District 11: April 2026 Newsletter

Friends and Neighbors,

I want to extend a sincere thank you to everyone who joined us on March 26th at our Town Hall!

It was a resounding success, and it was truly inspiring to see so many of you come together to discuss how we can collaborate to make our district an even better place to live. The dialogue we shared reinforces my commitment to our community's growth and safety.

If you’re not aware, April is “Earth Month,” and District 11 is hosting an Earth Day celebration on April 22nd. We all have those “clutter corners” in our homes or garages— items that don’t belong in the regular trash but aren’t easy to dispose of either. This event offers a convenient way to handle them safely and responsibly while supporting a cleaner, healthier community.

Event Details:
Wednesday, April 22nd | 9 AM – 12 PM
Black Coffee (1417 Vaughn Blvd., Fort Worth, TX 76105)

We will be accepting the following items for proper disposal:

• Paper Shredding: Ensure your private documents are protected.
• Small Electronics: Computers, monitors, printers, and cell phones.
• Household Hazardous Waste: Leftover cleaners, garden chemicals, and paints.
• Batteries: All types, from standard household AAs to rechargeable laptop batteries.
• Prescription Drugs: Dispose of expired or unused medications, keeping them out of our water supply.

With humility and gratitude, 

Jeanette Martinez

THE MAYOR'S COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD AWARDS

On May 7th, at Doxology Church, city staff and neighborhood leaders celebrated a day of learning and recognition at the Mayor’s Community Engagement and Neighborhood Awards.

These awards recognize the hard work Neighborhood Associations, city staff, and leaders do to keep their community safe, parks beautiful, and their neighbors connected.

At this year’s award ceremony, Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) was named as Fort Worth's 2025 Neighborhood of the Year!

I am proud that several District 11 Neighborhood Associations and leaders were also recognized. Please help us congratulate the following District 11 awardees.

Fairhaven Neighborhood Association
Neighborhood Police Officer of the Year | Aric Phillips

Riverwalk Residences Neighborhood Association
Neighbor of the Year | Antawne "AJ" Jackson

West Meadowbrook Neighborhood Association
Healthy Neighborhood Volunteer | WINNER

Oakhurst Neighborhood Association
Neighborhood of the Year | 2nd Runner Up
Fort Worth Pride Volunteer | 2nd Runner Up
Community Collaboration & Engagement Volunteer | 1st Runner Up
Safety First Volunteer | 1st Runner Up
Partners in Learning Volunteer | WINNER

FORT WORTH’S ONLY YOUTH LIBRARY CELEBRATES 5 YEARS!

Designed with children and teens in mind, the Reby Cary Youth Library’s engaging collection, energizing environment, and dynamic programming make it easy to spark curiosity and grow a love of learning.

Since opening in 2021, the library has circulated 467,224 materials, welcomed 120,957 visits and hosted 41,387 program attendees. The library is named after Fort Worth native Reby Cary (1920-2018), a local education leader and civil rights pioneer. 

Additionally, Reby Cary Youth Library is home to “Only Connect”, an interactive public art piece consisting of lighted colored glass spheres and laser-cut stainless-steel lacework. Young readers can seek out hidden interactive buttons throughout the library to control the lights.

This library location is currently Fort Worth's first and only Youth Library and offers the following:

• Collection is exclusively youth materials
• Curbside service (for items placed on hold)
• Garden space
• Play space/stage area
• Lounge seating
• In-house laptop use for youth
• 3D printing
• Meeting and event space

EASTLAND CREEK FLOODPLAIN UPDATES

On March 23th a public meeting was held at A.M. Pate Elementary School to discuss the Stormwater Floodplain project located in the Eastland Creek channel area.

The project is in Districts 5 and 11 and involves remapping of the FEMA floodplain in the Eastland area, which will subsequently place ~80 homes in the floodplain that are not currently mapped in the floodplain.

If you live in the effect area you are encouraged to watch the meeting recording to learn about flood risks to those properties near the project site.

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.

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

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 or text 311 (Text 817311) 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.

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.

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.

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