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Fort Worth Approves $75,000 to Study Potential High-Speed Rail
Fort Worth approved $75,000 to conduct an economic impact study for a proposed high-speed rail line to extend from Dallas to Fort Worth, with a stop in Arlington. The line would be part of a one-seat ride extending the long-proposed Dallas-to-Houston project into Fort Worth. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you […]
Two North Central Texas Localities Adopt Ordinances to Prevent Abortion Trafficking
Two more local governments in North Central Texas passed ordinances intended to protect the lives of unborn children in their areas. The Shackelford County Commissioners Court and the Moran City Council are the latest to declare themselves as “sanctuaries” for the unborn. They mark the seventh county and the 55th city in the state to […]
Parker County Man’s Pardon Request Draws Support from Texas Lawmakers, Local Law Enforcement
Amid a legislative push for reforms aimed at curtailing repeat violent offenders and rogue criminal court judges, some state lawmakers are also voicing support for a North Texas man who is hoping to be one of the few granted a gubernatorial pardon. David Hart owns a successful heating and air conditioning business, just bought a […]
Altercation Between Fort Worth City Council Member, Candidate Ends Forum Early
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In Texas, Mullin becomes the 54th Sanctuary City for the Unborn.
The City of Mullin became Texas’s 54th Sanctuary City on April 8th. The Mullin City Council approved an ordinance that criminals pregnancy within the city and even outlaws pregnancy smuggling by a majority vote. × This site needs to be written in Javascript. For you to be able to read subscription information, Javascript is necessary. […]
National Medal of Honor Museum Opens in Arlington
After years of planning and preparation, the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington is opening its doors to the public on Tuesday, March 25. Visitors will be welcomed by a patriotic opening day ceremony at 9:30 a.m. and can be among the first to enjoy the museum’s immersive exhibits. × This page requires Javascript. […]
City of Fort Worth Argues Election is Necessary to Detach Part of Keller ISD
The City of Fort Worth has weighed into Keller Independent School District’s (ISD) consideration of a proposed detachment plan, submitting a letter to Texas Attorney General (AG) Ken Paxton urging that citizens ought to be allowed to vote on whether the plan should move forward. Fort Worth City Attorney Leann Guzman argued that the Texas […]
Fort Worth City Council Elections Feature 27 Candidates Vying for 10 Council Seats
Fort Worth will be electing a new city council that will lead the city for the next two years on May 3, 2025. Twenty-seven candidates will vie for 10 seats on the council. There are at least two seats that will be filled with new candidates, as District 5 incumbent and longest-serving council member Gyna […]
Harris County Taxpayers to Cover Legal Bills for Hidalgo, Staffers Indicted in Alleged Bid-Rigging Scheme
In a 3 to 1 partisan vote with Hidalgo not voting, Harris County commissioners opted to cover the legal expenses following a private executive session on Thursday. × This page requires Javascript. Javascript is required for you to be able to read premium content. Please enable it in your browser settings. See the original article: […]
Colony Ridge Bust Results in 118 Arrests for Offenses Ranging from Homicide to Drug Trafficking
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) made 118 arrests in a multi-agency raid of the Colony Ridge development in Liberty County near Houston, which has been accused of knowingly allowing illegal aliens to purchase property. Gov. Greg Abbott announced the operation on the morning of February 24: “Colony Ridge is being targeted today. Texas […]
Tarrant County District Attorney Seeks Attorney General’s Opinion on School District Detachment
Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells, on behalf of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court, is seeking the Texas attorney general’s (AG) opinion for “clarification on the procedural requirements for a school district engaging in the detachment process.” Keller Independent School District (ISD) has recently been discussing plans and options for detaching a western portion of […]
West Texas County Reports Rising Measles Cases in Recent Weeks
Once thought to be a dormant disease, Texas has experienced a recent uptick in measles cases among school-age children. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported in early February about six cases of measles that had been identified in Gaines County, which is located in rural West Texas along the New Mexico border. […]
