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Back to EpisodesO'hare Owns TAD, Citizens Speak Up for Simmons, and Mayor Parker's Rail Committee
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Ann and EJ are back together catching up on stories and sharing updated insights after a slew of interviews. Topics we cover in this episode include transportation news, county commissioner politics, and the May 4th election results. Enjoy!
SHORT STORY #1: County Politics Awaken Community at May 7th Meeting
- Supporters of County Judge Tim O’Hare, Commissioner Alisa Simmons clash at commissioners meeting
- Would releasing video of Tarrant County jail death really compromise the investigation?
- Developer gave Tarrant commissioners $35K. Then they OK’d a $200M deal for his project
- Watch Commissioner Meeting
SHORT STORY #2: Transportation New from Urban Rail System to Extended Rides for those with Disabilities
- New transportation for people with disabilities comes to Dallas-Fort Worth
- Study looks to reconnect, redevelop Fort Worth’s Butler Place
- Fort Worth will explore urban rail development linking city’s entertainment districts
- Fort Worth mayor makes urban rail system a priority
BIG STORY: May 4th Election and What to Expect for May 28th Runoff Election
-RESULTS
- Candidates endorsed by County Judge Tim O’Hare sweep Tarrant Appraisal District election
- These are the Fort Worth-area primary races heading to runoff elections in May
WINS AND LOSSES
Ann:
👎 Houston Fall
👍 Future of Urban Rail
EJ:
👎 Texans who still think California is losing population
👍 Texas Battery Storage Initiative for Solar
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