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Friends and Neighbors,
As we bid a warm farewell to the summer heat, and say “hello” to cooler weather, I hope you and your family find time to unwind and enjoy the Texas Fall. Spend some time outdoors at your local park or visit a nearby library to take advantage of their excellent programming and events.
Speaking of events, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible success of National Night Out earlier this month. The District 11 office was able to attend 13 events that day! It was inspiring to see so many residents gathered together, enjoying food, fellowship, and fostering stronger connections with one another and with our dedicated police department.
Thank you to those who organized events. As always, I encourage you to continue to engage with your neighbors and strengthen the bonds that make our city a fantastic place to live.
I’m always here to listen and help. If you have any questions or need support, feel free to reach out.
Thank you for your continued support!
With humility and gratitude,
Jeanette Martinez
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STORMS LEFT A MESS? HERE’S WHAT TO DO WITH TREES AND DEBRIS.
The recent heavy storm systems have unfortunately left a fair amount of tree debris across District 11. The City of Fort Worth is working diligently to address these issues, and we are asking for the community's help in identifying problem areas.
If you notice storm-related issues in public areas—such as public streets, sidewalks, or parks, please call 817-392-1234 or use the official MyFW app to report them immediately.
The city's number one priority is the safety of our residents. While it is natural to want to clear debris, we strongly urge you to NOT attempt to move or remove any items yourself, especially large limbs or anything near power lines.
Large tree branches or fallen limbs in your yard should be placed in a yard waste pile, separated at least two feet from bulk waste piles, as they are hauled and processed at different facilities. Smaller branches, twigs and leaves can go in the green yard cart or kraft yard bags.
You may also haul debris or any garbage, bulk waste, recycling, or hazardous waste to any of the City’s four Drop-Off Stations.
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THE PALETTE PROGRAM
A new mural is coming to the South Hemphill Heights area at 1000 W. Lowden Street.
The Palette Program is led by the Graffiti Abatement Program (GAP), and is dedicated to fostering creativity and providing meaningful opportunities for both artists and the community.
This particular mural will be painted by the talented art students at I.M. Terrell High School.
To allow the students to safely complete this exciting public art project, there will be temporary road closures in the area. Please plan your routes accordingly and use caution. The expected road closures are from 8 AM to 1 PM on November 6th, 8th, and 11th.
We appreciate your patience and encourage you to learn more about the Palette Program.
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FY 2026 BOND PROGRAM
District 11 residents are invited to participate in a crucial community engagement session to provide feedback on the City's proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Bond Program.
The 2026 Bond Open House for District 11 will take place on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at 10:00 AM at the Riverside Community Center (3700 E. Belknap).
This meeting is part of a city-wide effort to finalize a comprehensive list of capital improvement projects that will ultimately appear on the ballot in May 2026.
The proposed FY2026 Bond Program is estimated at $840 million and is designed to fund long-lasting infrastructure, facility, and quality-of-life projects across the rapidly growing city. The bond is structured with the intention of being repaid without an increase to the city's property tax rate.
The bond is tentatively divided into six propositions, with the largest portions dedicated to infrastructure and parks.
City staff have developed a list of recommended projects to include in the Bond election propositions. The project list will be refined based on feedback from the community and City Council.
Learn more about the projects proposed to be included in each proposition, including maps and photos: 2026 Bond Program: Proposed Projects
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COMMUNITY RESOURCES
With the holiday season fast approaching and the pause on SNAP benefits, many Fort Worth residents may find themselves navigating challenging times. If you or your family are experiencing hardship, the City of Fort Worth and local partners can offer resources designed to provide support, stability, and pathways to self-sufficiency.
The City of Fort Worth manages several assistance programs such as the Priority Repair Program, Community Action Partners (CAP), and the Fort Worth EnVision Center. These programs offer financial assistance for bills, home repairs, and job training to eligible individuals. Look into these programs to see if you are eligible for assistance.
There are also several food pantries located in and around District 11. I encourage you to call a pantry to make sure resources are available on the day you choose to visit.
If you have other needs, the 211 Texas/United Way HELPLINE is another great resource. No matter where you live in Texas, you can dial 2-1-1, or (877) 541-7905 to receive free and confidential information and referral services.
It is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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GOT LEAVES? HERE’S WHAT TO DO WITH THEM!
Fall is officially here, and many residents are seeing their summer plants, trees, and foliage start to change colors with the changing season.
As you start preparing your yards for winter – cutting grass, trimming branches, and raking leaves, I encourage residents to be mindful to not let fallen leaves and trimmings end up in storm drains. Leaves, brush, and other debris can cause street flooding, blockage to sewer systems and, although they eventually decompose, may negatively impact water quality.
Alternately, you could reuse leaves as mulch or compost within your property to support healthy soil, and protect plants and beneficial insect habitats during the winter months.
Butterflies and moths may overwinter in the leaves as caterpillars, chrysalises, or even in their adult forms. When leaves are raked into a yard waste bag, up to 45% of a yard’s butterflies are thrown away!
Additionally, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency leaves and other yard debris account for more than 12 percent of the nation’s solid waste—with more than 10 million tons buried in landfills every year. Without enough oxygen to decompose, this organic matter releases the greenhouse gas methane into our atmosphere.
Whether you choose to compost and mulch leaves or bag them, we are working together to protect our local ecosystems and water sewers.
Let's continue to keep Fort Worth Beautiful!
Learn more about Environmental Quality
VISION ZERO SAFETY ACTION PLAN
City Council officially adopted the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan (VZSAP), which is Fort Worth’s roadmap to significantly reduce roadway deaths and severe injuries by the year 2050.
