Texas lawmakers have filed three bills to improve water and broadband infrastructure. Texas Speaker of the House Dade Phelan announced last week that the Texas House of Representatives has three new...
‘We need to learn from our history’: Biden approves Juneteenth bill, making it a federal holiday
The U.S. Senate has recently passed legislation to designate the day commemorating the end of slavery in the United States as a national holiday, according to a report by Yahoo! News. Juneteenth,...
‘It’s go time’: Parker sworn in as Fort Worth’s new mayor
Mattie Parker was sworn in as Fort Worth's new mayor on June 15, replacing Betsy Price and becoming one of the country's youngest mayors for a major American city, according to a report by NBCDFW....
‘Lowest crime rates in the country’: Dallas suburb Colleyville makes national safest city list
The Dallas suburb of Colleyville was named to a list of the safest cities in the United States. Colleyville, a city of 30,000 people 27 miles northwest of Dallas and 16 miles northeast of Fort...
Dallas City Council approves first forest master plan, commits to ‘protecting, growing tree canopy’
The Dallas City Council has approved the city’s first Urban Forest Master Plan. It will guide the city’s effort to restore forests in the city, Mayor Eric Johnson said on Twitter. “With this vote,...
Blewett on losing Dallas City Council seat: ‘It’s more difficult to do and run for the job than to just run for the job’
District 14 incumbent David Blewett said he was stuck in the middle between two viable rivals during the runoff, which is why Paul Ridley, a former planning commissioner and retired attorney, was...
Johnson calls for downtown buildings to do ‘its part to save electricity’ by conserving power
Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is urging downtown buildings to do their part to conserve power as the operator of much of the state's power grid continues to warn of a power shortage. Downtown buildings...
By Karen Kidd | Jun 16, 2021
‘Not an ideal place for kids’: Analyst targets state report on Texas foster children falling victim to human trafficking
A new report by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) found 4.6% of the 2,094 children in the state's foster care system went missing in 2020, and many were victimized,...
‘One of the greatest honors of my life’: Whitley not running for fifth term as Tarrant County judge
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley, who has held the post since 2007, is not running for a fifth term, he announced June 8. He drew praise from outgoing Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price. "I want to thank...
Abbott signs bills to ‘fix the power grid in Texas’
Gov. Greg Abbott signed two bills into law on June 8 to ensure the Texas power grid is more adequately equipped to handle extreme weather. Senate Bill 2 reduces the number of seats on the state’s...
State budget, ‘better health-care options’ top conservatives’ list of legislative wins
Derek Cohen admits the conservative budget approved by the Texas Legislature surprised him. Cohen, the Texas Public Policy Foundation’s vice president of policy, said the legislature did solid work...
Price ‘proud to congratulate’ Fort Worth Mayor-elect Mattie Parker
Following the conclusion of the June 5 mayoral race for Fort Worth, Mattie Parker will succeed current Mayor Betsy Price. Price took to social media to congratulate Parker on her win. "I am proud...
Parker is ‘proud’ to serve as Fort Worth’s new mayor
Mattie Parker has been elected to serve as the next mayor of Fort Worth, replacing Betsy Price. Parker, who is 37, will be one of the youngest mayors for a major American city. Parker defeated her...
By William Gibb | Jun 15, 2021
Texas not among states whose tax funds have rebounded from COVID-19 downturn
Monthly tax receipts collected in Texas from March 2020 to February 2021 were below the total tax revenues collected in the previous year, according to a new analysis by Pew Charitable Trusts and...
Abbott signs ‘1836 Project’ into law, promotes patriotic education
Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2497, also knows as the 1836 Project, into law on June 7 to help promote "patriotic education" and "ensure future generations understand" Texan values. HB 2497,...
‘New voice and fresh perspective’: New Fort Worth mayor, four council members to be sworn in June 15
On June 15, Fort Worth will officially have a new mayor and four new city council members as voters ushered in a slate of younger millennials to public office. Mattie Parker will be the new mayor,...
‘Great honor’: Outgoing Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price honored with Pitstick Award
Outgoing Mayor Betsy Price (R-Fort Worth) was honored for her commitment to regionalism at the 55th annual meeting of the North Central Texas Council Of Governments (NCTCOG). Price received the...
Burgess urges constituents to ‘learn how to safely dispose’ of prescription medicines, drugs
U.S. Rep. Michael Burgess wants his constituents to properly dispose of any unused or expired medicine to keep loved ones safe. Failure to keep track of prescription drugs can lead to the misuse of prescription drugs by family, friends and acquaintances, Get Smart About Drugs said. This puts loved ones at risk for drug misuse, […]
By Bob Pepalis | Jun 11, 2021
‘Local radio stations deserve to be free’: Granger supports Local Radio Freedom Act
U.S. Rep. Kay Granger (R-Fort Worth) has expressed her support for the Local Radio Freedom Act. The Local Radio Freedom Act, or House Concurrent Resolution 20, would establish measures that would...
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 11, 2021
Phelan praises Rose for ‘hard work’ on bill extending Medicaid coverage for new Texas moms
Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan (R-Beaumont) commends Rep. Toni Rose (D-Dallas) for her work on legislation that would extend the length of time a new mom in Texas has access to Medicaid insurance. The state currently offers new mothers two months of postpartum services under Medicaid. Under House Bill 133, Medicaid coverage would last six […]
‘The cornerstone of a new era for Fair Park’: Bill to restore Dallas’ Fair Park may soon be passed into law
A bill to help secure funding for restoring Dallas' Fair Park is currently on the governor's desk and may soon be signed into law. Authored by Texas State Sen. Royce West, Senate Bill 2181 is a...
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 9, 2021