What's Happening on the Trinity River

• It’s time to Chow Down in Cowtown

  May 15, 2012

  

  Our mouths are already watering just thinking about Fort Worth’s newest food truck park, Cowtown Chow Down! With the capacity to accommodate up to 20 trucks, Cowtown Chow Down will be the biggest food truck park in Fort Worth.

  Cowtown Chow Down is helping contribute to the revitalization of Trinity Uptown and the surrounding areas.

  Come help celebrate during the Grand Opening on May 17^th at 10am. The party doesn’t stop there; stay tuned for more Grand Opening Weekend celebrations throughout the weekend.

  Cowtown Chow Down is located at 1100 N. Main Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76164 and will be open seven days a week
  
  

• Are You Ready to Rock the River?

  May 10, 2012

  
  

  We are bringing tubing back and this year we’re making it better than ever! We’ve added more dates and more than doubled the number of bands performing. There is no better way to beat the Texas heat than jumping in the Trinity River and floating up to the best seat in the house for a summer full of free concerts.

  Admission is free and gates open at 4:00pm. Tube rental will be $5/tube and beer will be available for purchase for $2.50/can. You can purchase beer on land or drift over to one of the floating bars in the river! Fred’s Texas Café will be on location selling their delicious burgers and sandwiches. Floaters will be allowed to bring their own tubes and we have the land lovers covered too. Bring a blanket or chairs and enjoy the concert in the shade from the banks of the Trinity. The view is great no matter where you sit!

  From the comfort of a tube, attendees will enjoy a waterfront stage that features some of country music’s shining stars:

  June 7 – Six Market Blvd with opening act Matt Kimbrow
  June 14 – Josh Weathers and the True Endeavors with opening act Mike Ryan
  June 21 – Cory Morrow with opening act Steve Helms
  June 28 – No Justice with opening act Clay Wilson Band
  July 12 – Bart Crow Band with opening act Mockingbird Sun
  July 19 – Eleven Hundred Springs with opening act Maren Morris
  July 26 – Dirty River Boys with opening act Whiskey Folk Ramblers
  August 2 – Ryan Turner with opening act Charla Corn
  August 9 – Johnny Cooper with opening act Statesboro Revue

  “Rockin’ the River – Live on the Trinity” is presented by Coors Distributing Company of Fort Worth as well as 95.9 The Ranch, Fred’s Texas Café, Aloha Paddleboards and DFW.com.

  Whether you’re looking for watersports, information on a “Rockin’ the River” band or directions to one of the 14 great events this summer make pantherislandpavillion.com your one stop shop for everything going on at Panther Island Pavilion in Trinity Uptown. 

  
  
  
  

• People’s Choice Award Winners to be Announced

  May 03, 2012

  
  

  What:
  The Trinity River Vision Authority is wrapping up the 2^nd Annual Fort Worth River Art Competition where three area colleges created larger than life Polyurea sculptures that will float in the Trinity River. Two winners will be determined, one by a panel of esteemed judges and another by public voting via text, online and Twitter.

  The judges have spoken and now it is time to hear what the people thought. The general public has had two weeks to submit their vote for their favorite sculpture and we are ready to announce the People’s Choice Award winner! The people’s choice award winner will be announced by Mayor Betsy Price at Mayfest. The winning team will have their sculpture placed on display in the Trinity River alongside the Colonial Golf Course during the 2012 Crowne Plaza Invitational Golf Tournament for the nation to see! In addition, chef Tim Love will announce a special prize sponsored by The Woodshed that will literally “raise a glass” to the Trinity River.

  Who:
  The contest is hosted by the Trinity River Vision Authority, sponsored by the Tarrant Regional Water District and coordinated by JT Grant. The schools competing are The University of Texas at Arlington, Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus and Tarrant County College Northeast Campus. Special guests will include Mayor Betsy Price and chef Tim Love.

