Episode Details

Ann, EJ, and Wesley provide a comprehensive post-analysis of the June 3rd commissioners court meeting, where Judge Tim O'Hare, Commissioner Manny Ramirez, and Commissioner Matt Krause voted 3-2 to accept Map 7. Why Map 7? Where did Map 7 come from? How does this impact Fort Worth? Watch this episode to get a deep dive.

BIG STORY: Tarrant County commissioners vote 3-2 to redistrict, adopting a racially gerrymandered map

• They selected Map 7
• Citizens Map
• Lawsuit in place
• FW Council Meeting
• Tony Tinderholt

SHORT STORY #1: Mia Hall won District 6: What does it mean for the council

• Mia Hall wins her race as the first majority female council member in FW history

SHORT STORY #2: Tarrant Democratic Party Chair Resigns

• Crystal Gayden resigns as chair
• Former chair announces candidacy

SHORT STORY #3: Transportation Wins During Hard Times

• New Blue Line
• TRE still exists
• Heartland Flyer ends
• High Speed Rail 

WINS LOSSES ACTIONS

Ann's Win: LGBTQ PRIDE PROCLAMATION

Tuesday, June 10

6 PM CST
City Council Chambers 
100 Fort Worth Trl, Fort Worth, TX 76102

EJ Win: NO KINGS RALLY

Saturday, June 14
12 – 2 pm CST

Burk Burnett Park
501 W 7th StFort Worth, TX 76102

Wesley's Win: MORE ARTS FUNDING

The Texas Commission on the Arts received a significant increase of $5.7 million in its budget, totaling about $39.8 million to help fund arts organizations throughout the state.

Actions:

• Pride Proclamation - June 10th at 6pm at New City Hall
• SparkFest June 13-22
• Rally No Kings 
• Freedom Vibes: Juneteenth Celebration
• Get involved with the 817 Gather Community

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