Bob Francis | Fort Worth Report
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The 2.9-acre site houses 12-story grain elevators that have not been in use for more than two decades. Neighbors and the city have complained for several years about the danger posed by the dilapidated property. The property’s owners, 3500 Alice Street Trust, have not responded to repeated requests from city staff for repair or demolition of the structures.
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Fort Worth City Council approves $630M plan with hotel, retail, apartments and underground garages.
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The Fort Worth City Council was briefed at its June 11 meeting about plans for incentives for Fort Worth Heritage, the joint venture between Majestic Realty Co. and Hickman Companies, along with development partner M2G Ventures.
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A coalition of local nonprofits, foundations and affordable housing developers have created a working group called HOME Fort Worth to formally support the city of Fort Worth’s efforts to increase workforce housing.
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After some explosive growth in the past few years, the Dallas-Fort Worth industrial market is slowing down. But the local market remains strong long term, real estate officials say.
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Ben J. Fortson, a leader in the energy business and a driving force in the arts community, has died. He was 91.
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Donald R. Horton, founder and chairman of the board for D.R. Horton Inc., died suddenly Thursday night, the company announced.
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Blake Barry, board president of the Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors and a Realtor at Williams Trew, has detailed how he sees recent changes related to broker commissions. The adjustments are part of a settlement agreement between the National Association of Realtors and home sellers.
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A proposed $850 million mixed-use development at the former site of the Fort Worth Independent School District central administration received unanimous approval for zoning changes requested for the project. No one spoke in opposition to the project.
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H-E-B is getting an H-E-B. The San Antonio-based grocery and Texas cultural phenomenon will open a store at the northwest corner of Cheek-Sparger Road and Rio Grande Boulevard, along the Euless-Bedford city limits.
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Satellite communications startup E-Space is moving ahead with its North American expansion, a project that could bring a minimum of 400 high-tech jobs with an average annual salary of $95,000 within its first five years of operation in Arlington.
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As developer interest in Panther Island increases, the city is creating a plan to allow buildings of up to 20 stories or 324 feet in certain areas along North Main Street in the project.