Stockyards leaders not proceeding with planned $1 billion second phase of development by Bob Francis, Fort Worth Report August 5, 2026 Fort Worth Stockyards leaders decided not to move forward on a planned $1 billion second phase of development. Citing market conditions, Stockyards Heritage Development Co. announced Wednesday it will not implement the second phase … Read more
“The ACHP’s proposed changes to Section 106 will eviscerate the preservation of our shared civic and cultural heritage in the United States.” Brent Leggs, President and CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation read more
Fort Worth begins update to the city’s 2003 Historic Preservation Plan by The FWR Staff, Fort Worth Report August 1, 2026 Fort Worth is beginning the process of updating the city’s 2003 Preservation Plan, which will shape the city’s preservation program for 10 years. Fort Worth Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission Documenter: Nicole Hawthorne Date: … Read more
Mount Gilead Baptist Church’s legacy to be preserved through performing art center by Marissa Greene, Fort Worth Report July 23, 2026 Alvin Brown remembers walking inside Mount Gilead Baptist Church and gazing up at the stained glass dome, the opera chairs in the balcony and the pipe organ. While immersed in the space of the … Read more
Fort Worth nonprofit shares design concept transforming former KKK site into cultural hub by Ash Petrie, Fort Worth Report July 21, 2026 Transform 1012 N. Main Street, a Fort Worth nonprofit coalition established by eight local organizations and entities, released on July 20 a design concept for a planned cultural hub to be housed at … Read more
FORT WORTH — The historic Primera Baptist Church property at Circle Park Boulevard and Lincoln Avenue is on track to be redeveloped into a senior-focused residential community after receiving unanimous support from the Fort Worth Zoning Commission. The redevelopment proposal, referred to as Irma Park, would preserve the approximately 100-year-old church building while adding a … Read more
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
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
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
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