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.

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.