Local NewsTarrant County Plans to Emphasize Racial Equity in Vaccine Distribution
Kim RobertsJanuary 19, 2021
Plans to improve vaccine distribution in Tarrant County are underway, and they include an emphasis on racial equity.
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HealthcareLocal NewsTarrant County Public Health’s Vaccine Rollout Meets Criticism
Kim RobertsJanuary 5, 2021
Vaccine rollout in Tarrant County has received some criticism as demand far surpasses current supply.
Commissioners voted unanimously to extend the county's emergency declaration and mask mandate for another 90 days.
Local News‘Protect Tarrant County’ COVID-19 Plan Recommends Virtual Church Service, Limited Business Capacity
Kim RobertsNovember 18, 2020
Tarrant County has released new guidelines for residents this week, recommending less time in groups, but issued no binding orders.
Elections 2020Local NewsSubstandard Print Quality on Mail-in Ballots Causes Issues for Tarrant County Elections
Kim RobertsOctober 27, 2020
The Tarrant County Elections Administrator said that about one-third of all mail-in ballots are having trouble being scanned due to substandard printing.
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 NewsTaxes & SpendingTarrant County Budget Proposal Includes Salary Increases for Commissioners
Kim RobertsSeptember 1, 2020
Tarrant County plans to vote on a new budget on September 8. The proposal includes a 3 percent salary increase for the elected county commissioners.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingTarrant County Commissioners Extend Coronavirus Mask Orders, Prepare for Budget Hearings
Kim RobertsAugust 4, 2020
In its meeting on Tuesday, Tarrant County Commissioners accepted an extension of the mask order until August 31 and got a preview of next year's budget based on the current tax rate.
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.
"I have a lot of faith and confidence in our individuals and businesses," said Colleyville Mayor Richard Newton.
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.
IssuesLocal NewsTarrant County to Dole Out $30 Million in Small Business Relief
Kim RobertsMay 26, 2020
$30 million has been set aside by Tarrant County to aid small businesses adversely affected by the coronavirus closure orders.