Tarrant County Sheriff Dee Anderson injured after falling through ceiling
As of Thursday afternoon, the Sheriff was still hospitalized.
Thursday, July 17, 2008
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North Central Texas Council of Governments releases 2008 population data
Tarrant County leads the region in population growth.
Friday, June 27, 2008
Tarrant County inmate dies from untreated infection
The Dallas woman was in jail for unpaid parking tickets.
Friday, June 20, 2008
Early voting begins June 2 for June 14 runoff election
Can't wait for this election to be over. Is there another one coming up soon?
Monday, June 2, 2008
Sex offender arrested while in Tarrant County custody for an affair with his jailer
When he was named Wesley Wayne Miller, did no one realize the chance his middle name might lead to trouble?
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Air North Texas partners “Go Green, Breathe Clean”
New air quality campaign emphasizes regional coordination and seeks additional partners.
Monday, April 28, 2008
One Tarrant County GOP Dist. Judge runoff decided, another may face recount
20 votes out of 10,538 cast separate the winner from the loser in the 17th Judicial District Republican primary runoff.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Luckett and Crowder win respective party nominations in Tarrant County Constable runoffs
Incumbent Constables were all the rage this runoff.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008
Mansfield school staged as site of an anthrax disaster drill
County, city, and school officials, emergency responders, and community members will participate
Is Anthrax really that scary?
Monday, March 31, 2008
Fort Worth town hall promotes public discussion of health inequality
A segment of a PBS documentary will be shown and a discussion will follow.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Corps of Engineers releases final supplement on Upper Trinity River Central City Project
Review of the final supplement will occur for 30 days until the close of business on April 21, 2008.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
Beware of a man claiming to be law enforcement who asks for cash
Phoney probation officer rips off a woman in Grapevine
Grapevine woman offered supposed probation officer $100 and expected him to make change.
Friday, Jan. 25, 2008
Regional Transportation Council Seeks Public Comment on Roadway Planning and Funding
Regional outer loop among topics to be discussed
Three hearings will be held in Denton, Fort Worth, and Duncanville.
Monday, Jan. 14, 2008
Firefighters give “all clear” at county offices after investigating ammonia smell
Hazardous materials crew encountered odor, but couldn't find a leak
Where there's a stink, there's not be a leak
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
Tarrant County constable claims challenger is ineligible to run
County Democratic party chair will decide matter this week
Constable De Leon (pictured) says Ernest Magallon doesn't live in the precinct
Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2008
Tarrant County New Year’s boozebags free to blow hands off with fireworks
...as long as you are in an unincorporated area.
The happiest new years are those unburdened by intact fingers.
Friday, Dec. 28, 2007
Fort Worth Democrat to run for Tarrant County Party Chair
Democrat Steve Maxwell seeks to lead Tarrant County Democrats in 2008.
Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2007
UPDATED: Tarrant County election results
State District 97 and Fort Worth Council District 9 will have runoffs
Runoffs in State District 97 and Fort Worth District 9
Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2007
Election flier distributed in predominantly Hispanic Fort Worth neighborhoods lists incorrect election date
The Tarrant County district attorney's office has assigned two investigators to find out who distributed the fliers and whether the incorrect date was intentional.
Monday, Nov. 5, 2007
D.A. drops weapons charges against TCU athletes
Football players completed community service
The football players are in good standing after meeting TCU's community service requirements.
Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2007
Hurst resident to run for Tarrant County Commissioner
Democrat Jerry Lee Phillips to challenge Republican Gary Fickes for Commissioner Court Precinct 3.
Monday, Oct. 8, 2007
Tarrant County jail to get play on new show by producers of COPS
The show premieres Tuesday night.
Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2007
Dallas and Tarrant counties slacking on campaign disclosure law
Tarrant snapped to after an inquiry by the Houston Chronicle; Dallas still resistant and pouty.
Monday, Sept. 3, 2007
Tarrant County Commissioners Judge Glen Whitley speaks out on ozone
Tarrant County Commissioners Judge Glen Whitley's parents taught him to give back to the community.
Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2007
Tarrant DA’s new DWI policy will overcrowd jail
Do we want the drinkers behind bars or performing manual labor?
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Tarrant County Assistant District Attorney struck by lightning
Assistant Tarrant County District Attorney Danny Price is recovering from injuries after being struck by lightning while mowing his lawn.
Friday, May 11, 2007
Tarrant County employees to lower water use
Tarrant County leaders have started a new program called "Every Drop Counts."
Wednesday, April 4, 2007
Tarrant County Commissioners vote to put new jail in downtown Fort Worth
Construction is set to begin in 2009.
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Ban lifted on sale of fireworks
With New Year's approaching, fireworks store owners are content after Tarrant, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, and Rockwall Counties all lifted a ban on fireworks sales over the past year.
Friday, Dec. 29, 2006
Strike in Tarrant County delays garbage pickup
Garbage strike leaves neighborhoods without pickup on Monday afternoon, company strives to fill obligation to customers.
Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2006
Wild Wild West gameroom gets busted
According to the Azle News, the Tarrant County Sherriff's conducted an undercover sting operation of Azle's Wild Wild West gameroom.
Saturday, Dec. 2, 2006
Midlothian constable Perry ‘Bubba’ Curry to resign
Ellis County constable says he's nearing retirement and looking for a better paying job in Tarrant County.
Friday, Nov. 24, 2006
Denton County wants to end border fight with Tarrant County
Denton to pay $134,000 in bills and fees to settle decade-old crapfest.
Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2006
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