Fort Worth economic development soars including in aerospace
FORT WORTH — When Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and other business leaders in the community first began discussing how to position Fort Worth as ‘the most vibrant and sustainable city in the United States,’ they envisioned creating an organization that would elevate the North Texas city’s approach to economic...
TCU students’ guide to the best coffee shops in Fort Worth
From Ampersand to Magnolia Avenue, TCU students reveal their favorite Fort Worth coffee spots. The post TCU students’ guide to the best coffee shops in Fort Worth appeared first on TCU 360 .
Government Shutdown Could Threaten Hundreds of Home Sales in Dallas This Month
The government has been fully shut down for nearly a month, and the ramifications involving Texas’ housing market could be severe. According to a new study, 40% of home closings across the Lone Star State could be at risk this month due to interruptions to a federal insurance program, and bottlenecks at the IRS and...
Firefighters battle blaze at a Colleyville home, no injuries reported, officials say
COLLEYVILLE, Texas — A Thursday morning house fire in Colleyville prompted a multi-department response, officials said. The Colleyville Fire Department responded to an investigation call early Thursday morning in the 6000 block of Hunter Lane in Colleyville, the department said in a press release. When firefighters...
Fort Worth ISD’s S.S. Dillow Elementary could become a public park
An elementary school in Fort Worth that’s endured structural issues and fire damage is slated to become a city park after its demolition. S.S. Dillow Elementary in the Fort Worth Independent School District was approved for demolition and asbestos abatement by the school board on Tuesday night, and officials will...
99-unit apartment building to take over lot of former Arlington electronic store
A new 99-unit apartment building that narrowly passed a Planning and Zoning Commission vote will pop up in downtown Arlington after the City Council approved the plan. The Balfour Lofts will be on a 1.605-acre tract on the site of the old Johnny Balfour Electronics store. District 5 council member...
Driverless trucking lane from Fort Worth to El Paso announced, company plans to deploy...
Autonomous trucking company Aurora Innovation, Inc. announced the launch of a second driverless trucking lane in Texas. On October 28, 2025, Aurora announced the opening of a driverless trucking lane from Fort Worth to El Paso to bolster the company’s existing commercial operations, which include a Dallas to Houston...
Joe T. Garcia’s Invites Fort Worth to Celebrate Día de los Muertos Together
In Fort Worth, there are a few places so rooted in the city’s story they feel less like restaurants and more like living, breathing parts of the community. Joe T. Garcia’s — the Tex-Mex landmark that’s been serving generations since 1935 — is one of them. This year, as the restaurant celebrates its 90th anniversary,...
Fort Worth agreed to pay fire chief $99,999 to drop claims against the city
Soon to be former Fort Worth fire Chief Jim Davis had some complaints about his time as a city of Fort Worth employee, according to a separation agreement shared with the Star-Telegram. Rather than hash out those claims in court, the city agreed to pay Davis $99,999.00 and Davis agreed to drop all claims against the...
Retail Hellos and Goodbyes Happening in Fort Worth
Doors are opening, while other doors have closed in Fort Worth, where there’s a lot on the business scene to keep up with. Keeping up with it, well, it can keep you on your toes. Some of us are tickled absolutely pink that Lilly Pulitzer has opened its golden...
