Former Farmers Branch mayor and Tarrant County Republican Party chairman Tim O’Hare defeated retired Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price to secure the Republican nomination.
Four Republican candidates running to replace retiring Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley answered questions about their plans if they should win the race.
After rescinding an additional $300,000 payment to Oliver in June, the Water District Board has now voted to offer him a legal settlement but the terms can not be revealed for at least seven days.
With current county Judge Glen Whitley announcing his retirement, Betsy Price has declared her intended candidacy for the position.
Fort Worth is the last major city with a Republican mayor in Texas, and one of the last few in the country.
Parker and Peoples, who are heading to a run-off on June 5 to be Fort Worth mayor, answered questions about economic development, diversity, and transportation issues.
Mattie Parker and Deborah Peoples are the two remaining candidates in the race for mayor of Fort Worth. The runoff is scheduled for June 5.
Candidates vying to replace Mayor Betsy Price discussed issues like homelessness, crime, and property taxes.
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 44th mayor of Fort Worth was first elected in 2011.
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.
