DFW Tea Party group was among those targeted by the IRS
| |Wednesday, May. 15, 2013
“Everybody, every single American, should be freaking out,” a North East Tarrant Tea Party leader says.
Texas Republicans get creative in sounding off against “Obamacare”
| |Wednesday, May. 15, 2013
What would William Travis, Sam Houston and Davey Crockett do? They’d join other “God-fearing Texans” in fighting “Obamacare,” a Republican activist declares — in song.
Texas Senate passes legislation requiring photo ID to get a marriage license
| |Tuesday, May. 14, 2013
AUSTIN — Fort Worth Sen. Wendy Davis says she fears the bill would prevent low-income couples in Texas from getting married.
Could Texas soon have the golden touch?
| |Sunday, May. 12, 2013
A local lawmaker hasn’t given up on creating a Texas bullion depository.
May 11 local election results
Saturday, May. 11, 2013
Here are the results from Tarrant and surrounding counties of Saturday’s municipal and school elections.
Fort Worth attorney reappointed to Parks and Wildlife Commission
| Friday, May. 10, 2013
AUSTIN — Ralph Duggins is “cautiously optimistic” that budget cuts will be restored to state parks.
Arlington mayor criticized for using city's, teams' logos in campaign mailer
| |Thursday, May. 09, 2013
ARLINGTON — Robert Cluck said he incorrectly assumed his political consultant had received permission to use the three logos and that he would be more careful in the future.
Cash pours into Fort Worth City Council races
| |Thursday, May. 09, 2013
FORT WORTH — Police and fire associations play a crucial role in campaigns of several challengers.
Tens of thousands in Tarrant County have already voted in Saturday’s election.
| |Tuesday, May. 07, 2013
Early voting has wrapped up for Saturday’s election.
Dallas millionaire donates more than $100,000 to challengers for water board
| |Tuesday, May. 07, 2013
Donations from Monty Bennett and another wealthy landowner make the Tarrant Regional Water District board election a flashy affair.
Texas Senate approves education bill
| |Tuesday, May. 07, 2013
AUSTIN — The measure would slash the number of tests required to graduate from the state’s high schools.
Candidates for Fort Worth school board collect cash for race
| |Monday, May. 06, 2013
FORT WORTH — Two challengers get $2,000 each from Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors.
Early voting for Saturday’s local election ends Tuesday
| |Sunday, May. 05, 2013
Voter turnout generally grows in the last two days of early voting.
King: D.A. lacks respect for police
| |Sunday, May. 05, 2013
The Parker County Republican said the DA’s behavior raises questions about whether the state’s public integrity unit should remain in her office.
District Judge Louis Sturns receives Silver Gavel Award from Tarrant County Bar Association
| |Friday, May. 03, 2013
FORT WORTH — When state District Judge Louis Sturns was asked to preside this year over a special court of inquiry involving another judge, he didn’t hesitate.
Cruz for president in 2016?
| |Thursday, May. 02, 2013
Could the newly elected political newcomer Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas really be considering a run for president in 2016? After only four months in office?
Thousands of Tarrant County voters casting ballots
| |Thursday, May. 02, 2013
Early voting in the May 11 elections runs through May 7.
Longtime Sansom Park city leaders face challenges from newcomers
| |Wednesday, May. 01, 2013
SANSOM PARK — Fixing potholes and beautifying Sansom Park are key issues in two council races.
Bush welcomes students to his presidential center
| |Wednesday, May. 01, 2013
UNIVERSITY PARK — The George W. Bush Presidential Center officially opened to the public on Wednesday.
Fort Worth’s City Council District 8 race red hot
| |Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2013
FORT WORTH — Kelly Allen Gray and challenger Kathleen Hicks have been jousting verbally in forums.
Officials study AG ruling that same-sex benefits break the law
| |Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2013
FORT WORTH — Critics blast Abbott’s ruling as cities weigh the potential impact.
George W. Bush Presidential Center opens to the public on Wednesday
| |Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2013
Now that the dignitaries have come and gone, the George W. Bush Presidential Center opens to the public this week.
Point of order kills water bill
| |Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2013
AUSTIN — Gov. Rick Perry says he’ll find a way to pass the $2 billion plan considered a top priority for the 2013 session.
Schieffer siblings honored for making a ‘meaningful impact on humanity’
| |Monday, Apr. 29, 2013
FORT WORTH — Bob, Sharon and Tom Schieffer will be rewarded tonight for making an impact on the world.
Local election season underway in North Texas
Tuesday, Apr. 30, 2013
Early voting for May 11 local elections began Monday.
Capriglione's House bill would require college students to take survey courses in U.S. history
| |Friday, Apr. 26, 2013
Minority groups oppose requiring broad survey classes on U.S. history.
Jeb Bush, Hillary Clinton to speak in N. Texas this week
| |Tuesday, Apr. 23, 2013
Two potential presidential candidates will speak locally the day before the Bush center dedication.
Does response to West signal a changing of the guard?
| |Sunday, Apr. 21, 2013
AUSTIN -- When Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott visited the devastation in West after the fertilizer plant explosion, he looked very gubernatorial. And that might not be an accident.
Gray, Hicks debate at a West Meadowbrook forum
| |Monday, Apr. 15, 2013
Kathleen Hicks wants to regain the seat now held by Kelly Allen Gray.
Public transit, streets focus of Arlington City Council election forum
| |Monday, Apr. 15, 2013
Candidates for mayor and three council seats discuss issues.
