BIG STORY: 

This week we have a discussion on how to define the word "progressive", the worldview, the policies, what it takes to win an election as a bold unapologetic progressive, and how we can all play a part in improving the world around us.

SHORT STORY 1: BREAKING NEWS: Renye Telles names as Executive Director of Tarrant County Democratic Party

SHORT STORY 2: Traffic & Transit

• Fort Worth considers traffic calming changes to better align program to riskiest areas
•  ‘Behemoth of a project’ planned to ease Bonds Ranch Road congestion in far north Fort Worth
• Silver Lining: New rail line revs up North Texas transit, tourism ahead of World Cup

SHORT STORY 3: FWISD Spending & Curriculum

• What did FWISD spend money on in September? Reading lessons, construction and more
• Grapevine-Colleyville board president confirms school closures
• With too many kids missing school, district says it has plan

WINS: 

ArtsGoggle

Tay Day

Leon Bridges’ musical legacy enshrined on the south side in Panther City

New documentary shows how 8 civil rights icons shaped the history of Fort Worth — and U.S.

LOSSES: 

Tarrant County electoral map will stay in effect after judge denies request to block it

Could Arlington or Fort Worth lure the Dallas Stars west?

ACTIONS:

October 14 - Public Comment

October 18 - No Kings Rally

October 19 - 817 Gather