What You Need to Know about Keller ISD and How It Can Impact Your Schools and Children

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

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Chris Nowinski - Protecting Athletes from Head Injuries & Preventing CTE 27:28

منذ 6 أيام27:28

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Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…

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Today, we have a conversation with Laney Hawes, a mother of four children who attends schools at Keller ISD. She is also the co-founder of the TX Freedom to Read Project, which seeks to connect, support & mobilize parent-led groups fighting to protect students' right to read throughout the state. Her conversation is timely as Keller ISD's next school board meeting is on Thursday.
We will continue our regular program next week. Join our community Discord and attend our next 817 Gather on February 16th.

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817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

What You Need to Know about Keller ISD and How It Can Impact Your Schools and Children

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

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FWISD Teachers Speak Out Against Abbott's Voucher Bill and What We Know About School Closures 59:57

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Ale Checka, an award-winning public school teacher with 17 years of experience in FWISD, organized an opinion piece in the Star-Telegram to oppose Governor Abbott's Voucher Program. This voucher program aims to defund public schools while subsidizing private schools for privileged families. FWISD is already facing budget cuts and school closures, and this bill could exacerbate these challenges in our school communities. We are in the 9th inning, so Ale joins Ann and EJ to get us out of our seats and into the streets advocating for our public schools. SHORT STORY #1: Steer FW Recap - Fort Worth officials revamp plans for West 7th public improvement district after roadblocks SHORT STORY #2: Mental Health Panel SHORT STORY #3: Keller ISD updates - City of Fort Worth pushes for public vote in Keller ISD split - Keller ISD grapples with potential $12.4M deficit as new split details emerge BIG STORY: We’re Fort Worth educators. Let us tell you how bad vouchers will be for schools | Opinion - Fort Worth ISD seeks balance between community voice, data in school closure plan WINS AND LOSSES: Ann: 👎 DART says legislation to reduce its funding would have 'devastating impact' 👎 Conservation Policy 👍 Fort Worth child care center avoids closure after outpouring of donations EJ: 👎 Mercy Culture Measel Vaccination Rates 👎 Fort Worth-area event reveals how some conservative activists see Black history, culture | Opinion 👍 817 Gather Join Us | Discord Community…

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Fort Worth Wants Infrastructure Now: Jason Ballmann for City Council District 3 1:19:19

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Ann and EJ sit down with Jason Ballmann , who is running for city council District 3. Jason was a former council member in Marfa, Texas, and is currently a brand strategist at Texas Instruments. Fort Worth is growing fast, and we need leadership that puts people first, not just developers and big real estate interests. Jason shares how he has seen firsthand what happens when communities get priced out, neighborhoods lose their character, and working families struggle to keep up with rising costs. Growth should work for everyone, not just a select few in Fort Worth! SHORT STORY #1: Health - Deadly flu season: CDC reports more deaths from flu than COVID in recent weekly data - Here's a look at 2023-2024 Texas kindergartens w/ <50% MMR vax rate. Notice the majority are private schools - 21 Measles Cases Linked to Megachurch in Texas - Texas Banned Abortion. Then Sepsis Rates Soared - A third woman has died under Texas’ abortion ban as doctors reach for riskier miscarriage treatments - A Woman Died After Being Told It Would Be a “Crime” to Intervene in Her Miscarriage at a Texas Hospital SHORT STORY #2: Education - Parents rally to save Fort Worth ISD schools from closure - Here’s why the Tarrant County government is stepping up to help boost reading rates - Fort Worth ISD community members call for policy to protect students from ICE raids - 11-year-old Texas girl was bullied to suicide over family’s immigration status, mom says SHORT STORY #3: Development - Texas Leads the Build-to-Rent Boom - Austin is no longer the Texas metro with the highest rent prices - The gap between house and apartment rents in D-FW has never been bigger BIG STORY: Interview with Jason Ballmann for District 3 WIN ANS LOSSES: Ann: 👍 Youth 👎 Federal Funding Cuts to Transporation EJ: 👍 Jambaloo 👎 Dan Patrick Conservative Hollywood Bill 817 Gather:…

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Keller ISD Students Share Their Voice: Why Will the School Board Not Listen? 47:16

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Today, the 817 Pod community hears from Lara and Zephyr, two students at Keller High School who are part of the Keller Student Activism Organization . This grassroots movement was initiated by a small but determined group of students who have made their voices heard at recent board meetings and organized a school walkout to protest the board's proposal to split the school district into two parts . This plan is controversial and has garnered opposition from community leaders, who are presenting evidence to highlight the lack of transparency and the need for the people to have a say through a vote. Follow and subscribe to stay informed on what is going on around you in Fort Worth, Tarrant County.…

