Progress being made in Fort Worth's massive rape kit backlog, police chief says
With the help of the Tarrant County medical examiner, the police chief says the department has been able to make progress.
Fort Worth police chief tells city council rape kit backlog is number one priority
The massive backlog includes more than 900 unprocessed rape kits. A breakdown was blamed on a shortage of specialized staff who process DNA in the police department’s crime lab.
Fort Worth to buy historic downtown building for new library
Fort Worth will use the $18 million from the sale of the former Central Library to purchase and renovate a historic building on 4th Street.
Fort Worth to pay $800K to family of man killed by police
In 2013, Jerry Waller was shot and killed by officers who went to the wrong home while responding to a burglary call.
City of Fort Worth awards former police chief $5 million settlement in whistleblower case
A five-year legal battle between the city of Fort Worth and its former top cop reached the finish line.
Fort Worth's $2.79B budget proposal makes police, fire equipment a priority
Budget proposals include ballistic glass for police cruisers and additional patrols for the Magnolia district and Stockyards.
City of Fort Worth eyeing historic downtown building for new central library
The existing historic building will come with a price tag of about $6.5 million.
Fort Worth's longest-serving city manager announces retirement
David Cooke has been the longest-serving city manager in Fort Worth's history. His retirement will become effective in February 2025.
City council approves next phase of Fort Worth Stockyards' billion-dollar expansion
Developers would bring commercial space, a 500-room hotel, a multifamily property and at least two underground parking lots.
Fort Worth leaders propose pay raise for city's minimum wage workers
Two Fort Worth City Council members are proposing a significant hike in pay for its minimum wage workers. The rate currently sits at $15.45 an hour.
Fort Worth City Council approves $140 million master plan for Gateway Park
The master plan calls for expanding the disc golf course, dog park and creating a new mountain bike hub.
Fort Worth City Council to vote on $140M master plan for Gateway Park
New features would include a viewing platform at the highest elevation in the park, a boardwalk, splash pad, skate park and more, if approved.
Fort Worth Fire Department to take over MedStar ambulance services
While the transition to a fire department-based EMS service will cost the city, response times are expected to decrease.
Fort Worth ISD addresses declining enrollment, budget cuts in city council meeting
For the past 13 years, the number of Fort Worth ISD students has been decreasing. However, a higher percentage of the district’s students are from disadvantaged communities and struggling families.
City of Fort Worth adds new veterans affairs position
The city says it’s working to better meet the needs of veterans. It also believes its new assistance programs will offer hope to those veterans in need.
Fort Worth's Race and Culture Task Force: Progress has been made but still room for improvement
A briefing was held Tuesday before city leaders from Fort Worth’s Race and Culture Task Force, a group given the task in 2016 to engage the public and make recommendations to improve race relations within the city.
Plaques to be added at Will Rogers Memorial Center to add context to historical images
Some four years after someone complained about it being degrading to African Americans, historical images across the front of Will Rogers Memorial Center will get an upgrade.
Fort Worth designates August as Gun Safety Awareness Month
Weeks after a 12-year-old boy was shot and killed by accident after a toddler got a hold of a gun, the city of Fort Worth is raising awareness about gun safety. A Cook's Children doctor said two out of three child gunshot victims from over the weekend were from accidental shootings.
Proposed Fort Worth budget includes largest property tax rate cut in decades, funding for more police
The City of Fort Worth released its proposed budget for the next fiscal year on Tuesday morning.
Fort Worth road rage shooting injures driver on I-35W, police say
A section of I-35W was shut down for hours while police investigated the shooting.