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Ann, EJ, and Wesley attended Bernie Sanders' Oligarchy Tour with some awesome 817 Gatherers. We give a full analysis of the event, but also what is to come! Watch on YouTubeBig Story: Bernie's Fighting Oligarchy Tour at Dickies ArenaShort Story 1: Absences force cancellation of Tarrant County Commissioners Court meetingShort Story 2: Fort Worth City Council weighs ending minority business incentive programsCouncil to vote on suspending Fort Worth's diversity and inclusion departmentShort Story 3: Kelly Hancock, who represents Fort Worth, set to become next Texas comptrollerWins: Trinity Metro approves 10-year, $324M contract extension for TEXRail, TRE rail operationsHigh-speed rail study will highlight economic impact for Fort Worth, ArlingtonFort Worth dives into options to create more publicly accessible pools for residentsCould a Latino cultural museum open in Fort Worth? A study underway explores the possibility.Hundreds of Texans walk for Opal Lee at her annual Fort Worth Juneteenth celebrationMore than $10M awarded for street improvements in 3 Tarrant County citiesLosses: Federal construction disputes push back Panther Island's flood control projectFort Worth is short $66.1M for street maintenance. What options could fill the gap?Actions:Tuesday, July 1st at 10am, Tarrant County commissioners' court meeting.Sign up to speak about the wasteful spending for the inevitable lawsuit over the racist gerrymandering map.Trinity Pride Festival June 28th

This week we're joined by Kelly Porter, Assistant Director Tranportation & Public Works for the City of Fort Worth. We talk about the city's incredible growth, its first ever comprehensive transportation plan, plans for Panther Island and Butler Place as well as dreams for high speed rail. Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

In this episode of the Econ Dev Show, Robert Sturns, Director of Economic Development for Fort Worth, discusses how the city is transforming from "Cowtown to Boomtown" while preserving its authentic character. With over 25 years of experience in municipal government, commercial real estate, and banking operations, Sturns details Fort Worth's success in securing major investments, including recent wins with Bell and Embraer, while balancing business recruitment with community development initiatives like Evans & Rosedale and the Panther Island project. Sturns also discusses his journey in the profession, including his 20+ year career serving both Fort Worth and Arlington. He offers insights into managing regional relationships, particularly addressing the challenge of establishing Fort Worth's identity distinct from Dallas, while emphasizing the importance of teamwork and partnerships in economic development success. Actionable Takeaways for Economic Developers Balance large-scale development with community needs and cultural preservation Focus on building relationships before transactions in deal-making Leverage existing cultural assets (like the Stockyards) for economic growth Develop strategic plans for transformational projects like Panther Island Create mixed-use developments that honor local heritage while embracing progress Build strong partnerships with educational institutions for workforce development Maintain clear communication channels with stakeholders and the community Use existing success stories (like Bell and Embraer) to attract similar industries Implement creative financing solutions for major development projects Balance business retention efforts with new business recruitment strategies Like this show? Please leave us a review here (https://econdevshow.com/rate-this-podcast/) — even one sentence helps! Special Guest: Robert Sturns.

Ann and EJ finish out the year talking about an important topic that brings together all the recent local news into one big question -- Who controls the connectedness of Fort Worth? The show includes updates on Mercy Culture and recent updates on crucial development projects. Oh! How could we forget transit news from Ann!SHORT STORY #1: How Did Mercy Culture Get Its Way?- How Mercy Culture beat Fort Worth's bureaucracy and politics to get its shelter built- Fort Worth council member Chris Nettles responds to audio of him calling colleagues racistSHORT STORY #2: Record Usage of Transit Options that are Not SOV!- Demand for Fort Worth-area rideshare program booms- Fort Worth passenger rail boom reflects Amtrak's growth- Trinity Metro teams with Lyft for $2.3M revamped Fort Worth bike share programSHORT STORY #3: Development Projects Across the City- Alliance development will add 4,000 homes and new Northwest ISD schools- Tarrant agency takes first step toward selling 100+ acres to Panther Island developers- JPS leaders set aside $303M to fund completion of $2.1B expansion, future initiativesBIG STORY: Conversation about Who Controls Fort Worth's Connectedness?- Alliance, 35 years later: How Ross Perot Jr.'s ‘grand vision' changed Fort Worth foreverWINS AND LOSS:Ann:

Short Story #1: Fort Worth ISD school board accepts voluntary resignation of Superintendent Angélica Ramsey- Read the complete statement of Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Angélica Ramsey after her resignation.Short Story #2: Fort Worth's new LGBTQ advisory committee sparks backlash, support from City CouncilShort Story #3: Should we be worried about Gentrification in Northside and Evans/Rosedale?- How can Fort Worth reduce gentrification around Panther Island? Take action now, experts say- Breaking bread: New Southside urban village developer meets Fort Worth communityBIG STORY: Fort Worth Wants No RulesLand Owners Want Out of City's ETJAbbott wants Business to Walk Free from AccountabilityHomeowners want their value to go up but their property taxes to go downFW welcomes racist and hateful topics in community spacesWins and Losses:W: Lost N SoundW: Welman Project Wins National GrantL: Extremism at Dickies ArenaL: Trees Dying in the City

