Ann and EJ are guest-less this pod, which is the first in weeks! Ann attends a Mayoral panel where the last four mayors of Fort Worth talk about the past, present, and future of Fort Worth. This leads to the question: Is Fort Worth better today than pre-pandemic or post Betsy Price?
SHORT STORY #1: Keller ISD Remains One District
- Keller ISD abandons plan to split district into two, citing financial barriers
- ‘It’s not over’: Opponents of squashed Keller ISD split rejoice, but demand transparency
- Effort to divide Keller schools was sneaky to the end. How do we prevent a repeat? | Opinion
SHORT STORY #2: The Modern vs. Gateway Endorsed Politicians
- District attorney gets case alleging child pornography in Fort Worth museum exhibit
- Former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris indicted on 5 charges of indecency with child
SHORT STORY #3: Federal Funding Impact on Fort Worth and Local Non-Profits
- As cuts continue, one study looks at how much each state relies on the federal government
- Catholic Charities Fort Worth expects to get $47M in paused refugee funds after suing feds
- ‘It’s disappointing’: North Texas food banks lose $2 million in federal funding cuts
BIG STORY: Is Fort Worth Better Today? TBD
- Dallas-Fort Worth no longer leads nation in population gain. Here’s where we rank
- DFW is growing leaps and bounds. But the biggest changes aren’t around Fort Worth
WINS AND LOSSES
Ann:
👎 US drivers log 3.28 trillion miles in 2024, setting new record
EJ:
👎 50 Rottweilers and other dogs rescued in Watauga animal cruelty case
👍 Fort Worth eighth grader leads campaign to educate immigrant families
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