  When and Where:
  Peoples’ Choice Award
  Mayor Betsy Price—Emcee
  Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 6:00pm        
  Mayfest Riverfront Stage, Trinity Park
  Fort Worth, TX 76107

  

  
  

• Art Meets the River at Main Street Arts Festival

  Apr 26, 2012

  The 2^nd annual Trinity River Vision Authority (TRVA) “Where Art Meets the River” competition kicked-off last weekend at Fort Worth’s Main Street Arts Festival and boy was it a success!

  On Thursday a panel of esteemed judges came together to critique the sculptures and the winner was announced at a ceremony that afternoon by emcee Tracy Rowlett. UTA placed 3^rd, TCC Northeast placed 2^nd and TCC Trinity River won 1^st place with their sculpture, “Lucky”.

  After the judges announced their winner, voting was opened up to the public. The Public Choice Winner will be announced on May 5^th at Mayfest by Mayor Betsy Price.

  

  Do you have a favorite sculpture? Make sure your voice is heard by texting, tweeting and voting online. To vote for UTA text “UTXA” to 22333, to vote for TCC Northeast text “TCCNE” to 22333 and to vote for TCC Trinity River text “TCCTR” to 22333.

  
  

  The sculptures will be floating in the Trinity River (yes, they float!) for Mayfest and then moved around to several other locations on the river in the years to come.

  Thank you very much to the schools who participated, your hard work means so much to our community and you have truly created some wonderful works of art. We are ecstatic to show them off to the rest of the city and hope you brag about what you have accomplished!

  We would also like to thank local artist, JT Grant for all of his hard work throughout the completion, this wouldn’t have been possible without him!

  Lastly, thank you to the Tarrant Regional Water District for sponsoring the competition. 

  
  

• Let the Games Begin!

  Apr 23, 2012

  The moment we’ve all been waiting for. The People’s Choice portion of Where Art Meets the River is now open! Voting couldn’t be easier; there are three ways to submit your votes

  1. Text your choice (UTXA, TCCNE or TCCTR) to 22333
  2. Tweet your choice (UTXA, TCCNE or TCCTR) to @poll
  3. Vote online below  

  University of Texas Arlington (UTXA)

  

  Tarrant County College Northeast (TCCNE)

  Tarrant County College Trinity River
  

  
  

• Meet Our Judges

  Apr 18, 2012

  Ruth Buzzi
  Ms. Buzzi is an actress and comedian who is best known for her role in the comedy-variety show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In  for which she won a Golden Globe Award. Ms. Buzzi lives primarily in Fort Worth and enjoys spending time with her husband at their ranch just west of Fort Worth where they raise Black Angus and longhorn cattle and quarter horses. Ms. Buzzi is also a talented oil painter, her specialty is photo-realistic birds and flowers.  

  Pam Campbell
  Ms. Campbell was born in Lufkin, Texas, raised in Dallas and graduated from Texas Christian University. She is now the co-owner of the William Campbell Contemporary Art gallery. Her favorite piece of public art in Fort Worth is a tie between Bill Hassell's mosaic wall at Fire Station #34 because of it's movement and color and Alice Bateman's "Marie's Bench" at the Botanic Gardens for it's simple, quite beauty. If she could own any piece of art she would choose Ellsworth Kelly's "Blue Curve" or a Donald Judd stacked piece.  
  

  C.D. Dickerson
  Mr. Dickerson is the Curator of European Art at the Kimbell Museum in Fort Worth. He studied at Princeton University, Washington University and received his Ph.D. in Fine Arts from New York University. He was born and raised in Fort Worth until age 14 and made his way back after working in a number of prestigious museums. If money were no object, Mr. Dickerson would like to own Bernini's Apollo and Daphne for his den.

  Kathleen Hicks
  Councilwoman Hicks represents district 8 for Fort Worth and also serves as the executive director of the Sickle Cell Disease Association. She was born in Sherman, Texas and raised in Fort Worth. Her favorite thing about the art community in Fort Worth is how accessible and inclusive it is to everyone. Her favorite piece of public art in Fort Worth is "Blue Lines" by Ralph Helmick at the new Nashville Community Center. 

