Fort Worth is the heart of Tarrant County — the county seat, the home of the Stockyards, TCU, and the Modern Art Museum. From the twice-daily longhorn drive through the Stockyards to Sundance Square downtown, from Bass Performance Hall to the Kimbell, Cowtown has reinvented itself a dozen times in 175 years and still feels exactly like itself. With nearly a million residents inside the city limits, it's one of the ten largest cities in America — and the western anchor of the DFW metro.
TxDOT is repaving Main Street from the courthouse square to Camp Bowie Blvd. Expect lane closures weekday mornings through mid-June. Use Henderson St. as alternate.
The 37th annual Peach Festival returns to the Fort Worth Civic Center grounds July 18–19. Vendor applications open now at weatherfordtexas.org.
Looking for recommendations for a well driller in the 76087 area — need irrigation well on 10 acres, budget flexible for quality work. DM or email tips@tarrantcountydesk.com.
New practice from Dr. Melissa Carr opens this month at 1240 Camp Bowie Blvd. Accepting new patients, most insurances. Call 817-555-0142 for appointments.
City of Fort Worth has entered Stage 1 voluntary water conservation. Residents asked to water lawns on alternate days. Full guidelines at ci.weatherford.tx.us.
First Friday of every month, 6–9 pm on the square. Local artists, live music on the courthouse steps, late hours at downtown shops and restaurants. Free & open to all.
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Post to Boardthe Stockyards weekly events plaza. Local produce, ranch beef, baked goods, and fresh-cut flowers.
Courthouse square galleries open late. Live music, local vendors, and food trucks on the lawn.
35 acres of botanical gardens on TX-98 west. Self-guided trails, waterfalls, and native plantings. Kids under 12 free.
Fort Worth ISD serves approximately 8,200 students across 13 campuses. The district has earned a B rating from the Texas Education Agency.
Home of the Kangaroos. Strong UIL academics program, CTE pathways in ag, welding, and healthcare. 5A classification.
Dedicated freshman campus with transition programs, dual-credit options, and full extracurricular participation.
Two junior high campuses (Hall and Shirley). UIL academics, athletics, fine arts, and band programs begin here.
Seven elementary campuses across the district including Ikard, Wright, Crockett, Austin, Ratcliff, Curtis, and Martin.
35 acres of curated botanical gardens, waterfalls, walking paths, and native Texas plants. TX-98 west. Open daily.
City reservoir with boat ramps, fishing (bass, catfish, crappie), and a lakeside park. Licenses required, free to access the park.
Large municipal park with ball fields, pavilions, playground, walking trail, and the beloved Peter Pan statue.
Multi-use trail connecting several parks and open space corridors. Popular with runners, walkers, and cyclists.
Small urban lake at the south end of town. Easy bank fishing access, catch-and-release, great for kids learning to fish.
Downtown courthouse square with shaded benches, art installations, and the historic Tarrant County Courthouse (1884).
Classic Texas roadhouse on the square. Known for chicken fried steak, fresh-cut steaks, and banana pudding.
Full-service feed store, livestock supplies, and expert staff who actually ranch themselves. Est. 1978.
Full-service hospital with ER, imaging, and specialty clinics. Serves all of Tarrant County and beyond.
Locally roasted beans, breakfast tacos, and the best porch on the square. Open weekdays 6am, weekends 7am.
The largest Ford dealership in Tarrant County. Certified service center, full parts department, and fleet sales.
The original Tarrant County trade tradition. Antiques, ranch gear, fresh produce, and hundreds of vendors — first weekend of every month.
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"We moved here from Fort Worth seven years ago and never looked back. You still know your neighbors here. The square feels like the town actually belongs to the people."— Resident, 76086
"Three generations of my family have run horses here. Fort Worth is still the longhorn capital for a reason — there's no place like it in Texas when it comes to the culture around horses."— Rancher, northwest Fort Worth
"The Friday night football atmosphere at Fort Worth High is something special. The whole town shows up — not just the families of kids on the team."— Parent & teacher, WISD
"Peach season is when Fort Worth really shines. The roadside stands, the festival, the way it smells driving through the county — it's not something you forget."— Lifelong resident
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