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Is Parker County ready for massive development centered on Tiger Woods-designed golf course?
ALEDO – A massive development centered on a golf course designed by Tiger Woods is coming to North Texas, but some Aledo residents are worried the county isn't prepared to handle the influx of new residents and visitors.More than 900 acres of open land will soon be transformed into an 18-hole golf course surrounded by hundreds of homes. Construction is underway at Bluejack Ranch, a gated development with tennis courts, spa, clubhouse, pool, dining options, and more."Parker County is so special and we love it, and you want to see good, nice developments," said Parker County Commissioner Mike Hale, who represents...
Tarrant County's public health director calls for smartphone ban in classrooms
FORT WORTH – Dr. W. Brian Byrd admits a lot has changed since his kids had cellphones in school. Theories that the devices may be less fruitful than fun, he said, are now backed by research."As the public health director, I have a very keen interest in how our kids' mental health is doing," Byrd said.Byrd, Tarrant County's top health official, penned a letter to parents, teachers and community members stating that "the rise of social media exposure has caused an increase in anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and suicide among our children."The health official said he supports Surgeon General...
Northeast Tarrant County dispatch center non-emergency phone lines restored in multiple cities, officials say
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — The NETCOM Dispatch Center non-emergency phone lines for the cities of Keller, Westlake, Southlake and Colleyville were briefly down Wednesday morning amid a multi-state outage, officials say. 911 emergency phone lines weren't affected. The Southlake Department of Public Safety reported the outage shortly after 9...
Tarrant County commissioners nominate 3 candidates to Tarrant Appraisal Board
The TAD board candidates were approved in a 3-2 vote by the commissioners court with County Judge Tim O'Hare and Precinct 4 Commissioner Manny Ramirez voting against the nominees. (Cody Thorn/Community Impact) T arrant County commissioners nominated three candidates to the Tarrant Appraisal District board during their regular meeting on...
Q&A: Meet the candidates for Tarrant County tax assessor-collector
Learn more about the candidates running for Tarrant County tax assessor-collector. (Courtesy Rick Barnes) Learn more about the candidates running for Tarrant County tax assessor-collector ahead of the Nov. 5 general election. What's happening?. Rick Barnes defeated incumbent Wendy Burgess during the March primary for the Republican nod by 705...
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