Fort Worth Ranger Program on Hold | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 8, 2026 · 1m

Fort Worth’s ambitious park ranger pilot program is on hold after failing to secure funding from the Crime Control and Prevention District — a major setback for a plan designed to boost safety and curb vandalism in city parks. The four-person team, set to patrol seven days a week with citation authority, was projected to cost over $800K — but without approval, the initiative stalls. Now, officials are eyeing alternative funding or revisiting the proposal next year. Meanwhile, other park upgrades are moving ahead: a new sewer line in Cobb Park will prevent future overflows, and eco-friendly…