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Fort Worth Paused Data Centers. Its Neighbors Are Going Further.
Keller's council voted unanimously to retain lawyers over the data center Westlake approved on their shared border, while five Dallas council members moved to regulate the industry, a regional escalation in one week.
By Sasha Esparza · August 15, 2026 · 2 min read
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8/8-8/15 Fort Worth Real Estate Report: 6,016 Listings, Sale Price Down 0.7%
Realtor.com counted 6,016 Fort Worth, TX homes for sale as of August 2026, while Redfin reported 2,980 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $337,798.
August 15, 2026
Fort WorthAn Ambulance Stolen From a Fort Worth Fire Station Ended in a Fatal Shooting 190 Miles Away
The ambulance was taken from Station Four on Mansfield Road Wednesday night, according to the Fort Worth Fire Department, and the pursuit ended Thursday morning in a crash and fatal shooting on I-35's upper deck in Austin.
August 13, 2026
Fort WorthFort Worth ISD Starts Aug. 11: Route Finder, Stopfinder and a Number to Call
The fall semester begins Tuesday. Fort Worth ISD posts stops through its Route Finder, tracks buses in the Stopfinder app, and handles special needs routes by phone because they are not listed online.
August 10, 2026
Fort WorthFort Worth Gas Prices Ease to $3.6097 as Monthly Costs Rise — August 9, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.6097 in the Fort Worth-Arlington area, down from yesterday, up from last week and above the Texas average.
August 10, 2026
Fort WorthMan who drove from Georgia to kill father in Fort Worth gets life
Xavier Bass received a life sentence after pleading guilty to the planned ambush and shooting of his father, Gene Bass, in Fort Worth.
August 9, 2026
Fort WorthInside Texas Politics to Cover Fort Worth Budget, Senate Race
The Inside Texas Politics program will discuss budget issues in Fort Worth, the upcoming state Senate election, and a pause on new data centers.
August 9, 2026
Local BusinessUrban Group Retail Inc files TABC application in Fort Worth
Public records show Urban Group Retail Inc submitted a new alcohol license application in Fort Worth on August 11, 2026.
August 13, 2026
Local BusinessSenior Housing Construction Hits Lowest Level in 14 Years Amid Growing Demand
The construction of senior housing units has declined significantly, even as demand rises.
August 11, 2026
Local BusinessNew Sales Tax Permit Filed for Veronica Rene Stclair in Fort Worth
Public records show Veronica Rene Stclair obtained a new Texas sales tax permit in Fort Worth on August 7, 2026.
August 10, 2026
Fort WorthOne Dead, Two Injured in I-35W Rollover Near Fort Worth
Police report that a driver died and two passengers were injured after a red Toyota rolled over a retaining wall on Interstate 35W late Friday night.
August 9, 2026
Fort WorthTop Neighborhoods and Nearby Towns for Fort Worth Residents
A recent overview highlights several Fort Worth neighborhoods and adjacent communities noted for their distinct lifestyles, from historic districts to affluent suburbs.
August 9, 2026
Fort Worth8/2-8/9 Fort Worth Real Estate Report: 6,094 Listings, Sale Price Down 0.7%
Realtor.com counted 6,094 Fort Worth, TX homes for sale as of June 2026, while Redfin reported 2,980 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $337,798.
August 9, 2026
Fort WorthTop trending activities in Fort Worth include book clubs and volunteering
Fort Worth residents are searching for local options for book clubs, volunteer work, rollerskating, run clubs, and mahjong based on recent Google data.
August 8, 2026
Fort WorthJPS Network Outage Enters Fifth Day After Security Alert
John Peter Smith Hospital remains under controlled network downtime for a fifth day following the detection of suspicious activity, with restoration expected to take several days.
August 8, 2026
Fort WorthTop Attractions for Families and Adults in Fort Worth
Fort Worth offers diverse activities ranging from historic cattle drives and world-class museums to outdoor gardens and entertainment districts.
August 8, 2026
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League City will hold a referendum on the use of Flock Safety's cameras after a council vote.
August 12, 2026
TexasTexas THC Ban Remains in Effect Following Federal Court Ruling
A federal judge has upheld Texas' ban on most hemp-derived THC products amid ongoing litigation.
August 11, 2026
TexasSpaceX Plans $16.8 Billion Semiconductor Facility in Texas
SpaceX is set to establish a semiconductor plant in Grimes County, creating 3,000 jobs.
August 10, 2026
TexasTexas Senate Candidates Unveil Competing Affordability Plans
Ken Paxton and James Talarico have each proposed distinct plans aimed at improving affordability.
August 9, 2026
TexasTexas Data Center Approval Pause Cited for Lack of Information, Trump Disagrees
President Trump criticized Texas's pause on data center approvals, calling it a mistake.
August 8, 2026
TexasGoldman Sachs to Open $700 Million Campus in Dallas, Boosting Local Financial Sector
Goldman Sachs is investing $700 million in a new campus in Dallas, enhancing its presence.
August 5, 2026
8/8-8/15 Fort Worth Real Estate Report: 6,016 Listings, Sale Price Down 0.7%
Realtor.com counted 6,016 Fort Worth, TX homes for sale as of August 2026, while Redfin reported 2,980 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $337,798.
Sasha Esparza · August 15, 2026
An Ambulance Stolen From a Fort Worth Fire Station Ended in a Fatal Shooting 190 Miles Away
The ambulance was taken from Station Four on Mansfield Road Wednesday night, according to the Fort Worth Fire Department, and the pursuit ended Thursday morning in a crash and fatal shooting on I-35's upper deck in Austin.
Sasha Esparza · August 13, 2026
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