Measles in Tarrant, Fort Worth Candidates Raise $1M+, and Convo with Cowtown Democrats

Ann and EJ present three short stories and an interview with Cowtown Democrats President Geoffrey Hyder, who will host the new Texas Democrat Party Chair, Kendall Scudder, on April 15th! Enjoy the episode, and we apologize for the audio, as we had to move into an outdated studio. We will be better in the future!SHORT STORY #1: Measles Exposure in Tarrant County- RFK Jr. Heads to Texas Kid's Funeral Who Dies from Measles- Tarrant health officials issue warning about possible measles exposure in Grapevine - Tarrant County Public Health lays off staff amid nationwide federal funding cutsSHORT STORY #2: Fort Worth Way Obsessed with Literacy Feels Sketchy- This new Fort Worth advocacy group wants every elected leader focused on literacy- Fort Worth ISD shifts $22.7M to support renewed literacy focus. Here’s howSHORT STORY #3: Fort Worth Council Candidates Financing Reports Are In: What do we see?- Fort Worth City Council candidates raise $1M ahead of May 3 electionBIG STORY: Interview with Geoffrey HyderWINS AND LOSSESAnn:👍 Community Design April Schedule👎 Going to State Legislature to fight for crumbsEJ:👍 Bills that support freedom of religon👎 HB44Join the 817 Gather Discord, donate to the 817 Gather, and follow us on Instagram & TikTok.