This plan solidifies the City's focus on a Vision Zero-based strategy— a shift in policy to prioritize traffic safety above all else.
In October 2023, City Council accepted the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation and Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) for a total of $524,381. The VZSAP project schedule was closely coordinated with the Moving a Million (M1M) Master Transportation Plan project to leverage stakeholder and public engagement efforts.
In coordination with M1M, community advisory and technical advisory committees met and held three public open houses and 13 pop-up events throughout the city. A survey was also conducted gathering over 1,000 responses from the community. Together, the insights informed VZSAP recommendations.
The plan recommends the following:
- Vision Zero Goal to eliminate traffic fatalities and serious injuries by 2050.
- Thirty-four action strategies that center on policies, programs, projects and coordination of safety countermeasures along 10 HIN priority corridors.
- Framework for traffic safety education suite of systemic safety measures that can be deployed systemwide.
- Adoption of the VZSAP satisfies the requirement of the SS4A grant. All grant funding has been expended for this project.
Learn more about the Vision Zero Safety Action Plan.
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THE MAYOR'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NEIGHBORHOOD AWARDS
Online nomination submissions for the 2025 Neighborhood Awards are now open!
These awards recognize the dedication and outstanding work of our registered Neighborhood Associations and Alliances throughout the city.
Nominations must be submitted online by 5 p.m. Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Visit the Community Engagement Department's web page to view the award categories and access the applications.
AMERICA RECYCLES DAY
The Environmental Services and Fort Worth Public Library Departments are partnering to create a fun-filled learning event for America Recycles Day.
On Saturday, November 15th, visit the Golden Triangle Library or Vivian J. Lincoln Library to experience a variety of educational activities about recycling in Fort Worth. This will include recycling demonstrations, games and activities for kids, displays by former Trashion Fashion Contest participants, recycling collection trucks, free resources, promotional items, and much more.
Throughout the week leading up to America Recycles Day, other local library branches will have a variety of recycle-themed activities - like displays, story times, and recycled art contests.
Find events at your local library!
As a reminder here is what is allowed in your recycling bin:
- Paper/cardboard
- Plastic
- Metal
- Glass
Please make sure all items are clean and dry.
Not Allowed:
- Plastic bags
- wires, chains, and electronics
- Clothing and linen
- Diapers, food, and liquid
Learn more about Recycling.
CITY MOVES TO MICROSOFT TEAMS FOR ONLINE MEETINGS
The City is transitioning from Webex to Microsoft Teams as our primary virtual meeting platform. Moving forward, Microsoft Teams will be used for all virtual meetings to streamline communication tools and create a more unified experience across the City.
Best of all, it’s already included in our Microsoft licenses, meaning no extra cost to the City!
Use of Webex is expected to be phased out by the end of December 2025. There are a few exceptions that will still require the use of Webex. Those include HR training rooms, Municipal Court virtual courtrooms, Development Services X Team meetings and CSO’s Council meetings.
By using one platform for all meetings, we’re simplifying how teams connect, reducing confusion and saving money. With everyone using the same reliable tools, communication becomes smoother, meetings are easier to join — resulting in better efficiency for employees but more importantly, for residents.
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Here are proposed zoning changes that will be coming before City Council in District 11 neighborhoods. To seize the opportunity for your voice to be heard, I encourage you to sign up for zoning notifications and attend upcoming Zoning Commission or the designated City Council Meetings. Sign up here. You can learn more about the Zoning process here.
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OAKHURST
Council Nov. 11
WEST MEADOWBROOK
Council Nov. 11
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JMSL
Zoning Nov. 12
POLY HEIGHTS SOUTH
Zoning Nov. 12
LEARN MORE
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ROSEMONT
Council Nov. 11
ALL DISTRICTS
Council Nov. 11
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MYFW APP
My Fort Worth (MyFW) is the official app for residents and visitors to quickly and easily report issues to the City.
Users can provide a description, photos, and use a map-based location feature to submit issues like graffiti, missed garbage collection, potholes or high grass.
Requests will go directly to the appropriate city work team and users can follow the status of their report and receive notifications via the app.
Download the MyFW mobile app today: MyFW
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CITY CALL CENTER
Fort Worth has added 311 to the list of ways to contact the City Call Center.
Residents are now able to call either 311 or the 10-digit number 817-392-1234 to reach City services. 311, a free nonemergency line, can only be dialed from a wireless device and must be called from within Fort Worth city limits.
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2-1-1 TEXAS
2-1-1 Texas, a program of the Texas Health and Human Services Commission, is committed to helping individuals connect with the services they need. Whether by phone or internet, our goal is to present accurate, well-organized and easy-to-find information from state and local health and human services programs. 2-1-1 Texas is a free, anonymous social service hotline available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
No matter where you live in Texas, you can dial 2-1-1, or (877) 541-7905, and find information about resources in your local community. Whether you need help finding food or housing, child care, crisis counseling or substance abuse treatment, one number is all you need to know.
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988 SUICIDE & CRISIS LIFELINE
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential support for anyone experiencing mental health-related distress – whether that is thoughts of suicide, mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress.
People can call or text 988 or chat on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for themselves or if they are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. You can reach a trained crisis counselor who can help, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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TEXAS EDUCATION FOR HOMELESS CHILDREN AND YOUTH (TEHCY) PROGRAM
The TEHCY Program leads the way in ensuring that all students experiencing homelessness in Texas have equal access to a free and quality education under the McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act. TEHCY provides critical leadership, resources, and support to help schools meet the unique needs of McKinney-Vento eligible students.
TEHCY Support Hotline
Families and educators can call 1-855-85TEHCY (1-855-858-3429)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7 AM –3:30 PM
Intake Form: TEHCY Support Intake
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