Fort Worth is leveling up its welcome game with a brand-new sign at the entrance to the Historic Stockyards, and it's all thanks to the vision of local business owner Ruth Hooker. According to the City of Fort Worth's latest announcement, Hooker's initiative has culminated in a sign designed by Arthur Weinman, an architect who knows his way around local aesthetics, and built out by Michael Smith Marathon Commercial Construction LLC, under the watchful eye of project manager Paul Paine of Fort Worth Stockyards Inc.
Now, if you're strolling down West Exchange Avenue come November 12, you'll likely run into a crowd gathered for the sign's ribbon-cutting ceremony, set to kick off at 11 a.m. and deliver a fresh batch of charisma to the district, Mayor Pro Tem Carlos E. Flores espoused the virtues of the sign, stressing it will not just assist in guiding tourists but also shine a light on surrounding businesses, there's even talk of this sign creating a "sense of place," which sounds like a big win for community vibes and local commerce.
While Arthur Weinman Architects laid out the blueprint, Paul Paine kept the construction ship sailing smoothly, making sure every brick donated by Acme Brick Co. slotted into place just right. The financial fuel for the project comes courtesy of the city’s own coffers, specifically the City of Fort Worth TIF15, which operates under the leadership of Mayor Pro Tem Carlos E. Flores, who doubles as the city council member for District 2 and the Stockyards District.
