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Not long ago, the Trinity River was little more than a neglected ditch, the victim of well-intended flood control measures. But today, thanks to the efforts of concerned citizens,
local, state and federal governments, the Trinity is the beating heart of the city and a promise of great things to come.
The tragedy of the Trinity came after disastrous floods had periodically swamped Fort Worth’s downtown for decades. Rerouting the river and building huge levees eased floods but left the river little more than an eyesore.
Rescuing a RiverThen, in 1971 a group of concerned community members,
Streams and Valleys, launched a campaign to restore the river they loved, a groundswell that grew for three decades. In 2003, after hundreds of public meetings, citywide discussion and planning, The Trinity River Vision plan was adopted by the city.
An ambitious re-imagining of 88 miles of the river, its tributaries and a large blighted area of downtown, it aims to
FORT WORTH’S RENEWED TRINITY RIVER MAKES A SPLASH
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Pet ParadiseFort Worth is full of places to
take your furry friends. In fact,
many know the place by its pet
name – Fort Woof. Fort Woof,
located in Gateway Park, is the
city’s first and most recognizable
dog park, recently winning spots
on both Southern Living and Dog Fancy’s lists of best dog parks.
Its biggest event is the annual
Barktoberfest, which features
performing dogs, Bark for Life
walk for cancer and a Howl-o-
ween dog costume contest. For
the pampered pet, specialty stores
such as Glamour Paws and the
Grand Pet Resort & Salon are
sure to satisfy.
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Welcome to Fort WorthaN iNTrodUCTioN To The area’s PeoPLe, PLaCes aNd eveNTs
City Within a CityRoss Perot, Jr. and his Hillwood company are behind AllianceTexas,
a 17,000-acre, master-planned, mixed-use community located in north
Fort Worth. The development is home to 240 companies, 28,000
employees and 7,300 single-family homes. There are a variety of
commercial real estate options, including new industrial, office and
retail. Hillwood is a company known for taking on large projects, with
previous developments such as sports arenas, high-rise
condominiums, golf courses, airports, rail yards and regional malls.
For more information, visit www.alliancetexas.com.
Bravo, EncoreFamed cellist Yo-Yo Ma once remarked that Bass
Performance Hall is a rare venue where the music heard by
the audience is the same as that heard by the performer. Singer
Tony Bennett said Bass Performance Hall tops every excellent
concert hall in Europe in which he has performed. The hall, named
by Travel + Leisure Magazine as one of the top 10 best opera houses
in the world, is the permanent home to many of the major performing
arts organizations in Fort Worth, and is also well-known for its arts
education classes. Some of its most unique architectural features are
the 48-foot limestone angels gracing the front of the building.
Colorful LegacyHistory buffs and curiosity seekers can rejoice.
Take a walk through downtown along the Fort
Worth Heritage Trails to learn about the people
and events that shaped the city’s rich history. The
trails celebrate the community’s early history on
engraved markers that detail the colorful legacy
of Fort Worth’s founders. Heritage Trails walking
maps are available at Downtown Fort Worth Inc.,
Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau,
Intermodal Transportation Center and the
Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel.
JFk Was Herefort worth holds a special place in history – it’s
where President John f. Kennedy spent his last night and gave his last speech on Nov. 22, 1963. That morning, Kennedy addressed thousands after a fort worth Chamber breakfast at the hotel Texas, where he and wife Jackie had spent the night. President Kennedy
then headed to dallas, where he met his untimely death. To commemorate
Kennedy’s fort worth visit, plans are in place to erect an 8-foot-tall, cast-
bronze sculpture of him in the downtown general worth
square. The statue, by artist Lawrence m. Ludtke, is
already completed and was funded by private
contributions. The statue is tentatively scheduled
to be officially unveiled to the
public in 2011.
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Fast Factsn The nonprofit Partners for Livable Communities named fort worth one of america’s most Livable Communities.
n a 2009 U.S. News & World Report list called the city one of the Best affordable Places to retire.
n Fortune Small Business ranked fort worth the ninth-best place in the nation to Live and Launch a Business.
n sixty percent of america’s paper money is printed at the U.s. Bureau of engraving and Printing western Currency facility in fort worth.
n The modern art museum in fort worth is the second-largest museum gallery space for modern art in america, next to moma New York.
n fort worth ranked No. 4 on CNBC’s 2010 list of Best Cities to relocate To in america.
Taking StockThis is no bull: One of the city’s most interesting
entertainment destinations is the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Once home to a thriving livestock industry, Fort Worth
became known as “Cowtown” because of the 4 million
head of cattle that passed through the city from 1866-
1890 on the Chisholm Trail. The entertainment
district in downtown those days was
disreputable and became known all
over the West as “Hell’s Half Acre.”
Today, the thriving Stockyards
District is home to quaint
shops, restaurants, night
clubs and historical
landmarks, as well
as rodeos.
From Cowboys to Clubs
Sundance Square is rich in
Western history and lore since
downtown Fort Worth was one
of the major cattle stops on the
legendary Chisholm Trail of the
1800s. Today, the 35-block
area bears little resemblance
to its cowpoke days. The
entertainment district is
home to a lively collection of
restaurants, clubs, live music
venues and boutiques, two live
theaters, a comedy club and
Bass Performance Hall.
High ArtSeen a masterpiece lately? It’s easy to do in Fort Worth. The city’s
Cultural District, bordered by a boulevard paved with bricks, is home
to five museums featuring Old World and New World art masterpieces
along with exotic science and cultural exhibits. Many large outdoor
pieces also call the Modern home. One of the most prominent is
Conjoined by Roxy Paine, a stunning 40-foot-tall by 45-foot-wide
stainless-steel sculpture of two trees whose branches seem to have
reached out to each other and grown together. In addition, the area
features charming shops and restaurants, a performing arts theater and
the Art Deco gem Will Rogers Memorial Center. The district also offers
several accommodations for overnight guests and is growing as a
residential community.
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populatIon (2009 estImate)Fort Worth: 731,588
loCatIon
Located in north Texas, Fort Worth
is just 13 miles from Arlington, 23
miles from Irving and 32 miles
from Dallas.
beGInnInGsThe city was established in 1849
as an Army outpost overlooking
the Trinity River.
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Soak up the “city of cowboys
and culture” in Sundance
Square at the Sid Richardson
Museum, one of the finest and
most focused collections of
western art in America.
With three distinct districts, Fort Worth has an abundance of attractions to entertain residents and visitors of all ages.
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Visit the new Museum of Living
Art exhibit at the Fort Worth zoo.
