FWISD revises Farrington Field land development

FARRINGTON FIELD 1939

FWISD revises Farrington Field land development request after residents urge caution by Matthew Sgroi, Fort Worth Report June 3, 2026 The land around Farrington Field is back in play.  Fort Worth ISD issued a revised request for proposals on May 29 as it seeks developers for property surrounding the historic stadium. The development reset comes … Read more

Ft Worth to outsource management of historic Will Rogers

Will Rogers Coliseum

Fort Worth to outsource management of historic Will Rogers Memorial Center by Scott Nishimura, Fort Worth Report June 2, 2026 The City of Fort Worth is preparing to transfer management of the Will Rogers Memorial Center to a management agency formed by three nonprofits that have invested millions in the historic complex over the years. … Read more

Proposed Downtown Library may become Community Arts Center

Fort Worth building slated for downtown library now proposed for community arts space by David Moreno, Fort Worth Report June 2, 2026 A plan for a historic Fort Worth building to serve as the new downtown library will not move forward. City leaders are now considering whether the property could serve as a new community … Read more

Last Service set for Mt. Gilead Baptist Church

Mount Gilead Baptist Church

Historic Black Baptist church closes chapter with downtown service amid sale by Marissa Greene, Fort Worth Report May 27, 2026 For over a century, Mount Gilead Baptist Church has been a cornerstone of Fort Worth African American history. Established in 1875 by a pastor and 12 formerly enslaved people, the congregation grew to become known … Read more

Historic cemetery preserves memories

‘A living place’: Historic cemetery preserves memories of Jewish life in Fort Worth by Marissa Greene and Ismael M. Belkoura, Fort Worth Report May 14, 2026 In the heart of Fort Worth’s Near Southside, memories of many Jewish lives echo throughout a 1-acre cemetery. A co-founder of luxury department store chain Neiman Marcus. Soldiers from … Read more

2026 Most Endangered Places

Most Endangered Places

Iconic Fort Worth landmarks with uncertain futures top 2026 Most Endangered Places list by David Moreno, Fort Worth Report May 5, 2026 Some of Fort Worth’s most historic landmarks — either shuttered or at risk of demolition — are on a local preservation nonprofit’s radar in hopes of rallying financial support for the iconic properties. … Read more

FWISD outlines next steps for Farrington Field

FARRINGTON FIELD 1939

FWISD outlines next steps for Farrington Field redevelopment, no decisions yet by Matthew Sgroi, Fort Worth Report April 14, 2026 Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Peter Licata recently walked into Farrington Field alone. As his eyes scanned the historic stadium’s facade, he thanked the gentleman who showed up to unlock the gates to one of the … Read more

Fort Worth bestows historic protection on TXU

Fort Worth bestows historic protection on TXU North Main plant by Scott Nishimura, Fort Worth Report March 31, 2026 The historic TXU North Main power plant at the Trinity River north of downtown now has significant protection against demolition under rezoning the Fort Worth City Council approved Tuesday. The council attached historic significant endangered protection … Read more

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