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Happy Tuesday! Here's your daily report.

Dear Fort Worth Report friend,

Good morning! 

In your Tuesday Report: Last year, Arlington officials approved a permit to drill more gas wells near a preschool and homes. Now, activists and the day care’s owner are suing the city before a final vote on the permit tonight. Reporter Haley Samsel has the scoop. 

Arlington day care, activists sue city over fracking rules. Here’s what comes next.
Also, the District 4 seat on the Fort Worth ISD school board has been vacant for nearly two months. Reporter Jacob Sanchez breaks down the two options Trustees are considering for how to fill the position.

Explainer: Fort Worth school board weighs options to fill vacant trustee seat
 
Finally, after a two-year hiatus, a senior citizen show choir might revamp its performances in 2022. Photojournalist Cristian ArguetaSoto has the story.

• Fort Worth choir shows seniors there is ‘still life in them’
Looking for something to do? Listen to Tom Sless in concert at 5 p.m. Wednesday at Rahr & Sons Brewing in Fort Worth. For more details, click here. Take advantage of our calendar and list your events for free. 

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ON TAP: The 76104 area code has one of the lowest life expectancies in the state — and a nonprofit is working toward solutions. Reporter Kristen Barton will have that story soon. Make sure you keep coming back for the latest, relevant reports on Fort Worth Report.

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

Alexis Allison,
Health reporter

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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.

◾First part of Texas’ 2020 election audit reveals few issues, echoes findings from review processes already in place. (The Texas Tribune)
◾Between 2015-2019, the majority of Fort Worth’s fatal car crashes happened in communities of color. (KERA News)
◾North Texas hospitals welcome first babies born in 2022. (NBCDFW)
◾Amplify 817 seeks Fort Worth musicians to add to streaming platform, now in its second year. (Press release)


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