Commissioners voted unanimously to extend the county's emergency declaration and mask mandate for another 90 days.
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Local NewsTaxes & SpendingTarrant County Commissioners Vote Against Raising Their Own Salaries
Kim RobertsSeptember 8, 2020
Tarrant County commissioners voted against salary increases for the county's elected officials, but voted for a pay increase for many county employees.
Local NewsTarrant County Denies Request for Increased Number of Contact Tracers
Kim RobertsJuly 14, 2020
A proposal that would have authorized the hiring of 270 new employees, including 105 contact tracers, was denied by the Tarrant County Commissioners Court.
IssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingVirgin’s High Speed Hyperloop Technology Could Be Coming to North Texas
Kim RobertsNovember 12, 2019
The North Central Texas Council of Governments plans to submit a proposal in December to bring a hyperloop testing facility to the state.
IssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingFort Worth Residents Face Higher County Taxes, Likely Reduction in City Rates
Kim RobertsSeptember 11, 2019
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court voted to increase property taxes on Fort Worth residents as the city looks likely to lower its rate next week.
Immigration & BorderIssuesLocal NewsTarrant County Extends ICE Program as Activists Quarrel
Brad JohnsonJune 19, 2019
A program that permits Tarrant County's local law enforcement to work in tandem with ICE officials was renewed on Tuesday.