Have some fun at the Main
Street Fort Worth Arts Festival,
a downtown favorite with locals
and visitors for 25 years.
Catch a thrilling NASCAR race
at Texas Motor Speedway.
Lose yourself in an enchanting story
with mesmerizing performances at
the Fort Worth Opera.
Attend the Crowne Plaza Invitational
at Colonial and walk the course five
-time winner Ben Hogan called home.
Visit the Fort Worth Botanic
Gardens, the oldest in Texas, for
a dose of tranquility in a central
109 acre setting.
Enjoy Texas football with NCAA
ranked TCU Horned Frogs.
Saddle up for horseback riding
at Stockyard Station.
Shop on more than 30 blocks of
boutiques and specialty stores in
Fort Worth’s brick-lined Camp
Bowie District.
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Known as the “city of cowboys and culture,” Fort Worth offers all that and plenty more. With a bustling downtown, a sophisticated arts scene and a helping or two of Old West culture, Fort Worth has a wildly diverse mix for any traveler – not to mention that famous Tex-Mex cuisine, among other culinary highlights. Here’s our itinerary to discover some of Fort Worth’s best bets, all in a weekend visit.
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day 1: dOWntOWn FOrt WOrth 7 pm: Classic texas Cuisine at Reata
Start your weekend by taking in the warm Texas
weather at Reata, a downtown Fort Worth favorite.
The four-story eatery, decked out cowboy-style,
has a seat for everyone – but the rooftop bar and
dining patio is the place to see and be seen during
Cowtown’s long warm season. Cuisine here is
Southwestern eclectic, with everything from
steaks to Creole and Southern dishes. Locals
swear by the fish tacos.
9 pm: sundance square and Four-day Weekend Spend some time window-shopping or grabbing
a post-dinner cocktail as you walk your way through
Sundance Square, Fort Worth’s downtown hub full
of bars, cafes and boutiques. Catch some laughs at
local improv comedy troupe Four-Day Weekend’s 10
p.m. show. The all-male group has been entertaining
the city for more than a decade. (Too late for you?
Early birds can catch the 7 p.m. show instead.) Wind
up your night at The Ashton Hotel in downtown
Fort Worth, a boutique hotel renovated from
two buildings listed on the National Register of
Historic Places.
day 2: sOuthside, cultural district, stOcKyards district 8 am: breakfast at paris Coffee shop
Smack in the middle of the hipster Near Southside
neighborhood is your breakfast destination – the
old-school diner Paris Coffee Shop, known for its
cheese grits and biscuits and gravy. The no-frills
atmosphere belies the diner’s pedigree: Bon Appetit magazine named Paris one of the top 10 places in
the U.S. for pie. (No, it’s not too early for a top-
heavy meringue chocolate or coconut slice.)
9 am: Cultural district museumsSpend the morning exploring the Cultural District,
where you’ll have your pick of five museums, Art
Deco jewels and kids’ activities all in the lushly
landscaped, urbane middle of the city.
If art is what you’re after, The Modern Art Museum
of Fort Worth boasts a provocative collection, as
well as renowned architecture, and the kimbell Art
Museum has been called one of the country’s best
small collections. For western art, the Amon Carter
Museum’s Remington and Russell collection is a
good option. kids will love the Museum of Science
and History.
1 pm: joe t. Garcia’s mexican lunch and patioFor a little south of the border, drive a bit north to
local favorite Joe T. Garcia’s, known for its handmade
tortillas, legendary margaritas and perfect patio.
(Tip: If you’re not ready to leave the Cultural District
yet, Cafe Modern within The Modern Art Museum
provides upscale fare with a dramatic view).
3 pm: stockyards district and Cattle driveReady to see why Fort Worth is affectionately
known as Cowtown? A walk around the Stockyards
District will explain it all. The areas once housed one
of the largest cattle markets in the world. Today
it’s filled with Western-themed shops, saloons and
attractions like the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame. Stick
around until 4 p.m. to see a real-life cattle drive.
6 pm: lonesome dove bistro, White elephant saloon
Don’t even try to leave the Stockyards without
having a steak. Luckily, Lonesome Dove Bistro is
one of the best restaurants to find one. Well-
known Texas chef Tim Love runs the upscale
eatery, where signature hand-cut steaks share
space on the menu with exotic wild game, like
grilled Texas quail quesadillas, kangaroo carpaccio
and buffalo ribeye.
Afterwards, belly up to the bar at White Elephant
Saloon, whose authentic Old West saloon ambiance
and live Texas music and dancing every night earned
it the title of one of Esquire magazine’s 100 Best
Bars in America.
9 pm: live music at lola’s or top live Country entertainment at billy bob’s
Fort Worth has a rocking local music scene. Catch
a set to close out your night at Lola’s Saloon, a bar
and venue in the Stockyards that focuses on the best
local, regional and national live music in Fort Worth.
day 3: trinity trails, spiral diner Brunch8 am: trinity trails Workout
Get in an early workout along the Trinity Trails, a
network of more than 40 miles of paths for walking
and biking along the Trinity River. The trail network
connects with 21 parks, the Fort Worth Botanic
Garden and Japanese Garden, Log Cabin Village,
Fort Worth zoo, the Stockyards and downtown
Fort Worth.
11 am: spiral diner brunchAfter working up an appetite, try the all-you-
can-eat pancake brunch at Spiral Diner along hip
Magnolia Avenue. This organic, vegan restaurant
appeals to both herbivores and carnivores, with
specialties like migas and “The Lumberjack” that
assure you won’t miss the meat.
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Not long ago, the Trinity River was little more than a neglected ditch, the victim of well-intended flood control measures. But today, thanks to the efforts of concerned citizens,
local, state and federal governments, the Trinity is the beating heart of the city and a promise of great things to come.
The tragedy of the Trinity came after disastrous floods had periodically swamped parts of the city for decades. Re-routing the river and building huge levees eased floods, but left the river little more than an eyesore.
Rescuing a RiverThen, in 1971, a group of concerned community members,
Streams and Valleys, launched a campaign to restore the river they loved, a groundswell that grew for three decades. In 2003, after hundreds of public meetings, citywide discussion and planning, The Trinity River Vision plan was adopted by the city.
An ambitious re-imagining of 88 miles of the river, its tributaries and an area of downtown, it aims to protect the
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river and make it more accessible to the entire community.“We don’t want to see just skinny, sweaty people running
along the river trails,” says J.D. Granger, executive director of Trinity River Vision Authority. “We want a river available to everybody.”
