Fort Worth Local News
Most recent breaking news about Fort Worth and the Tarrant County area including crime news, politics, community news and events
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Fort Worth Transportation & Public Works Department earns multiple honors at 2026 APWA event
Fort Worth, Texas – The Transportation & Public Works Department earned statewide recognition for excellence and innovation after receiving multiple honors at the 2026 American Public Works Association Public Works Workshop. The event, held in February in Fort Worth, brought together public works professionals from across the region to highlight…
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Tarrant County hosts free prostate cancer screening and education event in Fort Worth
Fort Worth, Texas – Tarrant County leaders are inviting the community to take part in a free health event focused on awareness, prevention, and early detection of prostate cancer. Tarrant County Commissioner Roderick Miles, Jr. and The Honorable Roy Charles Brooks will host the 12th Annual Healthy Lives Matter Prostate Cancer…
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Global mining technology company announces downtown Fort Worth headquarters expansion with $3.4 million investment
Fort Worth, Texas – A major global company is deepening its footprint in downtown Fort Worth, signaling confidence in the city’s economic future while reinforcing its commitment to employees and long-term growth. Weir, a global mining technology business, announced plans to expand the premises of its Minerals Division headquarters at 777…
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Fort Worth announces annual citywide job fair offering career opportunities across multiple industries
Fort Worth, Texas – Fort Worth residents looking for new career opportunities are being encouraged to save the date for an upcoming hiring event designed to connect job seekers with employers from across the city. The annual citywide job fair, themed “It’s Worth Working Here,” will return this spring, offering a…
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Fort Worth to transform Hillside Park tennis court into new street soccer field for community use
Fort Worth, Texas – Residents in Fort Worth will soon see a new recreational space take shape at Hillside Park as the Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department partners with Street Soccer USA to transform an existing tennis court into a dedicated street soccer field. The project aims to expand access…
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Fort Worth officials warn residents about scam callers posing as law enforcement demanding legal fee payments
Fort Worth, Texas – Residents in Fort Worth are being warned about a growing phone scam in which callers pretend to be law enforcement officers and demand payment for supposed legal violations. Officials say the scammers use aggressive language and urgent threats to pressure people into paying “legal fees” to resolve…
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Fort Worth residents invited to join 41st annual Cowtown Great American Cleanup this March
Fort Worth, Texas – Registration is now open for one of Fort Worth’s largest and most visible community efforts to fight litter and improve public spaces. The 41st Annual Cowtown Great American Cleanup will take place from 8 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 28, bringing together thousands of residents for…
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City of Fort Worth apponts Cynthia Sanchez Serrano as director of Public Events Department
Fort Worth, Texas – The City of Fort Worth has officially appointed Cynthia Sanchez Serrano, CEM, CVP, as the new director of its Public Events Department, placing her at the helm of the second phase of the Fort Worth Convention Center’s ambitious $701 million expansion and modernization project. The leadership change…
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Fort Worth Park and Recreation names Hannah Johnson as new city forester
Fort Worth, Texas – Fort Worth Park & Recreation has announced a new leader for the care and protection of the city’s trees, naming Hannah Johnson as the new city forester, a role that plays a key part in maintaining public safety, neighborhood quality, and long-term environmental health. As city forester,…
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City of Fort Worth launches new public dashboards to expand transparency and access to data
Fort Worth, Texas – The City of Fort Worth is taking a major step toward greater transparency and public access to information with the release of three new online dashboards that allow residents to track how the city operates, spends money, hires employees, and processes development permits. City officials said the…