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Fort Worth property loses animals & tax break days after I-Team investigation
FORT WORTH – Days after the CBS News Texas I-Team exposed an illegal dump in Fort Worth, the property has lost its property tax break and many of its animals.In May, we watched a trailer drop off more than half a dozen horses at the property along Randol Mill Road. Now, just weeks later, they are in the custody of the City of Fort Worth. Officers with animal control, code enforcement and police worked together to round them up this week as part of an "ongoing investigation." Officers also loaded up one of two donkeys that had been on the...
Closures alongside Loop 820 planned for next round of Southeast Connector project
Closures and detours alongside Loop 820 are expected in the next year as construction for the Southeast Connector project ramps up. Members of South-Point Constructors and the Texas Department of Transportation confirmed plans to close the Craig Street bridge, the eastbound exit ramp from Lancaster Avenue to the northbound frontage road and the demolition of the pedestrian bridge.
Fort Worth wants a ‘trash wheel’ to clean up the Trinity. City still needs $445K to build it
Despite public and private fundraising efforts, Fort Worth is still struggling to find enough dollars to build its long-awaited “trash wheel” — a water wheel capable of removing up to 50,000 pounds of floating waste each day from the Trinity River. Fort Worth needs at least $444,750...
Fort Worth tries to keep fireworks complaints from spiking again this year
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Fort Worth first responders are reminding residents about firework safety. During a June 4 City Council meeting, the Fort Worth fire and police departments provided a rundown of firework dangers and safety precautions residents should take if they ignite firecrackers outside of city limits.
Arlington Establishes Cooling Stations for Homeless Amid Soaring Summer Heat
As the summer temperatures in Arlington start to intensify, so does the city's response, creating respite for those most vulnerable to the heat, Arlington's homeless population. The City of Arlington, Texas has designated several locations as official cooling stations, including the Arlington Life Shelter and The Salvation Army, providing much-needed relief from the swelter.
Rainbow to land in the heart of annual Arlington Pride
In honor of Pride Month, Arlington will celebrate LGBTQ+ culture and heritage with its annual Pride event Saturday. The doors open at 5 p.m. with the event taking place from 6 to 11 p.m. at Levitt Pavilion. Hosted by the HELP Center for LGBT Health and Wellness, this will be...
Fort Worth issues 85 permits for short-term rental operators
Short-term rentals must be located in a zoning district that allows them. (Courtesy Pexels) Fort Worth city staff provided an update to City Council during a June 4 work session regarding the short-term rental registration ordinance that was adopted in February 2023. The details. According to city documents, the short-term...
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