Recreation on the RiverbanksWhile the project moves toward its 2021 completion, Fort
Worth is already enjoying its renewed river, from quiet walks along its banks to wet and wild water sports. Trinity River Trails, a 40-mile riverside greenway system of walking, biking, horseback and hiking trails connects 21 parks, the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens, the Fort Worth Zoo, the Historic Stockyards and downtown. Stops offer launch sites for kayaks and canoes, picnic areas, water fountains, parking and misters. You can even cross the river by train, courtesy of the Forest Park Miniature Railroad.
One of the most anticipated amenities is the Cowtown Wakepark, set to open in spring 2011 near Northside Drive. Only the eighth park in the country devoted to wakeboarding, a hybrid of surfing and waterskiing, the riverside facility will replicate wave movement with cables.
Fishermen love the banks of the Trinity for catch-and-release sport. The fishing pier at Trinity Park is a popular spot; each spring hundreds of trout are released into the river, affording anglers a field day.
summer of splashIncreasingly, outdoor-lovers find themselves not just next
to the river or on it, but in it. Trinity River Vision Authority launched three wildly popular tubing events in 2010, f loating hundreds of people down river in inner tubes, and plans more in summer 2011. The river also boasts a water-ski slalom course.
For those who prefer sprawling on the sofa to splashing, Colonial Park apartment homes offer “tranquil views” of the river, while River Park lures renters with its proximity to Trinity Trails. As the city’s vision emerges, more riverfront housing and commercial space will turn a once-blighted area, Trinity Uptown, into a vibrant new Fort Worth – inspired by the river that runs through it.
“From 2000 to 2007 we grew from 530,000 people to 708,000,” Granger says. “Lots of young people who moved here have no memory of an industrial riverfront – they just see a beautiful river.”
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not one, not two, not three – but 16 individual urban villages are now located throughout Fort Worth,
and the city is working with developers, business groups and neighborhood associations to revitalize all 16.
Urban villages are small geographic areas, usually one square mile, that are zoned for multiple-use development, and are mass-transit and pedestrian friendly. An ideal urban village is one where parks, businesses, entertainment, residences and stores are all within walking distance of one another, resulting in a virtual city within a city.
magnolia, West seventh lead the Way
All 16 villages are in what is called the Central City portion of Fort Worth. The village names are Berry/Riverside, Berry Stalcup, Berry/University, Bluebonnet Circle, Evans & Rosedale,
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Hemphill/Berry, Historic Handley, Historic Marine, Magnolia, Near East Side, Oakland Corners, Polytechnic/Wesleyan, Ridglea, Six Points, South Main and West Seventh.
Perhaps the most successful and well-publicized villages to date are Magnolia and West Seventh.
“Magnolia has experienced extensive transformation along Magnolia Avenue and the surrounding area, and has actually become a regional attraction thanks to what is being called Restaurant Row,” says Mike Brennan, planner with Fort Worth South Inc., which oversees Magnolia Village, as well as the South Main and Evans & Rosedale villages. “In fact, one of the Magnolia restaurants is Ellerbe Fine Foods, which was named one of the Top 10 New Restaurants in America for 2010 by Bon Appetit magazine.”
24-hour destinationsBrennan says one of the main
goals in the Fort Worth Urban Village
Program is to create a better balance between housing and jobs, therefore turning nine-to-five areas into 24-hour destinations. For example, Magnolia has been adding several loft apartments over storefronts.
“Magnolia is already home to 30,000 jobs, so now the goal is to make it more livable and pedestrian friendly,” he says. “That included reconfiguring the four-lane Magnolia Avenue into one lane of travel in both directions, with a middle turning lane. There is also a roomy bike lane running along each perimeter.”
As for West Seventh Village, it has been renovated from a warehouse district of a decade ago into a walkable, live/work environment that has become an important link between downtown and the Cultural District. Businesses that moved into West Seventh in 2010 are Fidelity Investments, Hacienda San Miguel Restaurant, MK’s Sushi, MODA Salon & Spa, Reads Jewelers, VLK Architects and In-N-Out Burger.
“When searching for the ideal site for In-N-Out Burger, we do our due diligence to find primary corridors of activity and vibrancy,” says Carl Van Fleet, vice president. “West Seventh fits that requirement nicely.”
just starting the processMeanwhile, some villages are just
starting their redevelopment process. For example, both Historic Marine and Oakland Corners villages were awarded $50,000 grants in 2010 to undertake a community-driven planning process that will address various issues, including development opportunities, transportation needs and an overall vision.
“More livable villages means wider sidewalks, trees, new buildings set back from the road, traffic being slowed down, and residential additions,” Brennan says. “It’s an exciting time to be involved with the Fort Worth Urban Village Program.”
Condos in oleander Plaza in the Near southside district, just south of downtown fort worth. The Near southside community dates back to the beginning of the 20th century, when it was developed as the city’s first streetcar suburb. Today the neighborhood is a diverse and eclectic mixed-use community with plenty to offer diners, shoppers and dwellers.
establishments like City Streets, The Aardvark, Billy
Bob’s Texas, Flying Saucer Draught Emporium,
Sardines, and 8.0 Restaurant and Bar are well known
around the Fort Worth music scene.
They are just some of the numerous live entertainment
venues that grace and enrich the city’s nightlife. Live rock
spots include The Moon, Rockstar Sports Bar, 1919
Hemphill and Lola’s Saloon, which hosts popular local
bands such as Brutal Juice, Obituary and Moistboys.
Capital Bar in the Cultural District is a popular
rooftop bar featuring the Backyard, the bar’s “stage
under the stars” for live music and more. Plans are in
the works to expand Capital Bar with the addition of
the Back House, a smoking section with a more laid-
back pub feel. The Back House will offer pool tables,
darts and video games, and will open up to the
Backyard area through garage doors.
There are also several live country music
destinations in Fort Worth, specifically in the Historic
Stockyards District. Some hot spots include White
Elephant Saloon, Stagecoach Ballroom, Rodeo
Exchange, Stockyard Saloon and Pearl’s Dance Hall
and Saloon, which has performances every Tuesday,
Thursday, Friday and Saturday night.
The city is also home to a number of good blues
and jazz venues, including Embargo, 7th Heaven,
J&J Blues Bar, Buttons, and Scat Jazz Lounge.
– Kevin Litwin
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Fort Worth has 200,000 college students enrolled at any given time, and it graduates 35,000 students a
year. Much of the learning is going on right in the center of the city’s vibrant downtown district.
