Local News10 Candidates Vie to Replace Betsy Price as Mayor of Fort Worth
Kim RobertsFebruary 25, 2021
The election for mayor on May 1 has drawn 10 candidates who want to lead Texas' fifth-largest city that is only continuing to grow.
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Local NewsTarrant County Judge Extends Mask Order Through May Despite Drop in COVID-19 Cases
Kim RobertsFebruary 23, 2021
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.
Local NewsWinter Storm Brings Water System Crises to North Texas, Residents Ordered to Boil Drinking Water
Kim RobertsFebruary 16, 2021
Power outages have affected water treatment and distribution facilities, leaving some North Texas residents with little or no water.
Local NewsCOVID-19 Cases Drop in Tarrant County, But No Changes in Restrictions
Kim RobertsFebruary 9, 2021
Coronavirus cases in Tarrant County are decreasing, but commissioners haven't given an indication of when mask mandates might end.
Local NewsTarrant County Plans to Emphasize Racial Equity in Vaccine Distribution
Kim RobertsJanuary 19, 2021
Plans to improve vaccine distribution in Tarrant County are underway, and they include an emphasis on racial equity.
Local NewsFive Candidates Look to Replace Betsy Price as Fort Worth Mayor
Kim RobertsJanuary 18, 2021
Since Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price announced she would not seek reelection, five candidates have entered the race for her spot.
Criminal JusticeLocal NewsTarrant County Officials Say New Bail Reform Won’t Be ‘Racially-Biased’
Kim RobertsJanuary 6, 2021
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.
HealthcareLocal NewsTarrant County Public Health’s Vaccine Rollout Meets Criticism
Kim RobertsJanuary 5, 2021
Vaccine rollout in Tarrant County has received some criticism as demand far surpasses current supply.
Criminal JusticeLocal NewsFort Worth Moves Toward Community Police Oversight Board
Kim RobertsDecember 2, 2020
As part of the effort to increase civilian oversight of the FWPD as recommended by the Task Force on Race and Culture, the city is moving toward creating a board known as a "mutual accountability group."
Commissioners voted unanimously to extend the county's emergency declaration and mask mandate for another 90 days.
Local News‘Protect Tarrant County’ COVID-19 Plan Recommends Virtual Church Service, Limited Business Capacity
Kim RobertsNovember 18, 2020
Tarrant County has released new guidelines for residents this week, recommending less time in groups, but issued no binding orders.
Local NewsTarrant County Public Health Official Recommends Limiting Thanksgiving
Kim RobertsNovember 10, 2020
With Thanksgiving a couple of weeks away, the Tarrant County public health director has recommended that families limit gatherings and get together virtually.
Elections 2020Local NewsSubstandard Print Quality on Mail-in Ballots Causes Issues for Tarrant County Elections
Kim RobertsOctober 27, 2020
The Tarrant County Elections Administrator said that about one-third of all mail-in ballots are having trouble being scanned due to substandard printing.
Local NewsSchools Should Return to Virtual Learning, Tarrant County Public Health Director Advises
Kim RobertsOctober 16, 2020
In contrast to recent openings by the governor, Tarrant County's public health director recommended that school districts return to virtual learning due to increased cases of coronavirus.
Following a trend seen across the country, the number of riders utilizing the TEXRail commuter rail system from Fort Worth to DFW Airport has significantly declined this year.
Local NewsFort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Canceled Over COVID-19 Concerns
Isaiah MitchellOctober 9, 2020
Between infection fears and difficult protocols, the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo couldn't quite make the full eight seconds.
Battleground 2020Elections 2020State HouseTarrant County House District Up for Grabs in Race to Replace Rep. Stickland
Kim RobertsOctober 6, 2020
In a district that leans Republican, Jeff Cason and Jeff Whitfield are vying to replace retiring Texas House Rep. Jonathan Stickland.
Civil SocietyGunsJudicialLocal NewsHero of Church Shooting Cleared by Tarrant County Grand Jury
Kim RobertsSeptember 30, 2020
The heroic actions of Jack Wilson saved an unknown number of lives during a church shooting last December, and now a grand jury has cleared him of any charges.
Local NewsTaxes & SpendingTarrant County Commissioners Vote Against Raising Their Own Salaries
Kim RobertsSeptember 8, 2020
Tarrant County commissioners voted against salary increases for the county's elected officials, but voted for a pay increase for many county employees.
EducationLocal NewsCarroll ISD Board Faces Lawsuit Over Alleged Open Meetings Act Violation
Kim RobertsSeptember 4, 2020
Five members of the board have been sued for violating the Texas Open Meetings Act by deliberating in text messages about a decision to accept the Cultural Competence Action Plan.