In your Thursday Report: Derrick Walker is the owner and pit master of Smoke-A-Holics BBQ. He is part of the 76104 community, and his community needs help. A nonprofit is trying to raise the life expectancy in the ZIP code.
Also, after a surprising 5-4 vote to stop more gas drilling in Arlington, city officials are responding to criticism. Reporter Haley Samsel and Kailey Broussard of KERA have the latest update.
And, is Dry January actually good for people? It depends on how much alcohol you already drink. Health reporter Alexis Allison spoke with a local psychiatrist to find out more.
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ON TAP: For six consecutive years, Fort Worth has scored 100 for LGBTQ inclusiveness from the Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index. Advocates say that scoring doesn’t provide the full picture for transgender people. Reporter Cecilia Lenzen has the story. Make sure you keep coming back for the latest, relevant reports on Fort Worth Report.
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