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Inmates to return to Tarrant County following contract termination with private jail provider
Overflow inmates from Tarrant County jail have been housed at Giles W. Dalby Correctional Center in West Texas since 2022. (Courtesy Pexels) Members of the Tarrant County Commissioners Court voted unanimously to terminate a contract with a private company that has been housing an overflow of inmates at the Giles W. Dalby Correctional Center in Garza County—about 40 miles southeast of Lubbock—since 2022.
Massive illegal dump site being cleared in Fort Worth
“I mean, look at this place, it’s a beautiful rainforest in the middle of the city," said Ramsey Shufi as he looked over his fence into his neighbor's yard. It's been a serene backdrop for Shufi and his family, blighted with trash--tons of it. The Texas Commission on Environmental...
Fort Worth's school superintendent shares what's next after board members voted down her 5-year strategic plan
FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth ISD leaders are back to the drawing board when it comes to the plans for the future of the district. School Board Members had a lot of questions Tuesday about the district's 5-year strategic plan. That plan laid out a path to improving test scores, addressing declining enrollment, facilities use, and educational goals. But when brought up for a vote the school board did not decide in the Superintendent's favor.
Keller ISD to ban cell phones during school hours
KELLER, Texas - Keller ISD is expected to enforce new cell phone rules to keep students focused on learning during the upcoming school year. "This is a nationwide epidemic with our students," Dr. Kelly Johnson, Keller ISD's Superintendent. Keller released the new plan during a meeting on Thursday night. The...
Governor Abbott Praises Texas Sheriffs for Commitment to Public Safety at SAT Conference in Fort Worth
At the recent Sheriffs' Association of Texas (SAT) 2024 Annual Training Conference & Expo in Fort Worth, Governor Greg Abbott delivered a keynote address that commended the dedication and bravery of Texas sheriffs. In a crowd of over 500 law enforcement officials and community leaders, Abbott expressed profound gratitude on behalf of the state for their work in protecting communities, particularly regarding challenges posed by border policies. "It takes an extraordinary human being to be willing to put their life on the line to make sure that others are protected and that communities are safe," said Governor Abbott.
Tarrant County considers sweeping reforms to property tax appraisal process
FORT WORTH – Tarrant County homeowners could soon see significant changes to their property tax bills if the Tarrant Appraisal District Board gives final approval to reforms it approved earlier this week.The board voted for changes to the current appraisal process to provide relief for homeowners. The proposed reforms include freezing residential property values until 2026 and then appraising them every other year instead of annually. This would give homeowners a break between appraisal years."In theory, people won't have to protest in the off year," said Joe Don Bobbitt, Chief Appraiser for the Tarrant Appraisal District. "It kind of gives people...
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