Fort Worth schools at risk of closure lead Historic Fort Worth’s 2025 most endangered list by David Moreno, Fort Worth Report May 6, 2025 As parents and community members share their concerns about Fort Worth ISD’s plans to close and consolidate campuses, one local preservation nonprofit is concerned about the future of the structures themselves. … Read more
Star-Telegram Shines Spotlight on Fort Worth’s Endangered Historic Places FORT WORTH, TX – May 8, 2025 — Historic Fort Worth, Inc. extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and reporter Abby Mantas for their recent coverage of the organization’s 2025 Most Endangered Places list. Published on May 7, the article offers a powerful … Read more
Fort Worth groups lose $110K in NEA funds to transform former KKK hall after Trump move by David Moreno, Fort Worth ReportMay 7, 2025 https://fortworthreport.org/2025/05/07/fort-worth-groups-lose-110k-in-nea-funds-to-transform-former-kkk-hall-after-trump-move/
Repairs Underway at Historic Sandman Hotel Following Devastating Explosion That Injured 21 On Monday, January 8, 2023, a powerful explosion rocked the Sandman Signature Hotel located in the historic Waggoner Building at 810 Houston Street, Fort Worth. The blast occurred shortly before 4 p.m. in the basement area, believed to be connected to the Musume … Read more
In east Fort Worth, an unsuspecting bridge could earn a historic designation. Here’s why by Bob Francis, Fort Worth Report April 29, 2025 Read the story
Historic Southside, the neighborhood that runs along the east side of Interstate 35 and north of East Rosedale Street across from Near Southside and near downtown, was back on the agenda of the city’s Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission April 14.
New hotel, mixed-use development could replace Fort Worth’s Montgomery Street Antique Mall by Eric E. Garcia, Fort Worth Report February 12, 2025 Cowtown could be saying goodbye to the popular Montgomery Street Antique Mall as a mixed-use development — featuring an iconic 12-story hotel, retail space and multiple residential units — is planned for the … Read more
Prairie-style Waggoner mansion, home of Fort Worth arts patron, named historical landmark by Eric E. Garcia, Fort Worth Report February 13, 2025 A rare westside Prairie-style mansion owned in the 1900s by a pioneering Fort Worth philanthropist will be preserved after the City Council designated it a historical and cultural landmark. The mansion at 1414 … Read more
Demolition is underway at Fort Worth’s historic LaGrave Field. Here’s what it looks like by Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Report February 6, 2025 Demolition on the historic LaGrave Field has begun. Before tearing down the stands, contractors started by removing restrooms and portions of the stadium, Tarrant Regional Water District spokesperson Chad Lorance told the … Read more
A historic downtown Fort Worth building, located at 611 Houston St., has been acquired by a new local real estate group. The building, formerly home to the W.T. Grant department store, is set to undergo renovations aimed at revitalizing the space while preserving its historical significance. The new owners plan to introduce a mix of … Read more
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