/tags/fort-worth-city-council Fort Worth City Council en-US Copyright Thu, 15 May 2025 14:15:31 GMT /education/2025-05-15/fort-worth-isd-proposes-the-closure-of-these-schools-heres-why-and-where Reynolds, a leader of the nonprofit R4 Foundation, stood at the lectern with a message for Fort Worth ISD trustees: Make the difficult decision. For the sake of the children, she said. Thu, 15 May 2025 14:15:31 GMT /education/2025-05-15/fort-worth-isd-proposes-the-closure-of-these-schools-heres-why-and-where Jacob Sanchez | Fort Worth Report, Matthew Sgroi | Fort Worth Report /criminal-justice/2025-05-07/fort-worth-rape-kit-backlog The Fort Worth Police Department's backlog was attributed to a lack of certified staff. Wed, 07 May 2025 20:03:37 GMT /criminal-justice/2025-05-07/fort-worth-rape-kit-backlog Megan Cardona /news/2025-05-04/deborah-peoples-wins-city-council-seat-will-represent-east-fort-worth The Tarrant County Elections Office reported that Peoples secured 2,524 votes, or 54.27% of the vote total with all 160 vote centers reporting. Sun, 04 May 2025 06:13:59 GMT /news/2025-05-04/deborah-peoples-wins-city-council-seat-will-represent-east-fort-worth Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report /business-economy/2025-05-02/former-fort-worth-city-manager-will-lead-sundance-square-management-sources-say Former City Manager David Cooke has taken the helm of Sundance Square management, sources with direct knowledge of his hire confirmed to the Fort Worth Report. Fri, 02 May 2025 20:01:49 GMT /business-economy/2025-05-02/former-fort-worth-city-manager-will-lead-sundance-square-management-sources-say Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report /government/2025-04-30/fort-worth-mayor-hits-1m-in-campaign-funds-as-candidates-prep-for-may-3-election Days before the May 3 election, sitting Fort Worth City Council members have continued to outpace their challengers in fundraising, with Mayor Mattie Parker maintaining more than $1 million in campaign cash as of April 25. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:57:15 GMT /government/2025-04-30/fort-worth-mayor-hits-1m-in-campaign-funds-as-candidates-prep-for-may-3-election Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report /government/2025-04-30/fort-worth-prepares-for-budget-cuts-in-2026-amid-slowing-tax-revenue-growth Fort Worth officials are tentatively planning to adopt a general fund budget of $1.097 billion, an increase of $40.2 million, or 3.81%, over last year’s budget, city staff said Tuesday. Wed, 30 Apr 2025 14:32:12 GMT /government/2025-04-30/fort-worth-prepares-for-budget-cuts-in-2026-amid-slowing-tax-revenue-growth Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report /arts-culture/2025-04-22/fort-worth-confirms-plan-to-contribute-6-5m-for-national-cowgirl-museum-expansion Council members unanimously adopted a resolution April 22 stating the city will contribute up to $6.5 million for the cowgirl museum’s growth plan — if and when the funds become available. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 21:29:38 GMT /arts-culture/2025-04-22/fort-worth-confirms-plan-to-contribute-6-5m-for-national-cowgirl-museum-expansion David Moreno | Fort Worth Report /politics/2025-04-22/6-candidates-compete-to-represent-east-fort-worth-stop-six-neighborhoods-in-may-2025-election For the first time since 2013, a new face at City Hall will represent the majority of Fort Worth’s easternmost neighborhoods, including the historic Stop Six area. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:03:14 GMT /politics/2025-04-22/6-candidates-compete-to-represent-east-fort-worth-stop-six-neighborhoods-in-may-2025-election Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report /government/2025-04-17/fort-worth-to-absorb-more-than-650-medstar-employees-in-ems-transition-this-summer Officials updated Fort Worth City Council on the status of the transition at an April 15 work session, detailing budget projections, staffing changes and infrastructure preparation. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:29:14 GMT /government/2025-04-17/fort-worth-to-absorb-more-than-650-medstar-employees-in-ems-transition-this-summer Drew Shaw | Arlington Report /government/2025-04-16/fort-worth-official-wants-to-make-cesar-chavez-day-a-paid-holiday-it-would-cost-3-4m In an effort to honor Latino history and further representation across the city, Fort Worth City Council member Carlos Flores wants to make Cesar Chavez Day a paid holiday for all city employees. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:48:44 GMT /government/2025-04-16/fort-worth-official-wants-to-make-cesar-chavez-day-a-paid-holiday-it-would-cost-3-4m Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report