Choose your location
LATEST NEWS
Fort Worth group documents Tarrant County’s LGBTQ history. ‘We’re not going anywhere’
The name Todd Camp goes hand in hand with Fort Worth gay history. A longtime resident of Cowtown, Camp has unusually close ties to many key moments in Tarrant County LGBTQ history, and he’s working to make sure that history is preserved through a local lens. Most prominently, Camp...
🧑⚖️ Tarrant County school districts lead pushback against Title IX changes
As educators nationwide brace for changes to Title IX, Tarrant County school districts are at the forefront of the debate. Carroll ISD and Keller ISD are challenging the Biden administration’s redefinition of “sex” to include “gender identity,” citing concerns for the privacy and security of female students. The Department of Education said the new rule would protect students, employees and job applicants from discrimination based on sex stereotypes, sexual orientation, sex characteristics or gender identity.
Tarrant County residents push back against bans from Commissioners Court meetings
Tarrant County Commissioners Court meetings give members of the public an opportunity to speak directly to their elected officials. Some people take advantage of that opportunity frequently, and Ryon Price is one of them. He’s the senior pastor at Broadway Baptist Church in Fort Worth and part of an activist...
Duo of Culinary Foundations Join Forces to Aid Food Service Community
There’s nothing like a group of powerful entities joining forces for a common goal. Take the Justice League, X-Men, or even the Fantastic Four for example. When like-minded individuals join forces, there are more options available. This exact scenario played out in real time when the Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation (FWFWF) announced its new partnership with the Southern Smoke Foundation (SSF), a renowned nationwide non-profit. Together these two foundations are dedicated to helping food and beverage workers in crisis by providing them with a little financial leeway in times of crisis. This even means access to no-cost mental health services.
Speak over 3 minutes at Tarrant County Commissioners Court? You’ll be escorted out
Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare announced he’s doubling down on the rules at Commissioners Court meetings. If anybody speaks over their three-minute public comment time, they’ll be escorted out by sheriff’s deputies. O’Hare addressed the rules Tuesday after KERA wrote about the ban on one of...
Did Cops In Texas Set Suspect On Fire And Kill Him? Lawsuit Says Yes…
Sheriff's in Texas are being accused of excessive force by the family of a man that died during a standoff with them. Sheriff's with the Tarrant County Sheriff's office in north Texas are facing a lawsuit filed by the family of a man allegedly shot and killed by them while serving an arrest warrant.
City Receives Confirmed West Nile-Positive Mosquito Test Results
On Wednesday, July 17, the City of Bedford was notified by Tarrant County Public Health that a mosquito sample collected from the 2800 block of Brasher Lane has tested positive for West Nile Virus. In accordance with the City’s Mosquito Abatement policies and recommendations from Tarrant County Public Health, creeks...
Breaking down Carroll ISD’s FY 2024-25 budget
Carroll ISD’s board of trustees approved the district’s FY 2024-25 budget during a regular board meeting in June. (Jonathan Perriello/ Community Impact) In June, Carroll ISD’s board of trustees adopted a balanced budget for fiscal year 2024-25 that plans for an increase in expenses largely driven by recapture payments.
Man sentenced to prison for killing three people in Tarrant County street racing crash
A North Texas man will spend the next decade behind bars following a street racing crash that claimed the lives of three people in 2022. Nelson Ramirez, 21, heard from the victims’ family members before taking the stand himself to ask for leniency. Ramirez was 19 when he crashed into another car in River Oaks at what police said was an “extremely high rate of speed.”
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.