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Main Street closure scheduled Saturday for hazardous tree removal

Published on December 04, 2025

The American elm is approximately 90% dead, and part of the tree has already fallen onto a pedestrian walkway. The city will temporarily close a portion of Main Street on Saturday, Dec. 6.

Tagged as: , Announcements

Adoptable Pet of the Week: Brodie

Published on December 02, 2025

This gentle, good-natured boy is more than ready for a home of his own.

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Fort Worth's forgotten subway

Published on December 02, 2025

The Fort Worth Files features stories, secrets and even some surprises about our favorite city. This week: the Leonard’s M&O Subway that shuttled riders from 1963 to 2002,

Tagged as: , District 9

Generous donation transforms play yards at animal shelter

Published on December 02, 2025

A $72,000 gift has funded the installation of new fencing at the Silcox shelter.

Tagged as: , Volunteers

Proposed pilot effort targets the worst nuisance properties

Published on December 02, 2025

Enforcement activity is scheduled to begin in January at three sites with chronic criminal activity and repeat code violations.

Tagged as: , City Council, Community Safety

FWPD shares the latest on panhandling enforcement efforts

Published on December 02, 2025

Adopting a place-based framework will enable divisions to respond more effectively while aligning with citywide goals.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

Update: United Way of Tarrant County’s One Second Collaborative

Published on December 02, 2025

All objectives were completed, and the 2024 Community Needs Assessment was published.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

Winter break camps pack in the fun for kids

Published on December 02, 2025

This winter break, families in Fort Worth can anticipate an array of exciting camps across the city’s community centers. These camps will include engaging activities and supervised fun for kids.

Tagged as: , Events & Activities

FWPD announces launch of Constitutional Policing Unit

Published on December 02, 2025

The launch is a major step forward for FWPD and the City of Fort Worth.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

Fort Worth named No. 1 in the nation for permitting efficiency

Published on December 02, 2025

Fort Worth is at the top for speed, transparency and developer-friendly processes, positioning the city as a national model for business-friendly growth.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy

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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.

Mother Nature’s sculpture stands at busy crossroads

Masterpieces for miles: The city’s hidden exhibit

Say hola to the ‘Vaquero de Fort Worth’

Crown jewel: How cowboy hats became a Fort Worth icon

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

25 years later: Remembering the tornado that reshaped Fort Worth

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

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

Hotel Texas was a welcoming site before a day of tragedy

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

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

From Victorian roots to modern skyline: City halls through time

Meet the man who put Fort Worth on the map

Fort Worth's forgotten subway

A castle in Cowtown: The Knights of Pythias Hall

Why Fort Worth is known by so many names

Pioneers Rest Cemetery: Fort Worth’s oldest cemetery

Video: Why are Fort Worth Fire trucks painted white?

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

Pioneered paths: Celebrating Fort Worth Police’s trailblazing women

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