It was just over a year ago that Denis Bonnen, the Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, announced he would not run for his House seat in Tuesday's election. The question of his replacement as Speaker has been quietly behind the scenes until this week. Last Friday, Houston Democrat Senfronia Thompson filed the paperwork to begin a … [Read more...]
Texas House Speaker’s Race Went Public This Week
Actual Results Are Narrowing The State Budget Deficit
“We have had negative growth in the state, but not as much as we expected when we issued the forecast of a $4.6 billion budget deficit for this biennium,” said Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar during the North Texas Commission Legislative Summit. During the Legislative Summit, Hegar said he was not ready to issue a new revenue estimate yet. He is … [Read more...]
Texas Legislators Offer Ideas About Projected Budget Shortfall
As a part of the North Texas Commission's Legislative Summit, State Senator Kelly Hancock and State Representative Ramon Romero participated in an informative panel discussion. Dale Craymer of the Texas Taxpayers and Research Association moderated the engaging discussion, and closing the gap on the projected $4.6 billion revenue shortfall for this … [Read more...]
Workforce Solutions For Tarrant County To Host Virtual Statewide Job Fair
Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County is hosting the 9th annual Hiring Red, White and You Job Fair on Thursday, November 5, 2020. Due to the high volume of employers, the event has been extended. Attendees can participate beginning November 5 at 10:00 am until November 9 at 5:00 pm. This virtual statewide event is meant to connect Texas Veterans, … [Read more...]
Up To $10,000 Available For Small Businesses Through The Tarrant County Small Business Assistance Grant Program
The Tarrant County Small Business Assistance Grant Program is now accepting applications for its second round of funding. Applications close Tuesday, November 10. The program was created to assist Small Businesses within Tarrant County that have been adversely affected by the current COVID19 public health emergency. The dollar amount of individual … [Read more...]
AISD Students Bring Beautiful Floral Arrangements To Greater Arlington With The Design Of The Month Club
No matter what your holiday plans look like this year, we encourage you to share in the festivities by joining the Arlington ISD's Design of the Month Club. In doing so, you'll not only be supporting our talented Arlington ISD students, but you'll add a one-of-a-kind floral arrangement to your home, sure to make each month extra special! The … [Read more...]