Texas A&M Fort Worth Breaks Ground: What Will Come From It?

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/news/local/fort-worth/article276729116.html)

Short Story #3: I-35 North Tollway  opens (https://fortworthreport.org/2023/06/20/2-6-billion-i-35-tollway-opens-in-north-fort-worth-after-three-years-of-construction/)

Bonus: The Fort Worth City Council will consider a measure to release over 1,400 acres from its extraterritorial jurisdiction.

https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2023/06/23/fort-worth-etj-burleson-bear-creek.html

Big Story: A&M breaks ground with big news of business partners (https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article276569861.html)

Wins:
EJ - Shaq's Fort Worth concert
Ann - Trinity Pride Fest

Loss:
EJ - Teen Homicides 
Ann - Fort Worth sprawl and how we approach growing the city

Extra links and call to actions

Drive-thru article  Ann mentions during her loss: https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/24/business/drive-thru-fast-food-chick-fil-a-urban-planning/index.html

Wallstreet Journal article EJ mentions during the North Fort Worth sprawl conversation: https://www.wsj.com/articles/cities-real-estate-bonds-taxes-c6736f8b

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