New Western-themed bus route connects downtown Fort Worth to the Stockyards
A new Western-themed bus route — distinguishable by its orange color, fancy cowhide seats, lighted undercarriage and locally designed murals — starts transporting people from downtown Fort Worth to the Stockyards this weekend. Trinity Metro’s Orange Line, supported by the city’s tourism arm Visit Fort Worth, starts Sept. 14 with a public launch party in […]
Two Fort Worth hotels earn spot in Michelin Guide. Here’s who made the list
Bowie House General Manager Gaylord Lamy stands next to other hoteliers representing some of the 412 hotels in the U.S., Canada and Mexico added to the Michelin Guide Sept. 12, 2024. (Marcheta Fornoff | Fort Worth Report) Bowie House has been open for less than a year, but the upscale west Fort Worth hotel has […]
No need to live in LA: Fort Worth reel serious about being a movie maker’s golden ticket
David Glasser, CEO of 101 Studios, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, Tarrant County College Chancellor Elva LeBlanc and others celebrate the launch of a new film industry training program at TCC. The reception took place at Backlot Studios, 305 S. Main St., on Aug. 30, 2023. (Marcheta Fornoff | Fort Worth Report) AUSTIN — Fort […]
Longer stays, new stores, more Western heritage | What’s envisioned for next era of Stockyards
Craig Cavileer of Majestic Realty explains what’s ahead for iconic Cowtown destination. FORT WORTH, Texas — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal. You can read the original article here. A few months after city incentives were approved for the $630 million expansion of the Fort Worth Stockyards, the […]
Fort Worth bank to open headquarters, eight-story tower at Walsh development
[Image: A rendering of the Worthington Bank tower planned for the Walsh development. (Courtesy image | Worthington Bank] Suddenly, Walsh is the place to be. A few weeks after the University of Texas at Arlington announced plans for a new campus on 51 acres in the Walsh development, Worthington Bank said it had acquired land […]
Fort Worth Welcomes Big Ass Fans New Manufacturing Hub
Big Ass Fans cuts ribbon for new 210,000-square-foot manufacturing hub in Fort Worth, adding 100 jobs to the region. By Jessica Heer, Executive Vice President | Aug. 30, 2024 Big Ass Fans, a market leader in high-volume, low-speed (HVLS) fans, has opened a new 210,000-square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. This expansion marks […]
Southwire Celebrates Grand Opening of DFW Customer Service Center
Aug 23, 2024 In support of the company’s ongoing commitment to provide a world-class customer experience, Southwire recently celebrated the grand opening of its Dallas Fort Worth (DFW) Customer Service Center (CSC) in AllianceTexas. Approximately 150 Southwire team members, leaders, community partners and guests gathered on Thursday, August 22, to cut the ribbon on the […]
Dick’s Sporting Goods to Build Advanced Distribution Center in Fort Worth
DICK’S Sporting Goods announced plans to build a new 870,000-square-foot, next generation distribution center in south Fort Worth, bringing 300 full-time jobs to the area. By Jessica Heer, Executive Vice President | Aug. 22, 2024 DICK’S Sporting Goods is expanding its supply chain network with a state-of-the-art distribution center in Fort Worth, Texas. This new […]
UTA to build major new campus in west Fort Worth, with sights on 2028 opening
by Shomial Ahmad UTA West will be located in west Fort Worth on a 51-acre tract of prairie with rolling hills and a lake. The university has a multiyear plan to build out the campus and serve more than 10,000 students. The first building is expected to open in fall 2028. (Courtesy image | University […]
Regents Begin Process Of Expanding Texas A&M-Fort Worth
System leaders have been authorized to begin the design of a second building for the downtown campus. By Texas A&M University System Communications An artist’s rendering of the two buildings for the new Texas A&M-Fort Worth campus. Texas A&M University System The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents on Thursday authorized System leaders […]