NE Tarrant News

United Way raises $500,000 despite fund-raising event being canceled

By James Ledbetter | Jan 13, 2021

The United Way has raised $500,000 for United Way chapters in the area, including $10,000 for the United Way in Tarrant County.

Tarrant County transfer students can receive scholarships to University of North Texas

By James Ledbetter | Dec 23, 2020

A recent report reveals that students who are transferring from Tarrant County College to the University of North Texas can now receive a scholarship that could reduce their tuition expenditures.

From Lone Star Standard

Texas sales tax revenue for July 2020 is up by 4.3% over previous year

By James Ledbetter | 3 years ago

The state's sales tax revenue was reported to be $2.98 billion in July 2020, 4.3% more than in the same month last year.

From Lone Star Standard

State officials waive in-person interviews to expedite SNAP applications

By James Ledbetter | 4 years ago

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission has received authorization from the federal government to extend certifications for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program beneficiaries by six months.

Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to distribute $15,000 in COVID-19 relief aid

By James Ledbetter | Jul 25, 2020

The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has been granted $15,000 to provide emergency aid to small businesses in the area.

City of Fort Worth sets aside $5 million in COVID-19 funding for minority-owned small businesses

By James Ledbetter | Jun 18, 2020

The City of Fort Worth recently received approximately $158 million in funding from the CARES Act, from which it put $5 million toward small business assistance for minorities.

Governor authorizes clemency procedure for survivors of human trafficking

By James Ledbetter | Mar 11, 2020

In February, Gov. Greg Abbott in partnership with the Board of Pardons and Paroles authorized a customized clemency application for survivors of human trafficking and domestic violence.