  Gaile Robinson
  Ms. Robinson was born in Houston and lived all over the United States but settled down in Texas for college where she attended the University of Texas in Austin and graduated with an art degree. Her favorite art event in Fort Worth was the Biennial at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center because established artists participated along side aspiring artists and dabblers. Her favorite type of art is prehistoric from cave walls. 

  
  

• Help Us Celebrate the Judges’ Choice Awards

  Apr 12, 2012

  Have you heard the news? We’re turning the Trinity River into a sculpture garden! Help us spread the word about the upcoming Judges’ Choice Award Announcement. Students from UTA, TCC Northeast and TCC Trinity River have put over 2,000 hours of hard work in to these sculptures and we need your assistance in showing them how much we appreciate their dedication!

  Please pass this invite around to your friends and family and help us say thank you for the works of art they have created for our community.

  Stay up-to-date by connecting with us!

  Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/TRVArt

  Twitter-- https://twitter.com/#!/TRVArt

  

  Meet our emcee:
  Tracy Rowlett
  D/FW News Anchor
  

  Meet our judges: 
  C.D. Dickerson
  Curator of European Art at the Kimbell Museum
  

  Ruth Buzzi
  Actress/Comedian
  

  Councilwoman Kathleen Hicks
  Fort Worth District 8, Executive Director, Sickle Cell Disease Association of Tarrant County
  

  Pam Campbell
  Acredited Fine Art Appraiser, Co-owner William Campbell Contemporary Art
  

  Gaile Robinson
  Art Critic for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

• So Much to do at Panther Island Pavilion in Trinity Uptown!

  Mar 29, 2012

  
  

  Rockin’ the River:
  Tubing is back and this year we’re making it better than ever! We’ve added more dates and more than doubled the number of bands performing and we can’t wait for you to join us down at Panther Island Pavilion. There is no better way to beat the Texas heat than jumping in the Trinity River and floating up to the best seat in the house for a summer full of free concerts.

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  When- Every Thursday in June, July and August from 4:00-8:00pm
  Cost- Tube rental is $5 (or bring your own), $2.50 beers and 6-packs available for purchase

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  Musicarte:
  A colorful and exciting celebration of Latino cultures where food, wine, art, music and fun come together. From delicious food, wines and beers to fine arts and crafts from around the world, Musicarte truly captures the Latin American culture.  In addition, Musicarte features live dance performances and lessons and even a kid’s zone. Come celebrate the arts of the Americans—South, Central and North as they are uniquely displayed in North Texas during this event.

  When- October 6, 2012

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  Fort Worth’s Fourth:
  An evening of free music and family activities along the Trinity River at Panther Island Pavilion in Trinity Uptown. Activities include a cardboard slide derby, a patriotic costume contest, live music, tubing on the Trinity River and much more! Don’t forget to bring your blankets and lawn chairs for front row seats to Fort Worth’s biggest firework display.

  When- July 4, 2012
  Cost- FREE!

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  The Original Mud Run: 
  Mud Run is a combination of regular citizens, Civil Servants, companies, teams, colleges and some military personnel competing together through a series of boot camp styled obstacles that have been surrounded by (or consist entirely of) mud. The race is 10K and it is unique to the world of adventure racing. This is definitely not something you could set up in your backyard.

  When- April 14, 2012
  Cost- $35-$75. All participants are asked to set up a participant’s donation page.

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  The Dirty Scurry: 
  Hosted by PT Fitness, The Dirty Scurry Adventure Run is a kid (ages 5-14) fun mud run. With a one mile obstacle mud course, it hopes to attract kids of the community that are interested in improving overall health while at the same time supporting Cook Children's Hospital.

  The one mile fun mud run will take you through ten obstacles! Belly crawls, tire walks along with other fun and dirty obstacles will be along the adventure held at the old Radio Shack parking lot located at Purcey and Peach Street in Trinity Uptown Fort Worth.

