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.
On May 1, Tarrant County residents will be asked to vote for three members of the Tarrant Regional Water District Board. Several candidates spoke to The Texan about why they wish to serve.
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.
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.
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.
Since Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price announced she would not seek reelection, five candidates have entered the race for her spot.
Fort Worth Police chief candidates participated in a forum addressing issues like police accountability and how they would address the increase in violent crime in the city.
The 44th mayor of Fort Worth was first elected in 2011.
