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Fort Worth residents will have fewer opportunities to address their elected representatives at City Hall next year.

An energy giant is set to break ground for a data center project across about 430 acres in southeast Fort Worth amid concerns about noise pollution and declining value of nearby homes and businesses.

Residents spoke forcefully and tearfully Tuesday night as they took to City Hall to air grievances and call for unity from Fort Worth City Council members in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s death.

City council member Jeanette Martinez and residents cited concerns about pollution, including proximity to the Medical District.

Fort Worth City Council members lowered property taxes and increased city service fees Tuesday as they adopted a $3 billion budget outlining how to spend taxpayer dollars over the next year.

GOP officials accused Democrat Elizabeth Beck of celebrating Kirk’s death because of a post referencing his advocacy of the 2nd Amendment.

Fort Worth will swear in Eddie García as the city’s 28th police chief next Tuesday, ushering in a new era for the department.

On Aug. 26, the Fort Worth City Council approved $28.6 million to modernize the historic landmark, contributing to a yearslong $50.5 million effort to renovate the Will Rogers Memorial Center.

Fort Worth houses, neighborhoods and apartments could look vastly different soon due to a slate of new Texas laws aimed at tackling rising housing costs.

Sgt. Billy Randolph, who was killed on duty last year, is remembered as a longtime public servant who mentored others.

Five City Council members — Alan Blaylock, Carlos Flores, Mia Hall, Jeanette Martinez and Chris Nettles — told the Fort Worth Report that the council has not had formal discussions on how to approach immigration enforcement locally. Mayor Mattie Parker and the other five council members did not return requests for comment.

The city launched the 17-month High ImpACT Pilot program in May 2024. After one year, it had housed 41 people. The unanimous vote earmarks $2.18 million annually to the program for the next four fiscal years.