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- A New Pollo Campero Will Bring Flavorful Fried Chicken to North Fort Worth
Guatemalan fast-food chain Pollo Campero is opening a new restaurant in North Fort Worth. The new location, situated at 9101 North Freeway, is part ofContinue Reading - Fort Worth’s Fire Station 16 Will Move to This New Site
Fire Station 16 will move to a new location in the same area from 5933 Geddes Avenue to 5701 Lovell Avenue in the Como neighborhoodContinue Reading - 10 Famous People From Fort Worth Texas
Bob Schieffer Bob Schieffer grew up in Fort Worth and is an alumnus of North Side High School and Texas Christian University (TCU) In 1963 Bob gave Lee Harvey Oswald’s motherContinue Reading - New Carmax Location Under Construction in North Fort Worth
A new Carmax location is under construction at the southwest corner of Interstate 35 West and Heritage Trace Parkway in North Fort Worth. This CarmaxContinue Reading - Westworth Village is Getting a New Braum’s RestaurantWestworth Village, a small city, will soon host a new Braum’s restaurant at 6525 Westworth Blvd, next to the historic Thompson Community Cemetery. The site,Continue Reading
- Uncovering the Rise and Fall of The Metroplex’s Forgotten Airport
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- The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill Will Open at This New Fort Worth Location
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill plans to open at 9654 Red Dirt Rd, located in the shopping center at the southeast corner of Chisholm TrailContinue Reading - A New McDonald’s Will Enrich Dining Options in North Fort WorthFort Worth will welcome another new McDonald’s restaurant at the bustling Victory Shops at Basswood shopping mall in North Fort Worth. This new addition willContinue Reading
- This is Where Fatburger will Open a New Fort Worth Location
According to TDLR filings, California-based Fatburger is opening its first Fort Worth restaurant at 893 Lower Sonoma Lane. The new site sits near the Target-anchoredContinue Reading - Dogtopia: Downtown Fort Worth’s New Pet Care Facility
The closed Nathan Frankel Electric Supply building, located at 1109 Lamar Street in downtown Fort Worth, is undergoing a major transformation. Previously unoccupied, the buildingContinue Reading - CosMc’s Fort Worth: McDonald’s New Beverage Chain Opens Here
CosMc’s, a novel beverage chain from McDonald’s, was unveiled in 2023. Inspired by a McDonald’s alien mascot who adores the brand and decides to ventureContinue Reading - New QuikTrip Coming to North Fort Worth
QuikTrip is building a new gas station and convenience store in Fort Worth, Texas. Positioned at the southwest corner of Highway 170 and Beach Street,Continue Reading - The New HEB Alliance Store Location in Fort WorthSan Antonio based H-E-B is launching its inaugural Fort Worth store at 3451 Heritage Trace Parkway on April 10, 2024. Located in the city’s northernContinue Reading
- A New Studio 6 Hotel is Coming to This Fort Worth Location
A 4-story hotel is being built at 3044 Clay Mountain Trail in Fort Worth, Texas, next to a Home Depot at the southeast corner ofContinue Reading - People Born in Fort Worth Texas: Fred Jackson
Former NFL running back Fred Jackson was born on February 20, 1981, in Fort Worth, Texas. He is one of the all-time leading rushers forContinue Reading - New Cooks Children’s Clinic Will Open In Fort WorthCooks Children Clinic plans to build a new pediatric and adult health center on a 3.7-acre plot, in Fort Worth, Texas. The clinic will beContinue Reading
- A New Outback Steakhouse Is Coming To This Fort Worth Location
Just north of the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base and Lake Worth in Fort Worth, Texas is a new Outback Steakhouse being built nextContinue Reading - New North Richland Hills Starbucks Is Coming To This CornerAccording to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) website, a 2,201 square foot Starbucks is coming to the southwest corner of Davis BlvdContinue Reading
- The New Fort Worth H-E-B Will Open On This SiteH-E-B is continuing its expansion into the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex with a new store on the northwest corner of Heritage Trace Parkway and Riverside Drive.Continue Reading
- Presidium Berkshire Apartments Are Under Construction In Fort Worth
Presidium Berkshire is a new luxury apartment complex currently under construction in Fort Worth‘s neighborhood of Blue Mound. When complete, Presidium Berkshire will be aContinue Reading - A New Residential Tower Is Coming To Fort Worth TexasSouthern Land Company, a development company based in Tennessee, is building a new residential tower in downtown Fort Worth. Deco 969 will be a 27-storyContinue Reading
- New Business Center Under Construction In Fort Worth TexasA new Medical/Office building is under construction on Presidio Vista Drive in North Fort Worth, Texas.Continue Reading
- New! Solay Fort Worth Apartments Coming To This LocationNorth Fort Worth will soon have another new apartment complex. Solay Fort Worth Apartments are currently under construction on Harmon Road, north of U.S. RouteContinue Reading
- Coming Soon! New Popeyes Restaurant In Fort Worth Texas
A new Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen restaurant will be opening soon in northeast Fort Worth. The new restaurant is located on the corner of Heritage TraceContinue Reading - New! Salad And Go On Hulen Street In Fort Worth TexasA new Salad And Go drive-thru restaurant is currently now open in Fort Worth Texas. ThContinue Reading
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- New! Avid Hotel in Fort Worth TexasNew! Avid Hotel in Fort Worth Texas A new Hotel is now open in the Fossil Creek neighborhood of Fort Worth Texas. Avid Hotel isContinue Reading
- New! 151 Coffee Shop In Fort Worth TexasFort Worth has a new 151 Coffee shop which has been open since late 2020. The new 151 Coffee…Continue Reading
