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Two firefighters earn statewide awards for bravery

Published on September 11, 2026

The FWFD veterans were severely injured fighting house fires on separate incidents.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Honors & Celebrations

Drought dangers: From wildfires to flash floods

Published on August 27, 2026

After a drought, dry ground doesn't always absorb water as quickly as you might think.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

City advances plans to improve safety, mobility at railroad crossings

Published on August 05, 2026

Fort Worth is advancing plans to improve safety and mobility at railroad crossings across the city, where more than 102,000 vehicles are affected by blocked crossings each day.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

City of Fort Worth, NCTCOG launch effort to reduce excessive speeding

Published on July 30, 2026

The City of Fort Worth and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) are launching an effort Aug. 1 to curb excessive speeding, which remains the top contributor to serious and fatal crashes in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

National Night Out unites residents for safer, stronger communities

Published on July 21, 2026

The annual campaign fosters police-community partnerships and neighborhood unity to create safer and more compassionate communities. It strengthens bonds between neighbors and law enforcement.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

Court in the Community providing warrant forgiveness Aug. 8

Published on July 14, 2026

The event is only for Fort Worth citations such as any Class C criminal case filed with Municipal Court.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities

Fort Worth files nuisance abatement lawsuit against E. Lancaster motel

Published on July 07, 2026

The legal action seeks court-ordered measures to reduce chronic criminal activity and improve public safety.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, District 5

Fourth of July fireworks safety tips for kids

Published on July 01, 2026

Cook Children’s Health Care System shares how families can enjoy the holiday while reducing risk.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

Fireworks are illegal. Leave the shows to the pros

Published on June 30, 2026

Find information about professional fireworks displays in Fort Worth and across Tarrant County.

Tagged as: , Community Safety, Events & Activities

NET Force pilot program delivers early success

Published on June 24, 2026

City staff has proposed seven additional target properties to expand the program in Fiscal Year 2027.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

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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.

Historic park, on bluff of Trinity, celebrates Fort Worth’s founding

Mother Nature’s sculpture stands at busy crossroads

May 5, 1995: The day all hail broke loose in Fort Worth

Say hola to the ‘Vaquero de Fort Worth’

Masterpieces for miles: The city’s hidden exhibit

Crown jewel: How cowboy hats became a Fort Worth icon

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

A twister that made history: Remembering the tornado of 2000

Ahead of its time, Lustron home still standing tall in Fort Worth

25 years later: Remembering the tornado that reshaped Fort Worth

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

The built legacy of pioneering architect Marshall Sanguinet

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

Dark and quirky, Cellar Club gave Fort Worth an underground vibe

Small but mighty, Davey O’Brien led Horned Frogs to football glory

Hotel Texas was a welcoming site before a day of tragedy

Hell’s Half Acre: The Wildest hangout in the West

American Airlines’ colorful history is intertwined with Fort Worth’s

Central Market: When Fort Worth became a foodie town

Since 1958, live theater has thrived under the Casa Mañana dome

From Pier 1 to City Hall: An iconic building's second act

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

50 years later, murders at Davis mansion still stir conversations

Farrington Field hosted high school heroes, pro legends

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

From Victorian roots to modern skyline: City halls through time

Paved with purpose, brick by brick

A ghost town now, Butler Place could be next catalytic downtown redo

Fort Worthian made scoop of the century with frozen favorite

Fort Worth's forgotten subway

Meet the man who put Fort Worth on the map

Nostalgia was the star of the show at Fort Worth’s drive-in theaters

The Fort Worth Flood of 1949: A city underwater

A castle in Cowtown: The Knights of Pythias Hall

Why Fort Worth is known by so many names

Frozen in time: The Landmark Tower and its revolving clock

Pioneers Rest Cemetery: Fort Worth’s oldest cemetery

Mrs. Baird’s downtown bakery: The best thing since sliced bread

Memories run deep at storied ‘flying saucer’ arena

Video: Why are Fort Worth Fire trucks painted white?

Time travel: How Bankhead Highway helped build Texas transportation

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

Former power plant on Trinity River awaits its next role

Western Hills Hotel offered roadside rest in upscale digs

The Tandy Center ice-skating rink: A ticket to glide

Pioneered paths: Celebrating Fort Worth Police’s trailblazing women

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