Dylan Duke

Arlington Mayor Jim Ross held his first of five town halls with a strong attendance. Ross discussed a broad range of issues from reduced crime, infrastructure investments and budget challenges.

Fickes was one of the longest-serving members on the Tarrant County Commissioners Court.

Texas Christian University is offering free trauma support for victims of the Central Texas flooding, which has killed at least 30 children. The support is offered through a fully online, self-guided course.

Arlington City Council showed signs of support for a change to the health ordinance that would require restaurants to post a health inspection grade certificate. Recent studies show the requirement could improve the health safety of restaurants in the city.

City of Arlington officials have suggested the city adopt a formal plan to attract media production studios. The suggestion comes after the Texas Legislature approved a $1.5 billion investment in the Texas film industry.

Tarrant County is attempting to recoup tens of millions of dollars in unrealized property taxes on buildings owned by out-of-county Housing Finance Corporations.

The City of Denton will need to find a way to cut $14.5 million in spending or risk dipping into their savings account, which could hurt their credit rating. City Manager Sara Hensley spoke out against the city's rising debt and costly ventures.

The funds approved will help the city to upgrade multiple projects that include public safety and water treatment plants.

Arlington's housing authority is warning that if President Donald Trump's proposed budget passes it will slash their rental assistance program funding in half.

The Tarrant County Sheriff's Office will issue guns to deputies, ending the practice of deputies having to use personal firearms on the job.

Tarrant County has secured contracts with businesses to handle unclaimed bodies and the bodies whose family members can't afford a burial. The changes come after the previous program ended in controversy.

County officials say Tarrant County's AIDS Outreach Center will be absorbed by AIDS Healthcare Foundation. A majority of the center's leadership staff were let go and its future is uncertain.