White Settlement Road name change too costly, affected Fort Worth business owners say

After operating his business on White Settlement Road for 45 years, Joe Gauna knows well the name’s impact on Fort Worth. Westside Trim & Glass has directly felt it, he said.

His sales have dropped by 40%-50% since the completion of the White Settlement Road bridge in 2021 after six years of construction, Gauna said. The bridge crosses over Westside Trim & Glass, making it difficult for customers to find the business, he said.

Now that Fort Worth city officials are considering renaming a portion of the road near him, Gauna doesn’t know if his glass auto shop can survive more change. He’s considering shutting down…

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