As ice melts, Fort Worth official urges residents to watch for potholes, report road damage
As warmer temperatures melt ice-coated roads, don’t be fooled into thinking conditions are back to normal. Potholes may be lurking in the wake of this week’s winter storm. Fort Worth typically fills about 100 potholes per day, but Juan Cadena, operations officer for the city’s Transportation and Public Works Department, expects that number to ramp…
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Fort Worth lawmaker takes lead on legalizing gambling in Texas
AUSTIN — The latest high-stakes push to bring gambling to Texas escalated on Friday as Rep. Charlie Geren of Fort Worth introduced a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow voters to…
Tarrant County’s state Senate delegation loses power broker, but boasts experience
AUSTIN — The 88th Legislature is spotlighting a significantly retooled Tarrant County delegation in the Republican-controlled Texas Senate, one trying to absorb the loss of longtime Senate powerbroker Jane Nelson. Five…
Fort Worth pays out little to people who claim police misconduct, analysis shows
The city of Fort Worth has paid $480,385 since 2017 on police liability claims. More than a quarter of that spending came from a single case. During each City Council meeting,…
Paxton Motheral files for seat on Tarrant Regional Water District board
Developer and former Fort Worth City Council candidate Paxton Motheral is the latest candidate to throw his hat into the ring for a seat on the Tarrant Regional Water District board…
Live updates: FWISD to remain closed on Thursday
The Report rounded up everything you need to know about the winter weather impacting Fort Worth, Tarrant County.