Tarrant was set to lower taxes again, but
Democratic commissioners say the rate is too low. Their absence barred the rate from passing. So,
County Judge O'Hare removed funds in their budgets, saying he'd amend those changes if his peers return to levy taxes. www.star-telegram.com/news/politic...

During a month-long break from Tarrant County commissioners court meetings, there have been talks of cutting the human services department. Find out what 3 of the 5 court members had to say about the shuttering here:
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Team effort yesterday to tackle the congressional redistricting hearing held by the House yesterday at UT-Arlington. Between the rally and hours-long hearing, constituents were overwhelmingly opposed. #txlege Here's what happened:
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Former Tarrant County Commissioner and Southlake Mayor Gary Fickes has passed away. He spent over 35 years in public service to Northeast Tarrant County.

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Missed the @sanders.senate.gov tour stop in Fort Worth? My colleague and I went so you didn't have to. Here's what went down at "Fighting Oligarchy: Where We Go From Here"
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& in case you missed it — State Rep. Tony Tinderholt announced he'd run for the Precinct 2 seat currently held by Democrat Alisa Simmons.
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Yesterday, Tarrant County Commissioners Court adopted @pilfoundation.bsky.social Map 7 after a majority of the 214 speakers said they wanted to keep the current map. Republicans say it's a necessary step to keep Tarrant County conservative-led. Here's the story:
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Tarrant County had to lay off 63 workers from 4 health programs because of government spending cuts. Now, 287 are still at risk of losing their federally-funded jobs too.
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On Wednesday, the Commissioners Court may decide to join forces with Public Interest Legal Foundation to redraw the district's lines. Democrats say this will dilute the power of minority voters. Read more:
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