News by Elle Johnson | Mid City Times

Pantego Economic Development Corp. provides residents with $30 gift cards

By Elle Johnson | Aug 8, 2020

Residents of Pantego will be receiving a $30 gift card in the mail for a new program from the Pantego Economic Development Corp.

Small businesses in Dallas County can apply for Emergency Business Assistance Program

By Elle Johnson | Jul 19, 2020

The Dallas County Emergency Business Assistance Program is providing financial aid to small businesses that have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to help these organizations "stop bleeding" and work toward their pre-pandemic state.

Emergency Housing Assistance Program now available for Dallas County residents

By Elle Johnson | Jul 15, 2020

The Emergency Housing Assistance Program has been launched in Dallas County by the Health and Human Services, which will give financial relief to residents living in the Dallas County but outside the city of Dallas.

Some Texas cities encounter fewer restrictions as businesses begin to reopen

By Elle Johnson | Jun 13, 2020

Some cities in Texas are giving businesses fewer restrictions as they begin to open.

Roanoke allocates $200,000 to assist small businesses impacted by COVID-19 shutdown

By Elle Johnson | May 29, 2020

Funding for the Roanoke Stimulus Grant Program was approved by the Roanoke City Council.

Grand Prairie places restrictions on city facilities to slow coronavirus spread

By Elle Johnson | Mar 29, 2020

City buildings and facilities in Grand Prairie have begun restrictions to the public due to the spread of COVID-19.

Arlington residents will vote on quarter-cent sales and use tax

By Elle Johnson | Mar 4, 2020

The Arlington City Council voted on Tuesday, Feb. 4, to include a proposition for additional city sales and use tax on the special election ballot for May 2.

Kim will no longer preside over Tarrant County's CPS cases

By Elle Johnson | Mar 3, 2020

FORT WORTH, Texas – A Tarrant County district judge will no longer be presiding over the county's CPS cases after accusations that he disregarded Child Protective Service workers' recommendations.