“Keeping families out did not keep [COVID-19] out,” a family member emphasized, urging provision to be made by the legislators for families to visit regularly again.
A Corpus Christi nurse filed a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board, which has now been caught up in a larger issue about whether President Biden can fire the general counsel appointed by former President Trump.
A law that allows hospitals to withhold life-sustaining treatment from patients against their wishes could be changed to remove the 10-day countdown period.
Citizens and legislators are concerned about the possible impact the proposed high-speed rail system between Dallas and Houston could have on the Texas power grid.
Rep. Scott Sanford has authored legislation that would require nursing homes to allow daily visits by family members designated as essential caregivers.
The election for mayor on May 1 has drawn 10 candidates who want to lead Texas' fifth-largest city that is only continuing to grow.
The high-speed rail eminent domain case continues to draw briefs from interested parties. Eight counties that lie along the proposed route submitted a brief that draws attention to concerns.
Tarrant County's coronavirus cases have dropped significantly over the last several weeks, but Judge Glen Whitley extended his mask order for another 90 days.
Cities may still have boil water notices in place into next week as they wait for water systems to pass quality tests and await delivery of treatment chemicals delayed due to weather and road conditions.
Power outages have affected water treatment and distribution facilities, leaving some North Texas residents with little or no water.
USA Wrestling moved its Olympic Trials to Fort Worth from Pennsylvania due to restrictions in the previous location.
In the case about the power of eminent domain, a French high-speed train operator has decided to weigh in, siding against Texas Central Railroad.
Coronavirus cases in Tarrant County are decreasing, but commissioners haven't given an indication of when mask mandates might end.
Two faculty members of Christian universities received significant opposition to comments they made on transgender issues. Both see the response as raising deeper concerns about free speech.
Despite declining public transportation ridership, a North Texas association of local government officials continues to study high-speed transit options between Dallas and Fort Worth.
Bills have been filed in the Texas House and Senate which would ban abortion in Texas if the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
Months after an appeal was filed by Planned Parenthood, the U.S. Supreme Court ordered that a Fifth Circuit opinion upholding Abbott's emergency abortion ban be vacated.
Fort Worth named its new police chief, Neil Noakes, who begins his service immediately. Noakes takes on a police force that has come under some scrutiny after the shooting death of Atatiana Jefferson in 2019.
In contrast to the spending in other areas, some government entities have realized savings during the COVID-19 crisis — including for transportation project construction.
Plans to improve vaccine distribution in Tarrant County are underway, and they include an emphasis on racial equity.
