Workforce Solutions for Tarrant County is hosting a virtual job fair to aid in the rebuilding of our region’s workforce. With the COVID-19 pandemic still influencing our economy, Workforce Solutions has created an innovative platform for employers and job seekers to connect. Interact and interview with businesses that are hiring now by registering … [Read more...]
Tarrant County Virtual Job Fair This Wednesday, July 8
Early Voting Is Open in Tarrant County
Early Voting for the Primary Runoff Election started on Monday, June 29, 2020. Tarrant County Elections Department has implemented the following safety guidelines for voting in person. Practice social distancing. Floor markers will mark the 6 feet distance we are asking everyone to observe while waiting in line. There may be some variation due to … [Read more...]
Governor Abbott Suspends Elective Surgeries in Four Texas Counties
Governor Abbott issued an order today, suspending elective surgeries in Dallas, Bexar, Harris and Travis Counties. Through amendments to the order, the Governor can add or subtract counties from the list as hospital capacity changes.The Governor’s order instructs hospitals to postpone all surgeries and procedures not immediately medically … [Read more...]
Governor Abbott Stresses Masks and Distance as Covid-19 Cases Grow
On Monday Governor Greg Abbott once again cautioned Texans that Covid-19 cases and hospitalizations are growing too rapidly. Wearing face masks and maintaining a 6-foot distance from others have been proven effective against the spread of the disease. While the increases are troubling, the Governor said they are not alarming and no new restrictions … [Read more...]
Largest Audience for State of the County in History
Tarrant County Judge Glenn Whitley gave his annual update on the state of Tarrant County with 884 people watching virtually. The annual event sponsored by the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce usually draws about 350 people.The Judge showed the Tarrant County Covid-19 dashboard for June 18th and made the point 283 people with Covid-19 are in … [Read more...]
Legislature Needs an Update
State Senator Kelly Hancock spoke on a Facebook Live with members of the Greater Arlington Chamber and expressed his support for making permanent many of the restrictions on business lifted in response to Covid-19. Many of those involve applying technology to streamline processes. In many cases things required to be done in person can now be … [Read more...]