Community Action Partners - Fort Worth

Most City offices, including City Hall, will be closed Friday, June 19, for the Juneteenth holiday. Emergency services will be available as usual. https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2026/6/juneteenth-closures

𝗖𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗸𝘀?
𝗪𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗱?

Get ready for the first-ever 𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗙𝗪 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝘆!

This free program gives Fort Worth residents and business owners an exclusive look at city operations, complete with hands-on field days and direct connections to City leaders.

Applications open June 24th for the September kickoff! Space is strictly limited.

Get all the details and view the schedule here ➡️ https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2026/6/academy-launch

We have more air cooling units available for low-income Fort Worth residents thanks to Reliant Energy. Eligible Fort Worth residents can request a cooling device to help beat the heat at home, while supplies last. Priority is provided on a first-come, first-served basis, with top priority given to vulnerable populations such as seniors, individuals with disabilities and families with children ages 5 and under. Details at https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/neighborhoods/cap

𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝗮𝘆 𝗼𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵'𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲-𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻

The City of Fort Worth invites all interested residents and organizations to provide feedback on the upcoming 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan. This plan outlines how our city will utilize federal funds provided by the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD) to support critical community needs. We are currently accepting public comments and hosting public hearings regarding the following programs:

• CDBG: Community Development Block Grant Program
• HOME: HOME Investment Partnerships Program
• ESG: Emergency Solutions Grant Program
• HOPWA: Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS Program

Attend a Public Hearing:
The purpose of these hearings will be to receive public comments on the proposed funding and on the Action Plan.

The plan is scheduled to be adopted by City Council on Aug. 11, and submitted to HUD on or around Aug. 15.

July 13 - 6 p.m.
Ella Mae Shamblee Library
1062 Evans Ave., Fort Worth, Texas 76104

Aug. 11 - 6 p.m.
Fort Worth City Hall - Council Chamber
100 Fort Worth Trail, Fort Worth, Texas 76102

more details at https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/neighborhoods/services/grants

Fort Worth City Council will conduct a work session focused on the Fiscal Year 2027 budget at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 16, in the Work Session Room at City Hall, 100 Fort Worth Trail.
Several presentations are on the agenda:
Total resident charges analysisSolid waste and environmental ratesWater and sewer preliminary budget and ratesStormwater utility feesStreet maintenance feeBudget priorities survey reporting

Unstoppable Lake Como – 🏆 Three-Peat Triumph: Lake Como Crowned National 'Neighborhood of the Year

The Lake Como Neighborhood Advisory Council and community partners were recognized by the Fort Worth City Council on June 9 for earning the national Neighborhood of the Year title from Neighborhoods USA (NUSA), marking Lake Como's third consecutive national title.

District 6 Councilmember Dr. Mia Hall welcomed neighborhood leaders during the council meeting and praised Lake Como's continued commitment to service and community building.

“Lake Como is a model neighborhood demonstrating what can be accomplished when residents come together in the name of service and in the name of community,” Hall said.

Read more: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2026/6/como-noty

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗳𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗻𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗬𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳 𝗯𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁?

Each year, the City of Fort Worth must make decisions regarding the allocation of limited resources to provide essential services to its community. 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆
https://www.connectfw.com/fy2027-budget/surveys/fy2027-budget-priorities-survey
presents an innovative opportunity for residents to express their preferences for the most critical services and offer input on potential modifications.

The survey maintains anonymity, ensuring that residents' feedback is confidential. The collected data will serve as valuable insights for City leaders, enabling them to comprehend community priorities during the FY27 budget development process.

Public Work Sessions
𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟲
Aug. 11: City manager's recommended budget
Aug. 18

Struggling with utility bills? Mark your calendars for exactly 9 a.m. today Friday, June 12. Our Community Action Partners online portal will open and offer financial assistance for electric, gas, propane bills for low-income residents. We also have funds for Veteran Assistance. Get your documents together and fire up your browser and apply online on Friday morning at http://www.fortworthtexas.gov/cap

Eight international teams will play group stage games at Dallas Stadium (temporarily renamed AT&T Stadium in Arlington). Here is the full schedule and start planning which matches you don't want to miss!