Fort Worth church's human trafficking shelter approved

Fort Worth church's human trafficking shelter approved, despite neighbors' opposition
A years-long fight between a church and a neighborhood ended Tuesday as councilmembers allowed the church to build a shelter to house victims of human trafficking.
Fort Worth facility for sex trafficking survivors approved, but two-year fight could stretch on
The Fort Worth City Council passed Mercy Culture Church’s building plans, but some neighbors say they’re not giving up.
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 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.
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
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 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,
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Jesus "Jay" Chapa named Fort Worth's next city manager in historic appointment
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Deadly shooting follows verbal, physical altercation in Fort Worth
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Jay Chapa named next Fort Worth city manager in historic appointment
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Fort Worth takes control of MedStar management, creates new medical director office
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Fort Worth police investigate homicide involving siblings
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