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January 2021
Reopening Heritage Plaza Park in downtown Fort Worth may require more private donations
January 19, 2021
Residents hear from Fort Worth Police Chief finalists
January 15, 2021
Tarrant Transit Alliance Transit Academy
January 15, 2021
City Place Leasing to Tout Walkable, On-site Amenities
January 15, 2021
Study of high-speed options continues
January 15, 2021
Ambassadors stay busy downtown despite COVID-19
January 15, 2021
DFW High-Speed Transportation Connections Study Public Meetings
January 14, 2021
Zadeh announces mayoral run as field gets more crowded
January 14, 2021
Two public meetings remain on City Council redistricting process
January 14, 2021
Fort Worth mayor’s race is getting crowded. Here’s who signed up on first day of filing
January 13, 2021
Where to Eat, Stay, and Drink Along the North Texas Distillery Trail
January 13, 2021
Learn more about the Downtown Fort Worth's Urban Design Standards and Guidelines
January 12, 2021
11 top Fort Worth events honoring Martin Luther King Jr. in 2021
January 12, 2021
Physician and Fort Worth City Councilman Brian Byrd launches mayoral run
January 11, 2021
Dallas firm is now leasing one of downtown Fort Worth’s largest offices
January 11, 2021
Fort Worth theater's first artistic director steps down after 3 seasons
January 11, 2021
North Fort Worth Councilman Dennis Shingleton will retire after a decade in office
January 11, 2021
Spire Taps Stream Realty for Fort Worth’s City Place
January 11, 2021
Visit Fort Worth to honor Opal Lee
January 7, 2021
Join Fort Worth in celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. virtually
January 6, 2021
Homeless Coalition plans virtual town hall
January 6, 2021
Send questions for police chief candidates by Jan. 13
January 6, 2021
Temporary Closure of Sundance Square’s Valet Assisted Parking Services
January 5, 2021
As COVID-19 infections, hospitalizations climb, Sundance Square suspends valet parking
January 5, 2021
Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price will not seek re-election
January 5, 2021
After a decade as Fort Worth mayor, Betsy Price says she won’t seek reelection
January 5, 2021
Sundance Square valet assisted parking services temporarily suspended
January 5, 2021
Upscale taqueria Taco Diner shutters 2 locations including Fort Worth
January 4, 2021
December 2020
Another Sundance Square restaurant closing in downtown Fort Worth
December 31, 2020
Free First Fri-Yay bike program continues through 2021
December 30, 2020
Developers Planning RV Park Just North of Downtown
December 29, 2020
Bonnell’s restaurant in Fort Worth on break until Jan. 5 after a COVID-19 exposure
December 28, 2020
TEXRail earns PTC System Certification
December 28, 2020
Community meeting for police chief finalists set for Jan. 14
December 28, 2020
Top Fort Worth restaurants for dining in or takeout on New Year's Eve 2020
December 24, 2020
Parfumerie Marie Antoinette in Sundance closes
December 20, 2020
Fort Worth lands #15 on Travel & Leisure 2021 Top Destinations
December 18, 2020
In View - December 2020 PID Newsletter
December 15, 2020
Trinity Metro Christmas and New Year's Day Holiday Service
December 15, 2020
Former Pier 1 building set to become new Fort Worth City Hall
December 15, 2020
Fort Worth council approves $70M purchase of iconic downtown tower for City Hall
December 15, 2020
High-End City Dining Turns to Suburban Delivery During the Pandemic
December 15, 2020
Sinclair Holdings Worked With Their Vendor Partners to Create a Building Unlike Any Other
December 14, 2020
Virtual Story Times With Fort Worth Public Library
December 14, 2020
SteerFW adds 7 new board members
December 14, 2020
Downtown Fort Worth will get another luxury hotel. This one is in a vacant building
December 11, 2020
Celebrate Christmas with Toro Toro Fort Worth
December 9, 2020
Fort Worth Steakhouse Reopens in Heralded Smart Hotel — Why Wicked Butcher’s Return is Just the Beginning
December 9, 2020
Whitley Penn Recognized as a Healthiest Employer in Texas
December 7, 2020
Rodeo time at Reata: Bigger steaks, later hours, more room and tenderloin tamales
December 7, 2020
Worthington National Bank names new CFO
December 7, 2020
Fort Worth’s purchase of Pier 1 tower for City Hall seen as a ‘win-win’
December 6, 2020
Updated occupancy reductions
December 4, 2020
The Historic Hotel Texas Annex Could Soon Become, Well, a Hotel Again
December 3, 2020
City of Fort Worth plans to purchase property for future City Hall
December 2, 2020
Street closures planned during NFR events
December 2, 2020
Fort Worth plans to move City Hall to one of downtown’s most well known buildings.
