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October 2020
Why a Fort Worth Filmmaker Chose to Spotlight Domestic Abuse in Her Feature Debut
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
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
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
Survey seeks opinions on community-police relationships
August 6, 2020
Whitley Penn Named to Dallas Business Journal Middle Market 50 List
August 5, 2020
$18.6 million to provide permanent housing for COVID-19-vulnerable people
August 5, 2020
City Manager presents recommended capital budget for FY21 – 25
August 5, 2020
Fort Worth To Provide Permanent Housing For Coronavirus-Vulnerable Homeless People
August 5, 2020
Trinity Metro seeking public participation in bus system redesign
August 4, 2020
From steaks to soufflés, here’s where to book a table for DFW Restaurant Week
August 4, 2020
Fort Worth Rings Bells in Recognition of Peace for All
August 4, 2020
Trinity Metro launches A Better Connection – bus system redesign and implementation plan
August 3, 2020
Trinity Metro launches A Better Connection
August 3, 2020
July 2020
Sounds of Resilience Grant Initiative - Application Deadline Extended
July 31, 2020
2 longtime Sundance Square boutiques ride off into the sunset
July 30, 2020
Fort Worth Symphony to Host In-Person Performances This Fall
July 27, 2020
Where to See a Drive-In Movie in Dallas
July 27, 2020
Creating COVID-19 Jobs Through Small Transportation Projects Endorsed
July 24, 2020
Creating COVID-19 Jobs Through Small Transportation Projects Endorsed
July 24, 2020
2026 World Cup events should come to DFW
July 24, 2020
Stay at Home Book Club resonates with adult readers
July 23, 2020
Survey seeks opinions on community-police relationships
July 23, 2020
Library brings Grow with Google to Fort Worth
July 21, 2020
Fine Line Group Announces Over $100,000 in Grants to Local Artists
July 21, 2020
Hotel Industry Giving Free Food to Unemployed Workers Friday in Fort Worth
July 16, 2020
Fort Worth: Ambassadors Continue To Assist Downtown Residents, Workers, Visitors Despite Coronavirus
July 15, 2020
Mike Herman Named Whitley Penn Chief Operating Officer
July 14, 2020
Fort Worth developer worries ‘predatory’ investor is using COVID to seize luxury hotel
July 13, 2020
All the Fort Worth bars, wineries, and breweries selling alcohol to-go during the shutdown
July 13, 2020
Jubilee Theatre Announces Virtual Education Program
July 13, 2020
Commentary: Remembering Marvin Girouard and Pier 1 Imports
July 12, 2020
Dinner from the train station? Ashton Depot serving dinners to go, Sunday brunch
July 9, 2020
After years of delays, could Panther Island’s bridges be ready sooner than expected?
July 9, 2020
Fort Worth Has Best Sister Cities Program in Nation
July 9, 2020
HNTB Corp. takes lease in Fort Worth’s Frost Tower
July 8, 2020
Outreach project places more than 9,500 phone calls to senior citizens
July 8, 2020
North Texas mayors hosting regional blood drive July 14
July 8, 2020
Head Start services added for preschoolers
July 6, 2020
Governor Abbott establishes statewide face covering requirement, issues proclamation to limit gatherings
July 2, 2020
Downtown Ambassadors 2020 Second Quarter Statistics
July 1, 2020
A different kind of 4th of July
July 1, 2020
Fort Worth City Employees Form Temporary Shelter Team To Meet Homeless Needs During Pandemic
July 1, 2020
Fine Line Group Launches New Musician's Grant Initiative
July 1, 2020
June 2020
Crowds are discouraged for Fort Worth’s Fourth. How the city hopes you watch the show
June 30, 2020
Trinity Metro service for Saturday, July 4
June 29, 2020
Leaders praise Bill Thornton’s legacy of growth at helm of Fort Worth Chamber
June 29, 2020
‘End Racism Now' To Be Painted on Fort Worth Main Street
June 26, 2020
Governor Abbott Takes Executive Action To Contain Spread Of COVID-19
June 26, 2020
The City Council has proclaimed June 26, “Sister Cities Day” in Fort Worth
June 26, 2020
Acre Distilling goes solar
June 26, 2020
2020 MAIN ST. FORT WORTH ARTS FESTIVAL CANCELED
June 25, 2020
Tarrant County will require face masks at all businesses amid surge of COVID-19 cases
June 25, 2020
Volunteers to Paint Anti-Racist Message in Downtown Fort Worth this Weekend
June 25, 2020
Tarrant County will require face masks at all businesses amid surge of COVID-19 cases
June 25, 2020
DFWI Staff Matt Beard Selected for IDA’s 2020 Emerging Leaders Fellowship Program
June 24, 2020
Fort Worth Convention Center's Run as Temporary Homeless Shelter Ends
June 23, 2020
School and business leaders to discuss Fort Worth's future at June 25 virtual summit
June 23, 2020
Rockin' the River, Sunday Funday start soon at Panther Island Pavilion
