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.
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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.
Local NewsOutgoing Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price Announces Bid for Tarrant County Judge
Kim RobertsJune 10, 2021
With current county Judge Glen Whitley announcing his retirement, Betsy Price has declared her intended candidacy for the position.
Local NewsRepublican Mattie Parker Declared Winner in Fort Worth Mayoral Race
Kim RobertsJune 5, 2021
Fort Worth is the last major city with a Republican mayor in Texas, and one of the last few in the country.
IssuesFort Worth Mayoral Candidates Discuss Economic Growth, Diversity, and Transportation
Kim RobertsMay 12, 2021
Parker and Peoples, who are heading to a run-off on June 5 to be Fort Worth mayor, answered questions about economic development, diversity, and transportation issues.
Elections 2021Local NewsMattie Parker and Deborah Peoples Set to Compete in Fort Worth Mayor Runoff
Kim RobertsMay 3, 2021
Mattie Parker and Deborah Peoples are the two remaining candidates in the race for mayor of Fort Worth. The runoff is scheduled for June 5.
Local NewsFort Worth Mayoral Candidate Forum Features Property Tax, Pension, and Homelessness Discussions
Kim RobertsMarch 30, 2021
Candidates vying to replace Mayor Betsy Price discussed issues like homelessness, crime, and property taxes.