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Fort Worth to hold Walk for Lives on Saturday to raise awareness about fentanyl crisis
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· July 10, 2026
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Key takeaway In Tarrant County, there were 171 reported deaths from fentanyl overdose in 2024, according to state data.
A walk to raise awareness about the fentanyl crisis is scheduled to take place in Fort Worth on Saturday. The event is part of the nationwide Walk for Lives movement. The walk is intended to bring attention to the issue of fentanyl overdoses, which has affected many communities.
In Tarrant County, there were 171 reported deaths from fentanyl overdose in 2024, according to state data. Further details about the walk and its organizers are available from the Fort Worth Report. The event is connected to the national nonprofit United Against Fentanyl, which created the Walk for Lives movement.
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Category: government Published: July 10, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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