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Watauga, TX

Community Pulse

What residents are talking about in Watauga, TX public meetings, ranked by community engagement.

30 topics

Taxes Budget

Property tax affordability and Tarrant Appraisal District

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Oct 12, 2026
Zoning

ORD.2026-017 zoning text amendments

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 16, 2026
Zoning

SUP 26-01 tire shop

5 opposed
5 commentsLast discussed Aug 24, 2026
Water Utilities

Wastewater overflow damage claim, 6325 Watauga Road

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Aug 24, 2026
Taxes Budget

Tarrant Appraisal District reappraisal ratios

1 commentLast discussed Aug 24, 2026
Development

Ridgecrest Drive planned development (Z.26-02)

1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 19, 2026
Zoning

SUP 26-01 tire shop at 6600 Bursey Road

10 opposed
10 commentsLast discussed Aug 10, 2026
Zoning

Tire shop SUP 26-01

8 opposed
8 commentsLast discussed Jul 13, 2026
Parks Rec

Active Adult Center Father's Day lunch invitation

1 commentLast discussed Jun 8, 2026
Public Safety

Flock camera data privacy

1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 1, 2026
Zoning

SUP 26-01 noise and odor

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 20, 2026
Zoning

SUP 26-01 PTSD and noise impacts

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 20, 2026
Zoning

SUP 26-01 proximity and noise

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 20, 2026
Zoning

SUP 26-01 tire shop noise

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed May 20, 2026
Development

Saddlecrest rezoning (Z.26-01)

2 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Apr 13, 2026
Public Safety

Life-saving awards

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 13, 2026
Development

Property owner support

1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Apr 1, 2026
Development

Population density and viable terrain

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Apr 1, 2026
Development

Infrastructure capacity and housing affordability

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Apr 1, 2026
Development

Privacy, property values, drainage

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Apr 1, 2026
Roads

Thomas Place cut-through traffic

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Apr 1, 2026
Water Utilities

Drainage behind Spring Creek Trail

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Apr 1, 2026
Development

Saddle Crest zoning change

3 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed Apr 1, 2026
Roads

Chapman Road capacity and alternatives

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Apr 1, 2026
Roads

Traffic, schools, and green space

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Apr 1, 2026
Development

History of the Chapman farm, wildlife, schools

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Apr 1, 2026
Zoning

PD zoning loophole concern

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Apr 1, 2026
Environment

Wildlife displacement

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Apr 1, 2026
Zoning

Privacy buffer along Quail Meadow

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Apr 1, 2026
Development

Foundation and soil stability

1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Apr 1, 2026

In the News

12 articles

Recent coverage of Watauga, TX from local and regional media.

Fort Worth Star-Telegramsevere storm damage

Businesses and homes damaged, 1 person injured in Watauga severe storm

Businesses and homes damaged, 1 person injured in Watauga severe storm Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Aug 28, 2026
Fort Worth Star-Telegrammunicipal court judge death

Municipal Court Judge of Watauga dies after medical emergency

Municipal Court Judge of Watauga dies after medical emergency Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Aug 13, 2026
CultureMap Fort Worthanimal cruelty rescue

47 Rottweiler dogs rescued by Watauga police in animal cruelty case

47 Rottweiler dogs rescued by Watauga police in animal cruelty case CultureMap Fort Worth

Mar 13, 2025
FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worthanimal welfare enforcement

50 dogs seized from Watauga home

50 dogs seized from Watauga home FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth

Mar 13, 2025
CBS Newsanimal cruelty investigation

50 dogs and a cat, along with 3 dead canines, discovered at unsanitary Watauga home, authorities say

50 dogs and a cat, along with 3 dead canines, discovered at unsanitary Watauga home, authorities say CBS News

Mar 12, 2025
Fort Worth Star-Telegrampolice chief appointment

Watauga selects former Dallas officer to lead police department

Watauga selects former Dallas officer to lead police department Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Feb 20, 2025
WFAApolice chief appointment

City of Watauga announces Jim Lewis III as new Chief of Police

City of Watauga announces Jim Lewis III as new Chief of Police WFAA

Feb 20, 2025
Texas Scorecardcity council controversy

Watauga City Council Draws Voter Anger

Watauga City Council Draws Voter Anger Texas Scorecard

Jul 5, 2022
Fort Worth Star-Telegramlawsuit over recording ordinance

Empower Texans sues Watauga, city officials over ordinance prohibiting secret recordings

Empower Texans sues Watauga, city officials over ordinance prohibiting secret recordings Fort Worth Star-Telegram

May 1, 2020
Fort Worth Star-Telegrampolice conduct investigation

Did Facebook post spur Watauga police to act on a sexual assault case? One woman says yes.

Did Facebook post spur Watauga police to act on a sexual assault case? One woman says yes. Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Mar 29, 2019
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worthtornado damage

EF-0 Hits Keller, Watauga in North Tarrant County

EF-0 Hits Keller, Watauga in North Tarrant County NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

Mar 29, 2017
CBS Newspublic safety incident at city hall

Man Commits Suicide Inside Watauga City Hall

Man Commits Suicide Inside Watauga City Hall CBS News

Nov 12, 2015