Georgie London | Fort Worth Report

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden is implementing a strategic plan to improve facilities and welcome a more diverse crowd.

Major new addition to Fort Worth Botanic Garden expected to break ground in November

The $25 million Baker Martin Family Garden is expected to begin construction in mid-November, said Sara Richardson, the Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s vice president for advancement. A groundbreaking ceremony is set for Nov. 16.

TCU women’s basketball player Hailey Van Lith will represent Team USA in the Olympics. She’s the only collegiate athlete to make any of the USA basketball teams.

Education

Going for gold: TCU athletes head to Paris to compete in 2024 Summer Olympics

Georgie London | Fort Worth Report

The five-time International Basketball Federation gold medalist will take the court for Team USA in the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, with the opening ceremony this Friday. It’s a “surreal moment” made real by the support of her family and coaches, Van Lith said.

The Texas Rangers and the City of Arlington held a panel discussion over parking, traffic and other details for MLB All-Star events on July 2, 2024, at Globe Life Field.

Arts & Culture

Arlington ready to field crowds, parking as MLB All-Star Week begins

Georgie London | Fort Worth Report

Arlington is preparing for an influx of visitors to descend upon the city for the 94th MLB All-Star Week.

The U.S. surgeon general recently called for social media platforms to add warning labels about how their services may affect mental health.

Health & Wellness

Fort Worth mental health experts support social media warning labels

Georgie London | Fort Worth Report

The toll social media can take on teens pushed the U.S. surgeon general to call for warning labels, a move some Tarrant County children’s mental health professionals support.

Walk for Freedom participants gather before beginning their walk on June 18, 2022.

Arts & Culture

Here’s where to celebrate Juneteenth in Tarrant County

Georgie London | Fort Worth Report

Looking for ways to celebrate Juneteenth in Tarrant County? Events are planned across the county for the federal holiday that commemorates the emancipation of slaves after the Civil War.

This photo, taken by Hurst resident Mary Hulshouser on the night of July 3, won the Fort Worth Report’s July photo contest titled, Patriotism.

Government

Fort Worth tries to keep fireworks complaints from spiking again this year

Georgie London | Fort Worth Report

As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Fort Worth first responders are reminding residents about firework safety.

Morningside Middle School, pictured in May 2024, was among the middle school campuses facing closure in a district plan. School board members pulled the plan during a May 28, 2024, meeting.

Education

Fort Worth ISD pulls plan to close middle schools, moves forward with campus renovations

Georgie London | Fort Worth Report

Fort Worth ISD school board member Wallace Bridges warned his colleagues May 14 that parents and community members felt a proposal to close middle school campuses was a done deal.