In a recent election, Fort Worth residents voted overwhelmingly to continue funding programs under the Crime Control and Prevention District for ten more years.
Following suit of other large Texas counties, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley announced an executive order mandating that businesses require masks for their employees and customers.
The mayors of nine Texas cities signed onto a letter requesting from Governor Abbott the ability to reinstate mandatory facial covering orders.
Reneé Hall, the Dallas police chief, held a press conference followed by another appearance with local and state leaders like Governor Greg Abbott.
Since the beginning of Fort Worth's disaster declarations, eight businesses have been cited for violating the city's closure orders, according to records obtained by The Texan.
As Congressional leadership begins planning state and local government aid, 15 Texas mayors penned a letter officially requesting federal assistance.
Three bridges in Fort Worth associated with the beleaguered Panther Island project have had their completion dates set. For now, the bridges will cross dry land.
The city is focusing its lobbying efforts on federal funding for early childhood education, transportation, the beleaguered Panther Island project, and local defense contracting projects.
Less than a week after Texas became the first state to opt-out of the refugee resettlement program, a Maryland judge issued a nationwide injunction blocking the Trump administration from enforcing the executive order.
Governor Abbott has sent a letter to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo informing him of the state's decision to opt-out of the refugee resettlement program.
Last Friday, Mayor Betsy Price urged Gov. Abbott to continue to allow refugees to resettle in Texas following the issuance of an executive order from President Trump.
Christina Brooks, who formerly held a similar position in South Bend, Indiana, will implement policies that promote "diversity" and "inclusion" throughout Fort Worth's city government.
Fort Worth Police Officer Aaron Dean has been arrested and charged with murdering Atatiana Jefferson in her home, spurring calls for police training reform.
