A budget of $834 million has been approved, featuring a reduced tax rate. This marks the fourth year in a row that the tax rate has been lowered. The new rate is 18.6 cents per $100 valuation, down from 18.62 cents the previous year.
This adjustment is expected to result in minimal change to the revenue generated from the same properties. Homeowners can expect to save a small amount on their tax bills. Further details about the budget, including allocations and increases, are available from the source.
The budget takes effect on October 1 and includes pay raises for certain personnel.
Gary Douglas Knight, 66, of Willow Park, TX passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday Aug. 28, 2026. Gary was born in Fort Wayne, IN on Sept. 1, 1959. After spending his childhood in Omaha, NE and St. Louis, MO, Gary spent the majority of his career with Walmart, ...
Veterinary medicine is often associated with treating household pets, but the profession has a much wider role in community life. Veterinarians help protect animal health, support responsible ownership and contribute to public health in ways that are not always immediately visibl...
Dementia Friendly Fort Worth (DFFW) will host its annual Faces of Dementia event on Thursday, Sept. 24, from 4–6 p.m at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. The event will bring together families, care partners, and community members to honor individuals living with deme...
The University of Texas at Arlington has announced the appointment of a new acting president: Dr. Archie Holmes. Last week, former UTA president Jennifer Cowley delivered her final State of the University address, the university said. Cowley announced her departure in August afte...
The city of Fort Worth is remembering the seven lives lost and seven others injured 27 years ago when a gunman walked into a youth gathering at Wedgwood Baptist Church and opened fire. Al Meredith, pastor emeritus at the church, told NBC 5 on the 25th anniversary of the shooting ...
Retailers were hit by theft at The Shops at Willow Bend ahead of the planned redevelopment of the site for the Dallas Stars. Cutlery Collection, which sells knives and related services, and Pipe & Palette, an art-focused event business, suffered burglaries sometime after closing ...
Boston Red Sox (82-68, third in the AL East) vs. Texas Rangers (74-76, second in the AL West), Arlington, Texas; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. CST PITCHING PROBABLES: Red Sox: Patrick Sandoval (1-5, 4.58 ERA, 1.76 WHIP, 57 strikeouts); Rangers: Cody Bradford (0-5, 4.72 ERA, 1.57 WHIP, 17 st...
FORT WORTH, TEXAS (September 14, 2026) – Goodwill North Central Texas is expanding its presence in Parker County with a new retail store and donation center at 2049 Cinema Drive in Hudson Oaks. The approximately 15,000-square-foot location will give residents a convenient new pla...
Stop by for a taste, stay for the fun It's time once again to see why Grapevine is the tastiest town in Texas. Of course, I must be completely transparent and admit this is something from the mind of a wine lover. While I'd stop short of calling myself a connoisseur – the lovely ...
Texas Health Resources has awarded $122,000 in Growing Good Food grants to six North Texas organizations working to improve nutrition security, making food more affordable and accessible. Launched in 2023, the program supports local growers and small urban farms while helping inc...
FORT WORTH, Texas (Sept. 14, 2026) — TXCPA Fort Worth recognized six members for their leadership, service and contributions to the accounting profession and local community during its 2026 Summer Members Meeting on July 16 at the Fort Worth City Club. The 2025-26 TXCPA Fort Wort...
Presented by This annual award recognizes and honors Fort Worth small businesses that have demonstrated exemplary "Best Practices" in business. Members and Non-Members are welcome to apply. TIMELINE: June 8 – Application opens September 18, 5:00 pm – Application closes Mid-Octobe...
