/tags/fort-worth-politics Fort Worth Politics en-US Copyright Sat, 14 Jun 2025 16:38:19 GMT /news/2025-06-14/no-kings-protest-against-donald-trump-policies-dallas-fort-worth-greg-abbott-military-parade-immigration-army-parade-birthday Dallas-Fort Worth residents turned out in force Saturday for local "No Kings" protests against President Donald Trump's policies, including anti-immigration raids. Sat, 14 Jun 2025 16:38:19 GMT /news/2025-06-14/no-kings-protest-against-donald-trump-policies-dallas-fort-worth-greg-abbott-military-parade-immigration-army-parade-birthday Priscilla Rice, Camilo Diaz , Christian Vasquez, Yfat Yossifor /news/2025-05-23/tarrant-county-mayors-open-letter-opposing-redistricting-fort-worth-arlington The open letter to the county commissioners court — signed by the mayors of Fort Worth, Arlington, and several other cities — questions the ethics and legality of redistricting. Fri, 23 May 2025 21:39:40 GMT /news/2025-05-23/tarrant-county-mayors-open-letter-opposing-redistricting-fort-worth-arlington James Hartley /politics/2025-04-22/6-candidates-compete-to-represent-east-fort-worth-stop-six-neighborhoods-in-may-2025-election For the first time since 2013, a new face at City Hall will represent the majority of Fort Worth’s easternmost neighborhoods, including the historic Stop Six area. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:03:14 GMT /politics/2025-04-22/6-candidates-compete-to-represent-east-fort-worth-stop-six-neighborhoods-in-may-2025-election Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report /government/2025-01-21/tarrant-activists-prepare-for-new-political-era-under-second-trump-term To Mamie Johnson, President Donald Trump’s return to the White House on Jan. 20 marks the opportunity for change both locally and across the country. She hopes that change looks like a shift to the right on the political spectrum, after what she describes as four years of the country leaning “too far left” under Democrat Joe Biden’s leadership. Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:30:45 GMT /government/2025-01-21/tarrant-activists-prepare-for-new-political-era-under-second-trump-term Cecilia Lenzen | Fort Worth Report /business-economy/2024-05-16/fort-worth-plans-to-move-around-millions-of-federal-dollars-to-meet-spend-or-lose-deadlines Fort Worth is at an impasse: spend all federal COVID-19 relief funds by 2026 or risk sending the money back to Washington, D.C. Thu, 16 May 2024 14:20:29 GMT /business-economy/2024-05-16/fort-worth-plans-to-move-around-millions-of-federal-dollars-to-meet-spend-or-lose-deadlines Sandra Sadek | Fort Worth Report /news/2024-03-22/granger-plans-to-step-down-as-chairwoman-of-powerful-appropriations-committee U.S. Rep. Kay Granger plans to stay in Congress for the remainder of her term. Fri, 22 Mar 2024 20:07:08 GMT /news/2024-03-22/granger-plans-to-step-down-as-chairwoman-of-powerful-appropriations-committee Jacob Sanchez | Fort Worth Report /news/2024-03-05/its-election-day-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-most-contested-races-on-the-ballot Super Tuesday decides who will be on the ballot for November’s general election. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the polls. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:59:23 GMT /news/2024-03-05/its-election-day-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-most-contested-races-on-the-ballot Rachel Behrndt | Fort Worth Report /news/2024-03-05/two-generations-of-fort-worth-mayors-endorse-nikki-haley-ahead-of-election-day Mayor Mattie Parker and former Mayor Betsy Price joined the presidential contender at a Fort Worth rally, splitting with other Tarrant County elected officials. Tue, 05 Mar 2024 16:51:18 GMT /news/2024-03-05/two-generations-of-fort-worth-mayors-endorse-nikki-haley-ahead-of-election-day Emily Wolf | Fort Worth Report /government/2024-01-11/fort-worth-constable-candidate-remains-on-precinct-8-ballot-but-eligibility-still-in-question That was the key question before 48th District Court Judge Chris Taylor, after an incumbent Tarrant County constable accused his primary opponent of lying about where he lived on campaign forms. Precinct 8 Constable Michael Campbell filed a lawsuit against challenger John Wright, alleging Wright lives outside of the precinct and is thus ineligible to run for the seat. Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:29:23 GMT /government/2024-01-11/fort-worth-constable-candidate-remains-on-precinct-8-ballot-but-eligibility-still-in-question Emily Wolf | Fort Worth Report /news/2023-09-15/deep-dive-segregation-crippled-fort-worths-aquatics-heres-how-the-city-could-recover-its-pools Fort Worth’s pools are steeped in a history marred by segregation and neglect. However, other cities have managed to claw back their aquatic resources following years of disinvestment. Reporter Rachel Behrndt looked for the answers to the city’s pool problem. Fri, 15 Sep 2023 14:50:40 GMT /news/2023-09-15/deep-dive-segregation-crippled-fort-worths-aquatics-heres-how-the-city-could-recover-its-pools Rachel Behrndt | Fort Worth Report