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Back to EpisodesWhat’s Next Tarrant? The Fight for Elections, Data Center Regulations, and Thriving Communities
Published 2 months, 2 weeks ago
Description
SHORT STORY 1: Tim O’Hare’s Failed Voter Suppression Attempt
- Tarrant voting rights activists to rally against proposed polling site cuts
- Tarrant County judge removes attendees during public meeting about voting site reductions
- Tarrant County commissioners delay vote on polling sites for November election
- Released after arrest at Tarrant meeting, former lawmaker considers suing county judge
- Related: Tarrant commissioners thank WWII veteran for ‘defeating socialism’ at Battle of Iwo Jima
- Related: Why did Tarrant County end its contract early with a jail staffing company? It's still unclear
SHORT STORY 2: Fort Worth City Budget
- Fort Worth resets as tax rolls come in lower than projected, spiking shortfall for 2027 / Fort Worth weighs tax rate increase as lower property values widen budget hole
- Fort Worth City Budget Meetings
- Related: Fort Worth council to consider do-over vote on money for Aaron Dean’s defense
SHORT STORY 3: Data Center Updates
- New Texas data center projects frozen until state audits them
- City officials evaluating what statewide data center audit means for Fort Worth projects
- Fort Worth to consider forcing data center developers to show state approval
WINS:
- Back to school events Black Coffee and Fort Worth Community Collaborative
- Stockyards leaders not proceeding with planned $1 billion second phase of development / Former leader of Stockyards redevelopment plans $160M luxury resort for area
- Texas Polls:
- James Talarico 48% vs Ken Paxton 45%
- Gina Hinajosa 46% vs Greg Abbott 45%
- Vicki Goodwin 48% vs Dan Patrick 46%
- Alisa Simmons 44% vs Tim O’Hare 43%
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