
In January 1986, Fort Worth celebrated the first federally recognized Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a historic march down East Rosedale Street, led by civil rights advocate Opal Lee.

Today, January 15, we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a beacon of hope and a champion for justice.

Fort Worth will commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with the 40th Annual Greater Fort Worth MLK Holiday Parade and Rally on Monday, January 20, 2025.

The Star-Telegram Editorial Board criticized Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker and the City Council for supporting Mercy Culture Church’s plan to build a rehabilitation center for sex trafficking victims, particularly for Parker’s defense of religious liberty rights.

FORT WORTH, Texas — As frigid temperatures and snow blanketed Tarrant County in these last few days, many experiencing homelessness have found refuge in an expanded initiative, Room in the Inn, that provides emergency overnight shelter for unhoused individuals during extreme weather.

Not far from the Benbrook area, controversial justice residents have been approved by the mayor and city council for a well-known and outspoken church.

The Texas legislative session begins Jan. 14, with North Texas lawmakers reigniting a debate over displaying the Ten Commandments in public school classrooms.

Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, left an indelible mark on Fort Worth through decades of service that showcased his humility, deep faith, and tireless dedication to helping others.

Benbrook United Methodist Church is hosting a New Year’s Eve extravaganza just for school-aged kids! The “Kids Only New Year’s Eve Party” kicks off on December 31 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. at 1122 Bryant Street in Benbrook, Texas, offering an evening packed with fun, friends, and festivities.

Benbrook was alive with holiday cheer last night as the Western Hills Pyramid Choir filled the First Baptist Church Benbrook with stunning harmonies and festive spirit—Sounds of The Season.