Special Needs

Special Needs

The Special Education Department supports the Fort Worth ISD’s focus on academic achievement and student preparation for a successful post-secondary life. Through its educational system, all students with disab...

Government

Incorporated in 1873, Fort Worth adopted a council-manager form of government when it received its charter from the Texas Legislature in 1924. In council-manager systems, which is the most popular form of gover...
Media

Media

Publications Fort Worth has one daily newspaper as well as a variety of weekly, monthly, and quarterly publications. Daily: The Fort Worth Star-Telegram Weekly: The Fort Worth Weekly; Fort Worth Busi...
Employers

Employers

American Airlines, BNSF Railway, Pier 1 Imports, Acme Brick, Alcon, Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company, RadioShack, Justin Brands, and GE Manufacturing Solutions are among the household names that call For...

Economy

Located just west of Dallas, Fort Worth is the second largest city in the DFW Metroplex. One of the numerous perks of Fort Worth is that it maintains a small-town ease and friendliness, while offering the growt...

Shopping

Visitors needing retail therapy will find plenty of options here, from authentic western wear to home furnishings to custom jewelry. M.L. Leddy’s, an 85-year-old legend, is best known for its handmade boots, be...

Outdoor Activities

When it comes to parks, Fort Worth goes Lone Star big. The city boasts 263 parks covering 11,700 acres of parkland, including the largest refuge maintained by any U.S. city. At the 109-acre Fort Worth Botani...

Performing Arts

The Bass Performance Hall is Fort Worth’s performing arts sweetheart. Aside from being a treasure to see live performances, this cultural gem also features architecture that’s more art than a building. Located ...

Libraries and Other Public Resources

Expand Your Mind Anytime The Fort Worth Library is so much more than a place to read. Of course, that might be its primary purpose, with 16 branches spread across the city and a 243,777-square-foot branch lo...

Higher Education and Enrichment

Heading to Fort Worth is a wise move. There are so many colleges and universities that your educational possibilities are limitless. Fort Worth alone has five nationally recognized universities; North Texas is ...