Fort Worth $845M bond passed May 2
Streets ($511M), parks ($185M), first-ever affordable-housing prop · Fort Worth Report
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Arlington commits up to $273M to keep Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium through 2055
The Arlington City Council voted to contribute up to $273 million toward AT&T Stadium upgrades to extend the Cowboys' lease through 2055. The team will contribute at least $750 million. The city's contribution is funded by voter-approved venue taxes from the 2004 Cowboys Complex and 2016 Texas Rangers Complex projects, both of which have overperformed expectations. Council members Bowie Hogg and Nikkie Hunter were the dissenting votes, raising concerns about subverting voters. Upgrades include security enhancements, road improvements, pedestrian bridges, a dedicated ride-share parking lot, more digital signs, and plaza shade cover. The Cowboys generate roughly $324 million annually for the City of Arlington.
- Fort Worth Fort Worth voters approve $845M bond package — streets, parks, and a first-ever affordable-housing prop On May 2, 2026, Fort Worth voters approved all six bond propositions in an $845M package. Prop A: $511.48M for streets and mobility infrastructure. Prop B: $185.14M for parks, recreation and open-space improvements. Notably, this was the first Fort Worth bond election to include a proposition on affordable housing. Voters also approved nine proposed amendments to the city charter, including one raising the mayor's and council's annual salaries. Source: Fort Worth Report.
- Keller ISD Keller ISD trustees approve closing three intermediate schools ahead of 2027-28 At its May 14 board meeting, Keller ISD trustees voted to close Bear Creek, Parkwood Hill, and Trinity Meadows intermediate schools ahead of the 2027-28 school year to reduce operating costs amid declining enrollment. The schools remain open for 2026-27. District officials project savings of $3M–$3.75M annually in operating costs and $39M in repair and capital improvement costs. Source: Community Impact.
- Mansfield ISD Mansfield ISD May 2 bond results: both propositions pass Mansfield ISD's May 2, 2026 ballot saw Proposition A (Equip & Renovate School Facilities) pass with 5,828 votes for (54.37%) against 4,891 votes (45.62%). Proposition B (Instructional Technology) passed with 5,654 votes for (52.91%) against 5,032 votes (47.08%). Two Board of Trustees seats — Place 6 and Place 7 — were also on the ballot. Source: The Texan / Mansfield ISD.
- Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker re-elected to third term
- Keller ISD Keller ISD sends 11 athletes to UIL State Track & Field, multiple medal-stand finishes
- GCISD Grapevine-Colleyville ISD: three trustee races on May 2 ballot
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Fort Worth's $845M bond passed May 2 — what's actually in it?
Six propositions totaling ~$845M. Prop A: $511.48M for streets and mobility infrastructure. Prop B: $185.14M for parks, recreation, and open-space improvements. The remaining propositions covered other infrastructure plus — notably for the first time — affordable housing. All six passed with majority support per unofficial results. Voters also approved nine city charter amendments, including a raise for mayor and council. Source: Fort Worth Report, May 2 2026.
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