Fort Worth, Texas is the seat for Tarrant County but is also in Denton, Johnson, Parker, and Wise Counties. Originally established as an army outpost in 1849, when it was still in the Republic of Texas. It was named in honor of Major General William Jenkins Worth, who was second in command at the beginning of the Mexican-American War and who personally planted the first US flag at the Rio Grande.
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Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau
Advanced by a public-private, non-profit organization charged with advancing the tourist and business interests of the city of Fort Worth, this site includes a guide to the city, offering suggestions on places to stay, local events, and other resources.
http://www.fortworth.com/
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
A science center located in Fort Worth, TX (USA). The museum has an Imax dome cinema, a planetarium, interactive exhibits, and a science school. Practical visitor information is available online.
http://www.fwmuseum.org/
Representing the Internet edition of a print newspaper published in Fort Worth, Texas. Local, state and national news are presented here, as well as sports highlights, entertainment and opinion columns, and obituaries. Advertising, classifieds, and subscription information is also available.
http://www.star-telegram.com/
Provides access to the government of Tarrant County, Texas. Find upcoming county events, courts information, employment opportunities, elections voting information, document request index, and available online services.
http://www.tarrantcounty.com
