817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

EJ sits down with Alex and Lydia, the two founding leaders of Tarrant 4 Change ( https://linktr.ee/tarrant4change ). You may be familiar with their work due to their social media presence or involvement across multiple initiatives around the community. EJ gets to sit down with these two forward thinkers to discuss everything in Tarrant County and why we must wake up and get involved. Join their Or...

Short Story #1: TCU increases tuition past $60K - College Tuition Is Falling For The First Time In Decades Short Story #2: The largest city in the US without mass public transit? - High-speed rail: Should Dallas to Fort Worth be Texas’ first route? Short Story #3: These Fort Worth ISD schools could be among the first considered for closures BIG STORY: Fort Worth leads Texas in population gain as D...

Ann and EJ cover various topics that interweave into a comprehensive episode about vouchers, systemic racism, and demography. Enjoy the episode! Short Story #1: House strikes vouchers from Texas education bill. How Tarrant County lawmakers voted Short Story #2: Residents want Fort Worth council to recognize ‘environmental racism’ in neighborhoods - How to stay in the loop with city announcements S...

Welcome back to the 817 podcast, where Ann and EJ dissect the current renting and housing data in the city. The big story is the future of urban core living and how cities like Fort Worth have to compete the with the Friscos of the world. Enjoy! Short Story #1: Update on who is running for Kay Granger's seat - No Mattie. - No Manny. - No Nathan. Short Story #2: Texas has 13 new constitutional...

Ann and EJ record on Friday, and lucky for all of us, the news on Kay Granger not seeking reelection creates some interesting contenders who will compete for this influential seat. We will follow this conversation throughout the year and we will love to hear your perspectives at Instagram. DM us now! Short Story #1: Fort Worth considers $3.5 million settlement with the family of Atatiana Jefferson...

Today, EJ and Ann are joined by Twyla Masterson, who is the Director of Programs at Leadership ISD . The organization equips community leaders and school board trustees with the skills and resources to advocate for equitable education. Education is a big topic in the city  so this episode, Twyla shares the big picture and how we can get involved. Below are the show notes and stories we cover in th...

Ann and EJ sits down with Wesley Gentle the Executive Director of Arts Fort Worth , a non-profit administers a competitive grants program, manages the Fort Worth Public Art program, and operates the Fort Worth Community Arts Center . Wesley shares their updated economic data and how the arts boost our local economy. Short Story #1: Fort Worth to invest more in West 7th safety. Here’s what could ch...

Ann is back! EJ and her go through an array of topics, as this was a busy week for Fort Worth! Short Story #1: Nazis at Torchy’s showed a bigger problem. Now’s the time to speak up - Influential Texas activist Jonathan Stickland hosted white supremacist Nick Fuentes at office near Fort Worth - What to know about Nick Fuentes, the white supremacist who was just hosted by a major Texas PAC leader -...

Short Story #1: O'Hare we go again - Tarrant Commissioners Reject Girls Inc. Funding Over Social Issues - Tarrant Explore More Affordable Solutions - We need more funds for our juvenile court system Short Story #2: Is environmental racism in Fort Worth? These neighbors say yes, and are fighting back. - Fort Worth residents protest industrial development near their neighborhoods - U.S. Climate...

Short Story #1: County Shenanigans - Tim O'hare Left Democratic Judges Out of Policy Meeting (https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article279918504.html) - Tarrant County leaders more inmates to a private jail in Garza County (https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article279926619.html) Short Story #2: Dallas Mayor is now a Republican - WSJ article   (https:...

Ann and EJ are back in the studio, going through an array of topics. Enjoy! Short Story #1: Ken Paxton Acquitted (Star-Telegram) https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article279366129.html - Tim O'Hare blames the media for the Paxton trial (Star-Telegram) https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article279418829.html Short Story #2:...

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...

This week, we had a technical error that stopped us from producing a high-quality episode. However, we hosted our first-ever IG LIVE ! Listen now . SHORT STORY #1: FWISD Reopens Libraries: What happened Monday. What happened SHORT STORY #2: TAD fires IT executive. Three mayors write a letter calling for the CEO to go as well . SHORT STORY #3: Transit - https://fortworthreport.org/2023/08/23/intera...

The budget increase is a significant milestone for the city as it marks the first time the general fund budget has surpassed $1 billion. The budget has increased by approximately 11% from the previous year's budget of $913 million. Ann and EJ break down what's in the new proposed budget and what it means as we build the city's future. Enjoy! Short Story #1: Dallas-Houston high-speed...

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/n...

Ann and EJ are back in the podcast studio. The theme for today’s pod is -- Who Needs to be Heard in Fort Worth? We discussed the mayor’s emails that led to the removal of the Pride Badge for the annual summer reading challenge. We also look at the blocking of city banners for upcoming event organized by the Metroplex Atheists group and the weird staffing issues at Texas A&M questioning free sp...

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 Worth https://fortworthreport.org/...

Today we have Eddie Brown , an award-winning journalist who writes for the Fort Worth Weekly . He has been keeping tabs on Mercy Culture and the power it has in our politics. Ann and I will be gone next week. Links for the show are below: Short Story #1: July 4th Shooting in Como (https://www.star-telegram.com/article277037373.html) Short Story #2: FWPD kills two men during a call in north Fort Wo...

This episode is for the real ones. Ann and EJ dissect the new demographic data recently released by the city. This is important because this is the first published data on the new districts. You will also see the evolution of legacy districts and how the perception might have changed. Get your laptops out because we get into the weeds of the ever-changing landscape of our city. Short Story #1: No...

We have a solid episode for you today as we discuss all parts of Fort Worth. Below is the lineup and links to follow along. Enjoy! Short Story #1: Mayor Mattie Parker is taking a second job (https://fortworthreport.org/2023/06/23/fort-worth-mayor-mattie-parker-takes-part-time-chief-of-staff-job-at-cook-childrens/) Short Story #2: City website got hacked on Friday (https://www.star-telegram.com/new...

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. represent...

Ann and EJ turn a chapter as they host their first podcast together without Jimmy. They are joined by Tyler Long, one of the organizers of Trinity Pride Fest . Election Results District 11: Jeanette Martinez: https://fortworthreport.org/2023/06/10/martinez-makes-history-district-11-elects-first-latina-to-city-council/ FWISD District 5: Kevin Lynch: https://fortworthreport.org/2023/06/10/west-fort-...

We are back with a jam-packed episode. It is Jimmy's last show, and we announce our new official cohost! The big story discusses the latest census data around Fort Worth's growth and the recent article in the Texas Monthly about Fort Worth possibly passing Austin if growth rates remain the same. We also talk about film incentives and what is going on with the discriminatory market on Mag...

We have another stellar podcast episode for you, as we have two outstanding guests this week. Dee Lara O'Neal and Nydia Cardenas are Latinx women who grew up in Fort Worth, Texas, and have traveled with a plethora of knowledge and perspectives. We discuss the significant urgency we should all have about the Tarrant County Election Chief Position and why Marc Veasey and company are writing a l...

This episode was full of insight and honest conversations about making a difference in Fort Worth and the greater Tarrant County area. The big story is a conversation with Leah King , the CEO of United Way Tarrant County, who is leading the organization in its second centennial. We talk about UW priorities, the safety of our children, and the Fort Worth way. Our guest host is Brian Renteria , a hi...