Weather

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Announced

• The neighborhoods selected for the Main Street America pilot program have been announced. Historic Northside and Polytechnic will be the first two neighborhoods in Texas to receive training in the national program + up to $270,000 in grants for projects and staff to implement economic development strategies. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Development

• Fort Worth has approved the zoning of 300 acres, making room for a potential professional soccer complex on the eastside. On Tuesday, the city council voted to allow residential and commercial developments in the area. The stadium is currently in the planning phase. ⚽ (WFAA)
• Another retail center is on the books for north Fort Worth. Purchased by Avod Holdings, the Bonds West Business District will be a 21-acre site near North Saginaw Boulevard and Hicks Airfield and feature offices, flex space, and retail. It will be adjacent to the 175-acre Avondale warehouse development. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Civic

• The city’s 2023 fiscal budget could include a two-cent reduction in property taxes as well as new positions for improving services around town. Residents are invited to share feedback on the proposed budget at nine different public meetings before the city council votes on the budget on Tues., Sept. 27. 💰

Biz

• Crockett Row, an office and retail core along West 7th Street, was purchased this week by Dallas-based Younger Partners Investments. The new owner plans to improve customer experience, parking technology, signage, and elevators — as well as lease out the remaining 25% unoccupied portion of the 282,000+ sqft development. (Fort Worth Business Press)

Traffic

• Starting tomorrow night at 9 p.m., north and southbound FM 156 will be closed from Harmon to Bailey Boswell Road for bridge construction. The closure will continue until 10 a.m. on Sat., Aug. 13. Seek alternative routes. 🚧 (WFAA)

Outdoors

• Mark your calendars for the final meeting for the Fort Worth Botanic Garden master plan. The community is invited to view the design for the next 20 years of development on Wed., Aug. 31 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. at the BRIT Building at 1700 University Dr. 🌱

Community

• Frank Kent Cadillac of Fort Worth is donating a 2023 Cadillac XT4 to fund scholarships at Rivertree Academy in the Lake Como community. The donated car will be raffled off and the funds will support 100+ scholarships. Enter the raffle. 🚗 (Fort Worth Report)

Concert

• Need plans for Labor Day weekend? The Cowtown Unplugged music series kicks off Sun., Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m. at the Omni Hotel (1300 Houston St.). Songwriters will share their stories and perform original pieces in this one-of-a-kind music experience featuring Courtney Patton, Jason Eady, and Rodney Crowell. View ticket packages. 🎙️

Shop

• Need some new bling? Head to Soma Winery (201 S. Main St.) tomorrow night from 5-9 p.m. to “get lassoed” with a permanent bracelet, necklace, or anklet from Weld + Wool. Show off your new piece of welded jewelry while sipping a glass of wine. 🍷

Finance

• Residential real estate company Opendoor recently partnered with Lower, a financial technology platform, to give customers access to a broader suite of products (think: FHA/VA loans) and increased financing product coverage. Learn more about what the partnership offers customers.🏡 *