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Colleyville OKs development, ending tree preservation battle
Nearly two years after the initial proposal, the Colleyville City Council unanimously approved the Bluffs at Colleyville housing development amid resident opposition. The nine-home project, down from an initial 19, will include city-dedicated land for tree preservation, while some residents remain concerned about losing native forest areas.
Transportation is polluting North Texas air. Officials seek about $200M for solutions
As the Dallas-Fort Worth air quality improvement plan nears completion, officials aim to secure $105-$185M for transportation-focused pollution reduction through EPA grants. Initiatives include clean vehicle incentives, enhanced transit, road upgrades, and more. The grant targets the second-highest funding tier to avoid direct competition with the state of Texas.
New sidewalks and traffic signals could improve access to Fort Worth Botanic Garden
New sidewalks and traffic signals are planned to improve access to Fort Worth Botanic Garden. Starting June 2026, the city will enhance University Drive with traffic signals, bus pads, and walking trails, addressing safety and accessibility concerns. This project, part of a larger street expansion, aims to make the garden more accessible.
Texas parks funding is on November ballot
State Sen. Tan Parker and environmental advocates urged Texans to support Proposition 14, a $1 billion fund for state parks, coinciding with Texas Parks and Wildlife's 100th anniversary. Constitutional amendments on the Nov. 7 ballot address taxes, infrastructure, and parks amidst historically low voter turnout.
Arlington to tackle privet in parks with help of federal fund
By HALEY SAMSEL, FORT WORTH REPORT
Sept. 25, 2023
Downtown Fort Worth buildings are deadly for migrating birds
By HALEY SAMSEL AND CRISTIAN ARGUETASOTO, Fort Worth Report
Sept. 17, 2023
Before the sun rises above the downtown Fort Worth skyline, a group outfitted in reflective safety vests emerges from the Tarrant County College parking lot. Armed with flashlights and headlamps, they walk toward their first stop: the Wells Fargo tower on Main Street.
Fort Worth remains one of few major cities without a climate action plan. Where does it go from here?
Fort Worth lacks a climate action plan while Dallas leads in detailed planning. Fort Worth's environmental efforts focus on urban forestry and open space. The city is poised to join a regional climate action plan, but it faces criticism for not addressing climate change explicitly and lacks an environmental justice strategy.
Tarrant County judge rejects attempt to stop new gas drilling in Arlington
On July 26, a judge declined to halt Arlington’s new gas well permits issuance, despite allegations from Liveable Arlington and residents that the city violated ordinances. Arlington issued permits to Total Energies. The case, challenging the city’s permitting process, is expected to proceed to appeals court.