Mattie Parker

Two weeks after city officials overturned a ban on discriminatory content at city-owned facilities, community leaders are split on how the policy will impact residents.

The new advisory committee — a first of its kind in Fort Worth — will focus on LGBTQ concerns, identifying equal opportunities for LGBTQ residents and providing education on LGBTQ topics, said Christina Brooks, the director of the city’s diversity and inclusion department.

Amid slowing property value increases and declining revenues, Fort Worth is staying the course in its fiscal year 2025 budget.

Mayor Mattie Parker laid out her case for why Fort Worth ISD needs a turnaround plan.

Mayor Mattie Parker sees Fort Worth ISD facing a leadership vacuum as the school board and superintendent work through a strained relationship.

Fort Worth native Clarence Donald Babers dedicated his life to improving public housing in Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma as a leader and administrator for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

City Manager David Cooke told the City Council during an Aug. 27 budget work session that in order to keep the tax rate frozen while meeting council’s expectations, cuts from programs supported by the general fund and-pay-as-you-go funds are necessary.

Mayor Mattie Parker voiced dissatisfaction with the lackluster and stagnant state of Fort Worth ISD in an Aug. 27 letter and speech to the school board.

Within 10 days of hearing City Manager David Cooke’s budget proposal for the upcoming fiscal year, Fort Worth City Council members have requested a lower tax rate, along with other budget amendments to relieve financial stress on residents.

More details on the cost, size, academic departments and a city partnership at the planned UTA West campus were revealed in an Aug. 20 Fort Worth City Council presentation.

A statement last night from CrossFit Games officials said the decision followed careful thought, talks with athletes, and conversations with the family of Lazar Đukić.

The J.E. and L.E. Mabee Social Service Center needed an overhaul to give families staying there more privacy.