The district’s college scene is about to get even bigger in the fall of 2011 with the opening of Tarrant County College’s Trinity River East Campus. Tarrant County College is already the sixth-largest college or university in Texas
in terms of enrollment, and the 2011 opening will become its sixth campus.
“Approximately one in every 19 Tarrant County residents takes a class at TCC each year,” says Erma Johnson Hadley, chancellor. “We expect our new campus to be a main part of the downtown landscape.”
state-of-the-art FutureThe Trinity River East Campus will
focus primarily on health-care training, with students studying course
programs in nursing, radiology, sonography and respiratory care. Classrooms will feature 21st-century technology and will resemble hospitals complete with lifelike mannequins, so students can gain a full spectrum of clinical skills.
The Tarrant County College nursing program is currently headquartered at the TCC South Campus, and all allied health programs will move to Trinity River East once that campus opens in time for the 2011-2012 school year.
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letter of the lawDowntown Fort Worth is also home to the Texas Wesleyan
School of Law, which bills itself as providing a private school education at virtually a public school cost.
“In today’s economic climate, providing a quality educational experience at a reasonable cost is a rare thing indeed,” says Frederic White, dean of Texas Wesleyan University School of Law. “Here, our focus is on the student.”
The law school offers f lexible scheduling so students can choose between full-time or part-time course loads on a day or evening basis, and the faculty is highly accessible. The Texas Wesleyan law library is also regarded as one of the best in all of Texas.
In the santa Fe depotMeanwhile, the district is also where the University of
Texas at Arlington-Fort Worth Center holds classes. The campus has been in existence since 2007 and offers a variety of graduate classes and continuing education programs.
The campus is located in the historic Santa Fe freight depot. The transformed building now features eight classrooms for UT Arlington students, as well as meeting and conference space, a resource library and a public art space called Gallery 76102.
Green CampusUT Arlington-Fort Worth Center has also been making
news for its recycling and sustainability efforts.“We’re doing what we can on a local level,” says Megan
Topham, operations director. “We use recycled paper with the highest post-consumer waste content available. We use soy ink. We have fluorescent, energy-saving light bulbs and a comprehensive recycling program.”
Tarrant County College’s downtown campus lights up the banks of the Trinity river. The state-of-the-art campus adds to downtown’s features and offers students a unique view as they walk to and from classes. its central location also adds convenience for downtown workers who want to pick up evening classes.
College students aren’t the only
ones who love Fort Worth.
ESPN will use Sundance Square,
a shopping and entertainment
district in the heart of the city,
as its headquarters for pre-game
and post-game coverage of Super
Bowl xLV. The game will occur
Feb. 6, 2011 at Cowboys Stadium
in Arlington, but the cable sports
network will host ESPN Game
Day programs from Feb. 1-7 in
Sundance Square. Fort Worth
officials courted ESPN for several
months prior to the network
selecting Fort Worth in late 2010.
City officials estimate $4.5
million in overall Super Bowl
promotions and marketing will be
spent during the special week. The
more than 80 hours of ESPN’s live
radio and TV broadcasts are likely
to bring in thousands of people
to Fort Worth’s downtown. The
actual broadcasts are expected
to showcase Fort Worth to tens of
millions of people throughout the
world, and the National Football
League estimates that as many as
150,000 visitors will come to North
Texas for the big game.
Besides ESPN, one of the other
highlights at Sundance Square in
downtown Fort Worth will be Lone
Star Live, a 21,000-square-foot
multi-themed bar that will combine
music and live entertainment.
And, if location rules, Fort
Worth is only a half-hour drive
from Cowboys Stadium.
For more information about
Super Bowl xLV and the role North
Texas will play by hosting the big
event, visit the North Texas Super
Bowl xLV Host Committee website
at www.northtexassuperbowl.com.
– kevin Litwin
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motheR RuCkeR’s sWeetsBiz: Cookies and candyBuzz: Mother Rucker’s Sweets is a gourmet sweets and gift company that makes fresh-baked cookies, brownies, handmade chocolate bars and confections from its Fort Worth headquarters. The company was founded in 2003 by Karel Rucker, who brought 25 years of professional baking experience to her operation. Many of the company’s sales nowadays are via the Internet, and their phone number is fittingly appropriate at (866) 73-YUMMY.www.motherruckers.com
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justIn bRandsBiz: Boot manufacturerBuzz: H.J. Justin and Sons was formed in 1908, and by 1910 Justin boots were sold in 26 states, Canada, Mexico and Cuba for $11 a pair. The company became headquartered in Fort Worth in 1925, and today Justin Boots is owned by Berkshire Hathaway. All boots are handmade and manufactured for men, women and children.www.justinboots.com
pIeR 1 ImpoRtsBiz: Home furnishingsBuzz: Pier 1 Imports started in 1962 with a single store, and today has more than 1,000 locations nationwide. The company bills itself as North America’s largest specialty retailer of imported home furnishings and décor, and is headquartered in Fort Worth. Merchandise ranges from home accessories such as candles, vases and picture frames to full-sized upholstered furniture, hand-carved armoires, large-scale vases and wall art.www.pier1.com
GoRdon bosWell FloWeRsBiz: FloristBuzz: This company has been serving Fort Worth since 1919, and numerous times has been voted Best Florist in Tarrant County. Most of the sales at Gordon Boswell Flowers are for traditional events such as weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. However, the business also features f lowers for categories such as For Him, School Colors, High Style and In the Doghouse?www.gordonboswell.com
the dannon Company Biz: Yogurt makerBuzz: This well-known company sells and produces 6 million cups of yogurt a day in nearly 100 flavors, styles, and sizes. Dannon’s plant on the Near Southside is one of Fort Worth’s industrial landmarks, employing hundreds of people in making and distributing the world’s top-selling brand of yogurt.www.dannon.com
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there are 200,000 students currently attending colleges and
universities in Fort Worth, and there is potential for them to leave the city once they graduate. The Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce wants them to want to stay.
The chamber has established an organization called Vision Fort Worth and is inviting all local young
professionals to join, even if they aren’t chamber members. Young professionals in Vision Fort Worth are considered to be between the ages of 21 and 40.
“We’ve already signed up 300 people,” says Brianna Broussard, Vision Fort Worth manager. “This is an organization that gives young professionals a connection with one another – it’s a great networking
opportunity. We also have 20 mentors on the chamber board who are older, well-established, successful business leaders in Fort Worth who can provide one-on-one career mentoring to young professionals at any time.”
perhaps public office?Vision Fort Worth also allows
members to get involved in community service projects and even think about perhaps getting into public office .