- New! Lisa’s Chicken Restaurant In Fort Worth TexasThe old Wendy’s on North Freeway and Sandshell Drive in Fort Worth is now a Lisa’s Chicken and seafood restaurant. Continue Reading
- New! Living Spaces Furniture Store In Fort Worth TexasFar north Fort Worth now has a new Living Spaces furniture store near the intersection of Interstate 35 West…Continue Reading
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- New! Homewood Suites in Fort Worth Texas
Homewood Suites in Fort Worth Texas Currently under construction in Fort Worth Texas is Homewood Suites by Hilton. The chain is considered a residential styleContinue Reading - Now Leasing! Hanger 19 Apartments in Fort Worth TexasHanger 19 Apartments in Fort Worth Texas Hanger 19 is a new apartment complex now leasing in Fort Worth Texas. The apartments are located onContinue Reading
- New! La Z Boy Furniture Store in Fort Worth TexasLa Z Boy Furniture Store in Fort Worth Texas New to North Fort Worth is a La Z Boy furniture store. The store is locatedContinue Reading
- New! SpringHill Suites by Marriott in Fort Worth TexasSpringHill Suites by Marriot in Fort Worth is now open in Fort Worth Texas. The hotel is located in a section of the city thatContinue Reading
- Jefferson River East in Fort Worth TexasJefferson River East is new in Fort Worth Texas. The new community is located on the intersection of Oakhurst Scenic Drive and E Belknap streetContinue Reading
- JFK Tribute in Downtown Fort Worth TexasJFK Tribute in Fort Worth Texas is located at the foot of Hilton Fort Worth. Formerly known as Hotel Texas, it is the site ofContinue Reading
- Streets of Dallas Fort Worth In 2020Texas has some of the best infrastructure in the United States. Dallas Fort Worth Metropolitan Area has many major highways that go through it. BelowContinue Reading
- New! AC Hotel Marriott in Fort Worth TexasNew AC Hotel Marriott is coming to downtown Fort Worth Texas on E 5th St and Main St. The same location was used as aContinue Reading
- New! CVS Pharmacy in Fort Worth TexasNew CVS location in Fort Worth Texas. The pharmacy is located on the intersection of Heritage Trace Pkwy and Harmon Road. CVS fun Facts TheContinue Reading
- New! Longhorn Steakhouse in Fort Worth TexasNew LongHorn Texas restaurant almost complete in Fort Worth Texas. In 2013 the same location belonged to a used truck dealership as shown in theContinue Reading
- Water Towers In Northern TexasHere are some of the water towers in the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex. Some cities and communities use water towers to print the city nameContinue Reading
- New! Hyatt Place in Fort Worth TexasHyatt Place Hotel In Fort Worth Texas is now open. Located in Alliance Town Center north of downtown Fort Worth. Interstate 35 W is theContinue Reading
- Closed! Noah’s Event Venue in Fort Worth Texas.This week weddings chain Noah’s Event Venue went out of business without warning eight months after filing for bankruptcy. According to USA Today, 7500 bridesContinue Reading
- Presidio at River East in Fort Worth TexasNew Apartments 5 minutes from downtown Fort Worth Texas. View from Trinity Trails and Riverside Park. Presidio at River East. Last Updated on April 27,Continue Reading
- Riverside Park in Fort Worth TexasRiverside Park along West Fork Trinity River close to downtown Fort Worth Texas. Trinity Trails goes into the park. Last Updated on April 29, 2020Continue Reading
- Extra Space Storage in Fort Worth TexasNow open! Extra Space Storage in Fort Worth Texas. Last Updated on April 29, 2020 by F. E. MufuteContinue Reading
History of Fort Worth
19th Century
1849
June 6, Camp Worth was established to protect Texas settlers from Native American attacks and named in honor of Mexican–American War hero William J. Worth. Because of it’s location, the city is often been called where the west begins.
The United States War Department officially named the post Fort Worth on November 14.
1856
Stagecoach service Butterfield Overland Mail and the Southern Pacific Stage Line used the town as a western terminus on the California route.
1866
After the Civil War Fort Worth’s population decreased to 175.
1876
The Texas and Pacific Railway arrives in Fort Worth.
20th Century
1900
Fort Worth is the 5th largest city in Texas with a population of 26,668.
1902
Swift and Armour meatpacking plants open.
1912
First Baptist Church was burnt down. The church was led by Baptist preacher J. Frank Norris who was against racetrack gambling.
1953
Amon Carter Field Airport begins serving Fort Worth until 1974.
1963
November of 1963, President John F. Kennedy spent the last night of his life at the former Hotel Texas.
21st Century
2000
March 8 a tornado struck downtown Fort Worth killing 2 people and damaging skyscrapers.
Fort Worth’s Famous People
Bob Schieffer
Bob Schieffer grew up in Fort Worth and is an alumnus of North Side High School and Texas Christian University (TCU) In 1963 Bob gave Lee Harvey Oswald’s mother a ride to the Dallas police station after the assassination of JFK.
Bill Paxton
The late Bill Paxton was born in Fort Worth Texas in 1955. Paxton was an alumnus of Arlington Heights High School. He appeared in many big movies like Titanic, The Terminator, Tombstone and True Lies.
Kelly Clarkson
Singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson was born in Fort Worth in 1982. Clarkson graduated from Burleson High School in 2000. In 2002 she won American Idol singing competition.
Tom Schieffer
Former U.S. Ambassador to Australia Tom Schieffer was born in Fort Worth in 1947. Tom is an alumnus of Arlington Heights High School.
Ornette Coleman
Born in Fort Worth Texas in 1930, Ornette Coleman was an alumnus of I.M. Terrell High School. Coleman’s album Sound Grammar won a Pulitzer Prize for music in 2007.
Kirk Franklin
Gospel Singer- Songwriter Kirk Franklin was born in Fort Worth in 1970. Franklin studied music at O. D. Wyatt High School.