Tarrant County

Residents and commissioners say the process is being rushed and lacks transparency as new maps are unveiled for the first time in 15 years.

Tarrant County’s redistricting plan goes before the public tonight. NBC 5’s Alanna Quillen has the details.

Man wanted for sexual assault of a child in North Texas since 2012 was arrested in Cozumel, Mexico, where he was found working as a scuba instructor.

It was only last Wednesday that Commissioner Alisa Simmons said she had a meeting with a representative for the Public Interest Legal Foundation, or PILF. “It took a week or less for him to draw five maps,” Simmons said while addressing Joe Nixon, an attorney for PILF. “Using what criteria? What principles?” On Friday morning, less than 48 hours after…

Voters and leaders say new district maps lack clarity and accessible tools for public input ahead of a June 3 vote. NBC 5’s Alicia Barrera has more.

An adult and child from the same household have tested positive for the measles in Tarrant County. NBC 5’s Allie Spillyards has the latest. 

Race results for elections in Tarrant County on Saturday, May 3, 2025.

An adult and child who live in the same household tested positive.

At Trinity Park in Fort Worth, vendors were preparing for the opening of Mayfest but experienced some delays as heavy rain moved through the area.

The Town of Flower Mound is holding its first bond election since 2002 to fund improvements to aging park and rec facilities and repair streets.

Everman residents are asked to consider six propositions in Saturday’s election, including the reauthorization of a local sales and use tax and five amendments to the city’s home rule charter.

NBC 5 and Telemundo 39 invite you to enjoy Texas Taco Week and help local non-profit charities now through Cinco de Mayo, Monday, May 5.

Health officials are warning about misleading information aimed at preventing measles as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports rising case numbers across the United States.

A grass-roots group in Tarrant County has spent the past several years trying to tackle violence among teenagers and young adults.

Two people are dead after a shooting at a gas station in Arlington over the weekend. Arlington police arrested a 17-year-old suspect. A grass-roots group in Tarrant County says youth gun violence is an issue they’re trying to tackle. Sophia Beausoleil has more.

Nine school districts in Collin, Dallas, Denton and Tarrant counties will ask voters to approve bond packages on Saturday, May 3. Details are here.

Two Southlake police officers were injured in unrelated crashes Monday afternoon, the department confirms.

Voters in Kennedale will consider an $11 million school bond package on Saturday to improve district facilities.

The family of Mason Yancy, who died in the Tarrant County Jail, sent a letter calling for the firing of Sheriff Bill Waybourn and calling for a state investigation into jail operations.

The family of Mason Yancy, who died in the Tarrant County Jail, sent a letter calling for the firing of Sheriff Bill Waybourn and calling for a state investigation into jail operations. NBC 5’s Sophia Beausoleil spoke with Yancy’s family who says he had diabetes and don’t believe he received proper treatment.