James Hartley
Government Accountability Reporter, ArlingtonJames Hartley is an award winning journalist reporting on Arlington Government Accountability for KERA. A North Texas native, Hartley has covered stories across the region since 2019. He's passionate about true stories, understated movies, house music and good tea.
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Visitors from several countries that have already qualified for the World Cup will have to pay bonds of up to $15,000 to enter the U.S. while federal bans travel affect another 39 nations.
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Sweden and Czechia qualified for the World Cup after winning their playoff finals. Sweden has one game scheduled in Arlington on June 25 against Japan during the group stage.
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Police used force against 848 Black people, the highest of any race. Hispanic people, the second highest, had force used against them less than half that.
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Janie Perkins was accused of murdering Cynthia Gonzalez in 1991. She was arrested last year, but a Tarrant County grand jury handed up a no bill of indictment.
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Soccer fans and folks who don't care about the sport will all have opportunities to experience the cultural exchanges, taste cuisines from around the globe and join in on the party and excitement.
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The legacy of Cesar Chavez, renowned for decades as a leader in civil rights and labor organizing, is now in question after an investigation by the New York Times on allegations he continuously sexually abused underage girls.
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The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington will see drivers reach speeds around 200 mph this weekend. Hosting it can be expensive, but a state fund will help reduce the cost burden on the city.
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Steve Cavender was the sole candidate for the May election to not attend the forum.
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North Texas will host World Cup base camps for 2 European teams. Fans just don't know which ones yetToyota Stadium and Mansfield Stadium will each house a team that qualifies in the European playoffs.
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Fans and organizers alike say the world's largest sporting tournament isn't just about the sport. It's about people, experiences and exploring different cultures in new ways.
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The Poland national team will have to beat Albania in the semifinals, then either Ukraine or Sweden in the final UEFA playoffs match. If they pull it off, Polish athletes will train at Toyota Stadium.
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The more than 20 acres expands territory already owned by the city to make a 41 acre plot.