Written by Sarah Wesolowski

In an effort to improve and persevere for my freedom, I was pulled to the Eastgate neighborhood of Fort Worth.

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Although I grew up in Arlington on the edges of Eastchase Parkway, every step I walked away from my boyhood home increased my appreciation for the neighboring city of Fort Worth. Even if my prior experiences in luxury homes and beautiful places like Colorado had their own charm, none of them could compare to the deep sense of community I had in my current location.

Less than six months ago, I moved, which presented a rare opportunity for reflection and forced me to pay more attention to my surroundings than just live in them.

Though it is close enough to the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base to allow for the resonant call of trumpets announcing morning, Fort Worth’s Eastgate neighborhood is very different from the opulent enclaves of gated homes and towers with views.

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From my porch, I frequently see the quick movement of cars driven by people whose faces, whether critical of my unwavering determination or content with their own secluded lives, reveal a lack of connection to the true essence of this location. Nevertheless, I saw veterans across the street keeping up their houses with diligence, their pride showing in every little detail, even if their modest homes are home to families full of vitality.

The neighborhood of Eastgate is not forgotten at all.

Whether it’s teens secretly finding relaxation in Burgers Lake or a makeshift slip-and-slide adorning a little front yard, its vibrancy is evident in the minor pleasures.

homes that are too tiny for large families and cats that are constantly on the loose yet not lost.

volunteering and seeing residents regularly assist the homeless in obtaining food and housing.

For me, everything here has changed my life.

My area fosters a vibrant way of life that skillfully combines urban sophistication with outdoor recreation.

Energizing runs on gravel and kayaking currents alongside the picturesque pathways of the Trinity River kick off each day.

Evenings are a natural time for me to take street photos.

There’s always something going on in Fort Worth since activities happen practically every day.

Growing up in Arlington is the source of this desire for an inclusive community.

With the Dallas Cowboys and Texas Rangers, the Entertainment District, and its historical significance for Native Americans, Arlington is a cultural center for sports and exudes a lively vibe.

I have experienced various facets of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex throughout my life. I genuinely adapted to Fort Worth and felt like I belonged.

One of the most important turning points in my life has been moving to the Eastgate area. I consider myself fortunate to live in this amazing city.

Eastgate

4,388 people in total32.3% are men and 67.7% are women.

40-49: 16.8% Ages 0-9: 4.7% Ages 10-19: 11.9% Ages 20-29: 21.2% Ages 30-39: 17.8%50–59: 11.5%60–69: 9.2%70–79: 5 percent80 years of age and up: 1.9%

Learning16.5% without a degree41.9% in high school33.2% of some collegeDegree of bachelor: 6%Postgraduate: 2.4%

White: 45.9% | Black: 44% | Asian: 0.3% | Hispanic: 7.2% | Two or more: 1.2%

To see the Texas Education Agency ratings for the schools, click the following link:

• Castleberry Elementary

• Premier High School Fort Worth (Jacksboro)

• Burton Hill Elementary

• Castleberry High School

• Reach High School

• TRUCE Learning Center

• Irma Marsh Middle School

• A.V. Cato Elementary

• North Side High School

• Jo Kelly School

• Transition Center

• Boulevard Heights

• North Hi Mount Elementary

• Sam Rosen

  Elementary

• W.J. Turner

  Elementary

• Lake Worth High School

• Lucyle Collins Middle School

• N.A. Howry STEAM Academy

• Effie Morris Early Learning Academy

• Marilyn Miller Language Academy

• Joy James Academy of Leadership

• Tarrant Co JJAEP

• Brewer Middle School

• Liberty

  Elementary

Citation: Census Reporter

Sarah Wesolowski, a University of Texas at Arlington student, likes to kayak on the adjacent Trinity River and run on the Trinity Trails.

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Where I Live: Young college student finds belonging in Fort Worth s Eastgate neighborhood