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City of Fort Worth budget projects tax rate increase to help offset $94 million shortfall

Fort Worth City Manager Jesus “Jay” Chapa presented the budget for fiscal year 2026-27 during a council work session on Aug. 11.

The $4.35 billion plan includes $3.32 billion in operating funds and $1.03 billion in capital investment. The overall budget, if approved by council next month, represents a 1.1% decrease compared to this current fiscal year.

Chapa proposed a 3.2-cent hike in property tax to help close a projected budget shortfall of $94 million. The proposed tax rate would be 0.702 cents per $100 valuation.

The outlook: Each of north Fort Worth’s council members will hold budget meetings.

Charlie Lauersdorf, District 4, will hold a meeting at 6 p..m., Aug. 27, at the Northpark YMCA, located at 9100 N. Beach St.
District 10 council member Chris Jamieson will hold his budget meeting at 6 p.m., Sept. 3, at Compass Church North Fort Worth, located at 12512 NW US 287.

How we got here: The city staff estimated mid-year value loss due to certified value at $4.5 billion in FY 2027.

 
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SweatHouz to bring private contrast therapy suites to north Fort Worth

SweatHouz, or SWTHZ, will be opening in the Alliance area of Fort Worth.

What they offer: The business offers private contrast therapy suites, which include an infrared sauna, cold plunge and vitamin C shower all in one private room, said Alliance studio manager Ashleigh Luckie.

Contrast therapy is the practice of alternating between heat and cold, according to its website.

The sessions are 60 minutes and each suite can accommodate up to two people, she said.

Zooming in: Luckie said the business is offering founding memberships and guests can also use HSA or FSA funds for treatment. She added the services are designed for those 18 years or older.

“Our services offer a comprehensive approach to recovery, performance and longevity,” she said.

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Gyro360 restaurant will no longer open in Keller

Gyro360 will not open in Keller after all, the restaurant's owner said.

The details: Owner Pete Ahmeti, who also owns a Gyro360 location in Flower Mound, confirmed by email Aug. 18 that he does not plan to open the eatery in Keller anymore.

The city of Keller previously announced that Gyro360 would be a tenant in the Keller Commons shopping center in December 2025.

According to previous reporting, the Mediterranean restaurant planned to serve dishes like falafels, gyro bowls and feta fries.

What else? Aside from the Flower Mound location, there is another Gyro360 in Denton, according to its website.

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Your Weekend To-Do List

Check out these weekend events across the metro area.

Karaoke at Tupps Brewery

Movie night at Old Celina Park

Aug. 21, 9 p.m.-midnight
McKinney

Aug. 21, 7 p.m.
Celina

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Free pet adoptions at Allen Animal Shelter

Local author talk at Talking Animal Books

Aug. 21-23, times vary
Allen

Aug. 22, 10:30 a.m.-noon
Grapevine

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Live updates: ERCOT will complete data center audit in late 2026, officials say

The Texas House State Affairs Committee heard from power grid officials; data center developers and industry representatives; local government officials; cybersecurity experts; and utility companies during an Aug. 19 hearing on the growth of data centers in the state. Dozens of Texas residents also testified about the impact of data centers in their communities.

The details: Pablo Vegas, CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, said will take the grid operator several months to audit about 200 gigawatts of data center proposals. ERCOT will request information from all large and medium-sized data centers that are expected to use at least 25 megawatts of electricity.

ERCOT and the Public Utility Commission were ordered on Aug. 3 to audit all data centers seeking to connect to Texas’ power grid. They anticipate completing that audit in late November or early December, Vegas said.

 

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