Fort Worth City Council Honors WWII Veteran by Renaming YMCA, Addresses Community Concerns
- Meeting Overview:
Overview: The Fort Worth City Council meeting was marked by the unanimous decision to rename the North Park YMCA to honor Corporal Don Graves, a World War II veteran who recently celebrated his 101st birthday. The renaming of the facility to the Corporal Don Graves YMCA Community Center serves as a tribute to Graves’ military service and his lasting impact on the Fort Worth community. The meeting also addressed a variety of community issues, including public comments on election integrity, the management of city housing, and the financial strategies of the Housing Finance Corporation.
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Mattie Parker
City Council Officials:
Carlos Flores, Michael D. Crain, Charles Lauersdorf, Deborah Peoples, Jared Williams, Macy Hill, Chris Nettles, Elizabeth M. Beck, Alan Blaylock, Jeanette Martinez
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Meeting Type:
City Council
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
04/28/2026
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Recording Published:
04/28/2026
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Duration:
198 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Texas
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County:
Tarrant County
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Towns:
Fort Worth
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