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11/12/2024

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Mercy Culture gets greenlight from Fort Worth council to build human trafficking shelter
11/12/2024

Mercy Culture gets greenlight from Fort Worth council to build human trafficking shelter

Political divisions and concerns over a legal battle punctuated heated debate over whether the church could build housing for trafficking survivors.

Bell and Ariat plan expansion in Fort Worth with the help of new tax abatements
11/12/2024

Bell and Ariat plan expansion in Fort Worth with the help of new tax abatements

Two companies could expand their operations in Fort Worth after council members OK’d tax abatement agreements while negotiations continue.

Fort Worth paves way for new film and TV studio in Alliance through new designation
11/12/2024

Fort Worth paves way for new film and TV studio in Alliance through new designation

If approved by the Texas Film Commission, the designation would unlock a two-year use and sales tax exemption.

Fort Worth takes control of MedStar management, creates new medical director office
11/12/2024

Fort Worth takes control of MedStar management, creates new medical director office

The moves are the latest step in an ongoing process to establish a fire-based EMS system in the city.

Fort Worth council finalizes decision to hire Jay Chapa as city manager amid controversy
11/12/2024

Fort Worth council finalizes decision to hire Jay Chapa as city manager amid controversy

The vote comes after a week of controversy, with two council members saying the day before that they wanted to restart the hiring process.

Pell Grant students to receive free tuition at Fort Worth’s Texas Wesleyan
10/12/2024

Pell Grant students to receive free tuition at Fort Worth’s Texas Wesleyan

Annual tuition at the private university in east Fort Worth is around $34K.

Plans for urban village in Fort Worth’s Historic Southside to be unveiled
10/12/2024

Plans for urban village in Fort Worth’s Historic Southside to be unveiled

A Milwaukee-based developer will show Historic Southside residents renderings of a proposed economic development project at Evans Avenue and East Rosedale Street.

Mansfield ISD makes headway on nearly $600M 2024 bond package
10/12/2024

Mansfield ISD makes headway on nearly $600M 2024 bond package

MISD voters approved the bond improvements in May. Now, students and staff are starting to see the first projects completed.

Here’s how much Fort Worth is offering city manager candidate Jay Chapa
10/12/2024

Here’s how much Fort Worth is offering city manager candidate Jay Chapa

If approved Dec. 10, the new city manager would earn more than his predecessor David Cooke.

2 Fort Worth council members call for restart of city manager hiring process
10/12/2024

2 Fort Worth council members call for restart of city manager hiring process

The call to action comes one day before City Council members will vote on whether to hire former Deputy City Manager Jay Chapa.

TCU launches national search to replace athletic director of Big 12 program
09/12/2024

TCU launches national search to replace athletic director of Big 12 program

As Jeremiah Donati heads to South Carolina, TCU has enlisted a national search firm and announced an interim athletic director.

United Way of Tarrant County appoints new president and CEO with Arlington ties
09/12/2024

United Way of Tarrant County appoints new president and CEO with Arlington ties

Adam Powell will lead the organization with nearly 20 years of nonprofit experience following the departure of Leah King.

Fact brief: Is water cremation illegal in Texas?
09/12/2024

Fact brief: Is water cremation illegal in Texas?

Find out the answer in this fact brief, a service of the Fort Worth Report.

Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes announces impending retirement
09/12/2024

Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes announces impending retirement

Noakes has led the department since 2021. He will step down by next May.

New North Texas state park aims for 2025 opening. But construction could push it
09/12/2024

New North Texas state park aims for 2025 opening. But construction could push it

A portion of Palo Pinto Mountains State Park, the first new park in North Texas in 25 years, could open next year.

Fort Worth officials, developers explore ideas to balance open space and rapid growth
08/12/2024

Fort Worth officials, developers explore ideas to balance open space and rapid growth

Mayor Mattie Parker says more incentives and policies are on the horizon for developers interested in preserving green space.

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In 2022, a large Bitcoin mining operation was established a quarter-mile from where Cheryl Shadden lives. The mine runs day and night. Nearly 23,000 fan-cooled computers are trying to crack the right algorithm and solve complex math problems to get just one Bitcoin, the globe’s most well-known cryptocurrency. Residents blame the ongoing noise pollution for health issues that have popped up since the plant opened. https://fortworthreport.org/2024/09/16/north-texas-welcomes-new-cryptocurrency-investment-residents-say-the-cost-is-high/

Protesters gathered outside the Fort Worth Botanic Garden Saturday morning to speak out against True Texas Project’s conference. The event featured panels like “Multiculturalism & The War On White America” and “The Case For Christian Nationalism.” Garden officials originally canceled the conference. The city later reinstated the event permit, citing laws protecting free speech. While True Texas Project celebrated the decision as a victory for free speech, other organizations rallied to oppose the event. The Fort Worth Report will have more coverage later today.

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