Fort Worth’s Transportation & Public Works (TPW) Department is responsible for maintaining 8,100 lane miles of pavement across the city. To ensure smooth travel for residents and commuters, TPW crews are constantly working on paving, repairing, and reconstructing streets throughout the year.To prioritize road work, experts conduct a pavement condition survey every four years. Each street segment is assigned a score from 0 to 100, known as the Pavement Condition Index (PCI). This index provides a snapshot of the road's health, and the scores are categorized as good, fair,...
In a groundbreaking move, the City of Fort Worth has announced the creation of its first-ever veterans affairs coordinator position. This new role aims to prioritize the needs of veterans, active-duty service members, and their families in the city.The City of Fort Worth is committed to fostering a community that honors and supports its military population. With the establishment of the veterans affairs coordinator position, they are taking a significant stride towards achieving this goal. The selected candidate for this role will be a seasoned professional with a wealth...
Published on December 09, 2023A clean city promotes quality of life, economic development, and safe neighborhoods. Last year, the City of Fort Worth focused its budget on litter control and street sweeping, exceeding its goal of collecting 11.5 million pounds of litter and debris by collecting a staggering 19.9 million pounds."Litter control is everyone's responsibility, and our staff are thrilled to help lead by example as we work with partners, our residents, and visitors to create and maintain a clean, safe, and green Fort Worth," said Oneil Johnson, an environmental...
The City of Fort Worth's Community Action Partners (CAP) program has been instrumental in providing support and assistance to individuals and families in need, helping them achieve economic self-sufficiency and financial independence. To celebrate these remarkable achievements, the City of Fort Worth is organizing a special event called "Dreams to Reality."Scheduled for Thursday, December 14th at 6 p.m., the event will bring together local social agencies and CAP partners to honor and recognize the participants who have successfully transformed their lives. During the...
Hospitality Network, a Cox Business company and exclusive telecommunications provider for the Fort Worth Convention Center (FWCC), has announced an investment of $895,000 to upgrade the center's Wi-Fi network. This investment comes as construction has begun on a long-planned expansion of the convention center.Since 2022, Hospitality Network (HN) and FWCC have been working together to enhance the guest experience at the center by providing reliable connectivity and flexible technology pricing. The City of Fort Worth has also contributed $317,000 towards the project by...
Fort Worth Park & Recreation has been at the forefront of using prescribed fire as a means to reduce wildfire risks, enhance public safety, and enrich the local ecosystem since the early 1980s. Their commitment to prescribed fire not only benefits the community but also serves as valuable training for the Fort Worth Fire Department and neighboring fire agencies.According to Fire Captain Cody Stilwell, prescribed fire is a valuable tool that helps them prepare for wildfire events and collaborate with other agencies to enhance their emergency response capabilities. By...
The most wonderful time of the year is here, and there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holidays in The American Dream City. View a list of all the celebrations and events below.
Arlington’s Neighborhood Enhancement Team (NET) worked with residents to remove 2.18 tons (4,360 pounds) of trash and debris from the High Park Village community on Nov. 4, 2023.
The Holiday Lights Parade is one of Downtown Arlington’s biggest and brightest Christmas celebrations. But this volunteer-organized holiday spectacular is much more than just a parade, organizers say.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Tarrant County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 2 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Dallas County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 2 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
The community is invited to help the City of Arlington celebrate the grand opening and dedication of Fire Station 1. The ceremony is set for 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 2023, at 401 W. Main St. in Downtown.