“Two of the city’s current council members are under 40 years old,” says Andra Bennett, senior director of communications with the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. “We also want to help our young professionals get onto nonprofit boards around town, so they can get board experience and help a cause.”
Fort Worth, Circa 2036Vision Fort Worth presents
annual 20/20 Awards to Fort Worth companies that attract and retain young professionals. In addition young professionals are involved in a Visioning Process initiative getting under way now.
The group is working with TCU Neely School of Business Associate Marketing Professor Dr. Stacy Grau and her colleague Dr. Susan Kleiser. Together, they will survey and conduct research analysis that will culminate in a town hall meeting in the spring of 2011.
Competing for young Workers
Broussard says studies show that 23 million baby boomers will retire by 2012, but only 10 million Gen Xs and Gen Ys will enter the workforce.
“That means companies and communities will need to compete for those younger workers,” she says. “We need Fort Worth young people to stay in Fort Worth, which is what Vision Fort Worth is all about.”
For more, call Brianna Broussard at (817) 338-3311 or visit the website at www.visionfw.com.
– Kevin Litwin
Chamber Report
majoR employeRs
AMR/American Airlines 24,540
Texas Health Resources 18,448
Lockheed Martin
Aeronautics Company 13,500
Fort Worth Independent
School District 10,316
Arlington Independent
School District 8,126
City of Fort Worth 6,558
Bell Helicopter
Textron, Inc. 5,718
University of Texas
at Arlington 5,422
JPS Health Network 4,633
Texas Health Harris Methodist
Fort Worth Hospital 4,500
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eConomIC pRoFIle
WoRkFoRCe
372,639Total workforce
57.2%white Collar Jobs
42.8%Blue Collar Jobs
tRanspoRtatIon
rail:
BNsf railway
www.bnsf.com
Union Pacific
www.up.com
Trinity railway express
www.trinityrailwayexpress.org
air:
dfw international airport
www.dfwairport.com
alliance airport
www.alliancetexas.com/
services/allianceairport.aspx
meacham international
www.fortworthgov.org/
aviation/meacham
spinks airport
www.fortworthgov.org/
aviation/spinks
road:
Fort Worth connects to
national and international
markets through four major
interstate highways – I-20,
I-30, I-35 and I-45 – and is
encircled by Loop 820.
taxes
1%City sales and Use Tax
1/2%fort worth Crime Control
1/2%mTa (mass Transit authority)
6.25%state sales Tax
8.25%Total sales Tax
InCome
$23,399Per Capita income
$45,188average annual household expenditure
eConomIC oveRvIeWOf the nation’s 20 largest cities, Fort Worth is the fastest growing.
People choose to start their business here due to the impressive
workforce. Those businesses thrive because Fort Worth is a major
center for industry, technology, distribution and transportation.
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The Bureau of Engraving and Printing, located in Fort Worth, Texas, produces over half of the nation’s paper currency. Come experience the Tour and Visitor Center to see billions of dollars and learn about the production and history of United States paper currency.
• Two floors of interactive exhibits and displays
• 45-minute tour on an elevated walkway
• 75-seat theater showing a 15-minute high-definition movie
• Moneyfactory Gift Shop
FREE ADMISSION
Western Currency Facility 9000 Blue Mound Rd. • Fort Worth, Texas 76131
For tour information, call (817) 231-4000 or toll-free (866) 865-1194 and press “2”.
www.moneyfactory.gov
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dream locationBUsiNess CommUNiTY BeNefiTs from diversiTY, frieNdLY CLimaTe
Fort Worth business leaders are hard pressed to list all the
positives about running a company in this town, and they couldn’t be more pleased to have this difficulty.
high-tech hubWhether large or small, an oil
or cattle operation or a new high-tech entrepreneurial startup, Fort Worth’s business climate is tailor made for success. The city has become Texas’ high-tech hub, boasting such corporations as Lockheed Martin, Bell Helicopter and Motorola. It’s also the international headquarters for the likes of American Airlines, BNSF Railway, Pier 1 Imports and RadioShack. Want more? Justin Brands, FedEx, Ben E. Keith and Williamson Dickie also have settled into Fort Worth and are growing their presence all the time. Matter of fact, the city is now home to the fourth highest concentration of Fortune 500 company headquarters in the United States.
diverse Commercial CenterIn addition to these major players,
Fort Worth is also a commercial center for equally well-known players in health care, finance, telecommunications, education, tourism, retail trade and services, all of which combine to create a diversified local economy that not only is withstanding the current economic slowdown, but is poised to go full
throttle as the national and international climates improve.
Sometimes those numbers are hard to measure, but the hard facts are that employment here is growing at the fourth strongest rate of the country’s top 25 largest metro areas, and Fort Worth has the third largest percentage increase in employment among metropolitan divisions.
multiple airports, transportation links
And this kind of success gets noticed, too: Forbes magazine ranked Fort Worth fifth in its Best Cities for Jobs list in 2008, calling special attention to the city’s central location and central transportation system, which is highlighted by four area airports – DFW International, Alliance, Meacham and Spinks. Between them,
these international hubs serve more than 57 million travelers a year.
The city and its economic development officials are well aware of their assets, and are investing in both new development and infrastructure improvements to keep businesses moving into, and expanding within, the region. Nearly $6.5 billion in public and private funds have been invested in the 17,000-acre Alliance Airport and Alliance Corridor Industrial Area, creating more than 28,000 new jobs, and a host of other public and private projects are now underway to accommodate current and future growth.
Now add in a low tax structure and business-friendly climate that makes it easy to set up shop and expand, and it’s easy to see why Fort Worth is literally growing up, and out, in every direction.
– Joe Morris
Business Overview
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From high-rises to haciendas, Fort Worth has a home for every taste and budget. The city’s
heritage shines through with Southwestern detail in many historic neighborhoods, while new
residential communities, condominiums and urban lofts make sure there’s a style here for
anyone looking to lease or own.
hOme prices remain aFFOrdaBle
The median home price in Fort
Worth is around $115,000, making
all the city’s residential areas
affordable for those entering the
housing market as well as growing
families looking to upgrade or
empty nesters looking to scale
back a bit. And as the apartment
and condominium markets
continue to flourish throughout
the region, look for even more
options and amenities – and
less maintenance – in those
markets as well.
neW master cOmmunities OFFer chOice
Some of the newer residential
areas include Walsh Ranch, Circle
T and Heritage, master-planned
communities that are providing
quality living options for both
singles and families. Properties
such as Pecan Place, Cotton Depot
Apartments, The Versailles and
Hillside Apartments are already
completed or under construction,
giving renters and buyers alike
plenty to choose from, along with
such high-profile developments as
The Cassidy, a 22-story residential
tower, and Trinity Bluff, a 1,500-
unit residential and mixed-use
project alongside the Trinity River.
