Tarrant County GOP says it won’t hand-count March primary ballots but will keep studying precinct-level, hand-tally options for future elections. Officials point to logistics and costs.

The Texas Supreme Court finalized rules that hand the state control over which law schools qualify graduates to sit for the Texas bar, ending decades of ABA oversight. The order keeps current schools intact for now while opening a path for non‑ABA programs to seek approval.

Fort Worth Municipal Court offers a chance to resolve citations without arrest risk on Jan 24 at an elementary school, also providing additional community services.

Candidate filing for Lewisville City Council begins tomorrow, with incumbents facing potential challenges until Feb. 13. A new rule requires candidates to submit a petition with voter signatures.

Kim Podsednik received her Intermediate Telecommunicator Proficiency Certificate from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement, celebrated by the White Settlement Police Department.

Texas AG Ken Paxton has launched a statewide probe into grocery misting of organic produce and is demanding that stores post signs and tell shoppers to rinse.

The City of Coppell honored its long-serving employees, including eight police department members, at a tenure awards ceremony, celebrating various milestones of dedicated public service.

A new E-11A BACN aircraft, a communication node, has landed at NAS JRB Fort Worth, signifying an advance in military connectivity and joint operations.

The Irving Police Department welcomed seven new officers, emphasizing community engagement amid national policing discussions. The department expressed gratitude for community support.

White Settlement Police Department received an award for commitment to veteran employment, presented by NAS JRB Captain Hufstetler and recognized by Texas commissions.

The Rockwall County Sheriff's Office is renovating unused jail space to enhance service areas, directed by Sheriff Terry Garrett, despite delays in the project.

A North Texas lawmaker says he’ll revive a bid to keep children off major social platforms, now targeting under‑16s. His 2025 measure passed the House but stalled in the Senate.

Two federal lawsuits challenge Census methods and who gets counted, raising the prospect of altered congressional seats and federal funding for Texas. Courts will decide whether privacy tools or noncitizens stay in the apportionment count.