BIG STORY: Junior Ezeonu

After running for Gran Prairie at 21 while still he college, he beat a 12-year incumbent and became the Mayor Pro Tem. Now he's running in the Democratic Primary for Texas House of Representatives District 101. He talks about his journey and why it's so important that young people run for political office.

SHORT STORY 1: Mercy Cult goes national

Fort Worth’s Mercy Culture announces expansion with new churches in D.C., California

SHORT STORY 2: Fort Worth’s economic growth

City manager: Fort Worth’s economic growth continues to look strong

SHORT STORY 3: Alicia Ortiz to run for FW City Council District 10

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WINS:

TEXRail expansion moving forward with revised $33M contract

Gateway Park to see new amenities soon. This local group is helping enact plans

Yard tools to your door: Fort Worth mobile shed loans equipment to residents for free

Fort Worth shelters plan continued improvement, less canine euthanasia in 2026

LOSSES:

DFW one of the hardest areas for minimum-wage workers to afford rent, study says

‘Bring Maher home’: Family of Arlington man detained by ICE makes plea to Trump

2 killed in related shootings after a fight in east Fort Worth park, police say

Tarrant County Jail inmate dies after being found unresponsive in her cell

ACTIONS:

Right Now - Fort Worth City Council Report Card

January 6 - FW Public Comment at 6pm in New City Hall

January 7 - 817 Gather At The Table at 6:30pm in Arlington

January 13 - Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court

January 18 - 817 Gather at 10am

January 21 - Early Voting for Taylor Rehmet

January 31 - Election Day for TX SD 9

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