O'Hare We Go Again

For this week's Big Story, check out our previous episode where we interviewed Bradford William Davis. Ann is out this week for the holidays, so it's just EJ & Wesley.

SHORT STORY 1: Marc Veasey backs out

Congressman Marc Veasey drops out of Tarrant County judge race

SHORT STORY 2: Voter suppression in Tarrant County

Thousands of Tarrant County voter applications saw delays ahead of Nov. 4 election

Pastor alleges Tarrant County judge violated First Amendment by removing him from meeting

SHORT STORY 3: All 3 FW Chambers in favor of state takeover

Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce urging community to support recent TEA takeovers

WINS:

Suicide among youths dropped dramatically in Tarrant County. Other cities have noticed

New, environmentally friendly buses part of Trinity Metro’s $12M upgrade

These Tarrant cities to clean up litter, increase recycling thanks to thousands in state funds

LOSSES:

‘He never actually stopped’: Former Fort Worth councilman remembered for lifetime of helping others

Fort Worth emerges as hub for driverless vehicles

More details emerge about $10 billion Fort Worth data center

ACTIONS:

January 6th - First Public Comment for FW City Council

January 18th - First 817 Gather of the year

January 21st - Early Voting for TX SD 9 Runoff Election

Happy holidays & have a great new year!

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