It's no secret, most of us would like to stay in our own home as we age. Yet, sometimes our loved ones just need a little extra help to remain comfortable at home. That's where Always Best Care can help....we are dedicated to exceeding expectations....always.
They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.
However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting Ball-Eddleman-Mc Farland-House in Fort Worth, TX gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.
Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Fort Worth, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.
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Service AreasSince 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.
Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.
The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.
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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.
When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.
The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.
At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.
To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:
If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.
Common personal care services include assistance with:
Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.
Common home helper care services include assistance with:
Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Trinity Park in Fort Worth, TX with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.
Common companionship services include:
According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local Bonnell's Fine Texas Cuisine or visit Hells Half Acre, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.
At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.
If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.
Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:
According to AARP, 9 out of 10 seniors prefer to age in place within the comfort of their own home. With in-home care, seniors have a way to stay at home, receive the care they need, and maintain a sense of independence, improving overall wellness.
If you or a member of your family have assumed the role of caregiver for your senior loved one, you know how stressful the job can be. Between caregiver burnout and constant worry, being a family caregiver is hard. In-home care relieves your burden and gives you peace of mind knowing that your older family member is in expert hands.
Unlike nursing homes, where the staff and residents rotate frequently, seniors can foster new friendships and build bonds with their caregiver. Seniors who socialize on a regular basis are often happier, which fosters positivity and leads to increased wellbeing.
No two seniors need the same kind of in-home care assistance. That is why each of our Care Plans is tailored to meet our client's individual needs. We offer plans that cover everything from light housekeeping to more involved duties like transportation to doctor's appointments. Our Care Coordinators will work closely with you to develop a personalized plan to ensure your senior's needs are exceeded.
Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.
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While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.
In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.
How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?
A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.
With the help of elderly care in Fort Worth, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.
Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.
Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.
For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.
More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.
In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.
With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.
In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.
Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.
At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.
In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:
When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.
Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.
At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Fort Worth, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.
Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.
Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.
While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.
Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.
At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.
Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:
At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.
Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.
Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:
For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.
The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:
A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way
A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive
Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider
Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.
If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.
At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Fort Worth, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.
When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath will hold a news conference at 9 a.m. Thursday as speculation grows over whether he will announce a state takeover of Fort Worth ISD.Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Karen Molinar sent an email to the district’s families Wednesday evening saying she is aware of “reports about possible state action” being announced in the morning.“I understand and support wanting to know more details, and I will share them with you first once I receive them from the TEA,” she wr...
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath will hold a news conference at 9 a.m. Thursday as speculation grows over whether he will announce a state takeover of Fort Worth ISD.
Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Karen Molinar sent an email to the district’s families Wednesday evening saying she is aware of “reports about possible state action” being announced in the morning.
“I understand and support wanting to know more details, and I will share them with you first once I receive them from the TEA,” she wrote.
Texas Education Agency officials did not respond to an email asking about the details of the news conference.
If Morath orders a state intervention of Fort Worth ISD, it would make it the second-largest takeover in Texas history. The TEA assumed control of Houston ISD, the state’s biggest district, in 2023
Fort Worth ISD, which has about 67,500 students, has faced the threat of a takeover for months after one of its campuses earned a failing rating for five consecutive years. State law requires the commissioner to either appoint a board of managers to govern a district or order the closure of a consistently failing campus.
Complicating matters is that district officials closed the failing campus, Leadership Academy at Forest Oak Sixth Grade, in 2023. The fifth failing state rating in 2023 was released only this year after lawsuits delayed the state’s A-F academic accountability grades for two years.
In recent months, Fort Worth ISD officials said their schools have improved in accountability ratings over the past year, a sign that their reforms, such as new reading and math frameworks, are paying off. Fifty of the district’s schools have moved up at least one letter grade, and the number of F rated schools has decreased from 31 to 11.
“We are committed to equipping teachers with the resources they need and ensuring students receive consistent, high-impact instruction that accelerates learning and academic growth,” district officials said in May after the 2023 accountability ratings release.
Morath, who visited Fort Worth schools in late August, described the “level of student proficiency” in Fort Worth as “much lower” than similar districts.
