/government Government en-US Copyright Thu, 15 May 2025 14:36:27 GMT /government/2025-05-15/tarrant-residents-say-their-voices-are-going-unheard-in-fierce-debate-over-redistricting Speaking to a full room of fellow Tarrant County residents Tuesday night, Stacy Melo repeated a sentiment others voiced throughout an hour and a half of public commentary on a proposal to redraw the county’s precinct lines. Thu, 15 May 2025 14:36:27 GMT /government/2025-05-15/tarrant-residents-say-their-voices-are-going-unheard-in-fierce-debate-over-redistricting Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report /government/2025-05-15/tarrant-county-redistricting-public-meeting Tarrant County's Republican commissioners outvoted the Democrats last month to start an unusual mid-decade redistricting process. Thu, 15 May 2025 10:15:00 GMT /government/2025-05-15/tarrant-county-redistricting-public-meeting Miranda Suarez /government/2025-05-14/dallas-tries-to-move-forward-with-its-police-pension-plan-despite-tension-with-the-board The Dallas City Council passed a mostly ceremonial resolution agreeing to continue negotiations on a funding plan with the police and fire pension system board. Thu, 15 May 2025 00:34:52 GMT /government/2025-05-14/dallas-tries-to-move-forward-with-its-police-pension-plan-despite-tension-with-the-board Nathan Collins /government/2025-05-14/city-of-dallas-raises-performance-reviews-city-council Three of Dallas' most influential employees received performance reviews — and a salary bump — after years of waiting. Thu, 15 May 2025 00:15:51 GMT /government/2025-05-14/city-of-dallas-raises-performance-reviews-city-council Nathan Collins /government/2025-05-14/texas-house-lawmakers-hear-from-opponents-supporters-of-k-12-anti-dei-bill Members of the House Education Committee on Tuesday heard testimony on a bill that would ban Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs in Texas’ K-12 schools. Wed, 14 May 2025 10:08:00 GMT /government/2025-05-14/texas-house-lawmakers-hear-from-opponents-supporters-of-k-12-anti-dei-bill Bill Zeeble /government/2025-05-13/las-vegas-sands-casino-zoning-changes Two bills were filed in the Texas legislature that would change the protest threshold of property owners within 200 feet of a proposed rezoning. One bill includes an amendment to keep the current threshold for gambling, the other does not. Tue, 13 May 2025 18:32:38 GMT /government/2025-05-13/las-vegas-sands-casino-zoning-changes Megan Cardona /news/2025-05-12/dallas-zoo-trespassing-animal-enclosures-crime The bills would stiffen penalties for trespassing in animal enclosures, elevating some offenses to felony charges. They would also classify unauthorized entry into enclosures at zoos, aquariums, and other animal care facilities as a state jail felony. Mon, 12 May 2025 16:32:11 GMT /news/2025-05-12/dallas-zoo-trespassing-animal-enclosures-crime Katherine Hobbs /government/2025-05-12/texas-supreme-court-dismisses-lawsuit-over-2018-home-depot-shooting-that-killed-dallas-officer The family of a late DPD officer and an injured officer in 2019 sued an off-duty officer, the security company that employed him and Home Depot. The Texas Supreme Court ruled Friday to dismiss the suit. Mon, 12 May 2025 10:10:00 GMT /government/2025-05-12/texas-supreme-court-dismisses-lawsuit-over-2018-home-depot-shooting-that-killed-dallas-officer Penelope Rivera /news/2025-05-12/online-scams-immigrants-legal-status-deportation-fears-texas Immigrants without legal status are increasingly finding themselves the targets of scams. "I think the fact that this undocumented population is so vulnerable, they’re more likely to fall for these traps," an attorney said. Mon, 12 May 2025 10:09:00 GMT /news/2025-05-12/online-scams-immigrants-legal-status-deportation-fears-texas Priscilla Rice /government/2025-05-09/changes-to-irvings-ethics-code-could-change-the-public-comment-process The city's Ethics Code can be reviewed at least once every five years thanks to a voter-approved proposition in the 2023 Charter Election. Fri, 09 May 2025 16:36:22 GMT /government/2025-05-09/changes-to-irvings-ethics-code-could-change-the-public-comment-process Megan Cardona