BIG STORY: We talk with Tiffany Burks about how the District Attorney's office has changed over the years, what power it holds, what problems it has created, and how Tiffany plans to solve them.

BIG STORY: Our interview with Tiffany Burks went so long that we made this a 2-part episode, so stay tuned for the full interview with Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney candidate, Tiffany Burks.

SHORT STORY 1: Who filed to run in 2026.

Filing deadline drama sets up primary elections. Here are the Tarrant County candidates

• Rep. Jasmine Crockett enters Democratic primary for U.S. Senate
• Democrat Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, announces run for 33rd Congressional District
• Fort Worth’s Marc Veasey running for Tarrant County judge instead of Congress

SHORT STORY 2: Arlington City Council votes against gay rights.

Arlington votes to end LGBTQ protections in anti-discrimination ordinance

Media blitz opposes removal of LGBTQ protections in Arlington

SHORT STORY 3: Tim O'Hare attacks free speech & democracy

Here’s what got a pastor tossed from Tarrant County Commissioners Court

Tarrant County commissioner upset over number of polling places for TX Senate runoff

WINS:

First phase of Fort Worth Convention Center’s $701M revamp completed

Over 90 acres of open space, parkland OK’d by Fort Worth officials

New Arlington parks director looks to prioritize natural areas, open space accessibility

LOSSES:

Gov. Greg Abbott launches plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in all Texas high schools / ‘Completely new leadership’ coming for Lake Worth ISD as Texas takes control

What fewer vaccinated students could mean for Tarrant County as exemptions rise

ACTIONS:

December 16 - People’s Commissioners Court at Blanc Coworking & Studio at 6pm.

December 17 - Support Fort Worth Art meeting at The Pool at 6pm.

January 6 - First Fort Worth City Council Public Comment of the year.

BIG STORY: Last Public Comment of the Year

Removal of attendees, Christmas tree lighting plans punctuate Fort Worth council meeting

SHORT STORY 1: Star-Telegram fires their most outspoken columnist

Bradford Davis talks about his firing on LinkedIn.

• Mayor Mattie Parker should listen to her own words as she faces her critics
• Don’t be so quick to judge intent behind a casket left at mayor’s house
• Father cared for disabled son for years, until ICE took him away

SHORT STORY 2: The potential to reshape city council

City Council pay raises, term limits among potential amendments to Fort Worth charter

SHORT STORY 3: A look at who’s running in 2026.

Filing open for 2026 primary elections. Here are the Tarrant County candidates so far.

WINS:

Civilian-led police unit aims to build public trust, ensure Fort Worth’s accountability

Nearly 300 seek spot on FWISD’s state-appointed board following takeover / How many applicants for Fort Worth ISD’s state-appointed board live in district?

Trinity Metro to lease up to 40 buses daily for FIFA World Cup

LOSSES:

Supreme Court orders Texas to use 2025 map amid legal battle

Both lawsuits accusing Tarrant County of racial gerrymandering have been dropped or dismissed

Single-family homes focus of Fort Worth’s potential $5M affordable housing bond

ACTIONS:

December 11 - Community Design Fort Worth’s Transit Crawl starting at Central Station at 4:30pm.

December 14 - 817 Gather’s Festivus Potluck.

December 17 - Support Fort Worth Art meeting at The Pool at 6pm.