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Fort Worth is rolling out a new program that gives small business owners the training and certification they need to win city contracts. The first workshops start this week with sessions in both English and Spanish.
Fort Worth voters are considering a $10 million housing bond that could generate $2.1 million annually in tax revenue while solving a critical workforce problem. Economist Ray Perryman says affordable housing has become essential for keeping workers and fueling economic growth.
When a crane operator suffered a medical emergency 220 feet in the air, Fort Worth's elite rescue team pulled off a dramatic two-hour mission to bring him down safely. Every firefighter went home without injury after saving a life.
A Fort Worth firefighter made history alongside her grandfather's crew when they climbed 22 stories to rescue a crane operator having a medical emergency. The team's daring high-angle rescue shows how today's first responders train for challenges far beyond fighting fires.
Cloud Covered Streets provides mobile showers, haircuts, and dignity to people experiencing homelessness in Fort Worth. The organization urgently needs volunteer hairstylists, barbers, and compassionate people as Texas temperatures rise.
When a homeless man began seizing from hypothermia under a Fort Worth bridge, a firefighter carried him through freezing snow and saved his life. The rescue was just one of over 300 efforts by the city's HOPE team during the winter storm.
American showjumper Kent Farrington claimed victory at the 2026 FEI Longines Jumping World Cup Final in Fort Worth, thrilling the home crowd with a flawless final round on his horse Greya. The championship came down to the final seconds as Farrington delivered under immense pressure.
The Careity Foundation has spent 21 years helping uninsured cancer patients navigate treatment, providing everything from mammograms to emotional support. At their recent survivor luncheon, 80 people gathered to celebrate journeys of hope and healing.
Volunteers in Fort Wayne donated over 122,000 hours of service in 2025, creating $4.2 million in economic impact while fighting loneliness and strengthening community bonds. Their work keeps essential services running across northeast Indiana.
Seven Dallas-Fort Worth communities just landed on the nation's fastest-growing cities list, with thousands of new homes and jobs transforming the region. Lewisville led the pack at No. 5 nationwide, showing how opportunity keeps expanding across North Texas.
Three Fort Collins high school seniors have earned prestigious National Merit Scholarships worth $2,500 each, chosen from more than 15,000 finalists nationwide. Their achievement represents the pinnacle of academic excellence in a competition where less than 1% of students reach finalist status.
As millions of soccer fans head to Dallas for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, the city is using climate science to protect visitors and leave a lasting environmental legacy. From heat maps to air sensors, Dallas is turning a global sporting event into a sustainability showcase.
Episcopal School of Dallas made history by winning both boys and girls basketball titles on the same day, with the boys clinching their victory in a nail-biting overtime finish. The double championship marks a remarkable achievement for the school and caps off an unforgettable comeback story.
Texas manufacturers struggling to find skilled workers are getting free hands-on help with robotics solutions. OnRobot and FANUC are hosting a Dallas event on February 19 to show practical automation that's already working.
Dallas Love Field is testing a 91,000-pound electric firefighter that's quieter, faster, and lets crews talk without headsets during emergencies. After 10 years in development, this could revolutionize how airports respond to fires.
American equestrian Kent Farrington achieved a childhood dream by winning his first World Cup title in his hometown state. The victory came after watching countless VHS tapes of the competition as a kid without access to high-level shows.
Sara Young bought a plane ticket just to get through airport security when her military boyfriend had a layover in Dallas. Their 30-minute reunion video touched 2 million viewers.
A dog stranded on a narrow pillar beneath a Dallas bridge was safely rescued by firefighters using a ladder truck. The pup was calm throughout the ordeal and is now safe with animal services.
Dallas has cut community-wide greenhouse gas emissions by 11% since 2015, with city operations doing even better at 29%. The progress puts America's ninth-largest city firmly on track toward its goal of net zero emissions by 2050.
When the World Cup comes to Dallas this summer, English expats will finally get to cheer their team on home turf. For one longtime fan, it's the community that makes supporting England special.
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