Saturday, September 12, 2026
BREAKING NEWS
Flu Cases Surge in Tarrant County, Schools Hit Hard.
Tarrant County is experiencing a sharp rise in flu cases, with health officials warning that the region may be at the peak of flu season.
Gov. Abbott Fast-Tracks School Voucher Legislation.
Governor Greg Abbott has officially declared Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), also known as vouchers, an emergency item in his 2025 State of the State address. This move accelerates voucher legislation, allowing lawmakers to vote before the standard 60-day waiting period—and a decision could come as soon as this week.
Congressman Hosts “Know Your Rights” in Fort Worth Amid Immigration Concerns.
FORT WORTH, TX—Congressman Marc Veasey set up a “Know Your Rights” table Thursday, January 30, across from North Side High School to address growing community concerns about immigration enforcement.
Education vs. Deportation: The Impact of ICE Policies on Texas Students.
A recent incident involving a substitute teacher’s online post urging Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest students at North Side High School in Fort Worth has sparked concerns about immigration enforcement in Texas. The teacher’s assumption that Spanish-speaking students were in the U.S. illegally highlights the growing tension surrounding deportation policies under the…
Tarrant County Homeowners Face Steep Property Tax Hikes.
FORT WORTH, TX – With the January 31 deadline approaching for 2024 property tax payments, Fort Worth homeowners are experiencing major sticker shock.
YMLA Staff Member Placed on Leave Amid Police Investigation.
FORT WORTH, TX – The Young Men’s Leadership Academy (YMLA) has placed a staff member on leave following an ongoing investigation by the Benbrook Police Department.
Gun Rights Activist Removed from Court Over Profanity.
Fort Worth, TX – Gun rights activist Christopher J. Grisham was escorted out of a Tarrant County Commissioners Court session after using profanity during public comments.
Tarrant County Schools Grapple with Federal Grant Freeze Impact.
North Texas school officials are assessing the fallout from a federal funding freeze ordered by President Donald Trump, which began Tuesday, January 28.
Tarrant County Takes Targeted Approach to Homestead Exemption Audits.
Last week, we reported on a recent update to Texas law requiring counties to audit homestead exemptions every five years, but Tarrant County is handling this differently.
Tarrant County Proposes Stricter Rules for Public Comments Amid Controversy.
FORT WORTH, Texas — Tarrant County Commissioners are considering stricter rules for public speakers following recent disruptions during a meeting on inmate deaths at the county jail.
