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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 · 4h

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 · 5h

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 · 5h

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 · 6h

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 · 7h

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 · 7h

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 · 11h

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

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 · 1d

TechFW leader plugs into new role to recharge business incubator

TechFW leader plugs into new role to recharge business incubator

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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 1d

Medical City Fort Worth expands services with $37M renovation

Medical City Fort Worth expands services with $37M renovation

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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 1d

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 · 1d

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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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 1d

Booming aerospace company receives Arlington P&Z approval for expansion

Booming aerospace company receives Arlington P&Z approval for expansion

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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 1d

Fort Worth church hosts ‘detransitioned’ activist Chloe Cole after TCU declined event reservation

Fort Worth church hosts ‘detransitioned’ activist Chloe Cole after TCU declined event reservation

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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 2d

Interfaith dialogue aims to build bridges among beliefs, Fort Worth group says

Interfaith dialogue aims to build bridges among beliefs, Fort Worth group says

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Baby elephant Lady Bird continues Fort Worth Zoo’s nod to Texas nature with her naming

Baby elephant Lady Bird continues Fort Worth Zoo’s nod to Texas nature with her naming

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‘Behemoth of a project’ planned to ease Bonds Ranch Road congestion in far north Fort Worth

‘Behemoth of a project’ planned to ease Bonds Ranch Road congestion in far north Fort Worth

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Leon Bridges’ musical legacy enshrined on the south side in Panther City

Leon Bridges’ musical legacy enshrined on the south side in Panther City

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Fort Worth Report @fortworthreport.bsky.social · 2d

‘Stronger and better’: Opal Lee’s health improving as she celebrates 99

‘Stronger and better’: Opal Lee’s health improving as she celebrates 99

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