A combination of $296 million in state and federal funding will provide public safety improvements in Texas, including bullet resistant vests for police officers and programs to reduce violence in schools.
Tarrant County has joined with four local agencies to create nine learning assistance sites providing childcare assistance to families left in a tough spot as many schools transition to hybrid or full-time distance learning.
Gov. Greg Abbott's Public Safety Office will provide $41 million in federal funds to assist cities and counties in their COVID-19 response, including just over $13,000 for the City of Hurst.