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Coverage dated October 28, 2026

Notorious Fort Worth motel demolished as city targets crime-ridden properties

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A Fort Worth motel well known for criminal activity has been demolished by its owner after the city targeted it as part of an initiative to take down problem properties. Central Motel demolished On Wednesday, October 28, the Central Motel on East Lancaster Road in Fort Worth was demolished.

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  1. NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

    Fort Worth tears down East Lancaster motel after years of crime, violations (opens NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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    After years of crime complaints, hundreds of police reports and more than 100 code violations, a notorious Fort Worth motel is coming down as the city intensifies its crackdown on problem properties. Crews began demolishing the Central Motel on East Lancaster Avenue, marking the city’s first demolit…

  2. FOX 4 Dallas

    Notorious Fort Worth motel demolished as city targets crime-ridden properties (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    A Fort Worth motel well known for criminal activity has been demolished by its owner after the city targeted it as part of an initiative to take down problem properties. Central Motel demolished On Wednesday, October 28, the Central Motel on East Lancaster Road in Fort Worth was demolished.