Welcome to Off The Tap! Join us this week as we drink Allergeez brewed at Panther Island Brewing in Fort Worth, Texas and discuss topics like Allergies, Memorial Day, and more. If you enjoy the content, follow us on social media to watch clips and stay up to date on episode releases! Twitter: @offthetappod Instagram: @offthetappodcast TikTok: @offthetappod Facebook: @offthetappodcast

SHORT STORY #1: Tarrant County Jail Deaths. TAKE ACTION NOW!- WATCH: Video shows knee on Johnson's back before death- Silence from the sheriff- Tarrant commissioner supports calls for sheriff's resignation- Jailer's attorney joins those calling for the release of the full videoSHORT STORY #2: FWISD 3Bs-FWISD proposes first balanced budget in 7 years- TX schools struggling Dems say to Abbott- FWISD school closures would mean bigger campuses- FWISD returns most banned books to shelvesSHORT STORY #3: FW Infrastructure- FW plans to move around millions of federal dollars- Fort Worth removes minority business requirement for $479M trash contract- Fort Worth's Panther Island gets more federal fundingBIG STORY: FW 12th Biggest City. Is that a good thing?- FW jumps to No. 12 in population- Population boom in TX suburbs-  Ramifications of GrowthFW kills proposed street maintenance feeFW streets identified as dangerous years ago are still among the most deadlyTX surpasses California for food insecurityWINS AND LOSSESAnn:

Plus, the Panther Island project is getting more funding, and Irving has a new way to report potholes. 

FU Podcast - E202 - March 19, 2024 Tonight's episode of the Frustration Unlimited Podcast dives into an eclectic mix of news shaking up Texas, the nation, and beyond. In Texas, the weather gears up for a dramatic return with rain and storms this Wednesday and Thursday, while the Fort Worth to Houston high-speed rail pushes forward despite Dallas's reservations. A Fort Worth film company is set to produce a Jennifer Garner movie centered around a $17M fruitcake scandal, and Fort Worth's Panther Island is envisioned as a new mixed-use waterfront district. The Molson Coors strike in Fort Worth drags on with no resolution in sight, and Dallas welcomes the opening of CosMc's with a tantalizing menu. Taylor Sheridan finds a connection with Cowtown's top Tex-Mex spot, and Texas delivers a significant blow to the ESG movement by pulling $8.5 billion from BlackRock. On the national scene, spring break introduces a novel and shocking trend, while photographers and astronomy enthusiasts look forward to capturing the total solar eclipse on April 8. A California police department opts for Lego heads to anonymize suspects, and a so-called 'squatter hunter' emerges as a solution for invasive home guests. Internationally, pollution concerns heighten as the majority of the world's 100 most polluted cities are identified in Asia, primarily in one country. The mystery behind Banksy's latest London mural unfolds, and a staggering number of fake votes cast for Putin spotlight electoral integrity concerns. The entertainment and travel section suggests the 23 best places to explore in 2024, while business news teases Apple's roadmap and legal challenges for major social platforms over their role in radicalization. Travel app Wanderlog becomes a must-have for vacation planning, the 2024 Chevelle 70/SS reinvigorates American muscle car passion, and a Tesla rival faces road test troubles. Nvidia proposes an AI alternative for nursing tasks at a fraction of the cost. In AI news, a groundbreaking speed dating experiment, new iOS AI features, tools for task automation, the ChatGPT for music 'Suno', AI-driven home design programs, and a new AI supercomputer project by the makers of Ozempic are discussed. Lastly, the UN weather agency issues a dire climate warning, underscoring the urgent need for action. What are your thoughts on these developments, especially the innovative and controversial use of AI in various sectors? How do you see these advancements impacting our daily lives and the broader societal landscape?

