Fort Worth, TX news on Saturday, October 17, 2026
In Fort Worth, TX on Saturday, October 17, 2026: Texas Health Fort Worth expands with Justin Tower. Also: Tarrant County cuts polling locations ahead of 2026 midterm elections amid public outcry; McDonald's plans major construction boom with multiple new locations across North Texas region. Weather: Mostly clear skies today with temperatures between 49–63°F and light winds.
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Headlines
- Texas Health Fort Worth begins four-story Justin Tower expansion to grow hospital capacity.Fort Worth Inc. ·
News & local government
- Tarrant County cuts polling locations ahead of 2026 midterm elections amid public outcry.ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos ·
- Multibillion-dollar hospital construction boom reshapes Fort Worth's healthcare landscape.Fort Worth Report ·
Business & new openings
- McDonald's plans major construction boom with multiple new locations across North Texas region.Fort Worth Report ·
- Park Place Motorcars Fort Worth hosts grand reopening benefitting Rutledge Cancer Foundation.SFGATE ·
- The Piri Law Firm announces grand opening of new Fort Worth office.FinancialContent ·
Culture & arts
- Miranda Lambert exhibit coming to Fort Worth's National Cowgirl Museum.Porterville Recorder ·
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