Southwest Fort Worth is another
growing and diverse area, with
communities including gated country
club development Mira Vista and
City View, which offers stunning
views of downtown Fort Worth.
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renOvated neighBOrhOOds prOvide histOry
Everything old is new again in
Fort Worth, including the Museum
District on the West Side, where
new apartments and condos are
helping to create a walkable urban
district in an always popular area,
while downtown continues to
experience a renaissance in
diverse urban living.
On the Southside, artists and
creative types are carving their niche
in the Magnolia Avenue/Fairmount/
Ryan Place area, which feature
restored homes and fixer-uppers
waiting to happen. Out west,
Arlington Heights, Monticello, North
HiMount and Crestwood are also well-
established neighbor hoods close to
all the city’s cultural amenities, and
are seeing growth in apartments
and townhouses. And then there
are Berkeley, Mistletoe Heights
and Park Hill, beautiful, affluent
neighborhoods close to both
downtown and the TCU campus.
– Joe Morris
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it’s not hard to believe that a place known as Cowtown might have a barbecue joint or three (Ok, maybe more like three dozen), but pigeonhole Fort Worth’s food scene at your peril.
BeeF, BarBecue are Big players
True, beef rules the scene here, but it comes in
all shapes and sizes. Southwestern, Tex-Mex and
Mexican are the largest players as far as types go,
and for the best of these try Railhead Smokehouse,
where the fork-tender beef brisket is so good they
ship it (along with ribs, sausage and their famous
sauce) nationwide. There’s also Angelo’s, where
three generations of the George family have put
out barbecue so good that city officials take them
on the road to promote Fort Worth.
tex-mex staKes its claim tOO For a little south of the border flair, try local
favorite Joe T. Garcia’s, known for its legendary
margaritas and perfect patio. In the Stockyards
district, those in the know swear by Los Vaqueros’
Local Flavor
cowtown chowdownBarBeCUe, Tex-mex rULe forT worTh’s diverse food sCeNe
Joe T. garcia’s
For more informationangelo’s www.angelosbbq.com
bonnell’s www.bonnellstexas.com
byblos www.byblostx.com
cacharel www.cacharel.net
cattlemen’s fort worth steak house www.cattlemenssteakhouse.com
chadra mezza and grill www.chadramezza.com
genghis grill www.genghisgrill.com
h3 ranch www.h3ranch.com
joe t. garcia’s www.joets.com
junsuree www.junsureethai.com
lonesome dove www.lonesomedovebistro.com
los vaqueros www.losvaqueros.com
michael’s www.michaelscuisine.com
reata www.reata.net
saint-emilion www.saint-emilionrestaurant.com
spiral diner & bakery www.spiraldiner.com
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Steak Ranchera, an 8-oz. ribeye
served with Monterey Jack
cheese and ranchera sauce.
Steaks are the order of the
day at Saltgrass Steak House,
Lonesome Dove, Michael’s, La
Hacienda and H3 Ranch, while
Reata in downtown’s Sundance
Square offers the quintessential
Fort Worth experience: “cowboy
cooking”-inspired cuisine that
melds Southwestern, Creole and
Southern in a setting that includes
a picturesque rooftop bar and
dining patio.
internatiOnal, vegan cuisine alsO has OutpOsts
Those looking for more
international fare can find Greek
and Middle Eastern at Byblos and
Hedary’s. Cacharel and Saint-
Emilion offer up French cuisine,
while Bella Italia blends Italian
favorites with a Southwestern
twist. Thai aficionados know
that Junsuree is a secret gem
for lunch, and Thai Tina’s remains
a longtime staple as well. And
Bonnell’s Fine Texas Cuisine
recently picked up a zagat award,
so it’s safe to say that calling
ahead for reservations is a good
idea. For a different kind of dining
diversity, Spiral Diner and Bakery
in Fort Worth’s hip Magnolia
neighborhood offers organic
vegan cuisine.
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The cook-your-own crowd also
fares well in Fort Worth, with
farmers markets on Saturday
mornings at The Cowtown
Farmers Market and the New
Public Market. Aduro Bean and
Leaf, Artisan Baking Company,
Latte Da Dairy and other local
favorites are on hand, and locally
grown fruits and vegetables, cut
flowers and tamales jostle for
shelf space with baked goods,
preserves and salsas, coffees and
teas, and more – even dog treats.
– Joe Morris
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if a community can be judged by its medical facilities, then Fort Worth scores high marks. Several general care and specialty hospitals and clinics are located all around the city, as well as outpatient facilities and dozens of satellite operations such as drop-in clinics.
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A major provider of care is Baylor All Saints
Medical Center, which has been taking care of
medical issues both major and minor for more than
100 years. The 537-bed hospital has spent more than
$300 million on upgraded facilities and services,
including research and community service programs
in education and screenings.
Within Baylor All Saints is Andrews Women’s
Hospital, a 110-bed facility just for women that
includes innovative programs like the Survivor Gals
Salon, featuring stylish wigs, fun scarves and hats for
cancer patients. The Joan katz Center at Baylor All
Saints works specifically with breast cancer patients,
providing patient navigation services to help
patients find community resources, support
and help coordinating medical appointments.
Plaza Medical Center of Fort Worth is another
core provider in the city’s Medical District. The
320-bed facility offers comprehensive diagnostic
and treatment services, and has undergone a $105
million expansion project to add and/or renovate
more than 70,000 square feet of space for a new
day-surgery center, private patient rooms, outpatient
chemotherapy and more.
Accidents happen, and JPS Health Network
stands ready to treat them regardless of severity.
The facility has been verified as a Level I Trauma
Center by the American College of Surgeons, which
is big news for an area where more than 20 percent
of deaths are attributable to some form of trauma,
according to public health data.
Huguley Memorial Medical Center shoulders its
share of the community care duties around here as
well, with more than 350 primary care and specialty
physicians offering a full range of in- and outpatient
services. The center also includes a 213-bed acute
care hospital and a 24-hour emergency room.
At Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort
Worth, the latest accolades are for the treatment of
hip fractures. The hospital is only the fourth in the
United States and the first in Texas to receive the
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gold seal of approval in the treatment of hip
fractures in the elderly. The designation, which
comes from the Joint Commission, recognizes only
those hospitals that have proven to have excellent
outcomes for patients and also a strong
multidisciplinary program.
