Despite lawsuits, the Fort Worth Stockyards keeps growing. Here's what to know

Legal disputes have stalled the massive Phase 2 expansion of the Fort Worth Stockyards, but development across the historic district is pressing ahead. Hotels are getting facelifts, boot makers are expanding and a new parking garage is in the works.

FULL STORY: Legal battles aren’t stopping the development train in the Fort Worth Stockyards

Here are key takeaways:

• Hotel renovations: Majestic Realty and the Hickman Companies closed the historic Stockyards Hotel and H3 Ranch restaurant in April to begin a $30 million renovation. The Hyatt Place is also getting a $9 million update to its entrance, pool area and south-side patio.
• New luxury hotel planned: Indiana-based White Lodging acquired a 3.5-acre parcel on East Exchange Avenue in September 2025 and plans a luxury hotel. The City Council approved using the site as a paid parking lot for three years while financing is secured.
• Boot makers expanding: Tecovas is expanding into the former Taco Heads space at 2341 N. Main St., adding a customization bar and a nearly nine-foot neon cowboy sign. Leddy’s is proposing a four-and-a-half story, 300-space parking garage at 2458 Ellis Ave.
• Phase 2 in limbo: The broader expansion — including two underground garages, three 500-room hotels and 295 housing units — remains paused amid litigation between Majestic Realty and former executive Craig Cavileer. The developer has until 2032 to meet project deliverables and qualify for city incentives, spokesperson Andrea Duffie said.
• West Exchange shift: Graham Limited’s proposed boutique hotel on West Exchange and Clinton avenues will instead become a two-story mixed-use building, developer Trey Neville said, with a restaurant under consideration.

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