FORT WORTH, Texas – Once again, the Fort Worth Zoo is celebrating a historic moment of conservation success with the third annual hatchings of the gharial crocodile. With two new gharial hatchlings this summer, the Zoo remains the only institution in North America to have produced multiple offspring of this species and is the only North American institution to have repeated this process for multiple, consecutive years. Gharials are listed as critically endangered by the International Union for the
FONROCHE LIGHTING PARTNERS WITH CITY OF FORT WORTH TO INSTALL 3,400 SOLAR STREETLIGHTS IN 30 NEIGHBORHOODSFonroche’s efficient, solar-powered lights will save the city approximately $3 million in annual energy costs Fonroche Lighting America has partnered with the City of Fort Worth to supply over 3,400 solar-powered streetlights as part of the City’s "Support the Neighborhood LED Streetlight Capital Project." This initiative, funded by $12 million allocated through the American Rescue Plan Act, aims to
Fort Worth Country Day’s (FWCD) Class of 2025 has earned more than $11.3 million in merit-based scholarships, awarded to 86% of its 90 graduating seniors. They were accepted to 151 universities and have committed to attend 38 of them, utilizing more than $2.4 million of their offered scholarships. 49% of the senior class will attend out-of-state colleges and universities, with 48% choosing to remain in Texas. The remaining 3% encompasses students who are undecided or pursuing a professional athletic
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art in Fort Worth is internationally recognized for its collection and exhibition programming, which showcase the finest examples of American art. The Museum also has direct economic and cultural impact within our community and is a vibrant part of our city’s economy. Here are some highlights from The Carter's past year:Employed 119 people (full-time) Spent over $16 million on goods and services in the community Served over 66,000 visitors from all over the world Provided
GREATER FORT WORTH CHAPTER OF THE PUBLIC RELATIONS SOCIETY OF AMERICA (PRSA) NAMES 2025 OFFICERS AND BOARD OF DIRECTORSFORT WORTH, Texas (February 18, 2025) – The Greater Fort Worth Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (GFW PRSA) has named its officers and board of directors for 2025.Reggie Johnson, APR, has been named president of the chapter. Johnson has spent over two decades as a communication strategist, winning multiple awards for innovative digital media projects. He currently serves as
FORT WORTH, Texas (January 21, 2025) – Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), the oldest co-educational college-preparatory school in Fort Worth, has completed construction on its new $25 million, 32,720-square-foot Annie Richardson Bass Lower School Building, which replaced FWCD’s former Lower School building originally built in 1964. A formal dedication ceremony was held on Monday, January 13, the same day that more than 325 students in grades 1 through 4 occupied the new Lower School building for the first
The GM Financial Parade of Lights will brighten up the streets of Downtown Fort Worth for its 42nd year at 6 p.m. on Sunday, November 24, marking the City of Fort Worth’s official kickoff to the holiday season. With a sold-out crowd expected for this year’s “Holiday Wishes”-themed parade, attendees are encouraged to purchase reserved “Street Seats,” which start at $15 for children and $17.50 for adults. Year after year, North Texas-based nonprofit organizations, businesses, schools, art and cultural
The international sellout sensation, Lightscape, is returning to the 120-acre Fort Worth Botanic Garden for its third consecutive year with an even longer trail, 20+ all-new illuminated installations, revamped pricing, and more than one (1) million-holiday lights, making the 2024 Lightscape the grandest and brightest yet. Running November 22 through January 5, 80 percent of Lightscape will be new and reimagined for the 2024 holiday season.Produced by Sony Music, Fort Worth is the only city in Texas hosting
FORT WORTH, TEXAS – Jeff Kearney, founder of Fort Worth-based Kearney Law Firm and one of the most acclaimed criminal defense attorneys in the U.S., has been named the “Lawyer of the Year” for Criminal Defense-White Collar, as featured in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Kearney is the only criminal defense attorney in all of Dallas-Fort Worth to receive the honor, and one (1) of only five (5) in the State of Texas to be named “Lawyer of the Year” within the category. Recipients are
FORT WORTH, Texas (August 19, 2024) – Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), the oldest co-ed college-preparatory school in Fort Worth, has appointed Lindy Heath as its new Director of Fine Arts.In this role, Heath will oversee FWCD’s comprehensive artistic vision within its performing and visual arts programs; ensure a well-rounded and enriching fine arts curriculum; organize performances, exhibitions, and competitions; and provide leadership in nurturing a thriving arts culture within the FWCD campus
FORT WORTH, Texas (May 21, 2024) – Fort Worth Country Day’s (FWCD) Class of 2024 has earned more than $12.6 million in merit-based scholarships, awarded to 87 percent of its 87 graduating seniors. They were accepted to a total of 147 universities and have committed to attend 40 of them, and will utilize more than $2.2 million of the scholarship money offered at their attending colleges. Sixty-one percent of the senior class will attend out-of-state colleges and universities in the fall, with 39 percent
SQUEEZE MASSAGE, AN INNOVATIVE NEW APP-BASED MASSAGE CONCEPT FROM THE FOUNDERS OF DRYBAR, NOW OPEN IN FORT WORTH’S FOUNDRY DISTRICTSqueeze Massage’s new Fort Worth location is the first to open in DFW and second in all of TexasFORT WORTH, Texas (March 18, 2024) – Squeeze Massage, a new innovative app-based massage concept created by the founders of Drybar, is now open in Fort Worth’s Foundry District at 2621 Whitmore Street, marking the concept’s first location in Dallas-Fort Worth, second in all of Texas,
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FORT WORTH, Texas (October 23, 2023) – Fort Worth Country Day (FWCD), the oldest co-ed college-preparatory school in Fort Worth, is proudly celebrating its 60th year of excellence in academics, arts, and athletics in 2023. As part of the 60th anniversary celebration, FWCD has unveiled its largest fundraising initiative in school history: the “Forward Together” Comprehensive Campaign, which has already raised $31 million. On September 9, 1963, FWCD hosted its first day of classes with 210 students and 17
Breakthrough Fort Worth (BTFW), which has a 30-year tradition of bringing together high-achieving students from Fort Worth schools and pairing them with like-minded, aspiring classroom leaders from across the nation, hosted its annual Fancy Meal Luncheon on June 15 at the Fort Worth Club. More than 225 members of the Fort Worth community came together with BTFW graduates, teaching fellows, and students in celebration. Commemorating its 30th anniversary, BTFW Executive Director, Joe Breedlove, kicked off
A Texas-based company has launched The CoBuilders, a new app that helps customers order affordable house cleaning services in the United States direct from their mobile phones.The CoBuilders app is a two-way street, bridging a connection between customers who need house cleaning services and providing job opportunities for professional cleaners and cleaning companies nationwide.According to the company founder and CEO Bukola Michael Nelson on the app’s website, The CoBuilders app was launched to help
