Rachel Behrndt | Fort Worth Report
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Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved funding for the first of four new Tarrant County child care centers Tuesday.
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Construction of Fort Worth’s new City Hall and council chambers will continue through 2025.
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About 10,000 people fill Fort Worth’s West 7th bar district on a cool October Saturday evening.
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Every 10 years, the future of downtown Fort Worth is reimagined through an updated strategic plan.
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Tarrant County is reprioritizing some of about $408 million in federal pandemic recovery funds. However, several residents are concerned that some of the newly planned allocations don’t meet spending requirements set by the U.S. Treasury Department.
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“State of the City” address covers parks, economic development and budget.
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Conflict between County Judge Tim O’Hare and Democratic Party justices of the peace escalated Thursday after they released a statement accusing O’Hare of racism, cronyism and “crass partisanship.”
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Plus, council approves more money for Forest Park Pool, legal defense contract for short-term rental ordinance.
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The city of Fort Worth went against prevailing local political winds and voted to approve a tax rate that would bring in more revenue than last year.
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Tarrant County passed its 2024 budget and historically low tax rate Tuesday, to go into effect Oct. 1. Residents will likely see the impact of the pared back budget on their tax bill next year.
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Fort Worth drivers could pay more for police-initiated tows starting Oct. 1. City Council members will vote to approve a new fee schedule for tows Sept. 19, despite lacking a final agreement with towing management contractor AutoReturn.
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Fort Worth’s pools are steeped in a history marred by segregation and neglect. However, other cities have managed to claw back their aquatic resources following years of disinvestment. Reporter Rachel Behrndt looked for the answers to the city’s pool problem.