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$25M tax note to help address vehicle purchases for Fort Worth Fire Department

The city of Fort Worth will issue a $25 million tax note to help address capital needs and vehicle replacements for the Fort Worth Fire Department.

During the Oct. 14 work session, City Manager Jesus “Jay” Chapa presented the 2026 debt plan to council members.

The details: The tax note will be part of the fiscal year 2025-26 budget. City documents state this financing supports the commitment to maintaining essential services and infrastructure while managing costs effectively. The estimated closing and delivery of funds date is Dec. 10, according to documents.

The specifics: The two biggest costs will be $14.3 million for new fire apparatus and $5.8 million for an ambulance, now part of the Fort Worth Fire Department response. The vehicle replacement fund will receive $3 million, and the bridge replacement is $1.6 million, according to city documents.

 
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Methodist Health System readies to open new clinic in Trophy Club

Officials with Methodist Health System are opening a new clinic in Trophy Club that will provide full service family medicine as well as internal medicine and primary care.

The clinic will be able to serve all ages, with a lab and pharmacy services on site.

The background: Methodist Health System consists of a network with 13 hospitals with nationally recognized medical services, according to its website.

 

YOUR WEEKEND TO-DO LIST

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

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Denton  |  Oct. 24-26, times TBD

Celebrate at the Day of the Dead Festival

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Frisco  |  Oct. 24, 7 p.m.

Attend showings of Halloween classics at PGA Frisco

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Plano  |  Oct. 25, 5-10 p.m.

Get spooky at the Rest In Plano (R.I.P.) 2025 festival

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Southlake  |  Oct. 25, noon-10 p.m.

Celebrate Diwali at Rustin & Family Park

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Argyle  |  Oct. 26, 2-4 p.m.

Decorate Halloween cookies

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Learn more about 4 Flower Mound, Highland Village, Argyle business updates

Read more about the latest openings and renovations at Flower Mound, Highland Village and Argyle businesses, including a new children’s haircut business and a Vietnamese restaurant.

Now open
Sharkey’s Cuts For Kids
Sharkey’s Cuts For Kids opened in mid-September in the Highland Village Town Center, according to a company representative.

The business offers haircuts and hair styling in a child-friendly environment, according to its website. Sharkey’s Cuts For Kids also provides a first haircut experience where parents get a certificate and before-and-after photos with their child.

  • Opened Sept. 11
  • 2230 Justin Road, Ste. 220, Highland Village
 

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