In your Wednesday Report: Only four out of 10 schools in Fort Worth ISD have a parent-teacher association. Van Zandt-Guinn Elementary PTA’s approach could be a blueprint for how to start more parent groups in the district. Reporter Jacob Sanchez examines PTAs in Fort Worth ISD.
Also, Fort Worth’s largest accounting firm is merging with another from South Carolina. Business editor Bob Francis speaks with the Whitley Penn CEO about what the future holds.
And, as the water district faces down another lawsuit from a former employee, activists and board members sound off on the agency’s efforts to improve transparency. Reporter Haley Samsel brings you the latest from the water district’s board meeting.
Additionally, the City Plan Commission is responsible for ensuring that all the new development pouring into Fort Worth stands the test of time. Commission chair Don Boren explains to reporter Rachel Behrndt how a group of appointed residents shapes Fort Worth.
Finally, United Way of Tarrant County celebrated a Day of Action. It invited the community to join and help those in need in Tarrant County neighborhoods. Reporter Lonyae Coulter takes you into a full day of what United Way of Tarrant County does on the Day of Action.
Also, you are invited to our free event at 7:30 a.m. Thursday. Our Candid Conversations community event series continues with a discussion on Fort Worth’s booming housing market. Come be a part of the conversation! Register here.
Looking for something to do? Go watch "Oklahoma!" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Bass Hall. For more details, click here. Take advantage of our calendar and list your events for free.
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ON TAP: The Forest Park miniature train has been part of many Fort Worth residents’ lives since the 1950s. But a number of obstacles have left the train dormant in recent months. Reporter Chongyang Zhang will have the story soon. Make sure you keep coming back for the latest, relevant reports on Fort Worth Report.
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Editor's note: 'What we're reading' is a feature designed to boost knowledge of Fort Worth and Tarrant County residents through collaboration with other area news organizations. Any views or opinions in the stories linked below are not representative of Fort Worth Report.
◾ DFW’s favorite honky-tonk band is led by a Fort Worth-raised dude with an accordion. (Texas Monthly)
◾ Fort Worth's first Black millionaire honored Wednesday. (NBC DFW)
◾ New breakfast, sushi and Korean fried chicken restaurants opening in Fort Worth. (PaperCity Magazine)
