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Dallas-Fort Worth Activist Takes a Stand at the Texas Capitol
# "Heat, Politics, and Community: DFW News Roundup with Morgan Riley"
In this engaging episode of the Dallas-Fort Worth news podcast, host Morgan Riley delivers essential local updates affecting North Texans. Discover how Fort Worth State Representative Nicole Collier's protest at the Texas Capitol—sleeping on the House floor and declaring herself a "political prisoner"—connects to DFW's rich history of civic activism.
The episode also covers practical information about the current heat advisory with "feels like" temperatures reaching 108 degrees, plus the welcome news of an incoming cold front bringing scattered rain. Learn about community initiatives like the Williams family's pop-up cooling shelter in Oak Cliff offering free water and air conditioning to neighbors in need.
Morgan wraps up with upcoming weekend events at the Dallas Arboretum and Klyde Warren Park, highlighting how local actions reflect broader themes of civic engagement, resilience, and community care that define the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Stay connected to your community with this concise, informative local news update that keeps you in touch with the people, places, and stories shaping North Texas.
Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago