Ann and EJ record early in the week due to some travel. They share updates about Mercy Culture, FWISD's Supt Payments, and Anthony Johnson's Lawsuit. The big story is Colin Allred's and Ted Cruz's visits to Tarrant County, and national progressives are campaigning in Texas.

SHORT STORY #1: Mercy Culture Mobilizes Congregation: Will It Matter?
- Mercy Culture accuses Fort Worth of discrimination over plans for human trafficking shelter
- Watch Full Message

SHORT STORY #2: Fort Worth ISD to pay Angélica Ramsey $500K+ as part of superintendent resignation
- These are the best public schools in Texas, Niche says. Is your child’s on the list?

SHORT STORY #3: 15 Tarrant County jailers now named in Anthony Johnson Jr. wrongful death lawsuit
- Another family hunts for answers after loved one's death in Tarrant County Jail

BIG STORY: Ted Cruz and Colin Allred Host Dueling Events in Tarrant County
- Allred, Cruz fling barbs from opposite ends of Tarrant County a month before election day
- Prominent Texas Republican endorses Democrats Kamala Harris and Colin Allred
- Texas Take Podcast

WINS AND LOSSES:
Ann shares some events and opportunities

This week we hit an array of topics. Do not forget today is the last day to register to vote! Enjoy!

SHORTY STORY #1: AI Data Centers Expand in DFW

SHORT STORY #2: Mercy Culture Attacks the Mayor

SHORT STORY #3: You likely won’t find love in Fort Worth. A new study on dating explains why

BIG STORY: JPS Loses Tax Revenue: What is at Risk?

- Will tax cut affect JPS construction plans? Leaders at odds over county’s surprise move

WINS AND LOSSES

EJ
👍 Big Bend Trip
👎 Tarrant County Jail
Ann
👍 Community Choice Summits
👎 Going Car-Less for a Week in Fort Worth

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 Council

Short 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 community

BIG STORY: Fort Worth Wants No Rules

• Land Owners Want Out of City’s ETJ
• Abbott wants Business to Walk Free from Accountability
• Homeowners want their value to go up but their property taxes to go down
• FW welcomes racist and hateful topics in community spaces

Wins and Losses:

W: Lost N Sound

W: Welman Project Wins National Grant

L: Extremism at Dickies Arena

L: Trees Dying in the City