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📝 Just doing my civic duty

Join a Fort Worth board or commission

We know you want to get in on the action. | Video by Giphy

Wondering how you can be more involved around town?

How about advocating for something you’re passionate about by joining one of the City of Fort Worth’s many boards or commissions? You’re in luck because the city is currently looking to fill nine vacancies.

What’s involved

There are 40 different boards and commissions that cover a wide range of city goings-on, including airports and transit, parks and recreation, historic and cultural landmarks, building standards and zoning, and libraries and education. Meetings are usually held monthly or quarterly.

Appointments are typically two years long (although they can range from one to five years) and most positions are limited to three terms.

Open positions

The groups have seats based on district so if you live in the district of the vacancy, you are welcome to apply. Here are the current openings:

Aviation Advisory Board | District 2 + District 10
Board of Adjustment – Commercial | District 6
Building Standards Commission | District 2
Historical and Cultural Landmarks Commission | District 4 + District 10
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission | District 4
Urban Design Commission | District 10
Zoning Commission | District 1

How to apply

Applications are available online + you can contact the Secretary’s Office at 817-392-6150 with questions.

Appointments

Members are appointed to boards and commissions by the district’s council member and the mayor.

Check out boards and commissions

Asked

We know you love being involved in Fort Worth. What are you most interested in?

A. Serving on a city board or commission
B. Volunteering with a local nonprofit
C. Organizing and participating in community events
D. Shopping local and supporting small businesses

Tell us

Events

Thursday, April 6

Wine Tasting | Thursday, Apr. 6 | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Neighbor’s House, 500 W. 7th St., Ste. 175, Fort Worth | Free | Enjoy a complimentary wine tasting while you shop for gourmet meals.
“The Mountaintop” | Thursday, Apr. 6-Saturday, Apr. 15 | Times vary | Circle Theatre, 230 W. 4th St., Fort Worth | $20-$50 | Head downtown for a gripping reimagination of events the night before the assassination of the civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Disney on Ice | Thursday, Apr. 6-Sunday, Apr. 9 | Times vary | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $30-$100 | Step inside the magical adventures of Disney’s “Frozen” and “Encanto” in an on-ice performance featuring sing-alongs, world-class ice skating, and acrobatics.

Friday, April 7

First Friday | Friday, Apr. 7 | 5 p.m. | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | Free | The museum and Café Modern are teaming up to bring you live music, drink specials, and tasty light bites in the museum’s Grand Lobby.
Free Kid Friday | Friday, Apr. 7 | 7 p.m | Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Round up your little cowpoke — kids (12 and under) get into the Stockyard Championship Rodeo free with the purchase of one adult ticket and the promo code “FREEKID.”
Comedy Show | Friday, Apr. 7 | 8 p.m. | Four Day Weekend, 312 Houston St., Fort Worth | $25 | Get ready to laugh your head off at this downtown comedy club.

Saturday, April 8

SeafoodU | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Rahr and Sons Brewing, 701 Galveston Ave., Fort Worth | $150 | Scale up your seafood game with skills from professional chefs.
Easter Eggstravaganza | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Eugene McCray Community Center, 4932 Wilbarger St., Fort Worth | Free | Hunt for colorful eggs, peruse vendors, and win prizes at this family-friendly event.

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News Notes

Announced

Fleetwood Mac fans will have to wait — Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks will not be performing at AT&T Stadium on Saturday, April 8. Due to an illness in Stevie Nicks’ band, the concert has been rescheduled to Saturday, March 9, 2024.

Coming Soon

A new restaurant is opening on Magnolia Avenue this summer. Eazy Monkey — a partnership between Reata and Lonesome Dove chef Andrew Dilda and Monkey King Noodle Company founder Andrew Chen — will serve “Asian-inspired flavors with Texas roots,” ie. Dan Dan Sloppy Joes. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

Jobs

Looking to kick start your career? The city’s NextGen Ambassadors program connects young professionals (ages 17-22) with paid positions in a city department. The eight-week program includes 20 hours of work and a professional development session every week. Apply before Monday, April 10.

Outdoors

Mark your calendars — the Parks and Recreation Department will hold another public meeting to present the Ciquio Vasquez Park Master Plan on Monday, April 10 at 6 p.m. Head to Worth Heights Community Center near Echo Lake to learn more.

Arts

Applications are open for the 2024 Fort Worth Rodeo and Stock Show Art Contest. Artists age 5-18 can enter original works by Saturday, Sept. 30 for a chance to win cash and scholarships totaling $80,000. The contest is open to 2D and 3D works that express Texas and Western culture.

Fun Fact

Did you know you can take a rain check on a car wash? Let’s say you visit University Car Wash and Oil Service and the next day it rains like the Dickens and your car is dirty again. Drive back over and get a second wash for free within three days. See where else this applies. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Tech

The city’s MyFW App now has AI. The free app uses artificial intelligence to associate words with content. Start typing in “paint” and the app will suggest a webpage for “graffiti complaints.” Download the newest version to try.

Giveaway

Want to win a free three-night stay in a luxurious, private cabin and poolside cabana at Camp Fimfo Waco? Then enter to win our Cabin and Cabana Summer Camp giveaway, in partnership with Camp Fimfo Waco. (If you’re not already sold, there’s a swim-up bar).*

Drink

An electric wine opener is one of those inexpensive kitchen gadgets that you don’t know how you lived without once you get one. We especially love this one for its sleek design and ergonomic grip. To upgrade your wine even further, this set includes an automatic wine aerator and reusable vacuum stopper.

Development

💰 Major money for the Memorial Center

$8.5 million tune-up for Will Rogers Memorial Center

Will Rogers Memorial Center hosts all kinds of cultural and sporting events. | Photo by @photogkeith

Will Rogers Memorial Coliseum will undergo $8.5 million in renovations this year. Back in February, City Council approved capital funds from the American Rescue Plan Act + today, we’re breaking down what’s planned for the Art Deco Coliseum.

Originally opened in 1937, the 120-acre entertainment complex was designed by Wyatt Hedrick of Herman Koeppe and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Public areas

Renovations estimated at $7.1 million will be made to the Grand Lobby and the 27,608-sqft oval concourse surrounding the Coliseum, which hasn’t been upgraded since the 1970s. Improvements include:

Air handler replacement
Flooring
Ceiling tiles
Lighting
Restroom fixtures
Signage
Decorative upgrades

The Backstage Club

The 5,203-sqft VIP area overlooks the arena and is used as a restaurant during the Stock Show and Rodeo. An estimated $1.3 million remodel, the space will be reconfigured for flexibility during different events.

Timeline

The city is currently reviewing design proposals. The renovations will take place in phases around the concourse and construction is expected to begin within a year.

According to Andra Bennett from the city’s Public Events Department, the center “will remain operational during construction and will be in close communication with clients and attendees about adjustments to traffic flow within the building.”

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kate

From the editor

Baby Travis has entered the chat — The Fort Worth Zoo’s newest African elephant made his public debut earlier this week with his mom Belle and grandmother Rasha. Watch this one-month-old cutie play and check out who else is new at the zoo.

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