“If this is justice in Texas, we are certainly doomed to our liberties deteriorating on a downward trend.”
Robert Montoya
Dallas Salon Owner Shelley Luther Fined and Jailed
Texas businesswoman who opened her Dallas salon during shelter-in-place orders found guilty of civil and criminal contempt of court despite Abbott’s intervention.
Higher Property Tax Bills for Tarrant Taxpayers: School Districts
With 2 million Texans now unemployed, data from the Tarrant Appraisal District shows—with few exceptions—more growth overall in homeowners’ average 2019 property tax bills from school districts, despite the passage of tax reform.
Fort Worth and Tarrant County Fall in Line With Abbott’s Reopen Texas Plan
City council voted 7-2 to amend their orders to follow Gov. Abbott’s, while Tarrant County commissioners chose to let their own orders expire on April 30.
‘Back to Work’ Dallas Rally: Abbott’s Plan Not Good Enough
North Texans rally at Dallas’ Dealey Plaza to call for restoring all jobs.
North Texans Respond to Abbott’s Reopening Plan
After the governor’s announcement, disappointment and anger are the prevailing attitudes among many North Texas grassroots.
Kris Kittle: A Strong Voice in Education
Keller resident and college professor Kris Kittle shares about her fight in North Texas education and how parents can start making a difference.
Local Government Cutting Spending Amid Coronavirus Shutdown
Due to falling tax revenues caused by shelter-in-place, North Richland Hills announced reductions in spending.
Local Governments Back Down on In-Person Worship Ban
Dallas County and Fort Worth fall in line behind new guidelines from Gov. Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton protecting houses of worship.
County Commissioners Communicate Coronavirus Confusion
Tarrant County commissioners voted unanimously to change orders to remove farming and fishing from its list of essential businesses, while Commissioner Devan Allen defied the commissioners court order—and Gov. Abbott—by claiming the county had banned in-person worship.