Morath said he was visiting campuses to understand how well the district supported its classroom teachers. After a visit to William James Middle School in August, where he observed students and teachers in an English and math class, Morath said he saw “highs and lows.”
“There are changes that have to be made, because otherwise we wouldn’t be in this situation in the first place,” he said. “The goal is to make those changes quickly and then to reach some degree of stability so that we can just trend year in and year out.”
At the time, he said a decision on a takeover would come in three months.
After the state took over Houston ISD, Morath installed former Dallas ISD superintendent Mike Miles to lead the nearly 200,000-student district.
Miles has had a controversial two years. Under his leadership, the district’s 121 D and F-rated schools dropped to 18 D-rated and zero F-rated campuses. But parents have pushed back against his leadership style and questioned some of his decisions, such as curriculum changes, according to The Houston Chronicle.
Morath has defended the efficacy of a state takeover.
“Every single one of our state interventions has resulted in fairly immediate improvements in the quality of student learning,” he said in August.
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Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath is holding a news conference Thursday morning.Texas Education Agency officials did not provide details about what Morath will discuss with reporters.The Fort Worth Report will provide updates following the call.In a Wednesday evening statement, FWISD officials said they were aware of a possible announcement about the district.“When the Texas Education Agency issues its official announcement, Fort Worth ISD will review it immediately and share verified information, beg...
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath is holding a news conference Thursday morning.
Texas Education Agency officials did not provide details about what Morath will discuss with reporters.
The Fort Worth Report will provide updates following the call.
In a Wednesday evening statement, FWISD officials said they were aware of a possible announcement about the district.
“When the Texas Education Agency issues its official announcement, Fort Worth ISD will review it immediately and share verified information, beginning with our staff and families,” the statement reads. “Our focus remains on our students by providing uninterrupted learning. We are grateful to our educators and staff for their continuous commitment to our students and families.”
On Tuesday, Morath was in the area as he toured schools in Lake Worth ISD, one of two Tarrant County districts facing a potential state takeover. He indicated his decision on Lake Worth schools would be made once the district’s appeals conclude in December.
Fort Worth ISD, the city’s largest district with 67,500 students, also faces losing local control because of persistently failing schools. Morath visited FWISD in late August. At the time, he said his decision on a takeover of Fort Worth schools would happen within three months.
If a takeover occurs, the state would strip Fort Worth’s nine locally elected trustees of their decision-making authority. Morath would appoint a board of managers.
Morath has said state law requires him to either close a school that’s failed five straight years or replace the elected board of trustees. Fort Worth ISD officials preemptively closed the failing campus that triggered the law.
FWISD would not be in its current situation if local leadership made the right decisions, Morath said in August.
“The challenge here in Fort Worth is you see a level of student proficiency that is much lower than what we see in similar environments in districts across the state,” the commissioner said.
Editor’s note: This story was updated Oct. 22, 2025, with a statement from Fort Worth ISD.
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Marathon Live, the Nashville-based independent venue operator and promoter has launched its Facilities Management Division, a major expansion designed to bring full-service operational expertise to live entertainment venues across the U.S. The new division, led by Mark Dinerstein (CEO), Casey Osburn (SVP Operations), and Josh Billue (Chief Development Officer), offers a wide range of venue support services — from operations and talent buying to food and beverage management, sponsorship...
Marathon Live, the Nashville-based independent venue operator and promoter has launched its Facilities Management Division, a major expansion designed to bring full-service operational expertise to live entertainment venues across the U.S. The new division, led by Mark Dinerstein (CEO), Casey Osburn (SVP Operations), and Josh Billue (Chief Development Officer), offers a wide range of venue support services — from operations and talent buying to food and beverage management, sponsorships, marketing, CRM, ticketing, production design, and facility development.
The goal is to help existing and emerging venues streamline costs while maintaining top-tier audience and artist experiences. “We are highly focused on leading the industry in creative efficiencies and lowering overheads without sacrificing a high-quality customer and artist experience,” says Dinerstein. “Our expectations are to integrate our successful practices and team members to share our reputation as a top operator in the small to midsize venue segment.”
