Fort Worth Animal Care & Control Achieves 85.47% Live Release Rate, Marking Major Strides in Animal Welfare
FWACC has increased its live release rate to 85.47% in FY 2025, with successful initiatives and community engagement contributing to more animals finding homes or being reunited with owners.
Fort Worth's Southside Welcomes 'Hands of Unity' Mural with I.M. Terrell Academy and Community Involvement
The 'Hands of Unity' mural project, supported by Fort Worth's Palette Program, has begun with collaboration from I.M. Terrell Academy and community involvement, transforming a previous artwork into a new symbol of unity.
Fort Worth's PARD Madness Basketball Tournament: Sign-ups Open for Spirited Hoops Competition
The PARD Madness Basketball Tournament returns to Fort Worth on November 15–16, with team sign-ups open until November 5. Hosted at Diamond Hill and Betsy Price Community Centers, this double-elimination event invites players 18 and older to compete for local glory. Registration is $150 per team, with food trucks and vendors on-site for a full weekend of community fun.
Dallas-Fort Worth Area Ramps Up Preparedness with MetroX Emergency Simulation Ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Fort Worth joins the Dallas-Forth Worth area in MetroX, a mock emergency response exercise in preparation for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, involving numerous agencies to improve readiness for potential threats and emergencies.
Advocate Elise Gill to Share Survivor Insights at Fort Worth's 5 Stones Taskforce Meeting on Human Trafficking
Elise Gill, an advocate with a personal history of confronting human trafficking, will speak at the Tarrant County 5 Stones Taskforce meeting to share her insights on survivor support and systemic change.
Arlington Residents Invited to Shape City's Future at Comprehensive Plan Workshops and Events
Arlington invites public input on its future through the Innovate Arlington Comprehensive Plan in November, with events for people to review and comment on the draft Vision Framework and growth scenarios.
Scuba Ranch Instructor Suspended and Scuba Toys Training Halted After Tragic Drowning of 12-Year-Old in Kaufman County
Following a 12-year-old's drowning at The Scuba Ranch, instructor Bill Armstrong and Scuba Toys face a "permanent suspension." Equipment crucial to the investigation wasn't initially collected, and the case remains open.












