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Benbrook City Council Approves Continued Transportation Services for Seniors and Disabled Residents
The Benbrook City Council approved an interlocal agreement with the Fort Worth Transportation Authority (FWTA) to continue providing subsidized transportation services for residents aged 65 or older and individuals with disabilities. The program, which has been ongoing for several years, offers subsidized rides at $2.50 per one-way trip. Benbrook is unique among participating cities in guaranteeing two days of service per week for its residents. On non-guaranteed days, rides are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to priority for other cities. The city's annual cost for participation is $7,529. Last year, the program served approximately 1,400 participants, averaging 100-120 riders per month. The council unanimously approved the agreement for the upcoming year [cite: 252-291].
Benbrook Celebrates Success of Youth Entrepreneurship at Lemonade Day Event
The Benbrook City Council meeting on June 4th, 2026, included a presentation recognizing the winners of the recent Benbrook Lemonade Day event. This initiative, part of a national movement, aims to teach young people entrepreneurship. The event saw significant participation, with 319 young entrepreneurs trained, 65 operating 33 lemonade stands, and generating a total profit of $4,512. The program successfully raised $25,000 through sponsorships and donations, with plans to donate $4,000 to local nonprofits and award $100 savings bonds to outstanding students. Mayor's awards were presented for 'Best Business Plan' to Blockheads and 'Best Business Marketing and Advertising' to Lucky Ducks. The event highlighted community support for youth entrepreneurship [cite: 31-245].
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