Precinct 2 Newsroom

Here you will find news and media mentions relating to Tarrant County Commissioner Alisa Simmons, Precinct 2.

2024

October

• Tarrant County officials clear up ballot controversy – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
• Town Hall meeting talks election security – The Collegian
• Tarrant County early voting numbers increase from past elections | wfaa.com
• DOJ report sheds light on conditions inside Tarrant County jail – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
• Pushback in Tarrant County over a lawsuit in a man’s in-custody death – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
• AT&T Stadium to serve as voting location on Election Day for Tarrant County | FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth
• Tarrant County Commissioners reverse course, give debated contract to MHMR – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

September

• Texas lawmaker vows to ban medical research on unclaimed bodies after NBC News investigation
• Tarrant County commissioners approve lower tax rate, raises for elected officials | KERA News
• Tarrant County OKs early voting sites on college campuses | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• Tarrant again bans voter registrars from county buildings | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• Tarrant County commissioner to speak with Justice Department about jail issues | Fort Worth Report
• Tarrant judge calls election meeting while colleagues away | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• Tarrant County sheriff asks for policy review, body cameras after jailers indicted for murder | KERA News
• Voter registration volunteers can return to Tarrant buildings | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• Tarrant County commissioners reject early voting sites list | Fort Worth Star-Telegram

August

• Tarrant County to expand solar energy with expected $7M from federal grant | Fort Worth Report
• Amid scrutiny of Tarrant County Jail deaths, internal records reveal scrapped policy recommendations | Fort Worth Report
• Tarrant sheriff declines to publicly discuss jail procedures | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• Tarrant County hires outside attorneys for jail death suit | Fort Worth Star-Telegram

July

• Tarrant County OKs termination of contract with private prison | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• Pastor, ex-lawmaker banned from Tarrant commissioners meetings | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• Tarrant County residents push back against bans from Commissioners Court meetings | KERA News
• Tarrant residents question bond approval for Trinity Terrace | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• Tarrant County's restraint policies are more than 15 years old. Experts say that's a problem | KERA News

June

• He lingered for months in jail. Long waits for Texas mental health beds mean he’s not alone | KERA News
• Tarrant inmate with disability transferred to living center | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• Tarrant County commissioners rescind approval of tax-free bond | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• Tarrant County homeowners get more property tax relief, but questions linger about funding for JPS | KERA News
• Tarrant County OKs child care property tax relief at 50% | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• 2 Tarrant commissioners vote against proclamation | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• Calls to release full Anthony Johnson Jr. video, resignation of Sheriff Waybourn continue | KERA News
• Johnson family reacts to homicide ruling in Tarrant jail death | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• Fort Worth lawmaker asks feds to investigate jail deaths | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• Tarrant inmate Anthony Johnson Jr.’s death ruled a homicide | Fort Worth Star-Telegram

May

• Tarrant County jail chief retires | wfaa.com
• Tarrant commissioner supports calls for sheriff’s resignation | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• O'hare Owns TAD, Citizens Speak Up for Simmons, and Mayor Parker's Rail Committee - 817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show | Podcast on Spotify
• Supporters of County Judge Tim O’Hare, Commissioner Alisa Simmons clash at commissioners meeting | KERA News

April

• Commissioner calls for federal investigation after two recent Tarrant County inmate deaths - CBS Texas (cbsnews.com)
• Tarrant County commissioner will ask feds to investigate jail | Fort Worth Star-Telegram
• PAY ATTENTION: Shining a Light on Tarrant County with Commissioner Simmons - 817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show | Podcast on Spotify
• 'Sit there and be quiet.' Tarrant commissioners argue over county judge's contract employee | KERA News

March

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January