/tags/jay-chapa Jay Chapa en-US Copyright Fri, 16 May 2025 18:51:35 GMT /government/2025-05-16/fort-worth-to-name-interim-police-chief-as-search-for-permanent-hire-kicks-off Fort Worth officials are prepared to name Robert Alldredge as the interim replacement for Police Chief Neil Noakes as he steps down at the end of May. Fri, 16 May 2025 18:51:35 GMT /government/2025-05-16/fort-worth-to-name-interim-police-chief-as-search-for-permanent-hire-kicks-off 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 /government/2025-01-29/jay-chapa-sworn-in-as-fort-worths-first-new-city-manager-in-more-than-a-decade For the first time in more than a decade, Fort Worth officially has a new city manager. The city welcomed incoming City Manager Jesus “Jay” Chapa to his new role with a swearing-in ceremony followed immediately by a City Council meeting at old City Hall on Tuesday. Wed, 29 Jan 2025 15:32:35 GMT /government/2025-01-29/jay-chapa-sworn-in-as-fort-worths-first-new-city-manager-in-more-than-a-decade Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report /government/2024-12-05/fort-worth-council-looks-ready-to-hire-jay-chapa-as-first-hispanic-city-manager Jay Chapa is poised to be hired as Fort Worth’s next city manager, becoming the first Hispanic person in the city’s history to hold the position. Thu, 05 Dec 2024 22:52:21 GMT /government/2024-12-05/fort-worth-council-looks-ready-to-hire-jay-chapa-as-first-hispanic-city-manager Emily Wolf | Fort Worth Report, Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report /texas-news/2020-12-15/fort-worth-will-buy-pier-1-building-turn-it-into-a-new-city-hall The city will spend about $70 million to buy one of Fort Worth's most recognizable downtown buildings. It will become a central hub for city government. Tue, 15 Dec 2020 23:00:53 GMT /texas-news/2020-12-15/fort-worth-will-buy-pier-1-building-turn-it-into-a-new-city-hall Miranda Suarez /news/2020-12-10/fort-worth-narrows-police-chief-search-to-six-candidates Police Chief Ed Kraus announced his retirement in July. The assistant city manager in charge of police says they're looking for someone like him. Fri, 11 Dec 2020 02:00:36 GMT /news/2020-12-10/fort-worth-narrows-police-chief-search-to-six-candidates Miranda Suarez