Not having a podcast for two weeks leads to a lot of catching up. We hit an array of topics that are important for us 817ers to keep tabs on. Buckle in because we hit it all in under an hour.STORY 1: Commissioners Fund Cops with ARPA Dollars (Fort Worth Report)https://fortworthreport.org/2023/09/05/tarrant-county-shifts-federal-affordable-housing-childcare-funds-to-law-enforcement/STORY 2: 774 new Texas laws went into effect Friday. Here are some that might affect you (Texas Tribune)STORY 2: 774 new Texas laws went into effect Friday. Here are some that might affect you. (Texas Tribune)https://www.texastribune.org/2023/08/31/new-texas-laws-september-2023/Referenced: 774 Texas laws go into effect Sept. 1, including ones about diapers, alcohol, electric cars (Star-Telegram)https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article278723869.htmlHouse Bill 3 mandates armed guards on Texas campuses. Some Fort Worth schools are struggling to find funds to complyhttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/08/30/house-bill-3-mandates-armed-guards-on-texas-campuses-some-fort-worth-schools-are-struggling-to-find-funds-to-comply/Fentanyl killed 672 people in Fort Worth area. Will threat of murder charge stop dealers? (Star-Telegram)https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article278316583.htmlSTORY 3: TAD chief appraiser resigns after amid mounting pressure following series of scandalshttps://www.audacy.com/krld/news/local/tad-chief-appraiser-resignsSTORY 4: How will Panther Island impact Fort Worth's Northside? Neighbors have their sayhttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/09/03/how-will-panther-island-impact-fort-worths-northside-neighbors-have-their-say/STORY 5: Could proposed new zoning help Fort Worth find the missing middle housing?https://fortworthreport.org/2023/09/05/mind-the-gap-could-proposed-new-zoning-help-fort-worth-find-the-missing-middle-housing/STORY 6: Experts question $22 million tax break to move luxury car dealership to Clearfork shopping centerhttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/09/05/experts-question-22-million-tax-break-to-move-luxury-car-dealership-to-clearfork-shopping-center/STORY 7: Tequila Company Keep Historic Flea Markethttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/09/03/tequila-company-has-big-plans-spirits-historic-fort-worth-flea-market-property/STORY 8: Millions in state flood funding could be headed to Tarrant Countyhttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/08/27/millions-i

EJ and Ann start the podcast off with new updates on the mayor's priorities, panther island, and a visit from the governor to address street racing. The main story is a deep dive into Trinity Metro's impact on the city with the new CEO, Rich Andreski. This is your episode if you are a stan for Ann and transportation! Enjoy!SHORT STORY #1: Mayor Announces Priorities (https://fwtx.com/news/mayor-mattie-parker-announces-her-top-budget-priorities-for-/)SHORT STORY #2: New Report about Panther Island (https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article277921638.html)SHORT STORY #3: Governor Signs Street Racing Bill in Fort Worth  (https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2023/8/street-racing?fbclid=IwAR3_jCRHGR2OM2-zHy6QAiderefQMgv3nIQqItQqgd1u83Pka-UJ23SQr2M_aem_AVU8ZdE08vj8U7Y7uaeXHlqpcvSkV3CZnzqMo-NCpPcX4Acjg2TFzFYb8HvjJcQ43Rw&mibextid=Zxz2cZ)BIG STORY: Interview with Rich Andreski CEO of Trinity MetroWINS AND LOSSES:EJ:Win: Teacher Recruitment for FWISD (https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/education/article277672963.html)Loss: Bitcoin transparency at the city level (https://fortworthreport.org/2023/08/02/fort-worth-was-the-first-city-to-adopt-bitcoin-mining-to-attract-attention-was-it-worth-it/)Ann:Win: New extended TexRail stop at Near Southside (https://fortworth.culturemap.com/news/city-life/texrail-near-southside-station/)Loss: Driverless Vehicle Delivery (https://fortworthreport.org/2023/08/03/driverless-vehicle-company-clevon-brings-self-driving-package-delivery-to-town-near-alliance/)

Ann and EJ resume their regular program after discussing Mercy Culture with Eddie at the Fort Worth Weekly. They discuss an article about DFW becoming the largest metro in the country by 2100. They review the latest development news and begin planning how to make DFW a prosperous area.SHORT STORY #1: Legislature Commits $1M for National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worthhttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/07/09/legislature-commits-1m-for-national-juneteenth-museum-in-fort-worth/SHORT STORY #2: Should Tarrant County join group vying for an EPA solar power grant? Commissioners say no — for nowhttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/07/18/should-tarrant-county-join-group-vying-for-an-epa-solar-power-grant-commissioners-say-no-for-now/SHORT STORY #3: TCU medical school could bring an annual economic impact of $4 billion to Fort Worthhttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/07/16/tcu-medical-school-could-bring-an-annual-economic-impact-of-4-billion-to-fort-worth/BIG STORY: Dallas-Fort Worth could be biggest metro in U.S. by year 2100, new report sayshttps://dallas.culturemap.com/news/city-life/dfw-biggest-population-2100-movebuddha/Supporting articles:1) Development booms on outskirts of Dallas-Fort Worth as sprawl swallows small townshttps://www.star-telegram.com/news/business/growth/article276987113.html2) Downtown Fort Worth could reach new heights with new buildingshttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/07/14/downtown-fort-worth-could-reach-new-heights-with-new-buildings/3) Planning, data combine in new city of Fort Worth department focused on budgeting and financehttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/07/20/planning-data-combine-in-new-city-of-fort-worth-department-focused-on-budgeting-and-finance/WINS AND LOSSESEJ's Win: Major League CricketEJ' Loss: FW PoliceAnn's Win: North Texas Community FoundationAnn's Loss: Berry Theater

