BY GABBY BAILEY, HEATHER MCCULLOUGH & CODY THORN
Fort Worth looks to address homelessness Seven different contracts were awarded to four different organizations to help address the city of Fort Worth’s homeless initiatives during the Fort Worth City Council meeting June 10. What happened Council authorized a contract for an amount up to $3.8 million, which could reach up to $11.5 million with three renewals, according to city documents. The contracts start Oct. 1 and will run through Sept. 30, 2026. According to council documents, the city looks to address the unsheltered homelessness of individuals who are experiencing both homeless- ness and are not in a shelter. This includes people who are sleeping outside, in abandoned buildings, under underpasses and in parks.
Mizani announces candidacy for Senate Gov. Greg Abbott announced June 27 that a special election will be held Nov. 4 for the vacated Texas State Senate District 9 seat. Keller Mayor Armin Mizani announced his intention July 8 to run for the position. The details Mizani would have to resign as Keller mayor if he wins the election. Mayor Pro Tem Ross McMullin would take his spot until Keller holds its May 2026 election.
Homeless initiative strategy contracts
Presbyterian Night Shelter: emergency homeless shelter DRC Solutions: local nonprofit providing
$3,829,000 total
Partnership Homes: nonprofit managing homeless responses in Tarrant County housing solutions for the homeless My Health My Resources Tarrant County: helps provide homeless housing, support services
SOURCE: CITY OF FORT WORTH/COMMUNITY IMPACT
The backstory The city and elected officials held meetings in 2024 to look at what could be done to address homelessness in seven targeted areas, according to previous Community Impact reporting. In February, District 4 Council Member Charlie Lauersdorf hosted a Homelessness Summit to look at homelessness, illegal camping and panhandling along I-35W and the Alliance area of Fort Worth.
District 9 seat special election dates
Sept. 3: all candidates must file application to run by 5 p.m. Oct. 20-31: early voting period Nov. 4: election day
SOURCE: TARRANT COUNTY/COMMUNITY IMPACT
Combined Liquor King, restaurant in Roanoke tabled Roanoke City Council set aside a proposed site plan for a liquor store, restaurant and bar east of US 377, west of North Oak Street. The overview The development was tabled July 8 so city staff could discuss more details on the plan, City Manager Cody Petree said. “We’d like to do a little more due diligence, so we’re asking council to table it,” Petree said. “Depending on the timing and the amendments that are agreed upon, hopefully it will be in August [when the plan is brought back to council.]” If the project is approved, it could take 60 days to start construction, Roanoke Development Services Administrator JR Hames said. A timeline will be developed during a future pre-construction meeting, officials said.
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SOURCE: CITY OF ROANOKE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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