817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

When Planning Goes Wrong: Schools near Motels, MedStar Dysfunction, and Release of ETJ Land

February 26, 2024 Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show
When Planning Goes Wrong: Schools near Motels, MedStar Dysfunction, and Release of ETJ Land
Show Notes

Ann and EJ curate a robust show starting with three short stories and one big story. Below is the agenda:

Short Story #1 Why you should consider voting in the GOP primary

Short Story #2 The highs and lows of Tarrant County leadership
- Tarrant County commissioners deny Trinity Metro funding to provide free rides to polls
- Tarrant votes to bring back inmates from private prison
- Tarrant OKs sale of forfeited guns by sheriffโ€™s office
- Tarrant Health director addressed accusations in a letter before his resignation

Short Story #3 FWISD cut 100+ positions. Will schools be next?
- Job cuts
- Supt says schools won't be considered for closure until after the study
- Economist attendance article

BIG STORY: Planning Challenges and Opportunities around the County
- City Shopping
- EMS options
- Basswood Elementary
- Next-Gen Transit
- Air Pollution

Wins and Losses:
EJ:
๐Ÿ‘ BNSF donates $2M to Juneteenth Museum
๐Ÿ‘Ž Other large DFW companies not following BNSF
Ann:
๐Ÿ‘ Event at Arling Height High School at 6PM on Wednesday February 28th
๐Ÿ‘Ž Dallas City Manager Resigns