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Back to EpisodesOctober 13th: Day of Activism in Tarrant County and the Courage to Add Your Voice
Published 3 weeks, 3 days ago
Description
Sign Up to Speak on Day of Activism: https://forms.gle/Ljzq51FHZV7n5ZqAA
SHORT STORY 1: City Council drama
SHORT STORY 2: FWISD Guardrails
- Managers draft FWISD goals, superintendent limits. Here’s what they propose / Fort Worth ISD board creates goals, superintendent limits after hearing feedback
SHORT STORY 3: Day of Activism
- Commissioners Court Agendas and Videos
- FWISD Board Meetings
- How to Appear or Speak Before City Council
WINS:
- Renewable energy plant will convert landfill emissions, support Fort Worth’s trash demands
- Undaunted by permit denial, Southlake Pride festival schedules block party
- Weekend Worthy: Explore Fort Worth’s dynamic live theater & Ajax
LOSSES:
- World Cup brought nearly 30% more sales tax to Arlington, though most money was spent around stadium
- City of Fort Worth looking to sell downtown buildings to Kent family group
- Fort Worth approves incentives for possible $192.7M manufacturing plant
- $430M data center planned for this North Texas tech hub, as Abbott halts permits
ACTIONS:
- October 5 - last day to register to vote
- October 5, 7, & 8 - Fort Worth Report candidate forums
- October 10 - Stop Data Centers Art Show at Weston Gardens
- October 13 - Day of Activism (Commissioner’s Court, FWISD, City Council)
- October 14 - Gather at the Table (District 10)
- October 17 - No Kings
- October 18 - 817 Gather at 3pm
- October 19 - EARLY VOTING BEGINS!
Join the 817 Gather, donate to the 817 Gather, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok.