This week we give you a deep dive into Brian Willett and the Tarrant Juvenile Court, controversy over data center donations, fallout from César Chávez’s legacy, and backlash to a Texas Rangers statue - along with progress on the Trinity Railway Express’ $43.5M double-track project and a recap of FWAAM fest.

BIG STORY: Brian Willett & Tarrant Juvenile Court

https://www.brianwillettlaw.com/
https://www.instagram.com/brianwillettlaw/
https://www.tiktok.com/@attorneybrianwillett?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc

SHORT STORY 1: City Council’s Data Center Donations

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/politics-government/article315075197.html

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/article315081893.html

SHORT STORY 2: Reactions to César Chávez’s destroyed legacy

https://fortworthreport.org/2026/03/19/cesar-chavezs-name-removed-across-fort-worth-following-sex-abuse-allegations/

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article315091478.html

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article315112577.html

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article315117419.html

SHORT STORY 3: Texas Rangers’ Racist Statue

https://www.readeyeblack.com/p/reviving-the-racist-history-of-the-texas-rangers-was-a-team-effort

https://www.dmagazine.com/sports/2026/03/rangers-statue-davis-texas/

WINS:

FWAAMFest

https://fortworthreport.org/2026/03/19/trinity-railway-express-43-5m-double-track-project-moves-forward-with-new-contracts/

https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article315046343.html

LOSSES:

https://fortworthreport.org/2026/03/19/oil-leak-closed-birders-beloved-drying-beds-fort-worth-to-sue-for-millions-in-damages/

https://www.keranews.org/texas-news/2026-03-18/texas-enforce-drag-ban-ongoing-lawsuit-aclu

ACTIONS:

March 26 - Beyond the Fort Worth Way!
March 28 - No Kings
March 31 - Data Center vote
April 1 - Gather at the Table (District 4)
May 2 - Fort Worth Bond & Charter Election

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