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A new analysis of Texas crash data ranks the Henderson Street intersection with Belknap and Weatherford streets as the most dangerous spot in Fort Worth, citing 197 collisions over five years.
City officials reported that the design for the new 0.8-mile roadway in north Fort Worth is 60% complete, with construction expected to begin in summer 2027.
The Republican Party will host its first midterm convention in more than four decades in Dallas, citing media access and fundraising potential as key factors over Fort Worth.
Fort Worth has identified the leadership and composition of a new commission tasked with advising the city on data center infrastructure and policy.
Fort Worth City Council members are moving forward with a fiscal 2027 budget that restores previously proposed cuts and increases employee pay raises, resulting in a higher property tax rate than initially suggested.
The university's use of Flock cameras has raised significant privacy concerns among students.
Governor Abbott's funding halt for Flock cameras impacts surveillance technology in Texas.
Local nonprofit executives express concern over proposed federal restructuring of the Head Start program, citing potential barriers for vulnerable families.
Construction has started on a project to improve safety and infrastructure at the intersection of North Beach Street and the Trinity Railway Express.
The Fort Worth Zoning Commission voted unanimously to postpone a decision on selling 100 acres of land to a developer for industrial use, citing resident opposition and misalignment with city plans.
Fort Worth will use federal grant money to help pay for a $98 million overpass project at Northeast 23rd Street.
The Fort Worth City Council voted 7-4 to approve an amended site plan for a proposed $10 billion data center development on the city's southeast edge.
The Fort Worth City Council has unanimously approved an $11.25 million settlement for the family of Atatiana Jefferson, who was fatally shot by a police officer in 2019.
City staff indicated that a higher property tax rate could fund restored services and increased pay raises while keeping average homeowner bills lower than this year.
The City of Fort Worth is hosting district budget meetings through September 3 to allow residents to review the proposed fiscal year 2027 budget before the final vote.
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered a review of state grants to DFW and Houston's Bush Intercontinental over religious accommodation facilities. Hours later, DFW said it would not proceed with a proposal to add washing stations.
The Fort Worth City Council voted to advance a proposal for a 90-day moratorium on new data center construction, citing resident concerns over noise and water usage.
The Inside Texas Politics program will discuss budget issues in Fort Worth, the upcoming state Senate election, and a pause on new data centers.
Fort Worth says it will not proceed with demolishing the Alice Street grain silos because available neighborhood funds do not cover the estimated cost.
Fort Worth officials are reviewing budget options after updated figures put the city's next-year deficit at nearly $77 million.
Fort Worth officials are preparing to consider a construction contract for the planned Mary’s Creek Water Reclamation Plant.
