The future of Dallas City Hall — an iconic civic landmark with architectural and historical significance — is at a crossroads. After a marathon Dallas City Council meeting that stretched past 1 a.m., momentum to relocate the building has slowed as elected leaders opted to explore options rather than move forward with an expedited … Read more
Bob on Business: Historic Northside project receives grant for continued growth by Bob Francis, Fort Worth Report March 2, 2026 The North Texas Community Foundation awarded a $250,000 multiyear grant to the Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to support the Historic Northside District Main Street pilot program. The award, made through the foundation’s Fund … Read more
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