December 2, 2020
MedStar and Texas Health Resources to Donate Ambulance & Supplies to Fort Worth Sister City – Toluca, Mexico
December 1, 2020
Newsmakers: Moore named president at PlainsCapital Bank in downtown Fort Worth
December 1, 2020
Trinity Metro Bus System Redesign Survey
December 1, 2020
November 2020
Lone Star Film Festival takes to the screen with virtual events
November 30, 2020
Pandemic Forces Longtime Sundance Square Tenant to Close Its Doors
November 29, 2020
COVID-19 keeps Santa Claus from Fort Worth’s Sundance Square, but Christmas tree shines
November 27, 2020
Holiday spots like Sundance Square will look a little different this year due to COVID-19
November 27, 2020
Sundance Square Christmas tree brightens up Downtown Fort Worth
November 25, 2020
55' Blue Spruce Evergreen Christmas Tree in Sundance Square Brightens Up Fort Worth
November 25, 2020
Fort Worth has COVID plan for National Finals Rodeo. Experts say infections are likely
November 25, 2020
Want to try transit during Thanksgiving? Here’s where Fort Worth buses and trains go
November 24, 2020
City of Fort Worth handing out free masks to local businesses
November 24, 2020
TRWD Trout Season returns for its 34th year in Fort Worth
November 24, 2020
Your Fort Worth Gift Guide — 9 Perfect Presents That Keep It Local
November 24, 2020
With the National Finals Rodeo making its move to Texas for 2020, the possibilities to shop and explore Dallas-Fort Wort
November 24, 2020
Fort Worth Businesses Can Pick up Free Masks Downtown November 23-25
November 23, 2020
Free face mask distribution available for Fort Worth businesses
November 23, 2020
Whitley Penn Ranked as Top 100 Private Companies by Fort Worth Business Press
November 23, 2020
Bass Hall announces plans for reopening in 2021
November 23, 2020
Here’s another place to pick up Thanksgiving dinner. It’s also serving city police
November 23, 2020
Breakfast with Santa at the New AC Hotel Fort Worth Downtown
November 20, 2020
Panther Island Ice Opens Tomorrow at Coyote Drive-In
November 19, 2020
GM Financial Annual Parade of Lights goes virtual
November 19, 2020
Fort Worth Jewelry Wiz Makes the Big Move Into Sundance Square — Cary OKeefe’s Second Career Gains Momentum
November 18, 2020
DSG Will Open Kimpton Hotel in Fort Worth
November 18, 2020
This ‘trash wheel’ could remove 50,000 pounds of litter per day from the Trinity River
November 18, 2020
GM Financial Parade of Lights Broadcast Sunday, November 22 From 7-9 PM
November 17, 2020
Performing Arts Fort Worth Announces Additional Programming Cancellations and Phased Reopening Plan
November 17, 2020
Businesses can pick up free masks Nov. 23-25
November 17, 2020
Property management change in Sundance Square
November 17, 2020
Sundance Square management shifted to in-house firm
November 17, 2020
Trinity Metro Eyes 2.1-Mile TEXRail Extension
November 16, 2020
Fort Worth's new Kimpton Hotel will host exciting Italian restaurant
November 16, 2020
Trinity Metro in early stages of extending TEXRail to Medical District
November 16, 2020
Voters hopped on board for free rides to the polls
November 16, 2020
National Park Service recognizes Trinity River Paddling Trail
November 16, 2020
Rider alert for Thanksgiving transportation services
November 16, 2020
Fort Worth Parade of Lights goes virtual, but will provide ‘bit of joy’ amid pandemic
November 15, 2020
AECOM awarded TEXRail extension project
November 13, 2020
Take a peek at new hotel coming to Downtown Fort Worth
November 12, 2020
Another Management Change For Fort Worth’s Sundance Square
November 12, 2020
The Kimpton Harper Hotel in Fort Worth, Texas to Open 2021
November 12, 2020
Price hints at plans for higher education expansion in Downtown Fort Worth
November 12, 2020
Sundance Square In Fort Worth To Keep Christmas Tree But No Public Lighting Ceremony Or Santa This Year