  Map and obstacle route

  When- April 28, 2012 at 9:00am
  Cost- Individual Registration - $20 or Team Member Registration - $18 per member

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  Solar Fest:
  A 100% Solar Powered Music Festival held on at Panther Island Pavilion, minute away from downtown Fort Worth along the bank of the Trinity River. Band line-up and schedule coming soon!

  When- June 16, 2012

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  Trash Bash:
  Groups, families and individuals can choose any one of the six locations listed in the registration form as a cleanup location. All volunteers are invited to the after party at the Panther Island Pavilion (located behind the TCC/RadioShack campus), from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with free food, door prizes and entertainment by Radio Disney AM 620. The Trash Bash is sponsored by the Tarrant Regional Water District.

  When- September 15, 2012
  Cost- FREE!

  
  

• Cobb Park Dedication Ceremony

  Mar 27, 2012
  
  
  

• Cowtown Wakepark “Wake & Bowl” This Weekend

  Mar 14, 2012

  
  

  There will be wakeboarding, bowling and hot dogs. What else could a person want in life?

  On March 17^th Cowtown Wakepark is hosting an all day event to start the wakeboarding season off right. Full of competitions, good times and food this is one event you won’t want to miss. Not confident in your wakeboarding abilities? Cowtown is the perfect place to learn! Instead of being towed behind a boat you learn on a cable system that can control your speed which makes it perfect for beginners and pros alike.

  Watch the video below to learn more about Cowtown Wakepark and the event this weekend. We hope to see you out there! 

  
  

  Cowtown Wakepark Wake-N-Bowl from Tommy Fambrough on Vimeo.

  
  

• Trinity Uptown Bypass Channel Enters Final Stage of Design

  Mar 09, 2012

  Earlier this month, the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) held a meeting to kick off the design process of the Trinity Uptown bypass channel.  In the spirit of partnership – the USACE invited staff from all of the project partners to participate in a full day work shop on the critical elements of the design. The work effort is anticipated to take approximately 18 months.  

  
  Forty individuals from the various project partners and consultant team collaborated at a kick-off meeting held on February 22, 2012.

  The bypass channel will be 1.5 miles long and approximately 300 feet wide and is a critical element in the flood control aspect of the project. 

  
  There will be walkways along the side of the channel that will be designed to be inundated during a high water event.

  The design effort will address the safety and functionality of the channel while also considering the community’s desire for a thriving, urban river walk experience that attracts people and business to the Trinity River.  Elements such as isolation gates, retaining walls, walkways, ramps, stairs, landscaping, hydraulics, geotech, electrical, grading, erosion and maintenance will be addressed in the design of the channel. 

  

  The design of the bypass channel will be handled locally and CDM Smith & Stanley have joint ventured to lead charge.  In addition, four of the five subcontractors are based locally and are small business certified. They are: ARS Engineers, BCG Engineering, Inc., Caye Cook & Associates, Komatsu Architecture and e-PEAK.

  
  

• 2nd Annual Trinity River Vision Art Contest Announced

  Mar 02, 2012
  

  
  

  The Trinity River Vision is hosting the 2nd Annual Fort Worth River Art Competition and this year we’re making it larger than life. Literally!  The University of Texas at Arlington, Tarrant County College Trinity River Campus and Tarrant County College Northeast Campus have all agreed to create large vibrant floating polyurea sculptures to compete (Polyurea is an environmentally sensitive GREEN medium with an appearance similar to fiberglass).  The sculptures will float in the Trinity River and appear at Main Street Arts Festival, Mayfest and other community events which celebrate the river. The contest is sponsored by the Tarrant Regional Water District and coordinated by JT Grant. 

  On April 19^th at 2:30pm a respected panel of judges will come together to critique the sculptures being displayed at the Main Street Arts Festival at the corner of Main and 2nd Street. First place will win $1,250, 2^nd place $1,000 and 3^rd place $750.