The Facilities Management Division’s first client is Fort Worth’s Tulips FTW, a 550-capacity live music venue in the city’s Near Southside neighborhood. Known for its warehouse aesthetic and local community roots, Tulips has become a cornerstone of the Fort Worth music scene, hosting artists like Shakey Graves, Sierra Ferrell, Big Freedia, and Saosin alongside homegrown talent. “Marathon Live changes our dynamic, and we could not be more thrilled to start Tulips’ next chapter with them,” says Jason Suder, owner of Tulips FTW.
“Being part of the Marathon Live network only validates our efforts, and this collaboration opens up a world of prowess and access to artists we could not have achieved on our own.” Founded in 2011 with the opening of Nashville’s Marathon Music Works, Marathon Live has built a respected portfolio of independent venues including The Truman (Kansas City), The Signal (Chattanooga), The Hall (Little Rock), The Hawthorn (St. Louis), and the newly opened FIVE (Jacksonville, FL). With its expansion into facilities management, the company aims to extend its operational DNA — balancing independence, artist-first values, and scalable infrastructure — to a new generation of live entertainment spaces nationwide.
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath is expected to announce a state takeover of Fort Worth ISD on Thursday, a move required under state law after one campus failed to meet academic standards for five consecutive years.Morath is scheduled to meet privately with reporters at 9 a.m. to discuss the district’s future. Under House Bill 1842, passed by the Texas Legislature in 2015, if a single school fails to meet accountability standards for five straight years, the commissioner must either close that school or ...
Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath is expected to announce a state takeover of Fort Worth ISD on Thursday, a move required under state law after one campus failed to meet academic standards for five consecutive years.
Morath is scheduled to meet privately with reporters at 9 a.m. to discuss the district’s future. Under House Bill 1842, passed by the Texas Legislature in 2015, if a single school fails to meet accountability standards for five straight years, the commissioner must either close that school or replace the district’s elected board with a state-appointed board of managers.
That process, commonly referred to as a “state takeover,” appears to be the direction Fort Worth ISD is heading, according to multiple sources familiar with the decision. The Texas Education Agency has not confirmed the plan.
It is unclear whether Morath will also replace Superintendent Karen Molinar, who is new to the position and widely supported within the district. In previous takeovers, Morath has replaced both boards and superintendents simultaneously.
Morath has been publicly critical of Fort Worth ISD’s performance in recent months. In August, while praising Dallas ISD’s academic growth, he referenced Fort Worth directly.
“Unfortunately, in cases where a school board has failed to be able to do that, like in Fort Worth, the question is how do we turn those around as rapidly as possible,” he said.
Earlier this week, just two days before the expected announcement, Morath again addressed Fort Worth and neighboring Lake Worth ISD, both facing accountability challenges.
“Ultimately, the buck still stops with the local school board, and the school board is not brand spanking new,” Morath said. “The question is where was the urgency four years ago, five years ago, six years ago, to say, ‘It is our responsibility, we have been elected, we are held in trust by the taxpayers to provide for kids.’”
District leaders appeared to be caught off guard by Thursday’s planned announcement. A Fort Worth ISD spokeswoman said the district was unaware Morath had scheduled a briefing with reporters. Several board members, Molinar and cabinet officials were in Philadelphia attending a conference where they were scheduled to present on Thursday.
Sources tell NBC 5 that district officials quickly boarded a flight back to Texas late Wednesday after learning of Morath’s expected announcement.
An official letter from the commissioner is expected to be released Thursday morning following the news conference.
For parents and community members fighting to keep local control, the news is deeply disappointing. Marisol Herrera, a member of Families Organized and Resisting Takeover (FORT), said their advocacy will continue.
“This is the beginning of the resistance, the fight. We're going to keep advocating for our students, advocating for public schools,” Herrera said. “We believe it's best to have local control. However it goes tomorrow, we'll keep advocating for that.”
If Morath confirms a state takeover, Fort Worth ISD’s elected board will be replaced by state-appointed members. The current board could return if the state ends its intervention while those members are still in office.
After months of deliberation, the TEA is expected to take over, and a state-appointed board will lead Fort Worth ISD, sources say.FORT WORTH, Texas — We will have coverage of this story starting at 5 a.m. Thursday live on WFAA+.TEA Commissioner Mike Morath is expected to announce a state takeover of the Fort Worth Independent School District on Thursday, sources confirmed to WFAA.The Texas Education Agency (TEA) sent a release to WFAA Wednesday afternoon, announcing a press conference invo...
