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Poly Main Street unveils new logo, new community vision

Published on June 26, 2026

The program is creating a mixed-use district that fosters entrepreneurship, celebrates neighborhood identity and traditions, and supports generational growth.

Tagged as: , Business & Economy, District 8, District 11

Fort Worth urgently seeks adopters as shelters exceed capacity

Published on June 25, 2026

Every adoption and foster placement creates much-needed space for animals arriving at City shelters each day.

Tagged as: , Announcements

Fourth of July closure schedule

Published on June 24, 2026

This year’s holiday will be especially meaningful since it celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

Tagged as: , Announcements

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

Learn about Fort Worth’s growth compared to other large cities

Published on June 23, 2026

Fort Worth continues to be the fastest growing city among the 30 most populous cities, with the population growing by 11.9% over the last five years.

Tagged as: , Announcements

Fort Worth City Council on summer break until Aug. 4

Published on June 23, 2026

The next meeting will be at 2 p.m. Aug. 4.

Tagged as: , City Council

Stray bullet incidents and fireworks carry a hefty fine

Published on June 23, 2026

During the upcoming holiday, FWPD will have additional resources working overtime in every patrol division.

Tagged as: , Community Safety

Registration now open for engageFW Community Academy

Published on June 23, 2026

The new program provides residents with a practical understanding of how the City of Fort Worth operates.

Tagged as: , Announcements

About the proposed Street Maintenance Fee

Published on June 22, 2026

Explore the updated ConnectFW page and supporting materials.

Tagged as: , Service Update, Transportation

City partners on cooling, water to protect unsheltered residents

Published on June 22, 2026

In addition, four community centers will serve as a place where residents can rest and escape the heat.

Tagged as: , Directions Home

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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

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

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?

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

The built legacy of pioneering architect Marshall Sanguinet

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

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

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

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

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

Meet the man who put Fort Worth on the map

Fort Worth's forgotten subway

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

A castle in Cowtown: The Knights of Pythias Hall

Why Fort Worth is known by so many names

The Fort Worth Flood of 1949: A city underwater

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

Video: Why are Fort Worth Fire trucks painted white?

Time travel: How Bankhead Highway helped build Texas transportation

Former power plant on Trinity River awaits its next role

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

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

Pioneered paths: Celebrating Fort Worth Police’s trailblazing women

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