Fort Worth Daily: Primary results, a key runoff, and a federal trial update

Top local headlines

• Tarrant County judge primary: Alisa Simmons wins the Democratic nomination
• Commissioners Court Precinct 2: Democrats head toward a runoff to face Tony Tinderholt in November
• Prairieland ICE facility case: second week of testimony continues in Fort Worth federal court
• Election Day logistics: Trinity Metro offered free rides to and from polling places on March 3
• Local culture: March programming ramps up with publications and a music awards night

Election results: county judge race takes shape

Unofficial results from the March 3 primary show Alisa Simmons winning the Democratic primary for Tarrant County judge. The general-election matchup is now set for November, when Simmons is expected to face incumbent Tim O’Hare.

Precinct 2: a runoff with Fort Worth on the map

In the Democratic contest for Commissioners Court Precinct 2, early returns point to a runoff between Amanda Arizola and Jared Williams. The winner will move on to face Republican nominee Tony Tinderholt in November. Precinct 2 includes parts of southern Fort Worth along with nearby cities and communities, and the seat is closely watched because commissioners influence budgets, tax rates, infrastructure, and local election administration.

Federal courthouse: Prairieland case enters another week

Downtown, the trial involving nine defendants accused in connection with an alleged attack on the Prairieland ICE detention facility continued this week in Fort Worth federal court. Testimony has included discussion of security changes made after the incident, such as perimeter upgrades and additional surveillance measures.

Getting to the polls

For the March 3 election day, Trinity Metro offered free rides on local services for voters traveling to and from polling locations. While the offer was specific to Tuesday’s primary, it’s a reminder to watch for transit rider alerts and election-day service notices ahead of future votes.

Also in town: March events and local arts coverage

As spring arrives, local arts and entertainment calendars are filling up with special themed issues, seasonal guides, and a late-month music awards night. If you’re planning weekends now, March is shaping up as a busy one across neighborhoods and venues.

Sources

• https://communityimpact.com/dallas-fort-worth/keller-roanoke-northeast-fort-worth/election/2026/03/03/simmons-wins-democratic-tarrant-county-judge-primary/
• https://www.keranews.org/elections-2026/2026-03-04/arizola-williams-poised-for-runoff-in-democratic-bid-to-face-gops-tinderholt-in-precinct-2-race
• https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/prairieland-ice-facility-attack-week-2-testimony-begins-fort-worth/
• https://www.kwbu.org/news-from-across-texas/2026-03-03/its-week-2-of-the-prairieland-ice-detention-center-shooting-trial-heres-what-weve-learned-so-far
• https://fortworth.culturemap.com/news/city-life/trinity-metro-rides-election-day/
• https://www.fwweekly.com/2026/03/02/welcome-to-march-at-the-weekly/