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Fort Worth’s Anzea Textiles acquired by C.F. Stinson
WEBSep 3, 2020 · CF Stinson, a leading resource for commercial textiles for nearly 70 years based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, announced Sept. 3 that the company has acquired Anzea Textiles, the Fort Worth-based contract fabric company known for leading edge colors, bold designs, and high performance textiles. Anzea will …
Meetings set for taxpayer input on Fort Worth’s $2.3 billion …
WEBBy FWBP Staff. August 11, 2022. Fort Worth residents will have several opportunities to comment and ask questions about the city’s $2.3 billion budget proposed this week for fiscal year 2023. A series of “community engagement meetings” will be held during August and early September as the city council considers the budget and property tax ...
Lions and tigers and bears – and an economic boon to boot
WEBOct 20, 2022 · The $228.5 million figure was computed by averaging the zoo’s 2021 economic impact of $212.4 million – down from typical numbers due to pandemic disruptions – and the $244.5 million projected as the zoo’s 2022 economic impact. The 2022 economic impact forecast was based on conservative assumptions related to the slowing pace of the U.S ...
Accelerate Fort Worth Foundation accepting applications for small ...
WEBOct 4, 2022 · Applications are now open for the Accelerate Fort Worth Foundation’s Small Business Accessibility Grant program. The Accelerate Fort Worth Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that supports entrepreneurs in the greater Fort Worth area with resources they need to develop, launch and grow their businesses.
Pawn shop giants Cash America, First Cash make a deal for $994 …
WEBApr 28, 2016 · Arlington’s First Cash Financial Services Inc. agreed to buy Cash America International Inc., based in Fort Worth, for about $994 million in stock in a deal that joins two of the largest retail pawn shop operators in the U.S., both headquartered in Tarrant County. The combined company will take the name FirstCash and will be headquartered in ...
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WEBBoys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County Celebrate Grand Re-Opening of Dan Serna Branch in Arlington on Sept. 9.
Fort Worth’s National Juneteenth Museum to break ground in 2023
WEBJun 17, 2022 · The 50,000-square-foot museum, which will be built in the 900 block of East Rosedale Street, is expected to break ground in 2023 and be open to the public on June 19, 2025. It will host exhibits, discussions and events about the significance of the path to freedom for slaves in Texas and other African Americans following the end of the Civil War.
Fort Worth’s Murder Castle: America’s first serial killer came within …
WEBAug 11, 2015 · The smooth-talking psychopath admitted he was born with the devil in him. Considered America’s first serial killer with as many as 200 victims, the Torture Doctor’s unnerving story has inspired numerous books, short films, and even an upcoming movie (starring Leonardo DiCaprio) recounting his cruel existence in Chicago in the late 1800s.
Texas Health opens orthopedic hospital in former Forest Park facility
WEBSep 27, 2016 · Texas Health purchased the former high-end hospital in May from bankrupt physician-owned Forest Park Medical Center. The Arlington-based health giant paid $116.5 million for the facility and another $4.5 million to the operating company for the releases necessary to take full control of the facility and begin operations.