Beto O'Rourke: The Importance of Tarrant County to the Future of Texas

817 Podcast - Fort Worth's Monday Morning Show

Ann and EJ sit down with Beto O'Rourke, a legendary Texan who served as the U.S. representative for Texas's 16th congressional district from 2013 to 2019. He has invested time in all 240 counties, running grassroots campaigns for senate and governor. He founded and currently leads Powered by People, a Texas-based organization that works to expand democracy and produce Democratic victories through voter registration and direct voter engagement. Enjoy the conversation, as this episode is a rare opportunity to hear Beto's perspective and strategy when looking at Tarrant County and its influence on Texas!
SHORTY STORY #1: Tarrant County Jail Updates
- Tarrant County jailers fired after in-custody death reinstated, put on leave
- Sheriff Waybourn says Tarrant doesn’t need jailers in SWAT-like gear
- Family calls out Tarrant jail medical staff in inmate’s death

SHORT STORY #2: May 28th Run-Off Election
- Tarrant County Commissioner Precinct 1 candidates make final push ahead of runoff race
- Runoff for Granger’s US House seat shows split in GOP
- Texas House District 97 Democratic runoff election
- Cheryl Bean, John McQueeney trade barbs in House District 97 race

SHORT STORY #3: Texas GOP Convention New Priorities
- Proposed Texas GOP platform
- Texas Republican convention approves closed primary, selects new leader

BIG STORY: Interview with Beto O'Rourke
- Join Powered By People

WINS AND LOSSES"
Ann:
👍 Forest Park Pool
👎 Sandra Sadek Departure from FWR
EJ:
👍 Spanish MyFW App
👎 Tornado deaths