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Anti-DEI and The Fort Worth Way's Impact on Black Success with Carpenter's Cafe 1:27:47

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Ann and EJ sit down with a friend of the podcast, Katrina Carpenter, with Carpenter's Cafe . EJ and Ann riff on short stories, giving you all updates on election filers, federal executive orders, and the shenanigans in District 6. ENJOY! SHORT STORY #1: Who has filed to run and events you should know about - Who's running for Fort Worth City Council in 2025? Here are the candidates for the May 3 election - Join us at the 817 Gather - The Future of the City (EJ's moderating) - Interested in Running for School Board Event SHORT STORY #2: Executive Orders and DEI Bans Impact on FW - Federal funding freeze stirs panic, confusion for Tarrant County Meals on Wheels - Trump wants to end U.S. Department of Education. How would Fort Worth schools be affected? - TCU's website boasted DEI as 'key to the university's mission.' Now that page is gone - UTA creates a Task Force to be proactive SHORT STORY #3: District 6 is a Dumpster Fire - Gyna Endorses MAGA - Mia Hall gets Jared's staffer's endorsement - Jared endorses a different Crowley School Board member BIG STORY: A Candid Conversation with Katrina Carpenter WINS AND LOSSES: Ann: 👍 Events to mobilize 👎 Federal Executive Orders EJ: 👍 Costco 👎 Stock Show…

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The Bigger Story Behind School Vouchers in Texas with Chris and Mendi Tackett 2:14:52

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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…

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What You Need to Know about Keller ISD and How It Can Impact Your Schools and Children 53:36

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Today, we have a conversation with Laney Hawes , a mother of four children who attends schools at Keller ISD. She is also the co-founder of the TX Freedom to Read Project , which seeks to connect, support & mobilize parent-led groups fighting to protect students' right to read throughout the state. Her conversation is timely as Keller ISD's next school board meeting is on Thursday . We will continue our regular program next week. Join our community Discord and attend our next 817 Gather on February 16th .…

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Interview with Mayoral Candidate Josh Lucas plus Keller ISD and More Deaths in our Jail 1:22:49

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Ann and EJ sit down with Josh Lucas, an emerging star in Fort Worth who is running for Mayor in this election cycle . In this episode, we discuss the deaths occurring in the Tarrant County jail and the spread of Christian White Nationalism in Texas churches. Enjoy the discussion, and be sure to support Josh! SHORT STORY #1: How what is going on in Keller ISD can impact Texas schools across the state. - Stop the secrecy’: Keller ISD residents overwhelmingly oppose plan to split district - Why a plan to split Keller ISD into two districts has trustees feeling ‘blindsided’ - Keller school board member calls Fort Worth community leader a ‘narcissist’ in emails - Splitting Keller ISD in two? Fort Worth mayor opposes idea, hasn’t heard from district - Laney Hawes Tweet SHORT STORY #2: Texas selects its House leader and what it signals for local leaders when bullied by conservative PACs. - Rep. Dustin Burrows voted Texas House speaker in blow to insurgent GOP movement - Lonestar Left Post - Chris Tackett Post SHORT STORY #3: An odd ally joins the fight against Bill Waybourn due to another death under his leadership. - Recent Tarrant County jail deaths unite groups from both sides of political aisle - 31-year-old dies in Tarrant County Jail after suffering medical emergency, officials say BIG STORY: Interview with Mayoral Candidate Josh Lucas WINS AND LOSSES: Ann: 👍 Transit mixers 👎 Star-Telegram App EJ: 👍 Black entrepreneurs 👎 God not paying property taxes…

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Considering Running for Local Office? What to know with Tara Maldonado 1:40:01