North Hills Hospital also makes the grade and
then some, having achieved all three levels of Chest
Pain Accreditation, and also became the first Center
of Excellence for Bariatric Surgery in Tarrant County.
North Hills’ rehab center is one of the top 10 percent
nationwide, and its nurses have received the
Pathway to Excellence Award.
Fort Worth’s littlest patients get top-flight care
at Cook Children’s Medical Center, which has spent
millions on renovations and expansions to its
facilities, including adding a fracture clinic, urgent
care center and heliport in recent years. Cook
Children’s has been recognized as a Nurse Magnet-
designated organization in honor of its quality
patient and nursing excellence, and in 2007 opened
the first dual-room IMRIS intraoperative magnetic
resonance imaging suite for pediatric patients in
the world.
– Joe Morris
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like texas itself, Fort Worth’s cultural scene is big enough to offer just about everything. The city’s arts communities have, over time, settled into three distinct areas: the Cultural District, Stockyards National Historic District and the Downtown District, crowned by Sundance Square. Each offers up a vibrant selection of music, dance, theater and art, and stands as a community within itself while staying plugged into the entire region’s artistic tapestry.
cultural districtFollow tree-lined boulevards away
from downtown for a few minutes and
you’ll find yourself in the Cultural District.
With its brick paving and manicured
grounds, the district is a jewel dropped
into the metropolitan area.
Art offerings range from Western
to avant-garde at The Modern Art
Museum of Fort Worth, the kimbell and
Amon Carter, with each well-regarded
collection housed in distinct structures
renowned for their architectural styles.
The region’s collection of attractions,
including the Art Deco wonder Will
Rogers Memorial Center, draw in more
than 2 million visitors a year.
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stOcKyards natiOnal histOric district
Then there’s the Stockyards
National Historic District, the
“history book of the Texas stock
industry.” For drovers heading
up the Chisholm Trail, Fort
Worth was the last major stop
for supplies.
Now this part of Cowtown is a
shopping and dining destination
as well as a way station for all
kinds of artists and musicians,
many of whom perform to packed
houses at venues like Lola’s
Saloon and Billy Bob’s Texas.
dOWntOWn district/sundance square
For those who want it all in
one place, look no farther than
Sundance Square downtown,
where hip restaurants,
independent theaters and
art galleries collide to offer a
walkable feast for the eyes, ears
and palate. Favorite stops include
the improv comedy club Four-Day
Weekend and upscale Western
shopping at Leddy’s. Plenty of
urban lofts allow hip locals to live
right in the middle of the action.
Bass hall, theater scene
While it’s hard to single out
specific groups or institutions
here, there are a few that have
achieved national and
international prominence.
Take the Nancy Lee and Perry
R. Bass Performance Hall, which
houses the Fort Worth Symphony
Orchestra, Texas Ballet Theater,
Fort Worth Opera and the Van
Cliburn International Piano
Competition and Cliburn
Concerts. Little wonder that
this 2,065-seat venue, with its
80-foot Great Dome, is known
around the world.
Smaller but just as mighty are
the Casa Mañana, Jubilee Theatre,
Circle Theatre, Hip Pocket Theatre,
Stage West and a host of other
sites devoted to live theater.
Cinema buffs are hardly left in the
cold either, as the annual q-Cinema
film festival and related events
keep local movie houses busy.
unique cultural museums
On the museum front, there’s
a unique history to be explored
at the National Cowgirl Museum
and Hall of Fame and its male
counterpart, the Texas Cowboy
Hall of Fame.
Western art is represented
at downtown’s Sid Richardson
Museum, located in Sundance
Square.
The Fort Worth Museum of
Science and History offers world-
class traveling exhibits to visitors
young and old within an
innovative work of architecture,
and the National Multicultural
Western Heritage Museum
explores the contributions of
many diverse groups to the
region’s development.
Trying to stay on top of Fort
Worth’s art scene is an enjoyable
challenge. The best part? The
city’s residents are always hungry
for more, which means the
offerings, and the variety, just
keep increasing. – Joe Morris
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Whether you’re into athletics as a player or avid watcher, Fort Worth’s got the place for you. More than 200 places, actually. Fort Worth is second in the U.S. only to Chicago in total park acreage within the city limits, with literally hundreds of parks – large and small.
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Another natural highlight is the
Fort Worth Botanic Garden, the
oldest botanical garden in Texas,
with more than 2,500 species of
native and exotic plants. For a walk
on the wilder side, the Fort Worth
zoo, the first zoo in Texas, is still
one of the nation’s most innovative
wildlife centers. It has been named
a top zoo in the nation by USA
Travel Guide and regularly earns
conservation kudos. To see
animals in a little more historic
context, check out the twice-daily
Fort Worth Cattle Drive in the
Stockyard District, where visitors
relive the city’s cattle-driving past.
Sports & Recreation
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armed FOrces BOWl, cOllege athletics
College athletics have their
pride of place in Fort Worth as
well. The city’s home to the Bell
Helicopter Armed Forces Bowl,
and Texas Christian University’s
Horned Frogs, fresh off a 2010
Rose Bowl appearance, compete
in the NCAA’s Division I athletics
bracket. The school’s football team
is usually found in the top 25, while
its baseball team continues to
close in on a College World Series
slot. Nearby Texas Wesleyan
University competes in the NAIA.
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As for big name sports events,
Fort Worth hosts the Crowne
Plaza Invitational Golf Tournament
at the Colonial Country Club each
May, where spectators watch the
pros take to the course that was
home to legendary native son Ben
Hogan. For more action, the Texas
Motor Speedway is home to both
NASCAR and IndyCar racing
events, including the Bombardier
Learjet 550. Or take yourself out
to the ball game with the Fort
Worth Cats at historic LaGrave
Field. Want to cool off a bit? Then
the Texas Brahmas hockey team
at NYTEx Sports Centre is the
place to be.
green space galOreOne jewel of the Fort Worth
Parks and Community Services
Department is the Fort Worth
Nature Center and Refuge, one
of the largest city-owned nature
centers in the United States. With
more than 20 miles of hiking trails
and an interpretive center, the area
offers residents and visitors the
opportunity to immerse
themselves in the natural history of
north central Texas. For recreation
with a river view, the Trinity River
Trails provide a 35-mile network of
scenic, green paths for runners,
hikers and bikers, many of which
cross through a half-dozen of the
city’s numerous parks.
