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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · Jun 18
Do you know a veteran who never stopped serving? We’re partnering with Mission United to spotlight the extraordinary lives of service beyond the military.

Nominate a Tarrant County veteran with the link and stay tuned for the series.

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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 16h
Fort Worth nonprofit addresses homelessness through 24-hour national event
Fort Worth nonprofit addresses homelessness through 24-hour national event
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 16h
Fort Worth City Council members spent more than $167,000 on taxpayer-funded travel in less than two years, according to expense reports obtained by the Fort Worth Report.

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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 19h
TCU receives $7.2M for national research on efforts to limit drug-related imprisonment
TCU receives $7.2M for national research on efforts to limit drug-related imprisonment
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 21h
Fort Worth considers traffic calming changes to better align program to riskiest areas
Fort Worth considers traffic calming changes to better align program to riskiest areas
The city found 14% of neighborhood requests for traffic calming since 2022 met the traffic calming program criteria for excessive speed.
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 21h
DFW Airport announces nonstop service to Taiwan; mourns passing of longtime fire chief
DFW Airport announces nonstop service to Taiwan; mourns passing of longtime fire chief
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 22h
Johnson County commissioners address Godley animal control concerns
Johnson County commissioners address Godley animal control concerns
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 22h
Jury duty phone scam pitch received by Denton County commissioner
Jury duty phone scam pitch received by Denton County commissioner
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 1d
Fort Worth council spent $167K on travel for city business, records show
Fort Worth council spent $167K on travel for city business, records show
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 1d
Fort Worth’s generosity helps Uvalde open new elementary school
Fort Worth’s generosity helps Uvalde open new elementary school
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 1d
What did FWISD spend money on in September? Reading lessons, construction and more
What did FWISD spend money on in September? Reading lessons, construction and more
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 1d
Chris Cassidy, National Medal of Honor Museum CEO, to step down at the end of 2025
Chris Cassidy, National Medal of Honor Museum CEO, to step down at the end of 2025
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 1d
This TCU professor knows Taylor Swift’s music ‘all too well’
This TCU professor knows Taylor Swift’s music ‘all too well’
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 1d
Fur Friday: From soulful to spunky, Fifi and Sage await their forever homes
Fur Friday: From soulful to spunky, Fifi and Sage await their forever homes
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 1d
Weekend Worthy: Hundreds of Fort Worth artists take to the streets for ArtsGoggle
Weekend Worthy: Hundreds of Fort Worth artists take to the streets for ArtsGoggle
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 2d
Here’s where you can enjoy nature, outdoor events around Arlington this fall
Here’s where you can enjoy nature, outdoor events around Arlington this fall
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 2d
Onetime Catholic Charities Fort Worth leader returns as next president, CEO
Onetime Catholic Charities Fort Worth leader returns as next president, CEO
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 2d
Here’s where you can enjoy nature, outdoor events in the Fort Worth area this fall
Here’s where you can enjoy nature, outdoor events in the Fort Worth area this fall
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Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Lioness’ filming in Fort Worth neighborhoods this month. Here’s where
Taylor Sheridan’s ‘Lioness’ filming in Fort Worth neighborhoods this month. Here’s where
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 2d
Fort Worth rezoning of 386 acres aims to stop ‘stealth dorms’ near TCU
Fort Worth rezoning of 386 acres aims to stop ‘stealth dorms’ near TCU
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 2d
Anonymous family donates $1.8M to cover tuition for fourth-year TCU medical students
Anonymous family donates $1.8M to cover tuition for fourth-year TCU medical students
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 2d
Arlington ISD weighs $10.4M plan to build child care centers for employees
Arlington ISD weighs $10.4M plan to build child care centers for employees
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 2d
TechFW leader plugs into new role to recharge business incubator
TechFW leader plugs into new role to recharge business incubator
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Medical City Fort Worth expands services with $37M renovation
Medical City Fort Worth expands services with $37M renovation
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The Dish: October kicks off in Tarrant County with wine dinners, specials
The Dish: October kicks off in Tarrant County with wine dinners, specials
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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 3d
Fact brief: Did Colin Allred win Tarrant County over Ted Cruz in 2024?
Fact brief: Did Colin Allred win Tarrant County over Ted Cruz in 2024?
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