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Community Leader
Southlake Mayor Shawn McCaskill
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Click here for current election information.
Click here for early voting schedule and locations.
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Trinity Metro Orange Line Kick-Off | |
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The Trinity Metro Orange Line began service on Sunday, September 15, 2024, connecting Downtown Fort Worth and the Fort Worth Stockyards. The Orange Line is free to ride through October 31, 2024.
The Orange Line is part of a partnership between Trinity Metro, Visit Fort Worth, the Fort Worth Stockyards, and downtown business leaders. The route is intended to enhance connectivity in Fort Worth and allow visitors to travel easily between the Stockyards and downtown.
Pictured: Commissioner Gary Fickes & Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker
For more information on the Orange Line click here.
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Wednesday, September 18, 2024 – Scouting America, Longhorn Council honored Tarrant County Precinct 3 Commissioner Gary Fickes and former North Richland Hills Mayor Oscar Trevino at a special breakfast supporting North Texas Giving Day. The two were recognized for their outstanding leadership and support over the last two decades.
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month | |
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October serves as a reminder for women to be screened in the hope that by doing so, early detection will lead to more positive outcomes in the fight against breast cancer.
For more information click here.
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National First Responders Day | |
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Let's take a moment to honor the brave men and women who put their lives on the line daily to keep our communities safe. From firefighters to police officers to paramedics, these heroes work tirelessly to respond to emergencies and provide critical care to those in need.
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Date: October 11, 2024
Time: 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Address: 4809 Haltom Rd., Haltom City, TX 76117
Moncrief Cancer Institute offers free mammograms on the Mobile Screening Clinic for women who are uninsured and qualify. Mammograms are for women ages 40 to 74, and it must be at least one year since last mammogram.
Call 817-288-9970 or go to moncrief.com/screening to request an appointment.
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Historical Moment in Time
"The Story of The Sleeping Panther of Fort Worth"
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The story of the sleeping panther - which inspired Fort Worth's nickname, Panther City - is inscribed on a granite plaque near the sculpture.
In 1873, a nationwide depression was underway, and many believed Fort Worth to be doomed economically.
Robert E. Cowart, a former Fort Worth resident who practiced law in Dallas, wrote the Dallas Herald that he had "been to a meeting in Fort Worth the other day and things were so quiet I saw a panther asleep on Main Street, undisturbed by the rush of men or the hum of trade."
B.B. Paddock, editor of the 'Fort Worth Democrat', took these comments as a challenge and had a new masthead engraved with a panther lying in front of the bluff and the motto "Where the Panther Laid Down."
The intended insult has become an enduring symbol of the city's strength.
Throughout Fort Worth, panthers have appeared over the years, carved on downtown buildings (the Flatiron, and the Intermodal Transportation Center), crouching on Fort Worth Police badges, painted on fire trucks, and cheered as mascots by Paschal High School students and Fort Worth Cats baseball fans.
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The Bronze Panther - The Sleeping Panther of
Fort Worth
The twice life-size panther, fashioned by sculptor Deran Wright, permanently catnaps on the grounds of the Tarrant County Administration Building on the corner of Main and Weatherford Streets.
The 8' bronze sculpture was commissioned by the Heritage Trails Project, a community collaborative program of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce, the Fort Worth Convention and Visitors Bureau and Downtown Inc.
The "Sleeping Panther of Fort Worth" was privately funded by the Dorothea Leonhardt Fund, and the granite base was provided by the Paschal Panthers Alumni Association.
Article found here.
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Medicare Open Enrollment October 15th - December 7th | |
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Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people in the U.S. who are 65 and older. Medicare has also been extended to persons under age 65 who receive disability benefits from Social Security or those with End-Stage Renal Disease.
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Part A (Hospital Insurance) Covers
· Inpatient hospital stays
· Care in a skilled nursing facility
· Hospice care
· Some home health care
Part B (Medical Insurance) Covers
· Certain doctors' services
· Outpatient care
· Home health care
· Medical supplies
· Preventive services
Part D (Prescription Drug Coverage)
Medicare drug coverage helps pay for prescription drugs you need. To get Medicare drug coverage, you must join a Medicare-approved plan that offers drug coverage (this includes Medicare drug plans and Medicare Advantage Plans with drug coverage).
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Part C ( Medicare Advantage Plan)
Medicare Advantage is a Medicare-approved plan from a private company that offers an alternative to Original Medicare for your health and drug coverage. These “bundled” plans include Part A, Part B, and usually Part D.
In many cases, you can only use doctors who are in the plan’s network.
Plans often have different out-of-pocket costs than Original Medicare or supplemental coverage like Medigap. You may also have an additional premium.
Plans may offer some extra benefits that Original Medicare doesn’t.
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Medicare Supplemental Insurance (Medigap)
Extra insurance you can buy from a private company that helps pay your share of costs in Original Medicare. Policies are standardized and, in most states, named by letters, like Plan G or Plan K. The benefits in each lettered plan are the same, no matter which insurance company sells it.
For more information click here.
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As the holiday season approaches, let's take a moment to reflect on those who may need some extra support.
Consider contacting local assistance programs that provide food, toys, and gifts for those in need. Donating even a small amount or volunteering your time can significantly impact someone's life. Let's spread joy and kindness this holiday season by supporting those who may be struggling. Below are some area assistance programs that could use your support.
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"Some folks look at me and see a certain swagger, which in Texas is called ‘walking."
— George W. Bush
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Question: Which canyon in Texas is the second largest in the U.S.?
Answer: Palo Duro Canyon.
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Commissioner, Precinct 3 Administration | |
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Northeast Courthouse
645 Grapevine Highway, Suite 200
Hurst, Texas 76054
817-248-6295
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