On July 17, Rep. Jake Ellzey expressed support for the passage of the National Defense Authorization Act, praising its substantial $886.3 billion allocation for national defense and support for service chief and combatant commander priorities, while also achieving $40 billion in taxpayer savings. Ellzey believes the Act addresses key concerns such as rescinding the COVID-19 vaccination mandate, countering inflation's impact on military operations, and combatting woke ideological influences, demonstrating a comprehensive commitment to bolstering national security and military readiness.
Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare and his fellow commissioners have garnered praise for their decision to implement a significant 13% reduction in the county tax rate, providing notable relief for local residents, KERA News reported. The move comes as part of a concerted effort to alleviate the tax burden while fostering economic growth in the region.
The Park & Recreation Department maintains 297 parks (12,893 acres) and public spaces citywide, as well as providing recreational activities and educational programming at area community centers. The department has asked for an increase in their FY2024 budget to make parks and community centers safer and cleaner for Fort Worth residents.
In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Tarrant County rose by $2,671 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 12.3%.
In July 2023, the median sale price of a home in Denton County rose by $3,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 12.3%.
As the new school year approaches, the City of Fort Worth’s (COFW) Transportation & Public Works (TPW) Department is gearing up to launch an ambitious safety campaign aimed at ensuring students’ safe travel to school. With a focus on fostering active transportation options like walking and biking, the Crosswalk Champions initiative is set to roll out for the 2023-2024 school year.
Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne helped introduce the Unfair Tax Prevention Act to safeguard U.S. jobs and tax revenues from foreign countries and emphasize the protection of American sovereignty, according to a press release. This follows international tax negotiations by the Biden administration, which Duyne summarized as handing "the keys over to tax writers in Paris."
Gov. Greg Abbott recently signed the Save Women’s Sports Act at the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame, highlighting its role in protecting fair competition and preserving the legacy of women's sports for generations to come, with the support of former NCAA athletes and advocates. In a press release, the governor affirmed that all athletes at Texas universities must compete on teams corresponding to the student's biological sex at birth.
Join the first Budget Talk on the FY24 City of Fort Worth budget. City Manager David Cooke will answer questions about the proposed budget and the priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
Recently, staff with Fort Worth’s Transportation & Public Works Department provided City Council with insights into the City’s street maintenance program. The City owns and operates more than 8,100 miles of streets, and TPW maintains this extensive network.