Nature center’s boardwalk expansion officially opens on Earth Day Published on April 14, 2024 The Lotus Marsh Boardwalk is named in honor of Marty Leonard, who has worked to conserving nature and the environment in Fort Worth. Tagged as: , Project Update, District 7
Improvements coming to University Drive north of I-30 Published on January 17, 2024 The second phase of work on the popular roadway would require removing small parts of the Botanic Garden and Trinity Park. Tagged as: , Project Update, Transportation, District 7, District 9
Council approves land acquisition for Nature Center Published on October 18, 2023 As the City has acquired properties in the Lakeland Addition over the years, they have been integrated into the Nature Center as endorsed in the center’s master plan. Tagged as: , City Council, Environment, District 7
Fort Worth’s Fire Station 18: 100 years of service and resilience Published on October 18, 2023 Originally constructed as part of the “City Beautiful” initiative in the early 1920s, Fort Worth’s iconic Fire Station 18 celebrates its remarkable 100-year legacy as the city’s oldest operating fire station. Tagged as: , Community Safety, District 7
Tireless volunteers transform Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge Published on October 18, 2023 Over the past three years, two intrepid workers have led efforts to successfully eliminate 2,800 tires from the Refuge landscape. Tagged as: , Environment, Volunteers, District 7
Library funding bookmarked in proposed budget includes new branch Published on August 26, 2023 Libraries serve a vital role in helping enhance residents’ quality of life. The Fort Worth Public Library funds proposed in the FY2024 budget reflect the City’s commitment to doing just that. Tagged as: , City Council, Library, District 7
Fort Worth seeks visionary firms to transform Arts Center property Published on July 14, 2023 The City of Fort Worth is seeking highly qualified firms to participate in a request for proposals aimed at reimagining the Community Arts Center into a world-class cultural hub. Tagged as: , Arts & Culture, District 7
Council increases Over 65, Disability exemptions, easing tax burden Published on June 27, 2023 Council said: “Property tax relief is an issue that is top of mind in every household in our city, and this step will be incredibly meaningful to our neighbors.” Tagged as: , Business & Economy, City Council, District 2, District 3, District 4, District 5, District 6, District 7, District 8, District 9, District 10, District 11