UTA Approved to Build A Campus to the West: What does it mean for Fort Worth?

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Ann and EJ spent time analyzing UTA's new west campus, which is projected to open in 2028 on Walsh Ranch. The duo also updates you on proclamation drama between the council, Tarrant County Jail updates, and the impact of the new appraisal rules on new homeowners.
SHORT STORY #1: Fort Worth’s proclamation process has council members divided.

SHORT STORY #2: Tarrant commissioner wants sheriff to explain how jail operates. He says there’s no point

- Family members of Anthony Johnson Jr. call on officials to release full video of in-custody death
- Another death in the jail (we did not discuss)
- Amid scrutiny of Tarrant County Jail deaths, internal records reveal scrapped policy
SHORT STORY #3: The new Tarrant tax appraisal directors want change. But their idea is all wrong. | Opinion
BIG STORY: UTA is going West. What does it mean for the city and surrounding areas?
- ‘A game changer.’ UT Arlington plans new campus in this booming Fort Worth development
WINS AND LOSSES:
Ann:
👍 Marc Veasey Federal Dollars Programs Gives to FW Non-profits
👎 People who say Jim Walz was a radical pick
EJ:
👍 The listeners and Bud Kennedys shout out
👎 Nearly 12% of TX Voters are on the suspended list