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This week, filing starts to put your name on the ballot in a local Texas election. We sit down with Tara Maldonado, a progressive candidate who ran three times for city council in Fort Worth . Ann and Tara share stories and perspectives that give average listeners a genuine look inside what it takes. SHORT STORY #1: Censoring Art: Modern Exhibit Receives Backlash - The Modern Releases Statement Regarding Removed Sally Mann Photographs in Fort Worth - Don’t let critics censor Fort Worth photo exhibit because they see iniquity, not art SHORT STORY #2: Why is Keller ISD Looking to Split their District? - Keller school board now plans to keep public out of a meeting to discuss proposed split - Splitting Keller ISD in two? Fort Worth mayor opposes idea, hasn’t heard from district - Why a plan to split Keller ISD into two districts has trustees feeling ‘blindsided - Parody ‘Alliance ISD’ Facebook page pokes fun at proposed Keller school district split SHORT STORY #3: The 89 Legislation Starts Tomorrow! A quick brief on state politics - Texas Legislature returns Tuesday. Leadership battles, divisive issues await lawmakers - Texas Take Podcast BIG STORY: Conversation with Tara Maldonaldo on What it Takes to Run for Local Office - Attend her event WINS AND LOSSES: Ann 👎 - Fort Worth goes from a 100 to a 97 in inclusiveness to LGBTQ communities 👍 - Rail Project in Near Southside EJ 👎 - Dallas Community gets time with their city manager candidates 👍 - ROSIE ALTERATIONS | FWAAMFEST MARCH 15 ATTEND THE 817 GATHER…

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Fort Worth passes Austin as 4th Largest City, Granger's Health Exposed, and O'Hare Speaks to the Media 1:33:43

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Ann and EJ come back from the holidays, bursting into the new year with many new takes and concerns! Recent census data show Fort Worth is now the 4th largest city in Texas, surpassing Austin. The duo proceeds the show discussing ageism in politics after reports of Kay Granger's health get exposed by right-wing media. The big story is that Tim O'Hare finally speaks to the media. SHORT STORY #1: Do Fort Worth People Have Two Lives? Ann and EJ talk about how they have lives and communities outside of Fort Worth and wonder if others have this dip-in-dip-out approach to living here. SHORT STORY #2: Fort Worth Becomes the 4th Largest City in Texas SHORT STORY #3: Kay Granger Retires: Health Exposed by Right-Wing Media - From the mayor's office to Capitol Hill, Kay Granger blazed a trail for Fort Worth politics - American politicians are the oldest in the rich world - Why people over the age of 55 are the new problem generation BIG STORY: A Breakdown of Tim O'Hare's Rare Interview with the Media - Interview with WFAA - Will a MAGA Move in the Tarrant Tax Office Kick-off a Tom DeLay-style Partisan Gerrymander? WIN AND LOSSES Ann: 👍 A new way to empower Fort Worth voices and increase government transparency 👎 FWR hiatus over the holidays EJ: 👍 H-Mart Opens Summer 2025 👎 Miltary service increases terrorism | Veterans Get to Be Socialist ATTEND AN 817 GATHER | SIGN UP HERE…

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Predatory Churches, Flying Taxis, and Endless Sprawl: Who Controls the Connectedness of Fort Worth? 1:23:54

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Ann and EJ finish out the year talking about an important topic that brings together all the recent local news into one big question -- Who controls the connectedness of Fort Worth? The show includes updates on Mercy Culture and recent updates on crucial development projects. Oh! How could we forget transit news from Ann! SHORT STORY #1: How Did Mercy Culture Get Its Way? - How Mercy Culture beat Fort Worth’s bureaucracy and politics to get its shelter built - Fort Worth council member Chris Nettles responds to audio of him calling colleagues racist SHORT STORY #2: Record Usage of Transit Options that are Not SOV! - Demand for Fort Worth-area rideshare program booms - Fort Worth passenger rail boom reflects Amtrak’s growth - Trinity Metro teams with Lyft for $2.3M revamped Fort Worth bike share program SHORT STORY #3: Development Projects Across the City - Alliance development will add 4,000 homes and new Northwest ISD schools - Tarrant agency takes first step toward selling 100+ acres to Panther Island developers - JPS leaders set aside $303M to fund completion of $2.1B expansion, future initiatives BIG STORY: Conversation about Who Controls Fort Worth's Connectedness? - Alliance, 35 years later: How Ross Perot Jr.’s ‘grand vision’ changed Fort Worth forever WINS AND LOSS: Ann: 👍: Northside Community 👎: Death on Roads EJ: 👍 JPS Honors Commissioner Brooks 👎 Conservative Stack Gets Covid Dollars…

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🚨 BONUS POD: Mayor Parker Champions Mercy Culture Preying on Sex Trafficked Victims 51:53

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We've created a unique bonus pod to help you cope with yesterday's shenanigans. So many people inspired us yesterday, and we hope you hear allyship and frustration from your favorite Fort Worth podcast. For context, the city council approved Jay Chapa as city manager and granted Mercy Culture their exploitation center. Join the 817 Gather…

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Behind Closed Doors: Chris Nettles Speaks Out on Fort Worth’s City Manager Search 1:30:16

