Local NewsTaxes & SpendingCity of Fort Worth Releases Annual Financial Report for 2022
Seth MoreheadMarch 28, 2023
Fort Worth increased its “net position” and received millions more dollars in funding for its Panther Island project.
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Criminal JusticeFederalHealthcareIssuesWichita Falls Man Sentenced to Over 17 Years in Prison for Fentanyl Trafficking Resulting in Death
Hayden SparksMarch 6, 2023
Federal prosecutors said the convict and his girlfriend sold fentanyl-laced oxycodone pills that later killed a 27-year-old man.
Criminal JusticeIssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingFort Worth Adds Two New Council Districts, Only Three Seats Unopposed
Kim RobertsFebruary 22, 2023
With 11 seats instead of nine, Fort Worth residents have many candidates seeking to represent them on the city council.
Local NewsTaxes & SpendingFort Worth Mayoral Race Draws Five Candidates for May Election
Kim RobertsFebruary 21, 2023
Mayor Mattie Parker faces four challengers in her bid for re-election as mayor of Fort Worth.
Civil SocietyJudicialLocal NewsFort Worth Adopts Registration Requirement for Short-Term Rentals
Kim RobertsFebruary 16, 2023
Fort Worth adopted a registration requirement and regulations for legally operating short-term rentals within specific zoning areas of the city.
Civil SocietyEducationLocal NewsFort Worth ISD Faces Criticism for Sex Ed Curriculum’s Problematic Review Process
Kim RobertsFebruary 6, 2023
Fort Worth appears to have restarted its sexual education curriculum after parents and residents pushed back on both content and the adoption process.
88th LegislatureLocal NewsCity of Fort Worth Plans to Allow Curfew Ordinance to Expire
Kim RobertsFebruary 3, 2023
In the midst of reviewing its curfew ordinance, Fort Worth waits to see the outcome of proposed legislation prohibiting cities from implementing curfews.
Local NewsTaxes & SpendingNewly Elected Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare Discusses Role, Plans, Priorities
Kim RobertsJanuary 30, 2023
Elected to fill the role of Tarrant County judge, Tim O’Hare has his eye on providing residents with tax relief.
Local NewsTaxes & SpendingFort Worth Chooses Consultant to Lead Panther Island Economic Development
Kim RobertsJanuary 17, 2023
The project, first proposed in 2006, is still trying to decide its development direction and has hired a national firm to lead the process.
Local NewsFort Worth McDonald’s Rolls Out New Automated Location Without Dine-in Option
Kim RobertsJanuary 5, 2023
Whether craving a Big Mac or Quarter Pounder with cheese, the new Fort Worth McDonald’s location is aiming for faster service through automation.
Local NewsTransportationDallas-Fort Worth TEXRail Task Force Proposes Ideas to Increase Ridership Numbers
Kim RobertsDecember 7, 2022
Four years into its existence, TEXRail ridership has increased but has yet to meet the projected numbers from its initial proposal.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingFort Worth Adopts Legislative Agenda, Will Ask Legislature to Prohibit Discrimination Based on ‘Gender Identity’
Kim RobertsNovember 30, 2022
Fort Worth will use taxpayer money to lobby for expanded broadband, early childhood education, and laws protecting people based on their sexual orientation.