After months of deliberation, the TEA is expected to take over, and a state-appointed board will lead Fort Worth ISD, sources say.
FORT WORTH, Texas — We will have coverage of this story starting at 5 a.m. Thursday live on WFAA+.
TEA Commissioner Mike Morath is expected to announce a state takeover of the Fort Worth Independent School District on Thursday, sources confirmed to WFAA.
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) sent a release to WFAA Wednesday afternoon, announcing a press conference involving Commissioner Mike Morath starting at 9 a.m. Thursday. The appearance comes just two days after Morath visited Lake Worth ISD, which also faces the possibility of a state takeover.
Sources told WFAA that Morath is expected to announce a full state takeover of the district.
WFAA has reached out to the TEA for confirmation, but we have not heard back.
Sources told WFAA this would be a full takeover, which could mean the existing board — and its superintendent — could be stripped of their positions and replaced with state-appointed candidates. If implemented, the state would begin accepting applications for the board and superintendent positions, sources said.
Sources said the takeover should last anywhere from two to three years.
In a Wednesday night statement, the district said it was aware of the possible state takeover announcement on Thursday.
"Fort Worth ISD is aware of media reports about possible state action regarding Fort Worth ISD being announced tomorrow morning. When the Texas Education Agency issues its official announcement, Fort Worth ISD will review it immediately and share verified information, beginning with our staff and families. Our focus remains on our students by providing uninterrupted learning. We are grateful to our educators and staff for their continuous commitment to our students and families."
Fort Worth ISD has been facing the potential of a state takeover since one of the district's schools, Leadership Academy at Forest Oak 6th Grade, received an unacceptable rating for its fifth consecutive year, according to the 2023 TEA A-F ratings. That same year, the district consolidated the failing campus with Forest Oak Middle School.
State law requires the TEA Commissioner to intervene if a campus receives five consecutive years of a failing grade.
Despite the "F" rating, Fort Worth ISD's campuses have improved academically over the past year. The number of F-rated schools in Fort Worth ISD dropped significantly, from 31 in 2024 to 11 in 2025. Additionally, the number of "A" rated schools jumped by 70%, according to TEA data.
Several schools were able to make a significant jump from an F rating, including M.L. Phillips, Cesar Chavez, Versia Williams, and D. McRae Elementary schools, which all leaped from an F to a B rating. Fort Worth ISD noted that nine other schools moved from an F to a C rating.
That turnaround can partially be attributed to Molinar, who took over as the district's superintendent in February after the resignation of Angélica Ramsey. Since taking over, Molinar and the district have rolled out an aggressive overhaul, planning to designate seven campuses as "resource campuses" using the Texas Education Agency's (TEA) Resource Campus model. That designation would expand the school year at some campuses, provide incentives to teachers with high-performing classes and require principals, assistant principals and teachers to reapply for their jobs at those campuses, among other changes.
“I am held accountable for campuses that are continuously not performing," Molinar said at the September presentation, announcing the initiative. "This is how I’m holding myself accountable, by putting this school action in place...This can change the trajectory of them being on grade level.”
It is unclear if that re-designation would continue under the state.
This would not be the first time a state-appointed board has taken over a Texas school district. Most recently, the TEA took over Houston ISD in 2023 after Wheatley High School received its seventh consecutive unacceptable rating. This past summer, the state expanded its takeover of Houston ISD through June 2027.
Since 2023, HISD has reduced the number of D- and F-rated schools from 121 to 41.
Despite academic success, the takeover in Houston has drawn criticism as the district saw its 28 libraries removed and replaced with "discipline centers."
According to our content partners at KHOU, Houston ISD must meet three criteria to end the state takeover:
Fort Worth and Lake Worth ISDs are not the only districts currently being considered for a state takeover. Beaumont ISD, just five years removed from its last state takeover, faces the possibility of another state takeover. Cornally ISD and Wichita Falls ISD are also grappling with that fate after years of underperformance at campuses in their districts.
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