Police Chief Jeff Halstead addresses the arrests made early Sunday, June 28, at Rainbow Lounge and the Police Department's investigation of the incident.
All City of Fort Worth offices will be closed July 3 in observance of Independence Day. Garbage and recycling collection will continue on the regular schedule. See a full list of closures.
Fort Worth’s Office of Emergency Management reminds that higher temperatures bring their own set of concerns — for people and their pets.
Fort Worth residents can give their input on Crime Control and Prevention District (CCPD) programs and strategies at a series of upcoming public meetings.
The city's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for 2008 is complete and the City Council has been informed that the city’s financial books are current, verified and in order. With its audited financial statements current, the city it can sell bonds in the public market at lower interest rates and with better repayment terms. Moreover, it gives the City Council a clear picture of the city’s financial landscape heading into of one of the toughest city budgets in recent history.
“Mayor Mike’s Summer Reading Challenge” encourages Fort Worth residents to maintain a healthy heart and healthy mind, to read for pleasure and to make more visits to public libraries. This year’s theme — “Deep in the Heart of Texas” — emphasizes our Texas roots and keeping a healthy heart. The challenge runs June 6 through Aug. 1, and all library branches will be participating.
The City of Fort Worth’s National Night Out is not until Oct. 6, but it’s never too early to start planning for a successful event.
The city manager has appointed a Special Events Advisory Committee to study and make recommendations on significant issues that should be included in a citywide special-events ordinance, including events in the downtown area, convention center, Stockyards, parks and neighborhoods.