SHORT STORY 1: Ballot Board Concerns

• Libertarians allege political discrimination in Tarrant County midterm ballot review process
• Tarrant GOP ballot board judge accused of violating Texas election law
• Tarrant woman accused of stealing campaign sign listed as ballot board member

SHORT STORY 2: Mattie Parker’s Endorsements

• Fort Worth’s mayor backs Democrats in Texas races but skips key race / Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker endorses across party lines in key races

SHORT STORY 3: Fort Worth Data Centers & Flock

• Fort Worth offers Nvidia supplier tax deal for $1.3B plant, 600+ jobs
• Deflock Fort Worth

WINS:

• TEXRail is expanding in Fort Worth. Here’s where the train will go in 2030
• Lone Star Film Festival celebrates 20th anniversary. What to expect this year
• Fort Worth Film Commission rolls out the red carpet for Oscar-qualifying films
• City’s affordable housing goal more than 60% complete halfway through 5-year plan
• Fort Worth has the artists and the passion. Leaders seek city support to grow the arts
• Fort Worth vintage record store expands to a second location

LOSSES:

• Tarrant County domestic violence homicides more than doubled in last two years
• Parents, advocates press FWISD to deliver promised special education services
• Library budget cuts to mean fewer digital checkouts, longer waits for some titles

ACTIONS:

• November 3 - Election Day!
• November 4 - 817 Gather (District 11)
• November 9 - Arts Incubator Public Meeting

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