Expansion of the city-owned airport could be a key issue in the May election.
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Grand Prairie ISD Trustees Fire Suspended Superintendent
School board members hired Jorge Arredondo this summer but suspended him in September.
Tarrant County Commissioners Request State Funds for Mental Health Facility
County officials have suggested using the funds to build a state mental health facility, expand an existing facility, or partner with a private facility.
Elon Musk’s X Says Lawsuits Must Be Filed in Tarrant County Courts
The new Terms of Service state that any dispute between X and its users must be brought before the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas or any state court located in Tarrant County.
Parents Win Wrongful Removal Case Against CPS, Bring Daughter Home
CPS accused the parents of abuse and removed their daughter for nine months.
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Highland Park ISD Promotes Bond With ‘Misleading’ Language About Tax Impact
A school district taxpayer notes the “mathematical impossibility” of claiming tax-funded bonds do not increase property taxes, regardless of the tax rate.
Three Suspects Accused of Capital Murder Linked to Venezuelan Gang
The Farmers Branch Police Department is currently looking for a fourth suspect.
Dallas HERO Advocates for Pro-citizen Amendments on Ballot
The final push comes after the Texas Supreme Court shot down an attempt by the city to stifle the citizen-led proposed charter amendments.
Fort Worth Mayor Announces Re-election Bid
During the State of the City address, Mayor Mattie Parker announced she is running for a third term.
Tarrant County District Attorney Announces First Murder Conviction For Fentanyl Death
DA Phil Sorrells announced drug supplier Kaeden Farish pled guilty to murder and was sentenced to 19 years in prison.
Frisco ISD Asks Voters to Approve Billion Dollar Bonds Plus Tax Increase
Taxpayers opposed to the district’s ballot propositions say increasing the tax burden on an already economically stressed community is “irresponsible.”
Dallas Appoints Interim Police Chief Michael Igo to Lead Department
Igo has served for more than 33 years in the Dallas Police Department.
Free Speech or Defamation? Political Activist Asks Judge to Dismiss Defeated Politician’s Lawsuit
Activist Paul Chabot claims State Rep. Frederick Frazier’s lawsuit aims to silence First Amendment-protected criticism of public officials.
Dallas County Addresses Issues With Electronic Poll Books Crashing
The elections department has implemented a new update to mitigate the issue.
North Texas Teacher Arrested for Sexual Relationship With Former Student
Carroll ISD middle school teacher Angela Barnes was charged with sexual assault of a child and improper relationship between an educator and student.
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Tarrant County Allows Leftist Organization to Register People to Vote in Taxpayer-funded Buildings
An amendment permitting voter registrars to enter county facilities will allow Battleground Texas Engagement Fund to use taxpayer-funded buildings.
Tarrant County GOP Chair Questions Mansfield City Council Over $86M Stadium
Mansfield council members say voters were informed about the potential uses of tax dollars and that there is no sinister activity taking place.
Autistic Preschooler Left on Dallas ISD Bus for Entire School Day
The 4-year-old girl was found by another bus driver and treated for dehydration.
AG Paxton Files Brief Opposing Dallas Charter Amendments
The amicus brief states the proposed amendments presented to Dallas voters run afoul of Texas Supreme Court precedent.
Paxton Follows Through on Lawsuit Against Dallas for State Fair Gun Ban
Earlier this month, fair organizers announced new safety regulations, including a blanket ban on all firearms even for licensed carriers.
Texas Association of School Boards Criticizes Tarrant County Tax Relief Plan
TASB says the county’s plan to help taxpayers save money would jeopardize local school districts.
Fort Worth Mayor Calls on Declining School District to Make Changes
Fort Worth ISD student test scores have been consistently lagging behind other large Texas school districts.
Tarrant County College Trustees Hold ‘Rogue Staff’ Accountable for Breaking State Law Prohibiting DEI Training
Training materials were never brought into compliance with Senate Bill 17, according to one college trustee.
Mckinney ISD Trustees Reject Policy to Protect Young Girls
Trustee Chad Green motioned to protect girls’ sports and spaces in the district, but the other six trustees shut down his proposal.
Carroll ISD Trustees Approve Granbury’s Jeremy Glenn as Superintendent
Granbury ISD announced education consultant Ann Dixon as interim superintendent.