November 11, 2020
PlainsCapital Bank names president at downtown branch
November 10, 2020
Panther Island Ice Returns for the Holidays
November 9, 2020
Learn about NFR business operations and resources at town hall
November 9, 2020
Sounds of Resilience
November 6, 2020
Downtown Water Meter Exchanges
November 5, 2020
Whitley Penn Receives Gold Recognition from the American Heart Association
November 4, 2020
15 Best Fort Worth Restaurants Perfect For Outdoor Dining
November 4, 2020
Program to discuss the mural movement in Fort Worth
November 3, 2020
October 2020
Lone Star Film Festival takes to the screen with virtual events
October 30, 2020
Gleniece Robinson retires after 40 years of public service
October 29, 2020
Artspace111 Seeks Mural Proposals From Texas Artists
October 27, 2020
These oil and gas firms from Houston and Tulsa are merging, and moving to Fort Worth
October 27, 2020
Fort Worth Open Space Conservation Plan
October 26, 2020
Why a Fort Worth Filmmaker Chose to Spotlight Domestic Abuse in Her Feature Debut
October 23, 2020
Join Mayor Price for the spookiest ride of the year
October 23, 2020
Lightning may have ignited fire at apartments in downtown Fort Worth, fire official says
October 23, 2020
Vote by bike, train, bus …
October 22, 2020
Two more office towers in Fort Worth go up for sale
October 21, 2020
Chyna to Fort Worth
October 21, 2020
Fort Worth’s Oil & Gas/Star-Telegram buildings hit the market
October 20, 2020
Oil & Gas/Star-Telegram buildings hit the market
October 19, 2020
New Initiative Aims to Shine Spotlight on Struggling Restaurants in Cowtown
October 19, 2020
Pair of downtown Fort Worth office towers are for sale near Sundance Square
October 19, 2020
AC Hotel Debuts in Downtown Fort Worth
October 19, 2020
UMB Bank continues growth in DFW market
October 19, 2020
Oncor eyes Q1 2021 move-in date for 200K-SF relocation in downtown Fort Worth
October 16, 2020
State-of-the-art technology helps improve Fort Worth traffic flow
October 14, 2020
Learn about Open Space Conservation Program and share your thoughts
October 14, 2020
Downtown Fort Worth landmark goes on the market
October 14, 2020
Early Voting Begins in Fort Worth
October 13, 2020
City's new website serves as digital City Hall
October 13, 2020
GM Financial Parade Of Lights 2020
October 9, 2020
3rd St. Closure between Main and Houston St. for Sewer Work 10/19-10/20
October 9, 2020
GM FINANCIAL PARADE OF LIGHTS RE-IMAGINED FOR 2020
October 8, 2020
Whitley Penn Named to Texas Lawyer’s Best of 2020 for Forensic, Litigation & Valuation Services
October 8, 2020
George Orwell's 1984 Digital Reading
October 8, 2020
Fort Worth holiday tradition Parade of Lights going virtual for 2020
October 8, 2020
Fort Worth: GM Financial Parade Of Lights Re-imagined For 2020
October 8, 2020
Tarrant County partners with Trinity Metro for free rides for voting
October 7, 2020
GM Financial donates face masks in Fort Worth and Arlington
October 6, 2020
Fort Worth: Ambassadors Continue Downtown Duties Despite Coronavirus
October 6, 2020
Afton Battle: New Fort Worth Opera general director proves you can come home again
October 6, 2020
Professor at Fort Worth’s Texas A&M law school receives ‘genius grant’ for reform work
October 6, 2020
NCTCOG's High Speed Transportation Study
October 6, 2020
Circle Theatre Announces Holiday Punch Fundraiser
October 5, 2020
What is Fort Worth’s oldest historic site? It’s not what you’d expect.
October 3, 2020
Downtown Ambassadors 3rd Quarter 2020 Statistics
October 2, 2020
New 252-room hotel open in Fort Worth features library, lounge and bar with local beers
October 2, 2020
Vonlane Service Returns to Fort Worth
October 2, 2020
Fort Worth Mayor: “It’s Time to Just Open up Our Economy and Get Our Businesses Back on Track”
October 1, 2020
September 2020
Four Day 4Ever!
