Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Johnson County, Texas public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Johnson County, Texas from local and regional media.
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Inspired by red-light camera ban, these Tarrant activists target Flock cameras
There are over 1,200 Flock cameras in Tarrant County, and these groups want all of them shut down.
Oct 9, 2026Man shot by off-duty Fort Worth officer sues city and former chief
“Deliberate indifference”: New lawsuit alleges Fort Worth is liable for officer involved in viral 2016 arrest, 2024 road rage shooting.
Oct 9, 2026Keene candidates forum set for Tuesday
Candidates seeking seats on the Keene City Council and the mayor’s office will discuss local issues during a public candidates forum at 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Keene Community Center.
Oct 7, 2026Betting that Abbott will soon restore funding, some Texas agencies accept Flock’s offer to keep cameras on
Betting that Abbott will soon restore funding, some Texas agencies accept Flock’s offer to keep cameras on The Texas Tribune
Oct 2, 2026Fact check: Where Tarrant County judge candidates stand on Flock cameras
This is what Democrat Alisa Simmons and Republican Tim O’Hare had to say on the topic of Flock cameras.
Oct 2, 2026Bailey pushes back on Abbott tax message
<p>Commissioner Rick Bailey pushed back this week against Gov. Greg Abbott’s criticism of local government spending, arguing that state mandates, population growth and rising costs are driving much of Johnson County’s increased property tax burden.</p>
Oct 2, 2026Fort Worth gets $4 million boost to tackle maternal health
The North Texas Maternal Health Accelerator is focused on reducing severe obstetric complications and deaths during pregnancy.
Sep 30, 2026$430M data center planned for this North Texas tech hub, as Abbott halts permits
$430M data center planned for Fort Worth’s AllianceTexas, state paperwork says — even as Gov. Greg Abbott halts approvals.
Sep 30, 2026Restaurant plans for Roy Pope Grocery move forward over parking concerns
Fort Worth’s beloved Roy Pope Grocery could become a restaurant, bar — but residents say new spot won’t have enough parking. Read more:
Sep 30, 2026Fort Worth approves contract for firefighters. Here are the raises
“Incredibly hard work”: Fort Worth approves deal with firefighters, including wage increases, relief workers.
Sep 29, 2026Injured Fort Worth officer asks: What’s being done to fix workers’ comp?
Earlier this year, first responders took the city to task for perceived problems with its workers’ compensation system. One officer said not much has changed.
Sep 29, 2026