As communities nationwide prepare to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, the City of Fort Worth has announced a series of closures and service alterations for the upcoming holiday on January 20. According to a recent publication by the City of Forth Worth, government offices, including City Hall, will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Day, a time for reflection on civil rights and community service.
Fort Worth residents can expect the standard routine for city services, such as garbage and recycling collections, with no interruptions scheduled for the holiday. As detailed by the city’s announcement, Monday’s solid waste collections will proceed without any changes, providing a semblance of normalcy amidst the holiday closures. However, drop-off stations and the Environmental Collection Center will not be operating on January 20.
Animal lovers must adjust their schedules as the North Animal Campus and Silcox Animal Care & Adoption Center will close for the day. However, both facilities will resume their services on January 21, maintaining continuity of care for the city’s animal population. For those looking to adopt, the Hulen and Alliance PetSmart Adoption Centers will maintain normal business hours despite the holiday.
City enrichments will temporarily halt; all Fort Worth Public Library locations have been slated to close on Martin Luther King Day. For those seeking solace in the haven of books or the quiet story rooms, the normal operation shall return on January 21. Meanwhile, some recreational amenities, including community centers, Haws Athletic Center, and Log Cabin Village, will take a brief hiatus. For residents longing to engage with the natural or the cultured—the Municipal golf courses, Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge, and McLeland Tennis Center will welcome guests as usual.
In case of a water-related emergency or general inquiries, the Water Department’s reassuring beacon of automated assistance will be available around the clock through their 24-hour call center. Trinity Metro, the lifeblood of commuters, is set to operate on a modified schedule – specifics of which can be found on their official service updates to help riders plan their holiday travels.
