Ft Worth Times

COVID-19 to blame as Fort Worth sales tax collections drop 1.8% in July

By Bob Pepalis | Oct 8, 2020

Sales tax collections for July 2020 dropped 1.8% in Fort Worth compared to July 2019, totaling $13.1 million.

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Governor suspends elective surgery in 75 Texas counties to ensure there's room for COVID-19 patients

By Bob Pepalis | 4 years ago

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has suspended elective surgeries for hospitals in 75 counties across 11 trauma service areas to make sure beds are available for COVID-19 patients as a surge in cases continues.

Nonprofit needs help to aid Dallas human trafficking victims

By Bob Pepalis | Jun 7, 2020

Dallas streets are the scene of 400 teens being sold in human trafficking every night.