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Mornings with the Mayor Scheduled for Saturday – Northeast News
Mornings with the Mayor returns this Saturday, October 3 at 10 a.m. at LOOK Dine-in Cinemas, 2204 Airport Fwy. During this event, folks will be able to meet Mayor Cogan, hear updates regarding City news and pro...
Applications Open for 2027 Youth in Government Program – Northeast News
Photo courtesy of City of Bedford Applications are open for the Hurst-Euless-Bedford Chamber of Commerce’s 2027 Youth in Government program. Eligible high school juniors and seniors in Bedford, Euless, and...
Applications Now Being Accepted for Youth in Government Program – Northeast News
Calling all parents! The Hurst-Euless-Bedford Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for its 2027 Youth in Government program. The program was developed by the Chamber to engage young people in city government while providing multiple scholarships to deserving participants. It is held in partnership with the Cities of Bedford, Euless, and Hurst.
Citizens granted extra time to clean up properties
Building Standards August 2026 meeting " data-image-caption="Curtis Washington, who owns two properties on Prospect Avenue, explains his plan to abate his properties in the next 60-90 days during the Fort Worth Building Standards Commission meeting o...
Sep 19, 2026Tarrant lawmaker plans Texas data center transparency legislation
State Sen. Tan Parker, R-Flower Mound, speaks at the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce Leaders in Government event on Sept. 17, 2026, at the BNSF Leadership Center. (Bob Francis | Fort Worth Report) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/fortworthreport.o...
Sep 18, 2026Kennedy Center executive director says the building's closure is due to safety concerns
An email sent to Kennedy Center staff from the executive director said that the building will be closed for the next seven days.
Sep 17, 2026Tarrant water board OKs increased 2027 rates as growth, demand prompt additional funding
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Sep 17, 2026‘There is so much potential’: Residents offer ideas for transit-oriented developments near rail stations
Trinity Metro officials released a rendering of the planned TEXRail Near Southside/Medical District Station. A groundbreaking for the station is planned in late 2026, officials said. (Screenshot | Fort Worth Report) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.c...
Sep 14, 2026Camera network helps clear Colleyville crime, police chief tells city council
The Colleyville tower is pictured on June 5, 2024. (Camilo Diaz | Fort Worth Report) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/ColleyvilleCityCouncil_June4-_CamiloDIaz-01-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" />Th...
Sep 12, 2026Texas lawmakers gave $630M to fight wildfires, but another big ask is coming
The Texas A&M Forest Service, the state agency behind wildfire response, is in the process of spending $630 million that lawmakers provided in 2025.
Sep 7, 2026Bedford considers property tax rate increase for 2027
Bedford City Council members front row, left to right: Steve Farco, Shelly Lemman, Mayor Dan Cogan, Joy Donovan Brandon. Top row: Amy Sabol, Rob Gagliardi, Mayor Pro Tem Nichelle Dawkins. (Courtesy | City of Bedford) " data-large-file="https://i0.wp....
Sep 5, 2026DeSantis warns in Miami against Flock cameras’ ‘surveillance state’ potential
DeSantis and the Cabinet this year approved roughly $2.5 million to local agencies either buying Flock license plate readers or consolidating Flock information onto a single database.
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