Local NewsTarrant County Commissioners Hold Elections Forum, Giving Citizens Chance to Voice Continuing Concerns
Tarrant County held an election process work session to address concerns that have been repeatedly raised by residents.
Tarrant County held an election process work session to address concerns that have been repeatedly raised by residents.
Tarrant County commissioners want to make a pilot program for harassment and discrimination training, including unconscious bias courses, an annual requirement for its employees.
County Judge Glen Whitley supports a $50 payment to incentivize Tarrant County residents to receive COVID-19 vaccinations, but other commissioners aren’t so sure.
With current county Judge Glen Whitley announcing his retirement, Betsy Price has declared her intended candidacy for the position.
Tarrant County's coronavirus cases have dropped significantly over the last several weeks, but Judge Glen Whitley extended his mask order for another 90 days.
Coronavirus cases in Tarrant County are decreasing, but commissioners haven't given an indication of when mask mandates might end.
Tarrant County takes a step in the direction of bail reform by adopting a "public safety assessment" tool in determining the level of risk a criminal defendant poses when setting bail.
Vaccine rollout in Tarrant County has received some criticism as demand far surpasses current supply.
Tarrant County commissioners voted against salary increases for the county's elected officials, but voted for a pay increase for many county employees.
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.
A proposal that would have authorized the hiring of 270 new employees, including 105 contact tracers, was denied by the Tarrant County Commissioners Court.
Tarrant County voted to continue a program that allows ICE-trained officers to question and possibly detain illegal immigrants who have been arrested and brought to the county jail.