The National Juneteenth Museum just hosted its first event in the city. Ann and EJ were in attendance and absolutely moved by the history, present, and future of the connection between Juneteenth and Fort Worth. Jarred Howard is the CEO of the National Juneteenth Museum. We sit down with him to talk about the project and how we Fort Worthians can get involved. Enjoy!Short Story #1: U.S. representative speaks out against Tarrant elections chief finalist (https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article276400031.html)Short Story #2: What's Next for Fort Worth's City Hall? Building could be reimagined as police facility, library branch (https://fortworthreport.org/2023/06/13/whats-next-for-fort-worths-city-hall-building-could-be-reimagined-as-police-facility-library-branch/)Short Story #3: Speaker series to support construction of National Juneteenth Museum in Fort Worth (https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/speaker-series-to-support-construction-of-national-juneteenth-museum-in-fort-worth/3278268/)BIG STORY: A conversation with the CEO of the National Juneteenth MuseumWins and LossesAnn'sWin: https://fortworthreport.org/2023/06/15/what-will-define-success-of-panther-island-fort-worth-leaders-look-at-question-through-a-different-lens/Loss: https://fortworthreport.org/2023/06/13/city-leaders-have-a-plan-to-tackle-environmental-justice-in-southeast-fort-worth-residents-say-its-not-enough/EJ'sWin: https://fortworthreport.org/2023/06/15/whose-house-hughes-house-new-housing-development-in-stop-six-is-a-nod-to-community-leader/Loss: Hot as Hell Outside

Short Story #1 Fort Worth officials say flood mitigation projects won't be delayed by Panther Island funding movehttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/18/fort-worth-officials-say-flood-mitigation-projects-wont-be-delayed-by-panther-island-funding-move/Short Story #2 Will streetcars return to the city?https://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/18/will-streetcars-return-to-fort-worth-with-growth-comes-a-renewed-interest-in-project/Short Story #3 Could Fort Worth add another skyscraper?https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2023/04/20/southern-land-company-luxury-tower.htmlBig Story: Why you need to make sure you vote?https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article274586831.htmlhttps://eedition.star-telegram.com/popovers/dynamic_article_popover.aspx?artguid=121dc88a-3d9c-4adf-85bc-9eda40123bba&appcode=FORSTA&eguid=a2599c23-86ec-4338-b64d-7dae64b978b1&pnum=9#LossesJimmy:https://twitter.com/sawyerhackett/status/1649231594719248392?s=42&t=eDayHR794e6MfQg1uTqn3gEJ:https://www.star-telegram.com/article274489526.htmlWinsJimmy:https://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/17/forest-park-pools-11-million-makeover-begins-in-may/

We have a treat for you today! This is our first episode in our new studio space, allowing us to have our first in-person interview!! Since starting our podcast, we have been inspired by Pamela Young and the entire team at United Fort Worth (https://linktr.ee/unitedfortworth). They are local leaders in the conversation around immigration, policing, and BIPOC empowerment. We discuss important topics we should consider as we enter the polls in less than a week. Later in the episode, we also think through the long-term needs of candidates for city council. Short Story #1 Fort Worth plans to take $14M from flood projects to pay for Panther Island work:https://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/14/fort-worth-plans-to-take-14m-from-flood-projects-to-pay-for-panther-island-work/Short Story #2Tarrant County wants to build a $50 million law enforcement training center. Is it needed?https://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/12/tarrant-county-wants-to-build-a-50-million-law-enforcement-training-center-is-it-needed/Short Story #3 County, Fort Worth disagree how they can share existing $101 million training centerhttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/04/13/county-fort-worth-disagree-how-they-can-share-existing-101-million-training-center/Big Story: Interview with Pamela Young with United Fort Worthhttps://linktr.ee/unitedfortworthWinsFort Worth weighs incentives for expansive corporate R&D and technology centerhttps://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2023/04/14/sinclair-digital-services-fort-worth.htmlAbraham Alexander new albumhttps://open.spotify.com/album/5uS5w8V1auSyzYDsVgDQIQ?si=oPV83HvERGG61iPQf5nReALossesUnexpected City brandingFort Worth #2 Cheating Cityhttps://www.fox4news.com/news/dallas-tops-list-of-cities-for-cheaters-in-u-s-fort-worth-ranks-no-2

