Fort Worth Local Briefing: Crime, Campus Growth, And City Safety Efforts

Fort Worth, TX – February 22, 2026 – Here is a quick look at several notable stories affecting Fort Worth over the last few days.

Police investigate attempted robberies and shooting on east side

Fort Worth police are investigating a string of attempted robberies that ended in gunfire on the city’s east side late this week. Officers say a man allegedly tried to rob several people before exchanging shots with one of them near an apartment complex on White Dove Drive.

The suspect was hit during the exchange and collapsed in a nearby parking lot. His girlfriend reportedly called for help, unaware he was suspected in the earlier attempted robberies. He was taken to a hospital for treatment while detectives with the gun violence unit continue to review evidence and interview witnesses.

Police have not announced additional arrests, and the investigation is ongoing. Residents in the area can expect a visible law enforcement presence as officers work to piece together the full timeline of events.

Texas Wesleyan outlines plan to grow enrollment and career pathways

On the higher education front, Texas Wesleyan University in Fort Worth has rolled out a new roadmap aimed at increasing enrollment and sharpening its focus on career readiness. University leaders are emphasizing more hands on learning, partnerships with local employers, and expanded opportunities for students to connect classroom work to real world jobs.

The plan includes strengthening internship pipelines, adding more applied learning in key programs, and aligning degrees with regional workforce needs. Administrators say the goal is to help students graduate with both strong academic foundations and marketable skills that match Fort Worth’s growing economy.

The initiative positions the campus as a more active player in the city’s broader talent pipeline, especially as local businesses continue to report challenges finding workers with specific technical and soft skills.

Firefighters quickly contain blaze at abandoned building

Fort Worth firefighters responded to a fire at an abandoned building this week and were able to bring the blaze under control before it spread to nearby properties. Crews arrived to find flames and smoke coming from the structure, which has been vacant and a source of concern for neighbors.

Firefighters attacked the fire from multiple sides and knocked it down in a relatively short time, limiting damage and keeping it from jumping to adjacent buildings. No injuries were reported.

City officials are expected to revisit the status of the property and similar vacant structures, which can draw trespassing, illegal dumping, and other safety issues if they are not secured or redeveloped.

Looking ahead

Together, these stories highlight ongoing public safety work, long term planning at a key local university, and continued attention to problem properties. Residents can expect more discussion in the coming days about how Fort Worth balances growth with neighborhood safety and opportunity.

Sources

• https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/police-investigating-attempted-robberies-shooting-fort-worth-east-side/
• https://fortworthreport.org/news/texas-wesleyan-maps-plan-to-grow-enrollment-career-learning/
• https://kdhnews.com/news/texas/firefighters-swiftly-control-blaze-at-abandoned-fort-worth-building/