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Fort Worth Weekly Critic's Choice Podcast of the Year "Fort Worth's Monday morning meeting." - Bud Kennedy Do you love Fort Worth and care about what goes on in our amazing city? Well, welcome to the 817 Podcast, a weekly Monday morning show hosted by two Fort Worthians who banter and dissect the biggest stories in local culture, politics, and business. EJ Carrion is a local entrepreneur, and Ann Zadeh is a former city council member. Ann and EJ will host a diverse guest list of local leaders that drive Fort Worth’s future. We believe Fort Worth can be a nationally known destination for innovation, creativity, and economic opportunity. However, the climate in the city today is polarizing between an evolving community that deals with historic Cowtown roots and a wave of progressive newcomers. What we do today and in the next decade is crucial to the future of the Funk. How we respond to political friction, wealth inequality, and social injustice
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817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
BIG STORY: We spoke with Nathan Smith, the Democratic candidate for Tarrant County District Clerk, who will unseat 30-year incumbent Republican Tom Wilder. nathan4tarrant.com Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gather , and follow us on Instagram & TikTok .
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
SHORT STORY 1: Fort Worth City Council & Data Centers Fort Worth council asks Tarrant County to reject proposed cut in November voting sites Fort Worth City Council reapproves increased legal fees for ex-police officer Aaron Dean Data center moratorium takes first steps after Fort Worth City Council’s unanimous vote / Fort Worth makes major moves towards data center moratorium, regulations Newly formed commission set to advise Fort Worth on data center regulations Parker touts Fort Worth City Council’s unanimity in confronting data center issue Beyond the Algorithm and the 'Smart' Phone, Fort Worth’s People Instilling Hope, Action SHORT STORY 2: EJ’s Arrest Man arrested after profanity at last week’s Tarrant commissioners meeting Fort Worth activist arrested a week after his removal from Tarrant County Commissioners Court NBC DFW / CBS / WFAA Support for EJ SHORT STORY 3: TAD is starving local budgets Colleyville proposes tax rate increase in 2027 budget to offset lower property valuations UNT Health Fort Worth expects nearly flat revenue, higher spending in 2027 Tarrant County proposes lower property tax rate for 4th consecutive year WINS: Can Fort Worth duplicate Grapevine’s rail station success? City leaders are taking steps Trinity Railway Express on track for improvements Settlement reached in dispute between transportation body, council of governments Casey Kleeb is ArtsGoogle’s featured artist Pre launch 817 Day with Patrice LOSSES: Council OKs incentives for defense tech firm that could bring 1,000 jobs tol Fort Worth Fort Worth’s new data center rules aren’t stopping this project ACTIONS: August 12 - September 3 - Fort Worth City Budget Meetings August 17 - Focus Local PAC’s new candidate recruitment event August 19 - CDFW’s Transit Academy August 25 - Black Mountain data center vote September 1 - Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court Meeting September 12 - Dr. Opal Lee Empowerment Gala Sneaker Soiree September 15 - Fort Worth City Council Budget Vote Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gather , and follow us on Instagram & TikTok .
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
BIG STORY: We spoke with Heli Rodriguez Prilliman, the Democratic candidate to represent Texas District 12 in US Congress, who will unseat Republican Craig Goldman. Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gather , and follow us on Instagram & TikTok .
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
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% LOSSES: Former US Rep. Kay Granger dies at 83, leaving a lasting mark on Fort Worth Struggling Ridgmar Mall finds a new owner, set to become logistics center / Fort Worth officials express support for Ridgmar Mall redevelopment plans Fort Worth Alliance Airport to be major testing site for air taxis ‘We’re going to power AI’: Officials celebrate opening of Alliance manufacturing plant Curtain call: Fort Worth theater troupe bids farewell after 30 years ACTIONS: Donate to the 817 Gather The US is facing a blood supply crisis. Here’s how you can help in Tarrant County August 11 - Fort Worth’s data center policy vote August 15 - Alisa Simmons - Black Women's Breakfast August 17 - Focus Local PAC’s new candidate recruitment event August 19 - CDFW’s Transit Academy August 25 - Black Mountain data center vote September 1 - Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court Meeting A September 15 - Fort Worth City Council Budget Vote Canvass for Nydia with EJ Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gather , and follow us on Instagram & TikTok .
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
BIG STORY: Kent DeCardenas & a Fort Worth Citizen's Data Center Task Force Tell City Council we need a Data Center Citizen Task Force Proposed task force would advise Fort Worth leaders, council on data center regulations Can proposed data center moratorium in Fort Worth lead to meaningful, long-term solutions? Data centers require substantial water, energy. Sustainable practices, technology can lessen impact SHORT STORY 1: Tim O’Hare’s Ongoing Voter Suppression Tarrant County considers cutting 140 Election Day polling sites for November Letter to County Commissioners about polling sites SHORT STORY 2: FWISD Takeover Updates Fort Worth ISD says threats, not social media posts, prompted principal’s reassignment / FWISD didn’t prove claims against principal reassigned after Sharia law posts, documents show Federal judge declines to reinstate Muslim educator as Fort Worth ISD principal / Judge denies former Fort Worth ISD principal’s request to be reinstated As Fort Worth ISD reports near full staffing, parents demand increased transparency / How Fort Worth ISD filled teaching vacancies after more than 1,000 resignations Fort Worth ISD applies for TEA waiver to keep hiring uncertified teachers Why Fort Worth ISD wants to ban campaign donations to trustee candidates by its vendors Propaganda Proofing by Mindia Whittier Inside Peter Licata's Doctoral Dissertation by Barry Shlachter SHORT STORY 3: TCU Student Deported by ICE TCU student arrested in Arlington was deported to El Salvador, DHS confirms GoFundMe for Luis Andrade Testimonials about ICE custody conditions WINS: Fort Worth nonprofit shares design concept transforming former KKK site into cultural hub Mount Gilead Baptist Church’s legacy to be preserved through performing art center The Fort Worth railroad turns 150 Made in Tarrant: Comics store opens as safe space for marginalized individuals, gamers, artists Fort Worth nonprofit supporting college students now guides a new group — their parents Fort Worth Botanic Garden receives prestigious nationwide accreditation Fort Worth begins update to the city’s 2003 Historic Preservation Plan World Cup transportation plan successful as 40,000 use rail, charter buses, officials said Sasha Bass steps down as new leader takes charge of Fort Worth’s Sundance Square / Fort Worth’s Sundance Square names new CEO as Sasha Bass steps aside LOSSES: Harrison Mantas is leaving the Star-Telegram. Food insecurity outpaces regional population growth / 1.4 million in DFW face hunger as Tarrant Area Food Bank braces for funding cuts Tarrant confirms first human case of West Nile Virus this year Fort Worth firm involved in plans for new Persian Gulf refinery ACTIONS: August 4 - Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court ( Petition ) August 4 - Fort Worth City Council Worksession ( Letter ) August 4 - Nicole Collier's Public School event August 5 - Talarico rally in Fort Worth August 5 - 817 Gather at the Table -District 8 ( RSVP ) August 11 - Fort Worth’s data center policy vote August 17 - Focus Local PAC’s new candidate recruitment event August 19 - CDFW’s Transit Academy August 25 - Black Mountain data center vote Join the 817 Gather Discord , donate to the 817 Gather , and follow us on Instagram & TikTok .
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