Fort Worth is making some progress with two affordable housing projects.  Jimmy and EJ discuss both projects in the big story.Short Story 1: District 7 candidate makes Wokelandia gamehttps://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article272628203.html#storylink=cpyShort Story 2: The city is looking to change how council member proposals are approved for the agendahttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/13-decrease-in-violent-crime-%2411m-in-housing-for-homeless/id1579328171?i=1000602691785Short Story 3: City vows to listen and revamp comprehensive planhttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/02/28/fort-worth-vows-to-listen-as-it-revamps-comprehensive-plan-communities-of-color-are-skeptical/BIG STORY: Affordable HousingFort Worth offers $11 million to buy Southwestern Seminary dorms for homeless families: https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article272637518.htmlThe troubled hotel in Las Vegas Trail will be renovated for homeless familieshttps://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article272711765.html#storylink=mainstage_card5* First-time buyers made up the smallest share of sales on record last year, at 26%, even as home values started to cool, according to the National Association of Realtors.** Before the pandemic, about a third of first-time homeowners relied on a gift or loan from families or friends for at least part of their down payment, said Zillow's Olsen. That increased to about 40% in 2021, she said. Meanwhile, the number of young adult buyers with an co-borrower over the age of 55 has spiked since 2021,  according to Freddie Mac. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-03-02/will-home-prices-fall-first-time-buyers-face-a-costly-housing-market?leadSource=uverify%20wall*** Few Americans lived on the streets in the early post-war period because housing was cheaper. Back then, only one in four tenants spent more than 30% of their income on rent, compared with one in two today. The best evidence suggests that a 10% rise in housing costs in a pricey city prompts an 8% jump in homelessness.https://www.economist.com/leaders/2019/12/18/how-to-cut-homelessness-in-the-worlds-priciest-cities**** Everything you think you know about homelessness is wronghttps://noahpinion.substack.com/p/everything-you-think-you-know-aboutWinsJimmy: UTA architecture bridge student projectEJ: Community Frontline MuralLossesJimmy: Texas politicsEJ: Fort Worths misalignment on being a fiscally responsible city

Jimmy and EJ break down each council seat and share their insights and thoughts on who is in the hot seat and who is cruising to remain in power. The guys dive into the new retail data and discuss Fort Worth's strategy to bring residential living to the urban core.  They also discuss Chief Noakes's oversight committee and Tim O'Hare's removal of mandatory bias training for Tarrant County employees. Below are a few of the stories discussed in this week's episode:SHORT STORY 1Fort Worth City Council member's 82-year-old mother shot in her north side home:https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/crime/article272592271.htmlSHORT STORY 2Fort Worth's retail real estate market is thriving, even as rents increase:https://www.star-telegram.com/news/business/article272516864.htmlSHORT STORY 3Panther Island Gets Fort Worth's Biggest Share of Infrastructure Fundinghttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/02/20/panther-island-gets-fort-worths-biggest-share-of-infrastructure-funding/* Bloomberg article on Manhattenhttps://www.bloomberg.com/graphics/2023-manhattan-work-from-home/BIG STORYHere are the 30 Candidates Running for Fort Worth City Councilhttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/02/17/here-are-the-30-candidates-running-for-fort-worth-city-council/EJ's Winhttps://www.facebook.com/events/837414440659135/?acontext=%7B%22ref%22%3A%2252%22%2C%22action_history%22%3A%22[%7B%5C%22surface%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22mechanism%5C%22%3A%5C%22share_link%5C%22%2C%5C%22extra_data%5C%22%3A%7B%5C%22invite_link_id%5C%22%3A897527908047978%7D%7D]%22%7DEJ's Losshttps://fortworthreport.org/2023/02/17/here-are-the-30-candidates-running-for-fort-worth-city-council/Jimmy's Win1) https://fortworthreport.org/2023/02/23/human-resources-software-company-donates-50000-to-national-juneteenth-museum/2) https://fortworthreport.org/2023/02/24/how-a-150k-grant-will-speed-up-makeover-of-east-fort-worths-broadcast-hill/Jimmy's Losshttps://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article272559745.html

On January 18th, candidates could file to run for city council, FWISD school board, and Tarrant Regional Water District. Jimmy and EJ discuss the new candidates and share updates on A&M and downtown developments.

The big story this week is about the legislative session. Mayor Mattie Parker joined mayors across the big city metros to advocate localized control and broadband access. FWISD created priorities that included more funding since the state has a 33 billion dollar surplus.The boy's wins and losses include the impact of Frisco's Universal partnership and the economic impact the national championship had on the city. Enjoy!

Jimmy and EJ arrive back from the long break with fresh perspectives and predictions for the city in 2023. Learn who were last year's losers and winners and the significant trends impacting the city's future growth. There will not be a pod next week.

Now more than ever, we need to support our local journalists as their employer McClatchey provides zero compromises to their poor wages and work conditions. Here is the link to donate to support journalists, as they may have to strike to make a point on how important local news is to the city. https://www.gofundme.com/f/fort-worth-newsguild-strike-fund?utm_campaign=m_pd+share-sheet&utm_medium

Investigation continues into the crash that killed a Dallas police officer. Multiple bomb threats reported across North Texas.  Fort Worth is moving forward with the complicated Panther Island economic development project. KRLD All Local - October 14, 2022  

Plus, illegal fireworks caused a busy night for North Texas firefighters, Fort Worth police are looking for the person who shot a woman in the face during a suspected road rage incident, and Haltom City residents set up a memorial outside a home where two people were shot and killed over the weekend. KRLD All Local - July 5, 2022