  The winner of the juried competition will be determined by the following panel of judges:
  

  • C.D. Dickerson (Curator European Art, Kimbell Museum)
  • Ruth Buzzi (Actress/Comedian)
  • Gaile Robinson (Art Critic, Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
  • Pam Campbell (Accredited Fine Art Appraiser, Co-owner William Campbell Contemporary Art)
  • Councilwoman  Kathleen Hicks (Fort Worth Dist 8, Executive Director, Sickle Cell Disease Association of Tarrant County)

  Another winner will be chosen by the public and announced at Mayfest. The public’s choice will be determined via texting, online and Twitter voting and real-time updates will be available on the Trinity River Vision website.

  Stay up-to-date by connecting with us on social media!
  Twitter-- https://twitter.com/#!/TRVArt 
  Facebook-- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Where-Art-Meets-the-River/302422213151242 
  

  TCC Northeast
  
  Elvia Rivas, Charles Coldewey (Instructor), Lina Mino, Salvador Rios, Nikkita Roderson, Gregory Arth, Jennifer Hammack and Emily Davis
  Not pictured: Dewayne Clark, Sheena Garden, Sheldrea Streete

  UTA
  
  Front:  Braydon Gold, Christine Hoang, Mark Mueller (Coordinator)
  Back:  Michael Hunter, Gary Vernon, Sarabeth May, Aaron Gabriel, Ben Brown
  Not Pictured:  Ruben Melendez, Darryl Lauster (Coordinator)

  TCC Trinity River
  
  Kaylyn Gustafson-Resendes, David Vest, Dianna Bolding, Brandon Tucker, Elaine Weaver
  

  
  

• Drive-in theater coming to Trinity Uptown - Fort Worth

  Feb 24, 2012

  

  Coming this summer, residents of Fort Worth will have a “new” and exciting way to enjoy movies. On Tuesday the Tarrant Regional Water District gave the go-ahead for Coyote Theatres to build a drive-in theater in Trinity Uptown just south of LaGrave Field. A beloved favorite of times past, the drive-in will offer its visitors a new twist on an old tradition. Equipped with three-four screens Coyote Theatre will play first-run movies in digital format and patrons will be able to stream sound through car radios or their smartphones. Both English and Spanish will be available at each movie.  

  In addition to the car drive-in, the area will be able to accommodate theater-goes without cars as well, thanks to cabanas and a pavilion complete with fans and misters. The theater also hopes to allow patrons to use their smartphones to order food and beverages from gourmet food trucks and an on-site kitchen. Each screen will have room for 250 to 500 cars, and admission will be about $6 to $8 a person. One screen will face north, meaning patrons will watch the movie with the Fort Worth skyline in the background and personally we can’t think of a better way to watch a movie!

  This new project will be a fantastic addition to Trinity Uptown which has quickly become the go-to for outdoor entertainment.  Trinity Uptown also hosts Rockin’ the River, Musicarte, Fort Worth’s Fourth and the Fort Worth Cats at LaGrave Field. 

  
  

• Shed2Shack fun run/walk this weekend on the Trinity Trails

  Feb 16, 2012

  If you like running, tacos or beer then we have the event for you! This Saturday Luke’s Locker and Tim  Love’s new restaurant on the Trinity Trails, Woodshed Smokehouse, will team up to combine all of the wonderful things listed above. The fun run/walk will begin at The Woodshed at 9:00am and participants can choose between a 5 mile and 5k option which will loop around once they reach The Love Shack in So7, and come back to The Woodshed for refreshments. All this for only $10 (t-shirt included in the price)!

  If you want to munch on something before or after the run the Woodshed has you covered. They serve coffee, pastries and delicious breakfast tacos everyday from 7-11am.

  We can’t think of a better way to spend your Saturday morning! If you can’t make the run this weekend don’t fret, Shed2Shack will be held on the third Saturday of every month. 

