Southlaking Fort Worth
During a recent commissioners court meeting, County Judge Tim O’Hare railed against wasteful spending.
“I’m just reading the information we get in our packet,” said...
News Roundup
New Face, (Likely) Same Ol’ Dems
Tarrant County Republicans have long out-fundraised, out-organized, and out-politicked Democrats while local Dems have done what their national brethren...
Dispatches from the News Desert
The first time I was fired from a rural newspaper for reporting inconvenient facts — read: facts not in line with the newspaper’s monetary...
News Roundup
With temps topping 100 degrees, many of us have taken to whispering “Hail Mary”’s as we pass our domestic altars — our thermostats —...
Food, Service
A noticeably frustrated Cody Neathery prompted my greetings with a disclaimer.
“Sorry, if I sound salty,” he said as he gestured toward piles of lumber...
Pride
Near Southsiders are planning for the biggest Pride month yet with dozens of bars and restaurants preparing to raise money for LGBTQ+ charities. Proceeds...
Still in Control?
Fort Worth school board members have a history of pandering to outside interests. Former trustee Ashley Paz told us in 2018 that, during the...
Lost Years
After more than four years living under felony charges for domestic abuse, Nick Maddox recently received good news.
“They dismissed my case,” Maddox texted me.
Maddox...
They Are the Champions
“Make some fucking noise!” an exuberant Kiana Lee shouted to a raucous crowd.
Bathed in blue light and dressed in a tight, glittering dress, Lee...
School Board Voter Guide
As a rule, in politics, you can’t trust anyone without some skin in the game. Rule No. 2 is, you can trust them only...
