Fort Worth

Cowtown Kicks Growth Into Gear With Fort Worth Becoming 12th-Largest U.S. City

By Joy Donovan / May 27, 2024 /

Traffic congestion, crowded venues, and certainly the housing market pointed to it, but now it’s been confirmed — Fort Worth is an immensely popular place to live. According to the latest population reports from the U.S. Census Bureau, Fort Worth had the second-largest population gain nationwide in 2023, with more than 21,000 new residents. Only…

Fort Worth Aims to Close $66 Million Road Repair Gap But Won’t Pursue ‘Street Maintenance Fee’

By April Towery / May 22, 2024 /

Editor’s Note: Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker’s Office and Councilman Michael Crain contacted CandysDirt.com on Wednesday to advise that the city will not be pursuing a street maintenance fee. “Street maintenance is a top priority for the City of Fort Worth leadership,” officials said in a public statement. “Through this commitment, staff members have been…

Find Lake Living at a Price to Float Your Boat With This Eagle Mountain Lake Condo

By Joy Donovan / May 21, 2024 /

If living at the lake seems too deep to wade into, check out this Eagle Mountain Lake property. This condominium is calling your name. It’s great for lake lovers trying to stay within a certain budget, said listing Realtor Cara Holt with R.J. Williams & Company Real Estate. “It’s a really pretty, wooded area,” Holt…

Fort Worth’s 76104 ZIP Code is Getting Zippier Near Downtown, Hospital District

By Joy Donovan / May 14, 2024 /

The 76104 ZIP Code hasn’t always been one of the hottest ZIP Codes in Tarrant County, but watch this space. “Honestly, I think that area has been rougher,in the past, but the lots are cheaper in 76105 and 76104,” said Realtor Diana Flores with Swingle + Co. Realty. “Now that whole area is being gentrified.”…

Fairmount Tour of Historic Homes Makes Convert Out of a Renter

By Joy Donovan / May 9, 2024 /

This year’s director of the 42nd Fairmount Tour of Historic Homes has become evangelical about the annual Mother’s Day weekend event, to be held this year from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 11-12. “I’ve learned how important the historic nature of the neighborhood is,” said Kelci Cox. “It has been so much…