This week, the big story is a sit down with Chris and Mendi Tackett from See It. Name It. Fight It. Chris was a former school board trustee and an influential voice on CNN's Deep in the Pockets of Texas. He shares his expansive research and foresight since the show and his upcoming workshop for those interested in running for their community's school board. Mendi's experience is following the nuances around Christian nationalism in Texas and how we have to hold Republicans even more accountable beyond vouchers! This is a dynamic duo, which is why we have such a long show for you this week! 

For those newbies to the 817 Pod, we are a weekly show that does three short stories and one big story every week. The show ends with wins and losses from Ann and EJ! We look forward to seeing you back next Monday. If you want to join us in person and hang out with like-minded progressives, come to our 817 Gather. Can't make it in person? Join our Discord Community

SHORT STORY #1: Who is running in Fort Worth?

- Fort Worth council member Jared Williams rescinds reelection bid, leaving District 6 open

SHORT STORY #2: Trump's ICE in Schools impact local students and causes walk outs

- Fort Worth ISD investigates post inviting ICE agents to high school to arrest students

- Hundreds rally across D-FW to show support for immigrants, protest ICE raids

- High school students walk out of North Texas schools protesting immigration crackdown

- The Strange Triumph of a Broken America

SHORT STORY #3: Keller ISD Deserves a Vote

- Keller school board names interim leader, delays vote on superintendent’s resignation

- Study shows revenue projections for Keller ISD split; audit finds problems with budget

- ‘Let these people vote.’ Tarrant County commissioner speaks out on Keller ISD split

- ‘Return power to taxpayers’: A new Texas law would require an election to split Keller ISD

WINS AND LOSSES

Ann:

👍 Rosedale Community Public Art Project

👎 Patrick's Priorities for the 89th Legislative Session

EJ:

👍 MP Materials

👎 Trump Plane Crash