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12 articlesRecent coverage of Johnson County, Texas from local and regional media.
Supporters dispute case against King
Supporters dispute case against King
JPS gets $1 million federal boost for forensic nursing program. Here's what to know
Federal earmark will fund 24/7 forensic nurse response for victims of intimate partner violence and strangulation at the Tarrant County hospital.
Oct 29, 2026Another bullet found at North Texas school despite gun range restraining order
About two months after obtaining a restraining order against a nearby shooting range, a stray bullet was found again at a North Texas middle school.
Oct 29, 2026Nearly 400,000 drivers sped past new cameras. Most won’t be ticketed, one city says
Only 100 vehicle owners per camera each day will get a ticket in the mail, chosen at random.
Oct 20, 2026Weathers outlines $62.5M bond proposal to Rotary Club
Mayor Derek Weathers paid his first visit to the Cleburne Rotary Club since winning office in May. He spoke at the club’s weekly Thursday luncheon, focusing on a proposed $62.5 million bond voters will decide o...
Oct 17, 2026Texas approved a North Texas woman’s home daycare. The city of Venus says she can't open it
Texas approved a North Texas woman’s home daycare. The city of Venus says she can't open it KERA News Breakthroughs
Oct 16, 2026Early voting begins Monday in Johnson County
Johnson County voters can begin casting ballots Monday as early voting begins for the Nov. 3 general election, which includes races for U.S. Senate, governor and numerous state and local
Oct 16, 2026Southlake cracks down on e-bikes after complaints, safety concerns
The city got 100 complaints about e-bike use at night in the past year.
Oct 13, 2026Inspired 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, 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, 2026