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Did you miss us?!? We are back with a full episode, including a conversation with councilmember Chris Nettles, who shares his authentic concerns about how the Mayor and council have hired the city's next CEO. December 10th is going to be a historic council meeting. The council will vote on whether Jay Chapa will be our next city manager and whether Mercy Culture will get its exploitation center. Tune in and get active this week! SHORT STORY ONE: Mercy Culture wants Fort Worth’s OK on housing for trafficking victims. But will it serve all? - Ken Paxton vows to shut down Texas church's homeless ministry in new suit - TAKE ACTION FOR OAKHURST SHORT STORY TWO: Fort Worth council to vote on economic incentives for Bell manufacturing plant, Ariat expansion SHORT STORY THREE: Fort Worth council looks ready to hire Jay Chapa as first Hispanic city manager - Closed interview BIG STORY: A Conversation with Chris Nettles about the city manager hiring process - statement WINS AND LOSSES: Ann: 👍 Elevated Bike Sharing and Expanded Rail 👎 School Bail Bond Process - Data for EJ's education rant EJ: 👍 Elon's callout to F-35s 👎 Dickies moves to California -Texas' top 1%: Here's the new cutoff for elite earners: The cutoff for being in the top 1% in Texas jumped 24% since 2020 - Frisco BIG CITY plans!…

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Conservative Media Loves Tarrant and Why Texas Isn’t Turning Blue 59:32

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Ann and EJ record the last episode of the month as we enter into Thanksgiving break. Before the recording, they had an in-person experience with listeners and friends called 817 Gather. In this episode, they talk about Elon Musk, Dr. Phil, and Mercy Culture. SHORT STORY #1: Commute Times Increase in FW: The Solution? NOT ROADS - Theft ring suspects accused of stealing nearly $300K in fuel at North Texas gas stations - Nationwide criminal ring stole nearly $5 million worth of cars from DFW Airport, police say SHORT STORY #2: Fort Worth has some of the highest property taxes in America SHORT STORY #3: Mercy Culture heads to Council in December BIG STORY: Conservative Media Loves Tarrant and Why Tarrant Isn't Turning Blue - Musk steers X disputes to conservative Texas courts in service terms update - PBR terminates contract with Dr. Phil’s Fort Worth media company after missed payments - Why Tarrant Isn't Turning Blue - Texas Democratic Party chair steps down after dismal election performance WINS AND LOSSES Ann: 👍 - 817 Gather 👎 - Voter Fraud Claims EJ: 👍 - Leon Bridge's Day 👎 - Jake Paul Fight…

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Analyzing the Election Results: Where Do We Go From Here? 1:14:39

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Ann and EJ share their thoughts about the election results. They discuss what stood out, where they are concerned, and what we can do from here. ELECTION REFERENCES 1. An Election Wrap-Up (Texas Focused) - Chris Tackett 2. County Results 3. The educated professional class is out of touch with America 4. Wisconsin young voters with to Trump by double digits 5. State of Apathy WIN AND LOSSES Ann 👎 Ozone levels 👍 Street Car EJ 👎 T&P Tavern to Close 👍 Leon Bridges Tour in Fort Worth…

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Tarrant County’s True Colors: The Lost Script of Transportation, Housing, and Democracy 1:24:15

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The election is tomorrow. Ann and EJ analyze early voting data while also discussing important topics such as transportation and housing. SHORT STORY #1: Election Day in Tarrant County: What to know, what to watch for and when we’ll get results - Early voting up, mail ballots down compared to 2020 in Tarrant County voting SHORT STORY #2: The State of Fort Worth's Public Transit - Lack of accountability plagues fatal Fort Worth 2021 pileup SHORT STORY #3: How 11 Texas cities made housing unaffordable — and what's being done to fix it - Rent expenses take up more than half of total income for 23% of Dallas households - Fort Worth staff request $2.7B to fund roads, parks and more in 2026 bond program - Mayor Mattie Parker's State of the City Address BIG STORY: EARLY ELECTION RESULTS AND SENTIMENT FOR ELECTION DAY - Texas Early Vote is DONE (Chris Tackett) - Early Voting In Texas Hits 8.8 Million: The Battle For Election Day Begins - Iowa Poll - Kamala Harris 1B Surge WINS AND LOSSES: Ann: 👍 Fort Worth Report Community Journalism 👎 Colleagues condemn Tarrant County GOP leader for repeated use of slurs EJ: 👍 817 Gather 👎 Trophy Club Patrioty City Propaganda…

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