We had the pleasure of interviewing The Unlikely Candidates over Zoom video.Coming off their multi-city tour with legendary band 311, The Unlikely Candidates were welcomed home with open arms as fans and Fort Worth residents listened to new and fan-favorite music from their album. The party included performances from the band, a specialty drink, raffles, and a champagne toast to celebrate this milestone. “Panther Island,” which features 8 new and 3 previously released songs, was written over Zoom during the COVID-19 pandemic including “High Low,” which was recorded in lead singer Kyle Morris' closet. “The record is a kaleidoscopic landscape of genre and style that changes from song to song, a greatest hits of the sonic worlds the band has inhabited over the years,” says Morris. “Thematically it's just as varied, shifting from songs about the chaos on the streets and loneliness behind the phone screens of America during the pandemic, to humorous tales of twenty-something malaise and the many ways the heart breaks; when love or loved ones are lost. At the heart of this album is the ethos of taking a bad situation and making something of it. It was written during the pandemic while the world was shut down, by a band who has hit enough roadblocks to delay a debut album nine years.” Following the release of their album, The Unlikely Candidates are going back on the road, making stops in the Midwest, the Mountain States, and Canada. All upcoming tour dates can be found here. TUC has previously toured with Fall Out Boy, The Dirty Heads, and Sublime with Rome, just to name a few. “Its been an honor working with The Unlikely Candidates and I am so very proud for them to release their first full length album,” said Ryan Metheny, Director of Product Management at The Orchard. “After so many ups and downs over the last few years, they continue to blow me away with how hard they work and get through any roadblock put in front of them. It will be a great joy to see them play these songs in front of their fans this summer.” Signed to Another Century, a subsidiary of Sony Music, The Unlikely Candidates are best known for their 2019 hit “Novocaine,” which reached #1 on the Alternative Charts. The song was also featured in the Season 4 trailer of HULU's Veronica Mars, and on Now That's What I Call Music, with The music video becoming the #6 most viewed Alternative video of 2019 on VEVO.We want to hear from you! Please email Tera@BringinitBackwards.com.www.BringinitBackwards.com#podcast #interview #bringinbackpod #TheUnlikelyCandidates #Novocaine #PantherIsland #NewMusic #zoom Listen & Subscribe to BiB https://www.bringinitbackwards.com/follow/ Follow our podcast on Instagram and Twitter! https://www.facebook.com/groups/bringinbackpod

We were very fortunate to have Kyle Morris from The Unlikely Candidates on the podcast to talk about their new album, "Panther Island". Enjoy! The Unlikely Candidates Socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/tucband Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theunlikelycandidates/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theunlikelynews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theunlikelycandidates? YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Unlikelycandidates Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/tucband Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/the-unlikely-candidates/321260664 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4hwJwkgsufeilLXS1ZfJqq Good Noise Podcast Socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/good_noise_cast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodnoisepodcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/goodnoisepod Discord: https://discord.gg/nDAQKwT YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFHKPdUxxe1MaGNWoFtjoJA Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/04IMtdIrCIvbIr7g6ttZHi All other streaming platforms: http://hyperurl.co/GoodNoisePodcast Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/goodnoisepodcast Bandcamp: https://goodnoiserecords.bandcamp.com/

As broadcast April 26, 2022 with plenty of weird for your radio pod.  Tonight we shone the spotlight on a video from Father John Misty that debuted five years ago on this date, a real treat featuring a crucified McCaulay Culkin playing Kurt Cobain getting whipped by Ronald McDonald.  Pure Comedy.  After that, we had all the new and latest indie cuts to taste test for the rest with Kat Bass, with notable highlights being the latest from Korean band Say Sue Me's upcoming LP, along with joints from 53 Thieves, Andrew Bird, and many others to take us to where we always wanna go.#feelthegravityTracklisting:Part I (00:00)Father John Misty – Total Entertainment ForeverEnengis feat SJU – Night Soup 53 Thieves – 3rd FloorCommunity Swimming Pool – valentinePrateek Kuhad – Favorite PeepsAndrew Bird - Underlands Part II (35:15)The Unlikely Candidates - How I AmSub Urban & BENEE- UH OH!KAYDEN - PULL ME The Vaccines - Planet of the Youth lostboy - MapleThe Kooks - 25 Pet Shimmers - Mortal Sport ArgonautPart III (64:15)SEB - SAVE ME Glass Animals & Albert Hammond Jr. - I Don't Wanna Talk ( I Just Wanna Dance) Say Sue Me - To DreamGirlhouse - cool guyHatchie - Sunday SongWeiland - Dangerous Woman Part IV (94:18)Alec Benjamin - Devil Doesn't BargainFontaines D.C. - Jackie Down The LineEthel Cain - American Teenager Hitsujibungaku - LuckyMilky Chance - Stolen Dance (Acoustic)Yujihi - Where is blue? 

