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Dear Fort Worth Report friend,

Good morning!

In your Friday Report: Do you remember what you were doing on Sept. 11, 2001? On the eve of the 20th anniversary of 9/11, we talk to Tarrant County residents about that fateful day. From a first responder to a teacher, and a business owner to a veteran, their stories about a day that will never be forgotten are emotional and heartfelt.

• 20 years later: Sept. 11 runs ‘through every thread of our society’

Also, Anette Landeros is a CEO, first-generation college student, mother and leader. She’s helping families achieve by helping their businesses succeed through the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and she is this week’s "Profiles in Leadership." Reporter Kristen Barton has her story.

• Fort Worth Hispanic chamber leader works to promote families, community

And, in his "For What It's Worth" column, CEO and Publisher Chris Cobler remembers 9/11 and considers how local journalism and our reporting fellows give us hope for the next 20 years.

• How has your world changed since 9/11? Today’s college students don’t know a world without 9/11

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The week that was
Here is a look back at key stories during the past week.

Local Government

• Listen: Councilman Jared Williams explains how he’s handling District 6’s egret problem.
• Trinity Metro unveils new routes, aiming for ‘A Better Connection’.
• Listen: Councilman Leonard Firestone says he’s using experience as a developer to help his constituents.

Health

• Why have inaccuracies thrived during the pandemic? Evolving science and politics.
• Explainer: A third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine is available to some. Americans. Here’s what to know about the additional shot.

Education

• Numbers vs. people: Fort Worth ISD superintendent tenure divides community.
• Explainer: There are 1 billion reasons why Fort Worth ISD’s budget is confusing. Here’s a breakdown.
• Explainer: Partisan judicial elections contribute to Fort Worth ISD’s unique mask mandate situation.

Business

• From ditches to boardrooms, Fort Worth construction company owner grows with city.

Arts & Culture

• New Yorker’s love for Fort Worth inspires TV show ‘Bail Out.’
• ‘Ma Belle, My Beauty’ Review: Three is not necessarily a crowd in Marion Hill’s Sundance winner.

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Looking for something to do? Check out the Remembering 9/11 exhibit at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History. For more details, click here. Take advantage of our calendar and list your events for free.

Do you have news you want to send us? Go here to submit your press release.

ON TAP: Where can someone experience the country in the suburbs? For Roy Waggoner, it's in the West Fork Ranch neighborhood. Learn more about the community in next week’s "Where I Live" series.

As always, thanks for reading, and please let us know what you want in your Report.

Thomas Martinez ,

Managing editor

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What we're reading

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.

◾ Watch: Build, unite, create: Using Lego bricks to explain Arlington's FY2022 Budget.
◾ Beer and live music wonderland is opening in Fort Worth’s Mule Alley — your sneak peek at Second Rodeo.
◾ TCU Coach Gary Patterson fell asleep watching Cal-Nevada game.
◾ COVID-19 live updates: Fort Worth ISD will require masks starting Monday.

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