FORT WORTH, Texas — A one-mile portion of White Settlement Road will now go by another name after a city council vote Tuesday evening.

The Fort Worth City Council voted 9-2 to pass a resolution officially renaming a portion of White Settlement Road, from the intersection of North Henderson Street and Jacksboro Highway to University Drive, to Westside Drive. The only opposing votes were from District 4's Charlie Lauersdorf and District 10's Alan Blaylock.

The reason behind the resolution was development. Along the one-mile stretch, developers have plans for the $1.7 billion, 37-acre Westside Village, which is set to start construction in 2026.

Before the vote, several speakers came out in opposition to the name change. Some cited logistical concerns, stating businesses in the area would

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