June 23, 2020
Anti-racism message to be painted on Main Street this weekend
June 23, 2020
Fort Worth Convention Center gets thorough cleaning, new procedures in wake of COVID-19
June 22, 2020
Monroe Street closed beginning June 24
June 19, 2020
Fort Worth parks need some love. Volunteer to clean up your favorite park
June 19, 2020
Jubilee Theatre First to Relaunch Live Performances on Juneteenth
June 19, 2020
Trinity Metro resumes regular service on some routes
June 19, 2020
Juneteenth program on Friday will include historical segment, oral history interview and musical numbers
June 18, 2020
Water Department customer service lobby reopening
June 18, 2020
North Texas transit agencies will #soundthehorn
June 17, 2020
Mexican restaurant in downtown Fort Worth closes; West 7th brewpub up for sale
June 17, 2020
Juneteenth celebration to have caravan, virtual aspects this year
June 17, 2020
In View - June 2020 PID Newsletter
June 16, 2020
What downtown parking revenue tells us about the Fort Worth economy and COVID
June 15, 2020
Parklets offer innovative solution to merchants struggling with occupancy limits
June 15, 2020
Zadeh named Regional Transportation Council secretary
June 15, 2020
Protesters Announce Meeting with Mayor and Chief of Police
June 13, 2020
Trinity Metro awarded $600,000 grant from Federal Transit Administration
June 12, 2020
Texas restaurant capacity lifted to 75%
June 12, 2020
City of Fort Worth thanks UNT Health Science Center students, staff and faculty for their community COVID-19 response
June 12, 2020
Downtown Fort Worth Welcomes PGA Fans
June 11, 2020
Fans may be banned
June 11, 2020
2020 Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival cancelled
June 11, 2020
Fort Worth modifies July 4 celebration, cancelling festival portion of event
June 11, 2020
Fort Worth’s Fourth Modified
June 11, 2020
Fort Worth's Fourth Festival Cancelled - Fireworks Show Still Goes On
June 11, 2020
A downtown Fort Worth favorite is back to normal and adds fried chicken to the menu
June 10, 2020
In summer of coronavirus, Fort Worth drive-in movie theater becomes one of few escapes
June 10, 2020
Mayor Price, Scribner, Giovannini to headline June 25 virtual summit
June 10, 2020
Plays, Performances Can Begin Again Wednesday in Texas
June 10, 2020
Oncor signs a big office lease in downtown Fort Worth
June 8, 2020
NCTCOG seeking input on transportation
June 8, 2020
Fort Worth Housing Solutions adds three senior leaders
June 8, 2020
Hotel Stays Slowly Increase as Summer Approaches
June 8, 2020
Rapid antigen COVID-19 tests now available at three additional Tarrant locations
June 8, 2020
Fort Worth protesters march to north side, plan to continue rallies throughout the week
June 7, 2020
Younger, diverse Fort Worth takes ‘a pivotal turn’ in week of George Floyd protests
June 7, 2020
‘They stole our protest.’ Day nine of Fort Worth protests take new path, message
June 6, 2020
Apply for city's environmental awards program
June 5, 2020
Changes in Development Services Department allow staff to assist more customers remotely
June 5, 2020
Protests, Marches Will Not Slow Down Anytime Soon, Organizer Says
June 5, 2020
FWISD, Chamber join on 'Where the Best Begins'
June 3, 2020
Governor Abbott Announces Phase III To Open Texas
June 3, 2020
Phase 3 Of Reopening Texas: All Businesses Now Allowed To Operate At Up To 50% Capacity
June 3, 2020
Demonstration in Downtown Fort Worth Remains Peaceful
June 3, 2020
Hundreds March Through Downtown Fort Worth, Organizer Calls for Peaceful Protest
June 2, 2020
Fort Worth police took a knee on president’s plan of domination
June 2, 2020
Fort Worth sets 8 p.m. curfew
June 1, 2020
Fort Worth Announces Emergency Curfew Following Overnight Protests
June 1, 2020
Fort Worth mayor issues 8 p.m. curfew after weekend of George Floyd protests
June 1, 2020
Curfew in place in Fort Worth beginning at 8 p.m. June 1
June 1, 2020
Trinity Metro services reduced during curfew hours
June 1, 2020
Fort Worth's population put at 909,585, ranking 13th nationwide
June 1, 2020
Opal Lee to Lead Caravan for Juneteenth Celebration
June 1, 2020
May 2020
Fort Worth protesters face off with police on West 7th bridge over Trinity River
May 31, 2020
Several YMCA branches reopen June 1
May 29, 2020
Select city facilities to reopen in early June
May 29, 2020
What Happens To Pier 1 Imports' Longtime Office Headquarters In Fort Worth?
May 27, 2020
Amon Carter Jr. Downtown YMCA to reopen Monday, unveils coronavirus safety protocols
May 27, 2020
New campaign promotes reopening responsibly
May 27, 2020
Preserve the Fort initiative offers $10 million in grants to Fort Worth small businesses
May 26, 2020