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Some council members are pushing to prioritize funding for streets, mobility, and public safety, citing these as critical needs for the city. They argue that these areas are a direct responsibility of the city and are consistently raised as concerns by residents.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 27 mentions in the last 30 days, 3 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
Reducing gun theft may lower costs associated with violent crime investigations.
Gun owners and the general public who are safer when guns are properly secured.
Criminals who rely on stolen firearms for illegal activities.
Knife-wielding suspect shot, killed by Fort Worth officer, chief says CBS News
Officers responded to a shots fired call in the 900 block of Rio Bravo Drive about 8:30 a.m. Friday and detained several people.
Fort Worth firefighters declare impasse in contract negotiations with city WFAA
The Texas Department of Transportation is partnering with Operation Slowdown to increase patrols and reduce speeding on Texas highways.
The injured man arrived at John Peter Smith Hospital in a private vehicle for treatment. No arrests have been announced.
Extreme flooding is sweeping through Texas Hill Country resulting in one death confirmed, while others are evacuated or displaced.
DOJ examines Fort Worth Police's handling of Pride protest amid free speech concerns WFAA
Around 60 people gathered to call for a change in the Tarrant County jail system following the four deaths in June.
Interstate 35W at Berry Street was closed for several hours while the accident was being cleared. Police are investigating the fatal crash.
The groups will host speakers outside the downtown corrections center at 8 a.m. before marching to the commissioners court meeting.
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The building was severely damaged and the roof collapsed in several places. Around 24 units were destroyed.
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Drivers are advised to seek an alternate route.
Don’t go so fast.
The fatal accident occurred near the 7900 block of Ederville Road and Aldra Drive. The driver stayed at the scene.
If you hear gunshots in Fort Worth, there’s a chance police could know about them before anyone calls 911.
More than 600 cameras have been mapped in Tarrant County alone.
The department seized the fireworks after receiving information about the illegal activity.
No suspects have been arrested. Detectives from the Gun Violence Unit are investigating the incident.
Too many guns are being stolen from cars in Fort Worth. The city is urging gun owners to lock up their weapons to keep them out of the hands of criminals and children.
A portion of the bond package is dedicated to improving traffic safety around schools, including upgrades to crosswalks, signals, and sidewalks.
Concerns were raised about the accountability and transparency of CCPD funds, with calls for defunding or restructuring the oversight board.
Some council members are pushing to prioritize funding for streets, mobility, and public safety, citing these as critical needs for the city. They argue that these areas are a direct responsibility of the city and are consistently raised as concerns by residents.
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