Fort Worth Dirt
The ZIP code 76177 is a pretty strong magnet these days. Highly rated schools, easy access to major thoroughfares, and a reasonable price tag bring home buyers to the booming 76177 ZIP code. It’s an area attracting home buyers, thanks to its mix of affordable new builds, top schools, and proximity to major employers. It’s…
A whole city block’s worth of land in downtown Fort Worth is hitting the market, giving some enterprising developer the opportunity to convert a vacant lot into better use than parking. Spanning 0.918 acres from the southeast corner of Calhoun Street and 7th Street, the block is situated at the edge of Cowtown’s downtown expansion…
I only got wind of this listing at 2519 Willing Avenue last week from my neighbor and one of the listing agents Lisa Logan last week, but it went live too late for my Fort Worth Friday deadline. This week I was eager to feature this 1,700 square foot charmer because it’s just so picture-perfect…
The clock is ticking for anyone who wants to own a piece of Fort Worth history. The Reilly-LeHane House is a historic find tucked into Fort Worth’s Samuels Avenue neighborhood. The house, built in 1889 on Samuels Avenue, is one of Fort Worth’s oldest surviving houses, and it’s in need of rescue quickly. After standing…
Gary Fickes, a former Southlake mayor and longtime Tarrant County commissioner known for his hands-on leadership and community-minded service, died last week at his family’s ranch in Comanche. He was 75. His memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Monday at the Hurst Conference Center, 1601 Campus Dr. in Hurst, with visitation from 4 to…