– Joe Morris
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the Fort Worth club scene is always in full swing with more than 20 golf courses located within the city itself. Here is some interesting background on five of them:
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Well-known PGA golfer Tom
Weiskopf helped design Mira Vista,
where native grasses and thousands
of wildflowers provide a park-like
environment. The par-71, 6,849-yard
public course is highlighted by hole
No. 11, a 540-yard par 5 that was
ranked Best Hole No. 11 in America
by Golf Digest in 2000.
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This 6,626-yard, par-72 layout
is a championship-caliber course
on the eastern shore of Eagle
Mountain Lake. Rolling hills and
abundant wildlife highlight the
topography, and The Golf Club
at The Resort has been ranked
by GolfWorld among the finest
layouts in northern Texas. It has
also been rated one of the most
challenging in the state by the
United States Golf Association.
ridglea cOuntry cluBRidglea Country Club offers
two challenging courses: the
Family Course and the
Championship Course, each
complete with its own driving
range, short game area, indoor
teaching facility and stocked golf
shop. Both courses have played
host to local, state and national
amateur golf tournaments.
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Colonial was built in 1936 by
Marvin Leonard of the locally
famous Leonard Bros. department
stores. The 18-hole, par-70 private
layout is consistently rated one of
the best courses in the United
States, as evidenced by it hosting
the 1941 U.S. Open, the 1975
Tournament Players Championship
and the 1991 U.S. Women’s Open.
It continues today to showcase an
annual PGA Tour event, the
Crowne Plaza Invitational.
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Fort Worth’s oldest country club,
Rivercrest opened in 1911. Located
five miles from downtown Fort
Worth, the club was the first in Texas
to include residential housing on its
acreage and the first to stage a
statewide women’s golf tournament.
The club’s 6,368-yard course has
hosted legends of the game
including Ben Hogan, Byron Nelson
and Babe Didrikson zaharias.
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education is a priority in Fort Worth, where advanced learning programs begin at the earliest grade levels and continue throughout high school and into some of the country’s best-known colleges and universities.
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Education
Tarrant County College
Texas wesleyan University cOlleges, universities suppOrt FOrt WOrth’s grOWth
Local high school graduates don’t have too
far to go to pursue a quality degree either. Fort
Worth’s mix of colleges and universities means
there are more than 250,000 students enrolled
in higher education at any given time in the city,
with more than 35,000 degrees awarded
annually. They include such notable names as
Tarrant County College, Texas Wesleyan
University, Texas Christian University,
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary,
Tarleton State University - Southwest Metroplex
Center, University of North Texas Health Science
Center and Everest College. Each of these
institutions regularly adds to both core courses
and degree programs, and partners with local
municipal and economic development officials
to ensure that graduates have a direct pipeline
into the local and regional workforce.
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FOrt WOrth isd leads the WayThe Fort Worth Independent School District is the largest
district in Tarrant County, which has 20 other school districts
within its borders. The Fort Worth ISD has around 80,000
students in 144 schools for grades k-12, including 27 special
campuses. Its awards and honors include the “What Parents
Want” designation from SchoolMatch, a private firm that assists
companies with relocation. The honor has come for seven years
in a row, and only goes to 14 percent of the nation’s schools.
It’s no surprise that the Fort Worth ISD scores this well,
considering it had an 83 percent increase in high-performing
schools in recent years, and continues to rise at all levels of the
Texas Assessment of knowledge and Skills standards.
There also are more than 200 private schools here, giving
parents of different faiths and backgrounds multiple options
for their children’s education.
Businesses BeneFit FrOm develOpment centers
There also are multiple smaller centers of learning devoted to
specific job-related training and education, such as the Small
Business Development Centers operated by the city of Fort
Worth, as well as Tarrant County College, so whether it’s a
graduate degree or just some brushing up on skill sets, the Fort
Worth area educational and community support system’s got
just the right program, just down the street. – Joe Morris
Polytechnic high school of the fort worth isd
The Flint AcademyClassical Christian Education
Charlotte Mason Educational Philosophy3 Years Through 12th Grade
2111 Roosevelt Dr. Arlington, Texas (817) 277-0620
www.flintacademy.com
College Prep Academic Program
Multisensory Learning
Nature Studies
Gardening
Art History
Phonics
Classical Literature
Latin
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tRanspoRtatIon
25 minutesmedian Travel Time to work
The fort worth Transportation authority, known as the T,
provides bus service throughout
Fort Worth and operates the
commuter rail line Trinity Railway
Express, or TRE. www.the-t.com
Serving more than 57 million
travelers in 2009, dfw international airport is a
major passenger hub located
only 17 miles from downtown
Fort Worth and serves as a
hub for American Airlines.
www.dfwairport.com
NUmBers To KNow
drivers License Texas Department
of Motor Vehicles
6413 Woodway Dr.
Fort Worth, Tx 76133
(817) 294-1075
www.txdmv.gov
vehicle registrationTarrant County Tax
Assessor/Collector
www.tarrantcounty.com/etax/
cwp/browse.asp?a=765&bc=0
&c=43881&etaxNav=|7307|
voter registration Tarrant County Elections Center
2700 Premier St.
Fort Worth, Tx 76111
(817) 831-VOTE
www.tarrantcounty.com/
evote/site/default.asp
recycling Environmental Management
www.fortworthgov.org/dem/
household InFoRmatIon
731,588Total Population
30.8median resident age
50.9%married
49.1%single
32.3%age 19 and Under
51.2%age 20-54
16.5%age 55 and over
62.4%white
18.5%Black
34.1%hispanic
17%other
CommunIty pRoFIle
WeatheR
87.4 Fsummer average temperature
42.9 Fwinter average temperature
34”annual rain fall (vs. National average annual rain fall of 37”)
tIme zone
centralsIze In sQuaRe mIles
332Cost oF lIvInG
$48,015median household income
$115,900median home Price
$772median rent for a Two-Bedroom apartment
snapshot
Fort Worth offers culture, beauty, education, entertainment and
much more. It’s no wonder Fort Worth was ranked the fourth
Best City to Relocate to in America by CNBC.com in 2010.
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Through the Lens
The first time I had ever been
to Fort Worth was for my recent
assignment to photograph the
magazine. And, I must say it was a
great experience. The downtown
area has something to offer for
everyone. There are world-class
art museums, great nightlife,
nationally acclaimed restaurants
and wonderful parks. Trinity Park
is a gem of a park that allows for
great views of downtown and a
place to bike, run, or to take your
best friend on a sunset stroll.
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