The city is focusing its lobbying efforts on federal funding for early childhood education, transportation, the beleaguered Panther Island project, and local defense contracting projects.
The Tarrant Regional Water District approved funding on Tuesday for the beleaguered Panther Island flood control project through a short-term 'commercial paper' instrument.
The longstanding flood control project for the Trinity River is running low on funding according to TRVA's board president.
The Panther Island flood control project in Fort Worth has remained a poster child for government boondoggles. A recent assessment has done little to assuage those concerns.
The competition for 23-year incumbent Kay Granger’s congressional seat is intensifying as primary challenger Chris Putnam gains momentum.
