Fort Worth Archives - We Find All The BS In Politics

Mayor

Houston TX Mayor John Whitmire’s first two months in City Hall

Mayor John Whitmire speaks during a press conference at the Houston Emergency Center in January. Houston’s new mayor has met with a slew of elected officials, big-name executives and staffers during his first two months in office. Karen Warren/Staff photographer Aside from council meetings and staff calls, Whitmire’s top priority – resolving City Hall’s years-long […]

Mayor

Nikki Haley Cuts Through the Bull in the Stockyards With the Mayor by Her Side

When asked if she planned to take her fizzled out, longer-than-longshot bid for president to the 1964 Republican National Convention in San Francisco, Margaret Chase Smith responded, “I see no reason to drop by the wayside.” She went on to become the first woman put in nomination for president by a major party, though not […]

City Council

Fort Worth city council vote Tuesday could impact affordable housing – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth | #citycouncil

As North Texas grows, so does its housing problem. The need to make more affordable housing a reality is at the forefront of many cities’ agendas from McKinney to Dallas to Fort Worth. On Tuesday night, council members in Fort Worth are voting on a measure that could be a game changer for those looking […]

City Council

Fort Worth city council vote Tuesday could impact affordable housing – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth | #citycouncil

Mayor

Protesters & mayor spotlight environment at Fort Worth’s 2023 State of the City – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker began her 2023 State of the City address by touting her city’s massive growth. She said her team is trying to meet the needs of one of America’s fastest-growing cities by expanding the police and fire departments. Parker also said Fort Worth is still only half-developed, and she sees that […]

Mayor

‘It’s heartbreak, and then you’re furious about it’: FW mayor reacts to Como shooting

‘It’s heartbreak, and then you’re furious about it’: FW mayor reacts to Como shooting – CBS Texas Watch CBS News Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker gives her reaction to the shooting Monday night that left 3 people dead and 8 injured. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and […]

Mayor

Fort Worth Mayor Supports ‘Raise-the-Age’ Gun Bill – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker says she struggled to find the right words in her response to Saturday’s shooting in Allen, the latest mass shooting in Texas. “These issues are not just emotional. There is common sense here, and I know as a state, our policy leaders can do this,” said Parker, a Republican. She […]

Mayor

Austin’s warnings about ice storms, power outages will improve, mayor says

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. Austin Mayor Kirk Watson has promised to revamp the city’s emergency communications after officials fumbled warnings about this week’s ice storm and the subsequent power outages that will last days for many residents. […]

City Council

Fort Worth City Council to Tackle Big Topics in First Meeting of 2023 – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth | #citycouncil

On Tuesday night, the Fort Worth city council will meet for the first time in the new year. They will be looking at a packed agenda, with many items that have been a hot topic in the community for months. TEEN CURFEW One of the items council members will be voting on is whether to […]

City Council

City council votes to re-zone portion of historic Stockyards District | #citycouncil

City council votes to re-zone portion of historic Stockyards District City council votes to re-zone portion of historic Stockyards District 02:02 FORT WORTH, Texas (CBSDFW.COM) — It’s a little bit of country in the middle of a city; Fort Worth’s historic Stockyards District attracts visitors from all over. “We’re just taking it all in right now […]