/tags/fort-worth Fort Worth en-US Copyright Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:06:32 GMT /news/2025-04-23/fort-worth-approves-tighter-tree-protections-advances-mission-to-grow-citys-forest-canopy Members added special protections for certain native oak trees and raised the fines for developers who violate forestry rules. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 13:06:32 GMT /news/2025-04-23/fort-worth-approves-tighter-tree-protections-advances-mission-to-grow-citys-forest-canopy Drew Shaw | Arlington Report /transportation/2025-04-16/2021-fort-worth-tollway-pileup-crash-winter-storm-uri-death-lawsuit-settlement-fedex-trial Tiffany Gerred was one of six people killed in the 133-vehicle pileup on an icy Interstate 35 toll lane. Her family is still suing FedEx after the driver of one of the company's 18-wheeler trucks allegedly rolled over Gerred's car in the crash. Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:05:09 GMT /transportation/2025-04-16/2021-fort-worth-tollway-pileup-crash-winter-storm-uri-death-lawsuit-settlement-fedex-trial Toluwani Osibamowo /news/2025-03-10/fort-worth-removed-minority-business-requirement-from-trash-contract-has-service-improved Knight Waste is out of business, and Waste Management has taken over all trash routes. Data shows missed collections have increased on average. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:39:32 GMT /news/2025-03-10/fort-worth-removed-minority-business-requirement-from-trash-contract-has-service-improved Nicole Lopez | Fort Worth Report /education/2025-02-21/keller-isd-accepts-superintendents-resignation-appoints-interim-amid-district-split-tensions Keller ISD trustees accept Superintendent Tracy Johnson’s resignation, sparking backlash over leadership instability and the district’s split proposal. Fri, 21 Feb 2025 11:36:57 GMT /education/2025-02-21/keller-isd-accepts-superintendents-resignation-appoints-interim-amid-district-split-tensions Matthew Sgroi | Fort Worth Report /education/2025-02-12/fort-worth-isd-trustees-discuss-possibly-closing-as-many-as-25-schools-to-rightsize-district The school board’s discussion is the beginning of a long road toward shrinking FWISD’s campus numbers in face of declining enrollment. Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:56:20 GMT /education/2025-02-12/fort-worth-isd-trustees-discuss-possibly-closing-as-many-as-25-schools-to-rightsize-district Jacob Sanchez | Fort Worth Report /news/2025-02-07/demolition-is-underway-at-fort-worths-historic-lagrave-field-heres-what-it-looks-like The stadium, rebuilt in 2001 to host the Fort Worth Cats, is being torn down after the Tarrant Regional Water District gave the go ahead in June 2024. Fri, 07 Feb 2025 12:16:00 GMT /news/2025-02-07/demolition-is-underway-at-fort-worths-historic-lagrave-field-heres-what-it-looks-like Nicole Lopez | Fort Worth Report /news/2025-01-22/fort-worth-isd-takes-first-step-toward-selecting-permanent-superintendent FWISD trustees voted to post vacant superintendent job for 10 days, moving closer to naming a permanent leader before the 2025-26 school year. Wed, 22 Jan 2025 11:39:36 GMT /news/2025-01-22/fort-worth-isd-takes-first-step-toward-selecting-permanent-superintendent Matthew Sgroi | Fort Worth Report /texas-news/2025-01-16/fort-worth-is-inching-closer-to-1-million-residents-heres-why The growth is fueling higher rents and home prices in the North Texas city that was once seen as a more affordable option to Dallas and other major cities. Thu, 16 Jan 2025 11:15:22 GMT /texas-news/2025-01-16/fort-worth-is-inching-closer-to-1-million-residents-heres-why Joshua Fechter | The Texas Tribune /news/2025-01-08/fort-worth-sandman-signature-hotel-explosion-gas-leak-repairs-investigation-updates-2025 It’s been a year since an explosion at the downtown Fort Worth hotel injured 21 people. Here’s what's happened with the investigation and lawsuits over the incident. Wed, 08 Jan 2025 10:00:00 GMT /news/2025-01-08/fort-worth-sandman-signature-hotel-explosion-gas-leak-repairs-investigation-updates-2025 Toluwani Osibamowo /business-economy/2024-12-18/bell-invests-632m-in-fort-worth-aviation-manufacturing-job-creation The factory is the first to take advantage of a new state incentive program, bringing 520 jobs to North Texas. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:35:00 GMT /business-economy/2024-12-18/bell-invests-632m-in-fort-worth-aviation-manufacturing-job-creation Bob Francis | Fort Worth Report