King of TAD
We are concerned about the tenure of Jeff Law, chief appraiser of the Tarrant Appraisal District (TAD), and the harm he has done to...
To Limit COVID, the Jail Should Try Decarceration
There have been 10 deaths tied to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic at the Tarrant County Jail. Sheriff Bill Waybourn’s method of...
Letters to the Editor
Two Sides to Mercy
I have filed your recent articles about Mercy Culture Church. I want to be upfront and honest and tell you that...
J.D. Granger Does Not Deserve Another Penny of Taxpayer Money
Update: TRWD documents show that TRWD will pay J.D. Granger$12,000 per month for six months for consulting services. A TRWD spokesperson said in an...
Left Behind
I am a queer, biracial woman who started with Texas Jail Project as their North Texas Community Organizer in early August. One month later,...
When Thoughts and Prayers Aren’t Enough
When news spread about the shooting at Timberview High School, I held my breath like many other parents in Texas. It was even harder...
Texans’ Boots Are Made for Marching
On the day of the Women’s March for abortion, it threatened to rain down on everyone. Luckily, the storm clouds dissipated, and the remaining...
Texas Messes with Us
I was born in a small town in Texas in the ’80s. I was taught from a young age about Texas pride and our...
Keeping Safe
As I drop off my 9-year-old son at school, I am filled with worry more than excitement. He is one of the few kids...
Letters to the Editor
New Directions Home?
I appreciate “Finding a Direction,” the Weekly’s November 29 cover story highlighting the status of Fort Worth’s Directions Home plan. As part...
