Fort Worth church's human trafficking shelter approved

Mercy Culture gets greenlight from Fort Worth council to build human trafficking shelter
Political divisions and concerns over a legal battle punctuated heated debate over whether the church could build housing for trafficking survivors.
Fort Worth City Council heard hours of feedback before voting on controversial human trafficking housing for survivors operated by church
This is not about opposing the fight against human trafficking. We all want to help those impacted by this tragedy," said Joseph Nevel.
Fort Worth City Council to vote on the next city manager
If the resolution to hire him is approved, Jesus "Jay" Chapa will start the job with extensive knowledge of this city and its major projects.
Fort Worth city council appoints new city manager, despite controversial process
Neighbors say city manager hiring process concerns are heightened in light of Police Chief Noakes’ retirement announcement.
Fort Worth City Council appoints Jay Chapa as city manager
Jesus “Jay” Chapa was appointed as Fort Worth City Manager after a 9-1 vote. Council member Chris Nettles was the sole "no" vote, and council member Dr. Jared Williams abstained. Ahead of the vote, Nettles, Williams and other community leaders had called for the vote to be postponed amid concerns about the process.
Jay Chapa named next Fort Worth city manager in historic appointment
Jesus “Jay” Chapa has been named Fort Worth’s next city manager, despite criticisms from some council members and community members that the search process was flawed.
Fort Worth church's human trafficking shelter approved despite opposition
The city council approved the site plan for Mercy Culture Church's proposed residential facility last night in a divided 6-4 vote.
Mercy Culture threatens to sue individual Fort Worth council members if shelter is denied
Mercy Culture is threatening to sue individual Fort Worth City Council members and city staff if a proposed human trafficking victim shelter isn’t approved at the Dec. 10 council meeting, according to a demand letter obtained by the Star-Telegram.
Fort Worth approves Mercy Culture’s human trafficking victim shelter after heated debate
The decision came after more than two hours of testimony where church members and residents from the nearby Oakhurst Neighborhood traded barbs and
Fort Worth City Council approves shelter for victims of human trafficking despite opposition
Despite lots of opposition, a plan to build a shelter for human trafficking victims was approved by the Fort Worth City Council. Mercy Culture Church in northeast Fort Worth has plans to build a Justice Residence,
Jesus "Jay" Chapa named Fort Worth's next city manager in historic appointment
The Fort Worth City Council voted to appoint Jesus "Jay" Chapa as the next city manager on Tuesday night.Mayor Mattie Parker ...
Jay Chapa becomes Fort Worth’s next city manager despite complaints about hiring process
The Fort Worth City Council voted 9-1 Dec. 10 to hire former assistant city manager Jay Chapa to be the next city manager.
Fort Worth City Council approves Jay Chapa's hiring as new city manager
After several attempts to delay the vote, the Fort Worth City Council voted to approve hiring Jay Chapa as the new city ...
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Fort Worth takes control of MedStar management, creates new medical director office
Seven months after voting to begin dissolving MedStar and create its own fire-based EMS system, the Fort Worth City Council ...
Fort Worth hopes to lure $632 million attack helicopter factory, approves 10-year tax abatement
Bell Textron also applied for state incentives through a new program, the Jobs, Energy, Technology and Innovation Act. The ...