Fort Worth child's death renews calls for gun safety
Police say a 5-year-old girl shot and killed herself with an unsecured gun Saturday night, the exact thing officials said they were trying to prevent.
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Police say a 5-year-old girl shot and killed herself with an unsecured gun Saturday night, the exact thing officials said they were trying to prevent.
"The question is what do they get themselves into that requires a visit to the mayor's office? I don't know, but I would love to," said Mattie Parker in an interview with CBS News Texas.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker discusses a controversial data center project. She tells Jack Fink about a city bond election for $845 million towards improvements for streets, parks, libraries, affordable housing, police and fire facilities, and animal care and the shelter.
The district said its search for a new CFO is underway.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and Tarrant County Republican leaders are denouncing Tarrant County GOP Chairman Bo French and urging him to resign.
Republican commissioners have been open in public comments that their goal is to increase GOP representation on the court.
Mayor Parker discusses her concerns for Fort Worth ISD's performances and managing a growing city.
Saturday is Election Day in Texas, with mayoral races, council races and bond elections across the state.
Along with seasoned doctors and health care professionals working toward solutions, some medical students just getting started in their careers are also hoping to make a difference.
Perinatal palliative care remains rare. But for families like the Ngos, it provides a small sense of control when it's needed most.
Experts in North Texas are working to improve health outcomes for both babies and their mothers.
State testing results show two-thirds of FWISD students fail to meet grade-level standards.
Mayor Mattie Parker welcomed Chapa's appointment as Fort Worth's first Hispanic city manager.
Last month, Mayor Mattie Parker publicly commented on the education shortfalls, calling for changes and improvements.
Mattie Parker said the district has consistently lagged behind other large Texas school systems in performance.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker addressed the Fort Worth ISD school board Tuesday night, saying the district has consistently lagged behind other large Texas school systems in performance.
Police say the homicide rate decreased by more than 20% compared to the same time last year.
This week's episode of Eye on Politics covers the proposed state budget and the efforts by some lawmakers to "rein in" district attorneys who don't enforce Texas law.
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker delivered her first State of the City, laying out her priorities to move the city forward.
