Local NewsTaxes & SpendingFort Worth Mayoral Race Draws Five Candidates for May Election
Mayor Mattie Parker faces four challengers in her bid for re-election as mayor of Fort Worth.
Mayor Mattie Parker faces four challengers in her bid for re-election as mayor of Fort Worth.
Fort Worth adopted a registration requirement and regulations for legally operating short-term rentals within specific zoning areas of the city.
In the midst of reviewing its curfew ordinance, Fort Worth waits to see the outcome of proposed legislation prohibiting cities from implementing curfews.
Elected to fill the role of Tarrant County judge, Tim O’Hare has his eye on providing residents with tax relief.
Mayors of the biggest cities in Texas want the state to fund multiple programs while still allowing cities to maintain local control.
Texas’ fifth-largest city may adopt a citizen advisory board that reviews “policies, procedures, and practices” of the Fort Worth Police Department.
Fort Worth plans to adopt new public comment rules that further limit the time citizens may speak at its business meetings.
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.
The group of mayors pointed to red flag laws, expanded background checks, and a 21-year-old limit to purchase "assault weapons."
Meanwhile, a large bond package and other charter amendments passed, and residents elected a new city council member.
An electric vehicle magnet manufacturing facility broke ground in Fort Worth and plans to begin production at the end of 2023.