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Inmate dies after altercation at Tarrant County jail
The Tarrant County Sherriff’s Office says 31-year-old inmate Anthony Johnson died after being pepper sprayed during a confrontation with officers in his cell Sunday morning.
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Family calls for change after Fort Worth man dies in Tarrant County jail
The Tarrant County Sherriff’s Office says 31-year-old inmate Anthony Johnson died after being pepper sprayed during a confrontation with officers in his cell yesterday morning.
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Tarrant County Texas House seat sees a rematch in May runoff election
A rematch between Rep. Stephanie Klick, R – Fort Worth, and David Lowe from North Richland Hills will play out in the primary runoff on May 28.
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A rematch for the Tarrant County Texas House seat
A rematch between Rep. Stephanie Klick, R – Fort Worth, and David Lowe from North Richland Hills will play out in the primary runoff on May 28. Phil Prazan sits down with both candidates ahead of the runoff election.
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Community shows support for commissioner after tensions at meeting
On Tuesday, County Judge Tim O’Hare and Commissioner Alisa Simmons had a dispute about an agenda item. On Thursday, a group of community leaders saying O’hare’s language was inappropriate, with racial and misogynistic overtones. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman reports what they want to see happen next and how O’hare is responding.
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‘Oppressive and toxic behavior,' community leaders take aim at Tarrant County Judge
The exchange happened as Simmons was voicing her concern over an agenda item: A contract approval for O’Hare’s office for professional services from Noah Betz, a political strategist.
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Tarrant Appraisal District restores protest dashboard after hack
After a ransomware attack on the Tarrant Appraisal District, residents are concerned about filing property tax protests. NBC 5’s Evan Anderson has the details.
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Residents are hesitant to file protests after ransomware
Hackers hit Tarrant Appraisal District a month ago, stealing sensitive data of hundreds of residents in a ransomware attack. Property tax valuations are now coming in, but people are hesitant to file protests due to the hack. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard reports.
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Tarrant County residents could see change in protest filing process
Tax notices have been sent to Tarrant County residents, and a surge of protests is expected at North Texas appraisal district offices. As reported by NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman, filing your protest might be a slightly different process.
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Tarrant Appraisal District restoring protest dashboard after hack; appraisal notices issued
As appraisal notices go out, homeowners are walking into the Tarrant Appraisal District office with questions.
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Fort Worth's W. 7th District to enforce metal barriers, restricted rideshare zones for increased safety
In a briefing to city council members on Tuesday, Fort Worth Police outlined their current and upcoming safety strategies for one of the city’s most popular areas: The West 7th Street Entertainment District.
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Fort Worth Police looking to new strategies to prevent crime
Fort Worth Police say they are trying new strategies to prevent violent crime in the city’s popular West 7th entertainment district. It comes after two shootings in March. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman reports police have more safety plans in the works.
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Mansfield to see big changes in the future
Mansfield’s population is expected to double by 2040, leading city leaders to plan significant changes to the downtown area. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has more.
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Mansfield prepares for Growth: New Business districts and downtown redesign planned
To prepare, the city is moving forward with a new vision for Mansfield, including new districts to target growth in specific industries and a redesigned downtown area.
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Pre-printed serial numbers to be added to election ballots
Tarrant County voters will see a change to their ballots in this November’s election. The county elections board voted to switch to ballots with pre-printed serial numbers to enhance security for the 2024 election. Critics question the necessity of this change. NBC 5’s Keenan Willard has more.
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Tarrant County adding pre-printed serial numbers to ballots for Nov. general election
Tarrant County voters will see a change to their ballots in this November’s general election.
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Plan to overhaul Tarrant County Criminal Courts system paused
It’s back to the drawing board for a plan to overhaul the Tarrant County Criminal Courts system. NBC 5’s Tahera Rahman reports it comes after a proposed plan received fierce backlash today from neighbors, lawyers and even judges.
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Plan to overhaul Tarrant County courts to be reworked after backlash from attorneys, judges
Part of the plan would put criminal courts and 63 positions under a new administrator who ultimately falls under the authority of the commissioner’s court and county judge.
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Four people rescued after plunging from malfunctioning gondola near Eagle Mountain Lake
In a traumatic event that turned fortunate, authorities said four people were rescued Saturday afternoon at Eagle Mountain Park after a broken trolley left them at the bottom of a cliff.
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New Tarrant County program drawing criticism from county commissioners
Some Tarrant County leaders are sharing concerns about a software program called the Public Safety Assessment that’s being used by judges to set bail bonds. After an outcry over the bail set for multiple people accused of violent crimes in recent months, some county commissioners are questioning how the software is being used.