September 30, 2020
Child Care Associates Re-Opens 20 Early Education Campuses Across Tarrant County
September 30, 2020
Jackson-Shaw Opens 252-Room AC Hotel by Marriott in Downtown Fort Worth
September 29, 2020
Jackson-Shaw Opens 16-Story AC Hotel Downtown Fort Worth
September 28, 2020
AC Hotel opens in Downtown Fort Worth
September 28, 2020
Curb ramp improvements and concrete repairs in Central Business District move into second year
September 23, 2020
Winfield Place in Downtown Fort Worth Is for Sale—and Its Innovation Lies in the Elevator
September 22, 2020
Renovated historic Fort Worth office building—with moving glass conference room—hits the market
September 22, 2020
Last call for Restaurant Week: $39-$49 dinners. Yes, you can order takeout
September 22, 2020
Historic office building with unique conference room up for sale in downtown Fort Worth
September 21, 2020
Renovated and Historic Winfield Place for Sale in Downtown Fort Worth
September 21, 2020
Plan a virtual National Night Out with neighbors
September 18, 2020
Panhandling remains a problem, although cases are down during the pandemic
September 17, 2020
Virtual meeting to discuss proposed improvements along East Lancaster
September 17, 2020
A COVID-19 update from Governor Abbott
September 17, 2020
Sing along with Texas A&M Law School faculty to learn about U.S. Constitution
September 17, 2020
Performing Arts Fort Worth Announces Broadway at the Bass Cancellations
September 16, 2020
Peloton Land Solutions expands at Cantey Hanger Plaza
September 16, 2020
Fort Worth-area job seekers can ride Trinity Metro buses and trains for free
September 16, 2020
Whitley Penn Awarded Multiple Accolades by INSIDE Public Accounting for 2020
September 16, 2020
Trinity Metro offers free rides for job seekers
September 14, 2020
Fort Worth Honors Community Leaders
September 11, 2020
JLL Tapped to Sell Fort Worth’s Oncor Building
September 9, 2020
GM Financial employees host Sept. 10 food drive
September 9, 2020
Fort Worth's Oncor Building Hits the Market
September 8, 2020
Applications open today for second round of Preserve the Fort business grants
September 8, 2020
'DFW Restaurant Week' extended to help businesses, North Texas Food Bank and nonprofit Lena Pope
September 4, 2020
Many DFWI Board Members Named Most Influential People in 2020
September 3, 2020
Origin Bancorp : Bank Promotes Justin Holt to Lead Fort Worth Market
September 1, 2020
August 2020
Another Sundance Square Fort Worth restaurant closes, and this was an old-timer
August 31, 2020
Presbyterian Night Shelter Receives $750K to Add Capacity
August 31, 2020
City prepares to launch second round of Preserve the Fort business grants
August 27, 2020
COVID-19 survey details impact of pandemic on Tarrant County
August 27, 2020
Adopt, don't drop. Help keep the Trinity litter-free
August 27, 2020
Assistance available to help bar owners comply with new TABC guidelines
August 27, 2020
Fort Worth sheltering more than 400 fleeing Hurricane Laura
August 27, 2020
Cowtown Marathon moves to new date in May 2021
August 27, 2020
Work begins on Central Business District brick crosswalks
August 27, 2020
COVID-19 survey details impact of pandemic on Tarrant County
August 27, 2020
FW Police Officers Association sells property downtown
August 24, 2020
Trinity Metro is patrolling this Fort Worth train station with ... a robot?
August 21, 2020
Homeless Prevention: CTL Launches COVID-19 Rental Assistance
August 20, 2020
Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce names president its CEO
August 20, 2020
Central Business District Brick Crosswalks
August 19, 2020
Little Red Wasp's Wasp’s Knees Takes the Sting Out of Bars Being Closed
August 14, 2020
Texas Ballet Theater cancels monthlong run of popular holiday classic ‘The Nutcracker’
August 13, 2020
Sinclair Hotel Developer Nominated for Supernova Award
August 12, 2020
City manager presents recommended FY2021 general fund budget
August 11, 2020
FWISD says students should enroll now for the 2020-21 school year
August 6, 2020