AM I THE ASSHOLE #7 ... FOR EXPOSING MY SISTER FOR LYING ABOUT HER RACE!? | The Hot Girls are back with their judgemental stares and pink rhinestoned gavels to declare who is guilty of being the ultimate disturbance to society aka. an asshole! From getting your mum to lie about your race to stealing your sister's dead child's name for your own, the episode is jam-packed full of people who just tried it . Join Ash (@ashleighxorose) and Indi (@fueledbyindi) in a series that is back by popular demand. Follow us on socials:HGT Instagram: @hotgirlstheoryHGT Twitter: /hotgirlstheoryAsh's Instagram: @ashleighxoroseIndi's Instagram: @fueledbyindiSupport the show:BUY US A COFFEE Donations from $5 (AUD) via this linkBECOME A PATRON Sign up from $3 (AUD) a monthRate us on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyArtwork by Kaila, @whinemum on InstagramMusic in this episode from Epidemic Sound:_91nova - Brewin_91nova - Forward Thoughts_91nova - Framed_91nova - FuseBox_91nova - Here Now_91nova - Panther Island_91nova - Spectrum Verde_91nova - Time Spent_91nova - WaveRunnerTheme Music:Ice Flow Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by

Early voting has started! Jimmy and EJ discuss how to optimize your vote in March by taking advantage of Texas's open primaries. We also discuss the upcoming bond packages, including increasing salaries for the council and mayor.  

Episode 36: Panther Island Money, Tarrant County Judge Candidates, & the Governors RaceHello Fort Worth and welcome to another episode of the Fort Worth Freedom Review.We are a show about local politics that aims to get more people engaged in local issues. My name is Anthony Sosa and we got a rowdy episode for you today with Amber Sosa and Thomas Moore. Christopher Rose will be back with us on the next episode. This week we discuss the Panther Island/ Central City Flood Project, the Tarrant County Judge primary candidates as well as some news on the Governor's race and some other interesting local quick hits in addition to a tangent on human nature. All of the resources used will be provided below in the show notes.This podcast is made possible by The Justice Reform League, a Fort Worth based non-profit. You can sign up for our newsletter and get updates on FW political news and deep dives into local issues at our website www.justicereformleague.net Feel free to contact us if you have any episode ideas or additional stories you would like us to cover on Twitter at @FWReview and on Instagram at @fortworthfreedomreview and at FWFreedomReview@gmail.com .Music by Anthony Sosa Newsletter Signup: https://justicereformleague.substack.com/ Panther Islandhttps://www.fwweekly.com/2022/01/20/double-standards/  https://fortworthreport.org/2022/01/20/fort-worth-gears-up-for-10000-housing-units-3-million-square-feet-of-commercial-retail-and-educational-space-at-panther-island/ https://fortworthreport.org/2022/01/19/panther-island-finally-receives-hundreds-of-millions-in-federal-funds-what-happens-next/ Tarrant County Judge Primaryhttps://fortworthreport.org/2022/01/18/voters-will-decide-how-drastically-tarrant-county-commissioners-court-will-shift-under-new-leadership/ https://fortworthreport.org/2022/01/18/meet-the-republican-candidates-running-to-replace-glen-whitley-as-tarrant-county-judge/ https://fortworthreport.org/2022/01/18/meet-the-democratic-candidates-in-the-race-to-become-tarrant-county-judge/ Governor Race Stuff https://theweek.com/immigration/1009190/texas-gov-greg-abbott-takes-fire-from-all-sides-for-indefinite-national-guard https://www.texastribune.org/2022/01/20/don-huffines-staffer-white-nationalist-ties/ https://www.texasmonthly.com/news-politics/joy-diaz-beto-orourke/ Henry Cuellar FBI Raidhttps://www.google.com/amp/s/www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna13005 https://www.thedailybeast.com/years-before-fbi-raid-dem-rep-henry-cuellar-made-sketchy-azerbaijan-connections Other Storieshttps://www.kut.org/politics/2022-01-18/texas-says-supply-chain-issues-have-limited-the-number-of-voter-registration-forms-it-can-give-outhttps://www.texastribune.org/2022/01/21/ken-paxton-travis-county-jan-6-texas/ https://www.fwweekly.com/2022/01/12/clinging-to-power/ 

Jimmy and EJ have a jampacked episode for listeners! This is a full episode where you want to stick around until the end.  They start with CTFI providing $200+ million funding to underrepresented Fort Worthians and then move into school board/ city redistricting. The big story is Panther Island and its boost from the federal government of $403 million.   

The top headlines from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on Thursday, January 20, 2022, including $403 million in federal funds going to the bypass channel for Panther Island, Grapevine-Colleyville schools closing for the rest of the week due to COVID-19 cases and lack of staff, and two people detained following lockdowns after anonymous threats were made against Denton high schools.

Jimmy and EJ catch up after the holidays and share a lot of updates from the past two weeks. The big story was Palo Pinto Mountains State Park and Aaron Dean's lawyer trying to push the trial outside of Tarrant County. We also share why redistricting meetings were canceled in December and how no one was aware of Panther Island being drawn out of Kay Granger's district. 