  

  
  

  
  

• Lookout for new Trinity Trails signage from TRWD along the Trinity River

  Feb 06, 2012
  
  

  For years the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) has been known for water supply and flood protection. However, TRWD is also charged by the State Legislature to provide recreation.  At the community's request TRWD continues to expand their recreation efforts by providing the beloved Trinity Trails system with new amenities. The newest addition to the trails is signage being installed along the Trinity River designed to enhance the trail user's experience. 

  The Fort Worth Trinity Trails system spider webs throughout the city for over 54 miles. This is a major part of why Fort Worth has one of the best trail networks in the nation, but trail users are still asking for more signage. Be on the lookout for the 25 new trailhead signs that have been placed all over Fort Worth.  
  
  TRWD has added everything from additional restrooms at trailheads to state-of-the-art canoe launches to the trail system. These improvements were a result of requests voiced by trail users and neighborhood improvement committees. A number of the new signs are at the improved sites to explain the amenities provided for the public. In addition, there are signs letting trail users know every amenity each trailhead provides, acknowledging additional sponsors and directing trail users to the nearest access point. 
  
  During "Phase 1" of the sign implementation a wayfinding campaign took place in order to ensure that the signs would be placed in the best possible locations. In total, 25 trail signs in three different sizes are now visible along the trail system throughout Fort Worth. 
  
  Keep your eye out for "Phase 2" of the TRWD Trail Sign Campaign which will focus on directional signage for trail users. This will include mile markers, street identification signs and trail maps.
  
  

• Another Winner on the Trinity River!

  Jan 26, 2012

  
  From left to right-Lee Hill, Michael Bennett, Jim Oliver, Vic Henderson and JD Granger
  Photo courtesy of Dallas-Fort Worth Construction News

  Rodgers Road Pavilion (which is the home of Tim Love’s new restaurant, the Woodshed Smokehouse) won an award this week for design excellence from the American Institute of Architects. The building was designed by local architecture firm Bennett, Benner, Pettit for the Tarrant Regional Water District. The building was recognized for its exceptional use of an open public space that will serve not only as a restaurant but also as a new trailhead for movers and shakers on the Trinity Trails.

  The southeast corner of Rogers Road and Riverfront Drive is a small triangular piece of underutilized but well positioned property owned by the Tarrant Regional Water District. Located immediately adjacent to the Trinity River’s Clear Fork along the Trinity Trails system, the site offers both river views and trail access, making it an ideal location for an active outdoor restaurant environment and trailhead.  However, the site’s access to the river is also important to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in case of an emergency.  For that reason, needs of the Corps allow the Water District to make active use of the property but does not allow the District to transfer ownership.  That opportunity with limitations created an exciting public/private partnership with inspired design.

  The core of the design is a compound of buildings which form a casual outdoor dining courtyard opening onto the river and connecting to the trail system. In order to be environmentally friendly there is no air conditioning and shade is provided through preserving existing trees and with outward opening overhead doors which become canopies when open. Materials such as corrugated metal and exposed wood and wall ventilation fans reflect the industrial vernacular historically found along the river and in the nearby rail yards. In addition, all dinnerware used in the Woodshed will be biodegradable and the cups will be water soluble to help keep the neighboring Trinity River clean.

  In the words of the AIA jurors:

  “The success of this project can be credited to the restraint exercised in the execution. The limited budget was obvious, but the simple pallet of materials combined with reserved detailing, resulted in a product of honesty and enduring strength.  The density of the exterior entry side of the complex gives way to openness on the occupied side, which coupled with the arrangement of the various buildings, produces a very effective public space.” - jurors Julie Snow, FAIA of Julie Snow Architects in Minneapolis, MN, Mark Wellen, AIA of Rhotenberry Wellen Architects in Midland, TX and Chris Carson, FAIA of Ford Powell and Carson Architects and Planners in San Antonio, TX.

