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Watch Live: City of Fort Worth files lawsuit to have East Lancaster property declared a nuisance
Summary by The Fort Worth Editorial Desk Dominga Gutierrez , as published by NBC DFW
· July 7, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the lawsuit and the city's efforts to reduce crime at the Central Motel are available from local news sources, including a live update from NBC DFW.
The city of Fort Worth has taken legal action against a property on East Lancaster Avenue. A lawsuit has been filed to address crime concerns at this location. The lawsuit targets the Central Motel, specifically seeking to have it declared a nuisance.
This action is based on allegations regarding the property's impact on the area. Further details about the lawsuit and the city's efforts to reduce crime at the Central Motel are available from local news sources, including a live update from NBC DFW.
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Category: safety Published: July 7, 2026 Source: NBC DFW Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The city of Fort Worth has taken legal action against a property on East Lancaster Avenue. A lawsuit has been filed to address crime concerns at this location. The lawsuit targets the Central Motel…
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