Jesus “Jay” Chapa, a respected leader with broad experience in local government, was sworn in as Fort Worth’s next City Manager during a City Council ceremony.
Chapa is no stranger to Fort Worth City Hall. During more than two decades of service, he has made a lasting impact across Fort Worth, where he has championed progress and built strong neighborhood and community relationships. Welcome back Jay!
Whether you are into Rodeo, Music, Milking, Parades, Scholarships, or just a whole lot of bull, the one thing everyone can agree on, "This thing is Legendary!"
A special thank you to so many of the good folks at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo! They do an amazing job year after year promoting our Cowboy culture and supporting our local economy!
FWPD Launches New Website
New site, https://police.fortworthtexas.gov/, offers a more effortless navigation experience with a modern, user-friendly look to include news, media, and social media categories.
ENGAGEMENT
Set to open this spring, The Betsy Price Community Center located at 8375 Blue Mound Rd, will be a dynamic hub for residents. There will be several meeting rooms, a culinary type kitchen, state-of-the-art fitness room, group fitness room, basketball gym and more. Community Center Coordinator, Victoria Leach and Team shared that an after school program as well as other programming: current classes under contract are Tai Chi, Floorball, Art Classes, Soccer Skills, Ballet/Tap/Tumbling, Cricut Classes, Gardening, Bingo & more are coming!
The City of Fort Worth & Fort Worth Police Department address neighborhood concerns in Sendera Ranch
With close to 100 in attendance, the following speakers addressed the following topics:
Speakers
- Councilman Blaylock
- Commander Kenjura
- Det. Pruitt
- NPO Cantu
- COP/Code Blue Coordinator Brandie Doughtie
- Assistant City Manager William Johnson
Topics
- Crime Trends
- Department Initiatives
- Community Specific Concerns
- Insights on local policing efforts and engagement
- Juvenile Crime and Prevention Programs
- Explanation of legal processes and juvenile accountability
- Touched lightly on Housing Vouchers
- Funding of new FWPD positions, visibility
- Presentation by COP and Crime Watch
- Strategies for fostering engagement in crime prevention
Overview:
- Residents encouraged to report, Report, REPORT!
- Announcement of New PD sub-station in Alliance
- FWPD efforts – well received
- Councilman Blaylock and ACM Johnson acknowledged issues, expressed committed to priorities important to residents, and encouraged budget & bond engagement
- Brandie Doughtie pitched Citizen On Patrol’s importance in assisting officers, passed out NUMEROUS applications!
- Thank you to Tameka Jackson for helping to organize!
- Many eyes on are the issues of the area!
ROADS
Litsey Rd & Independence Parkway Intersection
Completion of signal light installation at the intersection of Litsey Rd & Independence Parkway, across from Northwest ISD's Cox Elementary School, is scheduled for the the last week of February to the first week in March.
City Council & Zoning
February 18, 2025
- 1:00 pm Council Work Session
- 6:00 pm Public Comment Meeting
February 25, 2025
- 10:00 am City Council Meeting
March 4, 2025
- 1:00 pm Council Work Session
- 6:00 pm Public Comment Meeting
March 11, 2025
- 6:00 pm City Council Meeting - Zoning
February 12, 2025, 1:00 pm
March 12, 2025, 1:00 pm
Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 8-11 a.m. Registration now open!
REMINDERS
Join Citizens On Patrol/CODE BLUE
If you are interested in reducing crime in your community, consider joining a Citizen on Patrol group, please call the coordinator for your patrol division:
North Division, 8755 N. Riverside Drive, Ft Worth, TX 76106
Brandie Cartwright-Doughtie - (817) 392-3172, Brandie.Cartwright-Doughtie@FortWorthTexas.gov
If you don’t know your NPO’s name, visit OneAddress. Type in your street address, click search, then click the "+" sign in front of the word “Neighborhoods.” Your NPO’s name and number are listed.
Council Meeting and Work Session Agendas
How to Appear or Speak Before Council: In order to address the City Council, a process must be followed
How to Request a Recognition: Help the City Council showcase the events, programs, and people that make Fort Worth one of the most livable cities in the nation.
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Councilmember Alan Blaylock: Office Contact Information, News, Links
District 10 Website: Map, Capital Projects, News, Calendar
One Address: Type in an address to see: Location Data, City Services, Reference & Neighborhood Information, Permits, Code Violations, Crime Data, Mapping. Includes: Trash Pick Up days and your Neighborhood Police Officer (NPO) contact information
Community Engagement Department: Register Neighborhood, Update Registration, Access Neighborhood Database, Book a City of Fort Worth Program or Speaker
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Crossing Guard Information: School Crossing Guards work brief shifts before and after school and earn money while giving back to their community! Become a local hero! Join the team that is dedicated to keeping Fort Worth kids safe as they bike and walk to and from school! To apply: Call 855-751-2267 or Text "KIDSSAFE" to 22100
Zoning: Learn more about zoning cases and how to speak to speak at Zoning Commission hearings. Sign up to receive Zoning notifications each month.
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