FWISD parents veto closing middle schools and Abbott has votes for vouchers.

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Ann and EJ discussed the cancellation of the plan to consolidate a few FWISD middle schools, as well as how the election results have provided Abbott with the necessary votes to pass vouchers. They also delved into the topic of housing stock in both urban and suburban areas, exploring ways to expand housing affordability. Enjoy!
SHORT STORY #1: Election Results: Who Really Won?
SHORT STORY #2: Who owns Fort Worth homes?
- An estimated 26% of Fort Worth’s single family homes are owned by companies, city says
- Baby-boomers are loaded. Why are they so stingy?
- As Fort Worth redevelops its oldest public housing complex, residents look back fondly
- First-of-its-kind house is being ‘printed’ in this Fort Worth neighborhood. Cost: $150K
SHORT STORY #3: Tarrant Jail Has Another Death On Ther Hands

- Inmate dies in Tarrant County jail custody. Cause of death hasn’t been determined
- Tarrant chief deputy over jail says retirement unrelated to deaths in sheriff’s custody
BIG STORY: The Future of Texas Education and Why FW Saved Their Middle Schools
- Fort Worth ISD pulls plan to close middle schools, moves forward with campus renovations
- Fort Worth ISD board caved on closing middle schools. It’s a bad sign for the district | Opinion
- Governor predicts victory for his ‘school choice’ plan after primary, runoff wins
WINS AND LOSSES:
Ann:
👎 State politicians influencing local elections
👍 New leadership for Historic Hispanic Northside

EJ:
👎 TX gaslighting women in abortion cases
👍 FWISD scholars