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Nicole Lopez
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Environment Reporter, Fort Worth Report
Fort Worth
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By Nicole Lopez Verified| Fort Worth Report Verified Editor’s note: Made in Tarrant is an occasional Q&A series on small businesses started in Tarrant County. Submit your business here. Benbrook’s Ace Hardware is one of the company’s 5,000 stores locally owned and operated. Mark Labadie originally worked for the hardware store at the corporate level, but when he and his wife, Katie Labadie, came across available commercial space, they decided to take a shot at running a business themselves.
By Nicole Lopez Verified| Fort Worth Report Verified After nearly two years of trying to get a stringently opposed concrete batch plant up and running in south Tarrant County, Texas officials have granted J7 Ready Mix preliminary approval. But residents say their fight to stop the plant from operating is far from over. In a March 24 notice, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality — the entity responsible for issuing environmental permits — announced that J7’s application for an air quality permit meets legal requirements.
By Nicole Lopez Verified| Fort Worth Report Verified Northwest Fort Worth residents and city officials are protesting plans to build a concrete batch plant near Lake Worth. Proposed industrial development is nothing new to people living near the lake who successfully fought a proposal to build a landfill on Silver Creek Road last year. Now, residents are asking the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to deny an air quality permit to Raptor Ready Mix Inc.
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Fort Worth Report
The Fort Worth Report is a nonprofit, nonpartisan digital news organization based in Fort Worth, Texas. Founded in April 2021, it aims to address the gaps in local news coverage through fact-based journalism and civic engagement, particularly for underserved communities. The organization focuses on local government, education, business, healthcare, environment, and arts and culture, providing solutions-oriented reporting to foster community impact. The Fort Worth Report primarily delivers news through its digital platform and collaborates with KERA News for radio broadcasts. It has expanded its coverage into suburban areas and partners with other Texas media outlets. With a growing team of 17 staff members by 2022, the organization has received recognition, including the 2022 "New Business of the Year" award from LION Publishers. It is supported by the American Journalism Project and local donors, ensuring its sustainability and commitment to serving the community.
Fort Worth, Texas, United States
+1 817-405-9318
Founded: 2021