Episode 346 "Fort Worth's 45th" w/ Mayor Mattie Parker

Mattie Parker is the 45th mayor of the 11th largest city in the U.S. In today's episode we get know Mattie a little better than the information you find on Wiki and get a bit of her history leading up to where she is today. We are so grateful to get this opportunity! This is a recording we've wanted to have for years. Special thanks to The Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce for letting us use their beautiful studio. Thank you to Sam Esquivel of The Failed Podcast for handling the production side of our recording. Thank you to our friend Kinsey at the mayors office for getting this all scheduled. Thank you to our homie Robbie for making the connection. Also, a huge thank you to Mattie for making time for us!!! You can contact the mayor through the City of Fort Worth's web site: www.fortworthtexas.gov   Here is a list of some of the amazing organization's that we talked about in this episode! Recovery Resource Council- recoverycouncil.org [email protected] -817-332-6329Our mission is to promote wellness and recovery from disorders relating to alcohol, substance use, trauma, and mental health. With campuses in Fort Worth, Dallas, and Denton, Recovery Resource Council is the most comprehensive nonprofit behavioral healthcare provider in North Texas, offering a pathway to recovery since 1946.  T3 - t3partnership.orgT3 is a local partnership of school districts, colleges, universities, employers, and organizations, anchored by a dedicated backbone staff focused on serving students and families in Tarrant County. Launched in 2020, T3 provides a variety of programs designed to inform and engage students and families about college and career pathways. Learn more in this overview video. Gladney - adoptionsbygladney.com Gladney believes every child deserves a loving and caring family. For over 135 years, we have provided help to expectant parents, birth parents, adoptive parents. If you need help call us at 817-859-8348 or email [email protected]. We are here to help and get you connected to resources. Casa of Tarrant County - www.speakupforachild.orgCASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) of Tarrant County is an organization of volunteer advocates who stand up on behalf of abused and neglected children.   Good Natured InitiativeFind information on the Good Natured Initiative by doing a quick google search. Local publications have done a dozen stories covering this project. Copied from www.oncor.com: Oct. 6, 2023, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker has announced her creation of Good Natured, a Fort Worth Greenspace Initiative. The efforts seeks to bring public and private partners together to shape and enhance greenspace investment in Fort Worth for the next 100 years in a city that loses roughly 50 acres of natural open space per week to development. Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce - fwhcc.orgThe Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce was created when a small group of minority business and community members recognized the need for effective representation in the local business community. The organization was chartered August 3, 1973, as only the fourth Mexican-American Chamber of Commerce to be established in the State of Texas. Among the founding members of the chamber were Dick Salinas, who served as its first president; Pete Zepeda, president-elect; Ron Fernandez, vice president; and Manuel Jara, treasurer. Thank you for listening to this episode of the Fort Worth Roots! This is the only show that is independently operated and pumping out a minimum of 5 episodes each week and we do this for you Fort Worth. Hoppin Fort Worth is Located at 2616 Weisenberger on Instagram as @hoppinfwtxMusic by Taylor Pace on Instagram as @taylorpacemusicCall in to the morning show and let us tell North Texas about your upcoming event!Email: [email protected]:817.988.1292 Find all of our sponsors under our "Trusted Sponsors" Tab on our soon to be renovated web site, www.fortworthroots.com Donovan Manufacturingwww.donovanmfg.comNight vision, thermals, machine gun rentals, AR-15 parts, classes, and more!Also under the same umbrella get all of your print needs through our friends. Banners, vehicle wraps, business cards, brochures, tshirts, and anything else you might need. Find information on the print shop on Facebook at dillon-press. Also, you can email them at  [email protected] Purple Web Consultingwww.purplewebconsulting.comWebsite design and hosting, E-commerce integration, digital strategy and consulting.817.629.6069Making modern business tools accessible to the small business owner so that they can compete with the big dogs! Fort Worth Float CompanyIs your day filled with noise and distractions? Overstimulating sounds and activity? Our daily lives have become overwhelmed with tasks and responsibilities, with very few ways to shut off the world for a brief moment. WELCOME TO FORT WORTH FLOAT COMPANY. They specialize in providing sensory deprivation flotation tanks, providing the ultimate relaxation experience. Offering various pricing and packages, and three different tanks, Fort Worth Float Company meets everyone’s floating needs. Hoppin (Fort Worth)Weisenberger St, Fort Worth TX 76107No more waiting for the bar tender. Simply walk up to the wall of taps, scan your arm band, and enjoy!!! This place charges you by the ounce. A great place to unwind or for your next big event. Find them on Instagram as @hoppinfwtx.Have a Fort Worth Event coming up this week? Call during our recording window and let us share it with the city. 817.988.1292. The Davis TeamLook no further than our friends at The Davis Team for all of your property needs. They have already sold two homes for us at the Fort Worth Roots and helped us find and close on our most recent home purchase. We wouldn't have accepted any other offer of sponsorship from a realtor in Fort Worth because in the back of our minds we would have always known the best was still out there. No commitment necessary. If you have questions about property then visit them online : yourdavisteam.com or give them a call 817.755.0504   Galaxy Wilderness Disc Golf  Galaxy Wilderness is dedicated to promoting Disc Golf to the masses for its health benefits through outdoor therapy, exercise, and camaraderie.Find them on Facebook as Galaxy Wilderness Disc [email protected](682) 228-0399 The Body Scrubberyon Instagram @thebodyscrubberyOnline at www.thebodyscrubbery.comPhone:925.808.8222A boutique and unique spa experience. "Don't cheat yourself, treat yourself!!" Luxury foot spa, full body scrubs, infrared heat wraps, massage, bubble tub, mud wraps, facials, couples packages, and small group parties.   Eaton Data SolutionsWe work to have relationships with vendor partners who specialize in different methods of vulnerability detection and management so that we can offer enterprise tools and solutions to small and medium sized companies (SMB's).Find them online www.eatondatasolutions.com Roofing Solutions by Darren Houk!Roofing Solutions can help with all your residential and commercial roofing needs. Roofing Solutions by Darren Houk islocally owned and operated. We are insured and have the experience to carry out most roofing projects.Web Page: https://www.roofingsolutionshouk.com/Phone : 817-882-6520 McFly's Pub6104 LTjg Barnett Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76114 · 4.1 miA BADASS little 1980's/ Back to the Future themed bar with an excellent outdoor patio complete with fire pit and room for your fur baby. Daily drink specials and fun activities almost every day of the week. See whats new at McFly's on their Instagram page @McFlysPub. Tres Amigos Tacos and Tequilatresamigostacosandtequila.comChef Sandy brings a fresh perspective and culinary expertise to Tres Amigos, continuing the spirit of female led entrepreneurship and the culinary excellence that Chef Paul was known for.909 W Magnolia Ave, Fort Worth, TX 76104 Cloudland Recording Studiowww.cloudlandrecordingstudio.comCloudland Recording Studio is an analog and digital recording studio located in the heart of Fort Worth, Texas. We are just one mile from downtown and five minutes from the Near Southside entertainment district of Magnolia Avenue. Baez Maintenance Services.www.baezmaintenance.com817-528-3056BMS is family owned and operated providing professional commercial cleaning services to establishments throughout DFW.With client satisfaction as a primary goal, high quality maintenance is available as frequently as requested. This includes a 24-hour support system, which guarantees a quick response. Since our beginning in 2017 there has only been one major goal here at BMS; customer satisfaction.