Tarrant County commissioners cut their meeting schedule, inspiring a ‘People’s Commissioners Court’
Now that Tarrant County commissioners only meet once a month, local progressive groups decided to hold their own version of a public comment session Tuesday night. Tarrant County Commissioners Court meetings give members of the public a few minutes to give their opinion on county business. For controversial issues,...
Many Native Americans object to White Settlement Road name change
City Council votes to rename a one-mile stretch of the road to Westside Drive; some Native residents say the change erases history.
Dallas DA under fire for dismissing charges against man accused of throwing urine on...
Law enforcement leaders say dropping charges against Kendral Pickett — including assault with bodily fluids — is a "slap in the face" to police.
Texas’ Population Boom Is Ending the Era of ‘Cheap’ Water
Amid rampant population growth, Texas needs to invest heavily and act quickly to avoid future water shortages, according to newly released findings from the Texas Real Estate Research Center at Texas A&M University. Today, Texas is home to around 31 million residents. By 2060, the population is expected to be...
Burleson mom said son died at hospital, but was buried at home, affidavit reveals
A Burleson woman told police her son with special needs died at a hospital, but an arrest affidavit says his body was later found buried behind their home.
Nearly 3.5 million Texans will lose food stamps next month if shutdown persists
Nearly 3.47 million Texans will go without food assistance next month if the federal government shutdown continues past Monday. Texas Health and Human Services announced that Texans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for help buying groceries will not receive their benefits if the...
Affordable apartments for seniors finished construction in Arlington. They’re already fully leased
Arlington’s latest affordable housing apartment project has finished its final phase of construction, this one designed for adults 55 years old or older. Reserve at Mayfield, with its 236 units of affordable housing, was developed using 4% tax credits, tax-exempt bonds and financing from a bank for acquisition and...
Fort Worth Animal Care & Control Achieves 85.47% Live Release Rate, Marking Major Strides...
Fort Worth Animal Care & Control (FWACC) is celebrating a year of notable achievements, with its live release rate jumping to an impressive 85.47% for Fiscal Year 2025. According to statistics released by the official Fort Worth City News, this marks a significant increase from the previous year's 79.77%, showcasing...
Arlington Residents: Expect Emergency Response Drills at Six Flags and Surrounding Areas Next Week
Next week, Arlington police and fire departments will participate in the MetroX Regional Preparedness Exercise. More than 2,500 local, state, and federal representatives will join the event in North Central Texas. The exercise is scheduled for October 27-29, 2025. It will simulate terrorist attacks and mass casualty...
Arlington City Council drops Fielder Square redevelopment plan
In a vote that one member called “the single greatest disappointment of my entire time on City Council,” the Arlington council voted 8-1 on Oct. 14 to drop redevelopment plans for the Fielder Square neighborhood. The proposed plan to buy an apartment complex for $33 million, tear it...
