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8 Fort Worth churches, religious institutions power Trinity Pride festivities

1 day ago | fortworthreport.org | Marissa Greene

The Rev. Russ Boyd and Ridglea Christian Church congregants have been searching for ways to demonstrate allyship to Fort Worth’s LGBTQ+ community. The church made a task force that led the congregation through a three-year process of assessing our inclusiveness, identifying areas for growth and providing educational opportunities focused on LGBTQ+ inclusion.
As Arts Fort Worth moves downtown, plans for community arts center remain on hold

2 days ago | fortworthreport.org | David Moreno

Arts Fort Worth is relocating to a new home, but the future of its formerly managed community arts center in the Cultural District remains uncertain. Fort Worth City Council authorized an agreement June 24 for Arts Fort Worth to lease about 850 square feet on the first floor of the new downtown library branch at 512 W. 4th St. The organization will move into the building June 26.
Arlington considers raising property taxes as last resort to close final part of $25M budget gap

2 days ago | fortworthreport.org | James Hartley

A property tax rate increase and reductions to some exemptions could be part of Arlington’s final push to close an unexpected $25 million shortfall projected for 2026. Arlington has eliminated vacant positions, cut funding to departments and programs, identified city facilities to shutter and suggested changes to city fees as the city council guided the developing proposal to cut expenses.
Fort Worth City Council approves $125M in incentives for new mixed-use development

3 days ago | fortworthreport.org | Bob Francis

A $1.7 billion, 37-acre mixed-use development that is expected to bring office, retail and multifamily development along the West Fork of the Trinity River got a nudge forward with the approval of an economic development agreement with the city. The Fort Worth City Council unanimously approved a $125 million incentive package for the westside project at its June 24 meeting.
Fort Worth author preserves 100-year history of Mistletoe Heights neighborhood in new book

3 days ago | fortworthreport.org | David Moreno

Jule “Grey” McGown, 90, has fond memories of his childhood at 2335 W. Rosedale St. in the Mistletoe Heights neighborhood of Fort Worth. He remembers climbing up the Forest Park Gates with his best friend Alvin “Butch” Luskey. A trip all too risky for children nowadays, he said. He also remembers when his father, George Q. McGown Jr., left his family to serve in the Navy when the U.S. entered World War II in 1941.
Fort Worth council debates DEI programs, delays vote

3 days ago | fortworthreport.org | Cecilia Lenzen |Drew Shaw

Fort Worth’s diversity and inclusion department is not closed just yet. After more than two hours of discussion, City Council members voted 9-2 on June 24 to delay voting on a resolution to suspend the department and other initiatives specifically designed to boost minority- and women-owned businesses.
Fort Worth approves tax breaks to try to land AI supercomputer plant

3 days ago | fortworthreport.org | Bob Francis

Fort Worth could be where AI begins as a major chip manufacturer considers building two plants valued at $687 million and creating 888 jobs. During a June 24 meeting, council members unanimously approved a tax abatement agreement for Taiwanese artificial intelligence chip manufacturer Wistron. The tax abatements are no guarantee Wistron will locate the plants here, as El Paso; Nashville, Tennessee; and Fremont, California, are also under consideration.
Cooling centers offer relief as temperatures rise in Fort Worth. Here’s where

3 days ago | fortworthreport.org | Orlando A Torres

As North Texas braces for a hotter-than-average summer, Fort Worth is opening its community centers to keep residents cool and safe. For the third straight year, Reliant, a retail electricity provider, is partnering with the city for its annual Beat the Heat initiative. The program designates four community centers as official cooling centers where residents can escape the heat, hydrate and access resources to stay safe.
275 Tyson workers affected as Fort Worth warehouse operations shift to Lineage Logistics

4 days ago | fortworthreport.org | Orlando A Torres

Tyson Foods will transfer operations of its Fort Worth South Distribution Center to Lineage Logistics, placing 275 workers in a state of transition and uncertainty. In a letter to the Texas Workforce Commission and Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, Tyson confirmed it completed a transaction with Lineage involving the warehouse facility at 8200 S. Will Rogers Blvd. Tyson said it plans to employ all team members at the location through a transition period, which is expected to end on or around Aug. 15.
TCU energy prof explains why oil prices have dropped amid tensions

4 days ago | fortworthreport.org | Bob Francis

The energy industry is keeping an eye on tensions in the Middle East, but so far the markets have remained stable and prices have even dropped amid the conflict. After rising 6% on June 22, the price of a benchmark barrel of U.S. crude oil fell by the afternoon of June 23, erasing that increase and dropping 7.2%, according to Reuters.