  The award was accepted at a banquet Tuesday, Jan. 24^th by:
  

  Michael Bennett, Principal and CEO, Bennett Benner Pettit
  Vic Henderson, Board President, Tarrant Regional Water District
  Jim Oliver, General Manager, Tarrant Regional Water District
  JD Granger, Director of Trinity River Development, Tarrant Regional Water District

  
  

• Final Trinity River Trout Stocking of the Season

  Jan 16, 2012
  

  Thursday, January 19^th will be the final Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) trout stocking in the Trinity River of the season. It will begin at 9:00am in River Park and TRWD is teaming up with Cabela’s to provide everyone on that attend the stocking with a free fly to fish with. In addition to the free fly, there will also be a $25 gift card to Cabela’s awarded to the first catch of the day. See you Thursday!  
  

  
  

• Local Anglers Cast a Line in the Trinity River

  Dec 22, 2011

  

  Anxious Anglers Await the Trout’s Arrival

  
  

  Last week Fort Worth’s finest anglers got their trout fix on the Trinity River. For the 25^th year in a row theTarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) released 2,500 trout in the river at Trinity Park and boy were the anglers excited. The trout release is one of many ways TRWD promotes recreation along the river, "One of the things we at the water district always like to do is to bring people down to the river," said Rick Carroll, TRWD Land & Right of Way Manager. "And so what better opportunity than to have a rainbow trout fishery in our own backyard."

  
  

  Did you miss the release? Fear not fine fishermen (and women!), the trout that weren’t caught since the release will survive the winter in the river. So as long as you have a pole and a valid Texas fishing license, you can hit the river and try to round up the shy ones that got away.

  
  

  Future Dates:

  1/4  TexasParks and Wildlife, Trinity Park at 9:00 a.m.    

  1/5  Texas Parks and Wildlife, River Park at 9:00a.m.

  1/19 Tarrant Regional Water District, River Park at 9:00 a.m.

  
  

  
  

• TRV Scores Hat Trick with Public Policy, Smart Growth and Recreation Awards! Video Featuring JD Granger

  Dec 13, 2011

  
  

  
  

• Urban Development a Main Focus at Mayor’s Big Brainstorm Event

  Dec 09, 2011
  
  

  
  

  Last Friday the Mayor asked young leaders around Fort Worth to join together and brainstorm some solutions for problems that most concerned their generation. Over 250 people attended the event ready to have their voices heard. The Big Brainstorm event was designed to give Fort Worth young residents the opportunity to identify, prioritize and address issues of concern to them in order to help the City of Fort Worth set the foundation for future planning. The series was a collaboration between the Mayor’s young leaders initiative, Steer FW, Leadership Fort Worth and Vision Fort Worth.

   

  The event focused on four major areas and asked participants to identify the specific needs they wanted to be addressed within each area. A task force will be created to address each specific issue voted on by attendees at Friday’s event. The specific tasks that will be focused on are as follows:

  
  

  Public transportation

  “Comprehensive implementation of both commuter and streetcar system.”

  Education

  “Strengthen partnerships between the community, corporations and schools for mentoring opportunities.”

  Urban Development

  “Fort Worth needs development that includes sustainability standards that encompass a balance/focus on environmental, economic and social consciousness for all local communities.”

  Employment

  “We need to create strong perception and brand for the city that will stimulate emerging entrepreneurial business such as tech/healthcare/green/research industries to grow into large employers for our city. “

   

  TRVA was excited about these four issues because they are on the forefront of what we are hoping to accomplish. Trinity Uptown will increase urban development in Fort Worth drastically and will create over 16,000 permanent jobs. Zoning standards in Trinity Uptown will require high density and pedestrian friendly development which will lend itself favorably to public transportation. This style of high density development also encourages sustainable growth and is more economically friendly than urban sprawl.  In addition, theTRV TIF has already raised over $14 million for FWISD.

   

  Kudos to the City of Fort Worth for listening to its young people and we look forward to supporting this effort!