News Items for Endangered Properties
Land around Farrington Field for sale as FWISD seeks $250M mixed-use project by Matthew Sgroi, Fort Worth Report March 2, 2026 Fort Worth ISD officials are looking to sell the land surrounding Farrington Field to fund long-discussed renovations of the historic stadium. The stadium would be preserved. FWISD issued a public request for proposals in … Read more
Finance Committee Recommends Exploring Dallas City Hall Relocation The City Council’s Finance Committee voted unanimously Monday to recommend that the city begin exploring relocation options for City Hall functions currently housed at 1500 Marilla St. The property condition assessment and recommendation renewed speculation on social media that officials were laying the groundwork for redevelopment of … Read more
We’re excited to share some great news for one of Fort Worth’s historic neighborhoods. Historic Handley has been selected to participate in the First Street initiative, a statewide program led by the Texas Historical Commission that supports community revitalization through historic preservation. This recognition highlights Handley’s unique assets and reinforces the City of Fort Worth’s … Read more
TXU North Main plant off market. TCC won’t oppose historic protection by Scott Nishimura, Fort Worth Report February 9, 2026 Tarrant County College officials confirmed Monday they pulled the historic TXU North Main Power Plant and 8-acre site off the market after receiving just one bid, which was lower than the property’s $9.4 million appraised … Read more
$30M revamp of Stockyards Hotel, H3 Ranch begins in April by Bob Francis, Fort Worth Report February 5, 2026 Two Fort Worth Stockyards institutions, the Stockyards Hotel and H3 Ranch, will close temporarily in early April as part of a $30 million renovation. Stockyards Heritage Development Co., the partnership between Majestic Realty Co. and the … Read more
Fort Worth Housing Solutions approves market analysis for Butler Place redevelopment by Scott Nishimura, Fort Worth Report February 6, 2026 The Fort Worth Housing Solutions board of commissioners at their Jan. 29 meeting approved a key consulting contract that moves the long-anticipated redevelopment of the former Butler Place public housing site into its next phase. … Read more
Hotel plans unveiled for historic downtown Fort Worth building by Bob Francis, Fort Worth Report January 12, 2026 Fort Worth’s Oil and Gas Building may soon be a boutique hotel with a spa and rooftop restaurant, according to a proposal the building’s owners filed with the city. OGFW, a company based in Irving, filed plans … Read more
Fort Worth City Council weighs endangered landmark status for TXU plant by Scott Nishimura, Fort Worth Report January 12, 2026 Fort Worth City Council will consider a resolution Tuesday to nominate the old TXU North Main Power Plant as a highly significant endangered landmark, asserting itself in owner Tarrant County College’s move to sell the … Read more
At 150, historic Fort Worth church faces sale, but congregants say its story isn’t over. by Marissa Greene, Fort Worth Report December 22, 2025 In the beginning, a pastor and 12 former slaves planted a house of worship in downtown Fort Worth. At 150 years old, it is the oldest operating African American Baptist church … Read more
Fort Worth’s skyline and civic identity continue to evolve with a milestone moment for our city’s heart: the newly expanded Fort Worth Convention Center has officially opened the first phase of its transformation. This long‑awaited project — part of a broader vision to elevate Fort Worth’s downtown and strengthen its appeal as a premier destination … Read more