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Residents balk at plans to turn former Lockheed Martin site into neighborhood

Developer has yet to purchase land, but is adjusting plans to gain nearby homeowners’ support A 65-acre site where Lockheed Martin once...

Sandra Sadek

Mar 13, 20224 min read

I'm proud to support this work and have these conversations in which every large city must engage:

As we look to bring more higher-paying industries to Fort Worth, we have to look at how we fund our overall economic development. I'm...

Sandra Sadek

Mar 13, 20229 min read

We have been working through the redistricting process, as a Council.

Here are some articles about the process and how I am working to address citizen concerns for not dividing communities of interest and...

Rachel Behrndt

Mar 8, 202211 min read

Explainer: Fort Worth redistricting stalemate reflects Far North vs. South split

Redistricting, in concept, is simple: Equalize population across a fixed number of districts to create a map that accurately and evenly...

Rachel Behrndt

Mar 8, 20226 min read

Fort Worth jammed up in its efforts to support public transit like comparable cities

Fort Worth resident Caleb Kellan does not own a car. He relies on Trinity Metro’s bus system to get to his job at the Cheesecake Factory...

Sandra Sadek

Mar 7, 20225 min read

Fort Worth City Councilman, Real Estate Broker Working Double Time

BY JOHN HENRY | FEB. 28, 2022 | 9:45 A.M. One can probably credit the Duchess of York, Sarah Ferguson, the one-time spouse of the...

John Henry

Feb 28, 202210 min read

On Fort Worth’s frontiers, residents push for more road improvements to keep up with population boom

Just 20 miles from downtown Fort Worth, two-lane roads are a common sight. They’re nestled between tight rows of newly built suburban...

Sandra Sadek

Feb 23, 20226 min read

Historically Black community tries to make voices heard on Fort Worth City Council

The tight-knit community of Como is tucked into the southwest side of Fort Worth. It’s nestled next to neighborhoods that, despite their...

Rachel Behrndt

Feb 20, 20226 min read

Fort Worth considers beefing up economic development funding

The city of Fort Worth wants to attract companies that could bring more jobs to the area, but first it needs to become more competitive...

Seth Bodine and Bob Francis

Feb 17, 20225 min read

Fort Worth Police Announce Special Operation Targeting Paper Tags

The Fort Worth Police Department said Tuesday it has launched a special operation in high crime areas aimed at taking fraudulent Texas...

Scott Friedman and Eva Parks

Feb 16, 20222 min read

Bridge name could lead to change for White Settlement Road

Panther Island’s three bridges, including White Settlement bridge, are set to get new names; a new name for White Settlement Road,...

Rachel Behrndt

Feb 15, 20223 min read

Fort Worth honors victims of 2021 pileup with park benches, official proclamation

Just beyond the bare trees and somber crowd gathered in Riverside Park on Feb. 11, drivers hurtled down Interstate 35. The weather –...

Haley Samsel and Cristian ArguetaSoto

Feb 11, 20223 min read

Fort Worth Police Officers Association endorses Michael D. Crain for City Council

Fort Worth Police Officers Association has announced their endorsement of Michael D. Crain for City Council. Crain is seeking election...

Michael D. Crain

Feb 2, 20212 min read

Crain announces for District 3 Fort Worth council

Michael D. Crain, a partner in Norther Crain Realty and District 3 Director for Councilman Brian Byrd, announced Jan. 12 that he was a...

Paul Harral

Jan 12, 20212 min read

Michael D. Crain announces for Fort Worth City Council

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: January 12, 2021 CONTACT: Michael D. Crain PHONE: 817-458-8446 EMAIL: michael@michaeldcrain.com Michael D....

Michael D. Crain

Jan 12, 20212 min read