Central Division encompasses a large, diverse area that includes the Downtown Business community, Near Southside (Hospital District), Texas A&M downtown campus, and many historic neighborhoods immediately surrounding these areas. Included in the boundaries are the major shelters for homeless individuals and families. The business, medical, and educational communities located within this division create a significant transient population commuting to and from work each day. After business hours, the Central Business District transforms to a vibrant entertainment venue consisting of many popular restaurants, bars and events.

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FORT WORTH, TEXAS, Sundance Square welcomed an estimated 100,000+ people to downtown Fort Worth on New Year’s Eve, distinguishing itself again for hosting the largest in-person New Year’s Eve celebration in Texas.

The free, all-ages celebration began at 4 P.M. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, and continued until 2 A.M. on New Year’s Day, featuring live music throughout the evening, street performers, food trucks and plaza bars, and a midnight countdown that ushered in 2026 with a large-scale fireworks display and continued celebration across the Plaza.

***UPDATE****

At this time, FWPD Intelligence Exchange Section (INTEX) has strong reason to believe that the online video circulating IS NOT a credible threat. The video is believed to have originated outside of the U.S with the sole purpose of inciting fear. A similar message was received by a neighboring department earlier today. FWPD INTEX will continue to closely monitor the situation for related information.

As a precaution, FWPD personnel are monitoring and evaluating public spaces and schools throughout the city. An immediate safety plan has been implemented, which includes:

• The FWPD School Resource Unit is working closely with local school districts to enhance awareness and increase patrol presence at individual schools.
• Increased personnel, with additional resources deployed to patrol in every division.
• Rapid deployment capability of specialized units as needed.
• Use of real-time safety technology to help monitor public spaces throughout the city.

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FORT WORTH, Texas – On January 6, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Fort Worth Police Department became aware of a video circulating on social media that contained threats directed toward the general public within our city. This threat is being taken very seriously, and a thorough investigation is currently underway.

The FWPD Intelligence Exchange Section (INTEX) is actively collaborating with local, state, and national partners to assess the credibility of the threat and is taking appropriate action to identify the individual(s) responsible.

As a precaution, FWPD personnel are monitoring and evaluating public spaces and schools throughout the city. An immediate safety plan has been implemented within the department.

The Fort Worth Police Department remains fully engaged and is utilizing all available resources to ensure public safety.

The FWPD Public Relations Office will provide updates should there be any significant developments.