina. The area has been severely affected by flooding following Hurricane Helene's unprecedented rainfall.
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Fort Worth Police tackle backlog in sexual assault kit processing
The Fort Worth Police Department (FWPD) updated the City Council on the current status of the crime lab and its handling of backlogged sexual assault kits during a recent work session. Presently, 779 kits have been tested and are awaiting review and entry into the Combined DNA Index System (CODIS). This system is crucial for comparing DNA profiles with both known and unknown profiles.