For this week's Big Story, check out our previous episode where we interviewed Bradford William Davis. Ann is out this week for the holidays, so it's just EJ & Wesley.

SHORT STORY 1: Marc Veasey backs out

Congressman Marc Veasey drops out of Tarrant County judge race

SHORT STORY 2: Voter suppression in Tarrant County

Thousands of Tarrant County voter applications saw delays ahead of Nov. 4 election

Pastor alleges Tarrant County judge violated First Amendment by removing him from meeting

SHORT STORY 3: All 3 FW Chambers in favor of state takeover

Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce urging community to support recent TEA takeovers

WINS:

Suicide among youths dropped dramatically in Tarrant County. Other cities have noticed

New, environmentally friendly buses part of Trinity Metro’s $12M upgrade

These Tarrant cities to clean up litter, increase recycling thanks to thousands in state funds

LOSSES:

‘He never actually stopped’: Former Fort Worth councilman remembered for lifetime of helping others

Fort Worth emerges as hub for driverless vehicles

More details emerge about $10 billion Fort Worth data center

ACTIONS:

January 6th - First Public Comment for FW City Council

January 18th - First 817 Gather of the year

January 21st - Early Voting for TX SD 9 Runoff Election

Happy holidays & have a great new year!

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