"I have a lot of faith and confidence in our individuals and businesses," said Colleyville Mayor Richard Newton.
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Following suit of other large Texas counties, Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley announced an executive order mandating that businesses require masks for their employees and customers.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsCity of Fort Worth Addresses Black Lives Matter Police Reform Demands
Kim RobertsJune 24, 2020
Black Lives Matter and similar groups have called for police reform measures. Yesterday, Fort Worth city staff presented its response to a dozen issues.
Elections 2020Local NewsTarrant County Takes Measures to Protect Voters During July Runoff Election
Kim RobertsJune 23, 2020
The runoff elections slotted for July 14 are around the corner, and Tarrant County is taking precautions to ease coronavirus concerns.
IssuesLocal NewsTarrant County Jail Reports Less than One Percent Coronavirus Infection Rate
Kim RobertsJune 22, 2020
Out of 4444 people tested at the Tarrant County Jail, 19 inmates and 7 jail employees tested positive for COVID-19, resulting in a 0.6 percent infection rate.
Immigration & BorderLocal NewsTarrant County Continues with ICE Agreement for Immigration Enforcement
Kim RobertsJune 16, 2020
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.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsTarrant County Votes to Remove Confederate Monument from Courthouse Grounds
Kim RobertsJune 9, 2020
After a lengthy public comments section, the Tarrant County Commissioners Court voted to remove a confederate monument from the grounds of the county courthouse.
IssuesLocal NewsTarrant County Commissioner Suggests Use of Election Grant for Mail-In Ballots
Kim RobertsMay 27, 2020
At a meeting this week, a Tarrant County commissioner raised the question about the use of grant money for absentee ballot applications.
IssuesLocal NewsTarrant County to Dole Out $30 Million in Small Business Relief
Kim RobertsMay 26, 2020
$30 million has been set aside by Tarrant County to aid small businesses adversely affected by the coronavirus closure orders.
IssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingFort Worth Announces Plans for Using Federal CARES Funds, Including Small Business Grants and Housing Assistance
Kim RobertsApril 30, 2020
The City of Fort Worth has now allocated about one-third of the $150 million handed down from the federal government after the CARES Act was passed.
IssuesLocal NewsColleyville Loosens Restrictions on Churches, Salons, Retail Stores
Kim RobertsApril 21, 2020
The city in northeast Tarrant County is one of the first in Texas to begin to walk back restrictions implemented during the coronavirus pandemic.
IssuesLocal NewsTarrant County Jail Controls Coronavirus Spread for Over a Month, Protocols Used as a Model for the State
Kim RobertsApril 14, 2020
The fifteenth largest jail in the country has been a model with its strict protocols, and remained coronavirus free until two inmates tested positive over the weekend.
IssuesLocal NewsNorth Texas Cities Keep Public Transportation Open Despite Coronavirus Concerns, Shelter-In-Place Orders
Kim RobertsMarch 31, 2020
Though both Dallas and Tarrant counties have ordered citizens to shelter-in-place, public transportation is still operational.
Civil SocietyLocal NewsTarrant County Enacts “Stay at Home” Policy to Counter Coronavirus Pandemic
Kim RobertsMarch 24, 2020
The new order expands restrictions on Tarrant County residents to stay at home, instructs non-essential businesses to continue only basic operations, and imposes fines for violations.
Civil SocietyIssuesStatewide NewsTexas Coronavirus Precautions: Rice University Cancels In-Person Classes, North Texas Sees First Confirmed Cases
Sarah McConnellMarch 11, 2020
While Texas is currently experiencing just a handful of confirmed coronavirus cases, university and public health officials have begun taking precautions.
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Battleground 2020Elections 2020State HouseJeff Cason Wins GOP Primary Outright in Bid to Succeed Conservative Firebrand Jonathan Stickland
Sarah McConnellMarch 4, 2020
With strong grassroots support, Jeff Cason won the GOP primary with 54 percent of the vote and successfully avoided a runoff against former Bedford Mayor Jim Griffin.
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Elections 2020Local NewsState HouseStatewide NewsFive Candidates Seek to Replace Retiring Rep. Jonathan Stickland, Here’s Where They Stand on the Issues
Sarah McConnellFebruary 19, 2020
With early voting underway and Super Tuesday fast approaching, here is a look at the priorities of candidates vying to replace retiring Rep. Jonathan Stickland in the Texas House.
Civil SocietyIssuesLocal NewsTarrant County Sheriff’s Office Combats Human Trafficking, Initiative Showing Results
Kim RobertsFebruary 11, 2020
Tarrant County Sheriff Bill Waybourn calls human trafficking "modern-day slavery" and promises that his department will continue arresting and prosecuting those involved in the practice.
86th LegislatureElections 2020IssuesState HouseThe Back MicThe Back Mic: A List of Victory Margins in the Texas House’s Most Competitive Seats
McKenzie TaylorFebruary 7, 2020
In this week's edition — Here's a look at how the margins of victory shifted from 2016 to 2018 in some of Texas' most competitive state house seats.
IssuesLocal NewsTaxes & SpendingRidership Remains Low a Year Into TEXRail Transit Operations
Kim RobertsJanuary 14, 2020
Initial projections for the massive transit project estimated some 250,000 riders per month. So far, TEXRail has only managed to hit 20 percent of that mark.