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While the spring election hasn’t received as much attention as last November’s presidential and state Legislative contests, the candidates on the ballot potentially have much more influence on residents’ day-to-day lives.Here’s what you need to know about the May 1 election.
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The Tarrant County College District Board of Trustees has seven members. It provides final approval for district policies, budget and faculty and staff appointments. It also has the power to levy taxes for the construction of physical facilities and for District operation. The Tarrant Regional Water Tax District Board candidates are running to fill to fill three, four-year positions.
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The Tarrant County woman faces a five-year prison sentence for casting a provisional ballot in the 2016 election while on supervised release for a federal conviction. Her vote was never counted.
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In October 2019, a white Fort Worth police officer shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson, a Black woman, in her home. Her family is still waiting on a trial, which has been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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The head of Fort Worth's water utility says he got no warning that three out of four of the city's water plants would lose power during the storm in February.
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Get the latest updates on how the lingering effects from last week's winter storms are playing out in North Texas and around the state.
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Most Texans have gotten power back, but water remains a challenge.
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Get the latest updates on how the extreme cold weather and heavy snow forecast for the next few days is affecting North Texas.
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The Fort Worth Report is a nonprofit news outlet that plans to give the city local, in-depth news coverage that will keep elected officials accountable.
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U.S. Census figures show the 65-and-older population has grown by more than 13 million during the past decade. But there's a shortage of specialized care for that segment.
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You’ve probably heard eating too much processed food is bad for you. A new study suggests why: What you eat can alter the microbiome in your gut that can affect your health.
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Gov. Greg Abbott told healthcare providers to give out all the vaccines they have — and not to hold on to them to make sure people get their second doses, because more doses are on the way.