Nicole Lopez | Fort Worth Report

North Texas has seen 26 days this year when ozone exceeded the federal limit of 70 parts per billion.

The sprawling, hilly 82 acres are home to a biodiversity of plants and wildlife with rainwater spilling down to a creek that eventually meets the Paluxy River, one of the many water sources that feeds a nearby reservoir.

Authorities are investigating what killed over 4,000 fish at a popular Bedford lake.

The Tarrant Regional Water District’s recently adopted recreational master plan suggested adding more safety measures to the trail system.

The Fort Worth Zoo has helped conserve and grow endangered flamingo, amphibian and reptile species so far in 2025.

Fort Worth officials are looking to dedicate $5 million from the city’s 2026 bond program to renovate city pools, construct additional sites and make the public amenities more accessible to residents.

North Texans could see more alerts later this year from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, the state agency responsible for regulating and enforcing federal air quality standards, as ozone season for the region runs from March to October.

Dozens of North Texans filled a May 19 meeting held by state water planners. Many shared the same goal: voicing their opposition against a proposed $7 billion Northeast Texas reservoir that’s been proposed for over 50 years.

City-operated landfills, oil and gas facilities, and defense companies led Tarrant County businesses in producing the most carbon monoxide emissions and fine particulate matter in 2023, according to the most recent data collected by the state.

With heavy rainfall deluging the Fort Worth area, city officials closed Lake Worth May 3 due to elevated water levels and say it will remain closed to the public until further notice.

Board incumbent Leah King and three competitors ran for three seats on the board of directors.

After nearly two years of trying to get a stringently opposed concrete batch plant up and running in south Tarrant County, Texas officials have granted J7 Ready Mix preliminary approval.