Jimmy and EJ share updates on dates to participate in redistricting and the new city council schedule. Aaron Dean's trial is finally set but some believe the trial should be held outside of Tarrant County. The big story is about elites coming to Hotel Dryce and causing a ruckus.

This week on The Texan's “Weekly Roundup,” the team covers the latest in lawmaker retirements and campaign announcements, a state legislator switching parties, a federal investigation into a North Texas school district, a redistricting lawsuit in Harris County, a tragic instance of human smuggling at the border, discrepancies in COVID-19 vaccination data at the state and federal levels, photos of barbed wire fencing serving as the border wall shared by the governor, threatening remarks made at a Texas school board meeting, grand jury subpoenas issued in Harris County over a controversial vaccine outreach contract, more tracts of land purchased for the Panther Island project, and State Board of Education hearings on controversial curriculum.

Kelly MF Myer aka the pucker gangster joined Tim and Jake in the hot tub with some Bad Ass beers, but first we practiced with a warm up episode. Originally recorded right before the "New Braunfels Brewing Company: All the Cool Shit" episode. Listen in on this mini adventure, then go Listen to the big episode featuring the first ever sampling of MRTN HS FKR!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hottubbeer/support

Panther Island Chat, Beer and Fun! Ep 159Welcome to the show! Tonight we are sitting down with Sandra Dipretore from Panther Island Brewing while tasting a few of their tasty brews. We'll also be chatting about charityPowered by Fast Track Cannabis Clinics of America , Gorilla Marketing , Alarm Engineers Inc. & Coast 2 Bay Inspection ServicesSupport the Stream Beer Fund- Venmo: @strikeoutbeer- CashApp: $strikeoutbeer Merch Store is now OPEN!!! https://teespring.com/stores/my-store-10220299Thank you all for your support. Cheers!Connect with Strikeout Beer:Web: http://www.strikeoutbeer.comInstagram: @strikeoutbeerTwitter: @strikeoutbeerTumblr: @strikeoutbeerpodcastTwitch: strikeoutbeerTikTok: strikeoutbeer----------------------------------------Intro/Exit Music Info:“Fast Modern Rock Song” & “Heavy Rock Groove” by Royalty Free Music on Rock Instrumentals for Use in Production Vol. 3 TV Productions, Podcasts, Movies & Jingles from Amazon Music

The top headlines from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on Monday, July 19, 2021, including updates on federal Panther Island funding, further debate on state election bills, a shooting in Fort Worth's Sundance Square and extensive renovations coming to Theatre Arlington.

The top headlines from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on Wednesday, May 12, 2021, including an update on COVID vaccinations in Tarrant County, the election for mayor in Arlington, Panther Island updates in Fort Worth, and a Texas lottery winner.

Mary Kelleher ranches along the Trinity River with her husband - and about 100 head of cattle, pigs, goats, chickens, geese and the odd llama, turkey and peacock. In September of 2010, the Trinity River rose suddenly, flooding a large chunk of their ranch. Damage was horrendous... livestock drowned and farm equipment was destroyed. Worse yet, the cause was an unannounced release of water upstream and the water on her property didn't recede for months! In trying to find out what happened and how to prevent it from happening again, Mary discovered that the Tarrant Regional Water District wasn't as focused as they should be on their mission of flood control and water supply. In 2013, she ran for TRWD Board to push for changes. She served four years as a TRWD Director - bringing transparency, accountability and sunshine! Fast forward to now... Mary's ready to serve the public again! The economic development project known as Panther Island has not only diverted the Board's attention, it's become a true money pit with an ever-expanding budget and lengthening timeline. What is the TRWD anyway? TRWD stands for Tarrant Regional Water District... and that's the source of water for cities in the area. So that's one responsibility of TRWD: water supply. The other major TRWD responsibility is flood control. You may have seen photos of the historic Fort Worth flood in May 1949. After that, levees were built and Fort Worth has not seen a repeat of the Trinity River flooding the city.

The top headlines from the Fort Worth Star-Telegram on Tuesday, April 6, 2021, including Opening Day at Globe Life Park for the Texas Rangers, the opening of one of the Panther Island bridges, updated Tarrant County COVID-19 numbers and an Australian company is bringing 300 manufacturing jobs to Cresson.

Abel, Jane, and Vincent pour their flights to go! Listen for a Panther Island PT.4 ! Diving into the darker side of Panther Island! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatshoppeningtexas/support

Hey! Welcome to PT. 3 of Panther Island Brewing! Whoa, what is coming up at PB? Spoiler alert, exciting stuff! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatshoppeningtexas/support

A women strong brewery ! What does that look like, Covid, and getting to know Panther Island. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatshoppeningtexas/support

Abel, Jane, and Vincent sit down with Ryan (owner brewer), Johnye (Jill of all trades, sister, head of Sales, and marketing) and Sandra(the first Paid women brewer in DFW and assistant brew BA) we have such a good time this episode turns into many! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whatshoppeningtexas/support