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.
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88th LegislatureEducationHealthcareLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingBroadband, Education, and Gun Control: Big City Mayors Announce Legislative Priorities
Kim RobertsJanuary 16, 2023
Mayors of the biggest cities in Texas want the state to fund multiple programs while still allowing cities to maintain local control.
Criminal JusticeLocal NewsFort Worth City Council to Vote on Creating Community Police Oversight Board
Kim RobertsNovember 7, 2022
Texas’ fifth-largest city may adopt a citizen advisory board that reviews “policies, procedures, and practices” of the Fort Worth Police Department.
Local NewsFort Worth City Council Changes Public Comment Rules for the Second Time in a Year
Kim RobertsSeptember 15, 2022
Fort Worth plans to adopt new public comment rules that further limit the time citizens may speak at its business meetings.
Local NewsFort Worth Partners with National ‘Outdoor Equity’ Program to Prioritize Public Park Access
Kim RobertsAugust 16, 2022
The fifth-largest city in Texas is working with the Trust for Public Land to “address long-standing barriers to outdoor equity.”
From June 27-30, Fort Worth residents may surrender an unwanted firearm to the Fort Worth Police Department in exchange for a $100 Visa gift card.
87th LegislatureGunsSix Republicans Join Letter of Big City Mayors Calling for Gun Control Measures
Brad JohnsonJune 22, 2022
The group of mayors pointed to red flag laws, expanded background checks, and a 21-year-old limit to purchase "assault weapons."
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 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.
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.
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.
Local NewsTaxes & SpendingFort Worth Offers Over $400 Million Tax Break to Attract Electric Vehicle Manufacturer
Kim RobertsAugust 17, 2021
Fort Worth is part of a competitive nationwide selection process to persuade Rivian electric vehicle manufacturing to come to the city.