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Fort Worth proposes $2.79 billion budget focusing on council priorities

By Mid City Times | Sep 11, 2024

Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation. As it expands, the city is committed to smart growth, focusing on foundational elements. The proposed $2.79 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025 aims to support City Council’s top priorities: Community Safety, Infrastructure, Economic Development, Community Investment, and Responsible Growth.

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Fort Worth honors fallen heroes with annual City Center Tower Climb

By Mid City Times | Sep 11, 2024

Published on September 11, 2024

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Panel to study impacts of Panther Island development on neighborhoods

By Mid City Times | Sep 11, 2024

Efforts are underway to ensure that development surrounding Panther Island focuses on preserving the historic neighborhoods nearby and promoting equitable economic development.

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Fort Worth unveils new fleet of street sweepers

By Mid City Times | Sep 11, 2024

Yesterday afternoon, two of Fort Worth's 12 new street sweepers were unveiled at Old City Hall. The new fleet is expected to help clean dirt, debris, and trash from major streets, contributing to a cleaner and safer environment in the city.

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Kittens up for adoption at Fort Worth's new city hall event

By Mid City Times | Sep 11, 2024

Published on September 11, 2024

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Fort Worth Public Library offers new stargazing kits for checkout

By Mid City Times | Sep 11, 2024

Your Fort Worth Public Library card can’t catapult you into space, but it can help you experience magnified views of objects in the sky. Telescopes are part of new stargazing kits now available for checkout.

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Report: 40% of the 818 students at Canyon Ranch Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Sep 10, 2024

Of the 818 students at Canyon Ranch Elementary School in Irving, 328 (40%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Mid City Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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There were 1,020 Asian students enrolled in Birdville ISD schools in 2022-23 school year

By Mid City Times | Sep 9, 2024

Birdville ISD schools had 1,020 Asian students enrolled in their schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Report: 41% of the 563 students at Lakeview Elementary School not on "college track" in 2021-22 school year

By Mid City Times | Sep 9, 2024

Of the 563 students at Lakeview Elementary School in Roanoke, 231 (41%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Mid City Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Tarrant County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 31

By Mid City Times | Sep 9, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Tarrant County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2021-22 School Year: 42% of the 508 students at Lakeside Elementary School not on "college track"

By Mid City Times | Sep 8, 2024

Of the 508 students at Lakeside Elementary School in Coppell, 214 (42%) weren't on the academic track to qualify for college in the 2021-22 school year, according to Mid City Times' analysis of test scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA).

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Texas College Preparatory Academies School District in 2022-23 school year?

By Mid City Times | Sep 8, 2024

Texas College Preparatory Academies School District had 1,451 Asian students enrolled in their schools in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Texas Education Agency.

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Fort Worth Public Library offers paper crafts workshops by Laura Post

By Mid City Times | Sep 8, 2024

Artist Laura R. Post is bringing her popular "Papermaking with Invasive Plants" class back to the Fort Worth Public Library this fall, along with a Relief Printing program. Participants are invited to unleash their creativity to create something fun and unique.

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Fort Worth proposes new rate hike for improved stormwater infrastructure

By Mid City Times | Sep 8, 2024

Fort Worth residents and businesses could see a slight increase in their stormwater utility fee next year, a crucial step in safeguarding the community from future flood-related risks.

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Fort Worth uses pay-as-you-go financing strategy for FY25 capital improvements

By Mid City Times | Sep 8, 2024

Published on September 08, 2024

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Event reveals nocturnal wildlife at Tandy Hills Natural Area

By Mid City Times | Sep 8, 2024

Published on September 08, 2024

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Fort Worth launches BRE survey for local businesses

By Mid City Times | Sep 8, 2024

The City of Fort Worth’s Economic Development Department has launched a Business Retention & Expansion (BRE) survey to assess the growing needs of the city’s businesses.

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Which former Mid City Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

By Mid City Times | Sep 8, 2024

These former Mid City Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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How many American Indian students were enrolled in Newman International Academy of Arlington School District in 2022-23 school year?

By Mid City Times | Sep 8, 2024

American Indian students made up 0.2% of Newman International Academy of Arlington School District's student body in the 2022-23 school year.

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Mid City Times area weekly mass times

By Mid City Times | Sep 7, 2024

The following parishes in the Mid City Times coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.