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Local NewsTaxes & SpendingFort Worth Voters Reject Proposal to Raise Salaries of Mayor, Council Members
Kim RobertsMay 9, 2022
Meanwhile, a large bond package and other charter amendments passed, and residents elected a new city council member.
Local NewsFort Worth to Become First City to Mine Bitcoin With Donated Machines
Daniel FriendApril 27, 2022
Fort Worth will begin a small, pilot Bitcoin mining operation with three machines donated by the Texas Blockchain Council.
Local NewsTaxes & SpendingGround Broken on Electric Vehicle Magnet Facility in Fort Worth, with Abatement from Local Government
Kim RobertsApril 27, 2022
An electric vehicle magnet manufacturing facility broke ground in Fort Worth and plans to begin production at the end of 2023.
Local NewsJ.D. Granger Resigns from Tarrant Water District, But Still Connected to Panther Island Via Consulting Contract
Kim RobertsApril 26, 2022
Although he has officially resigned from the Tarrant Regional Water District, J.D. Granger will continue to be involved in Panther Island for at least six months through a contract with his new consulting firm.
Civil SocietyThree-Year-Old Tinslee Lewis Home With Family After Lengthy Court Battle Over Texas ’10-Day-Rule’
Kim RobertsApril 11, 2022
The three-year-old who has been at the center of a controversy about removing treatment against the family’s wishes is finally home with her mother.
Elections 2022Local NewsTaxes & SpendingFort Worth Residents to Vote on $560 Million Bond Package and Tripling Mayor, Council Salaries
Kim RobertsMarch 22, 2022
A half-billion-dollar bond package would be primarily dedicated to streets, but a significant portion would go to parks and recreation. Voters are also asked to approve a tripling of the mayor's and city council members’ salaries.
Civil SocietyEducationLocal NewsFort Worth ISD Board Member Who Promoted Racial Equity Policies Resigns
Kim RobertsMarch 9, 2022
Jacinto Ramos, who has served on the school board since 2013, announced his resignation and lauded his accomplishments as bringing more “equity” to the district.
Local NewsTaxes & SpendingPanther Island to Receive $403 Million in Federal Funding, Rep. Kay Granger Announces
Kim RobertsJanuary 19, 2022
The flood control and land development project often referred to as Panther Island will receive over $400 million in funding, but details are unclear.
IssuesLocal NewsNew Fort Worth Meeting Format Moves Public Comments to Separate Day, Raises Concern from Citizens
Kim RobertsJanuary 18, 2022
The city council changed its meeting format, creating two public comment meetings each month, but some citizens feel it inconveniences them and inhibits participation.
Local NewsTaxes & SpendingTarrant Water District Spends $3 Million on Panther Island Tracts While Federal Funding Still Questionable
Kim RobertsNovember 17, 2021
The Tarrant Regional Water District approved the purchase of more land for the beleaguered Panther Island project while federal funding to complete it remains uncertain.
EducationLocal NewsFort Worth Residents Concerned Over ‘Threatening Remarks’ Made at School Board Meeting
Kim RobertsNovember 16, 2021
Fort Worth ISD parents and residents felt unsafe after another member of the public made what may be considered threatening remarks at a recent school board meeting.