Wednesday, September 16, 2026
BREAKING NEWS
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.
Fort Worth ISD Launches Search for Next Superintendent.
Fort Worth ISD has officially opened its search for a permanent superintendent. The district plans to have the new leader in place by the start of the 2025-26 school year.
North Texas Faces Stricter EPA Air Quality Standards Amid Rising Concerns.
Tarrant County is among four Texas counties that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has flagged for exceeding new particulate matter standards, which could trigger stricter pollution regulations.
Fort Worth ISD Investigates Alleged Teacher’s Social Media Post Targeting Immigrant Students.
The Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) is investigating a social media post reportedly made by a North Side High School teacher that appeared to suggest Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers visit the school to arrest students.
Fort Worth ISD Takes Bold Steps Toward Turnaround.
On January 21, the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) signaled a potential turning point with unanimous board approval of a comprehensive strategic plan, prioritizing academic improvement and literacy.
Opal Lee’s Open Letter to President Trump.
On Inauguration Day, Fort Worth’s Opal Lee, known as the Grandmother of Juneteenth, wrote an open letter urging President Donald Trump to embrace unity and courage in his leadership.
Lockheed Martin Adjusts DEI Policies Amid Federal Rollbacks.
FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Lockheed Martin has removed its “Global Diversity and Inclusion” webpage following President Donald Trump’s new executive orders, which dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives within federal government and contractor programs.
