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Councilmember Williams described the project as a multi‑stakeholder effort that produced a “win‑win” for neighborhood, school district and city: townhomes for lease and for sale adjacent to the Roy Charles Brooks medical campus, commercial space suitable for medical uses and proceeds from the Crowley ISD land sale that the councilmember said the district will use for school construction.

The developer also agreed to partner with the city to install a traffic signal at Granbury and Appalachian Way, a location Williams said is “very dangerous” during peak hours. Williams said the agreement will improve safety and that the development brings jobs and neighborhood services closer to residents.

Two speakers were listed on the item; one was absent. After discussion, council approved the zoning case following a motion and second.

The council’s action enables the next permitting and site‑plan steps; staff and developers will work through technical reviews and traffic signal design and funding arrangements.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting | May 20, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","City council approved ZC25‑080 allowing high‑end townhomes and neighborhood commercial at a Crowley ISD property; councilmember said proceeds will help Crowley ISD and developers agreed to fund a traffic signal at a dangerous intersection.","taxTitle","Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas","taxId",2814,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223578,"Council approves $15,000 grant to support O.D. Wyatt ‘Thrive Market’ for food access",274,4120000,4394000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3573556-fdc09948d9fb2c4624ae83d35ab2a4c6&start=4120&end=4394","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3573556-fdc09948d9fb2c4624ae83d35ab2a4c6/thumbnail_4120000.jpg","/articles/6223578/Fort-Worth/Tarrant-County/Texas/Council-approves-15000-grant-to-support-OD-Wyatt-Thrive-Market-for-food-access","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223578-183ee6bd208596c13f2e65104997cfa0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157325&Signature=QzBGYBophco9M0dnDudJRVG6AEBi01TytoIKA9TgQDYQ73ALZJW68iDQD0AXEtKPoZvIK5fKaWX3bBXlM5ZwJDnr~gyrIw1HAVo5JK3k~4Hj3TYfjNuBvzH~0FrAJEDwgQVaPObVtbh0wWDf4WP6~YKZaI6GMX2eCWHaN16Qp02fsHjRLz7HZ7NR4B6Km4KRaqAENGEHeqgG~SuvGDIkIAu5BBS3WE2gV4xx0BBarjVLJzIL1cZpxjZTEBY8MIwQ~rDRvR9KNGz7vhj4hl0iV8~2Sr8oFu3Tvdf7si3XuucnODm7zhp1fPfNk9mo4PMZhyiNW9t~uxqcr68ofjO4Cw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Worth City Council approved an ordinance to appropriate $15,000 in grant funds from the No Kid Hungry/Mayors Alliance to support a Thrive Market at O.D. Wyatt High School aimed at addressing student and family food insecurity.

Mayor Mattie Parker described the Thrive Market as a community resource run in partnership with local organizations and thanked school and partner representatives for their work. Armando Gallegos, principal of O.D. Wyatt, thanked the council on behalf of the school community and accepted the recognition.

The ordinance (M&C 25‑0454) funds programming tied to the No Kid Hungry campaign and the mayor’s alliance on childhood hunger. Council member Jared (last name on file with the city) recused from the vote because of a professional affiliation with a hunger‑relief organization; he notified the city secretary and stepped away from the vote.

Mayor Parker said the market features student entrepreneurs and partners including Kroger, THR and Aetna, and that the model could be replicated at other schools. Council members praised the school’s program and encouraged colleagues to visit the market.

The appropriation passed after a brief motion and second.","The council appropriated $15,000 from the mayor’s alliance/No Kid Hungry grant for a Thrive Market at O.D. Wyatt High School to address food insecurity; the principal and partners were recognized at the meeting.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223583,"Fort Worth confirms Robert Aldridge as interim police chief following chief Nokes’ retirement",382,3565000,3947000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3573556-fdc09948d9fb2c4624ae83d35ab2a4c6&start=3565&end=3947","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3573556-fdc09948d9fb2c4624ae83d35ab2a4c6/thumbnail_3565000.jpg","/articles/6223583/Fort-Worth/Tarrant-County/Texas/Fort-Worth-confirms-Robert-Aldridge-as-interim-police-chief-following-chief-Nokes-retirement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223583-dbe307640b02dc76467ab2059ab3f8ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157325&Signature=UFq~vqhwj9Rkyjm1zqXrX2Xu~DcrddwpEMyel5CwfIEz7VPQICNxTnv-wfe4pcpqsgHTIGCv~YYMlRSdOCH1fH~7Q-~D~AajV6PzfI~69iS-GiR8vAeQILnBcZ4JV97tFMKTo8Mi5q80k~5o0io9GJwB1J~UxbVfftop~2QZqq7vvAEQJTkctGh-8hjBzWqqY5lifPzgvIpG~BYy5cggUDhHxI-BGufB1NfJCOS2QiewPxMHFBNFBQCMUSI7Mn0q~INbthwPlc75wXzpJ16K2xNftpUjVr7VTqV~YDUoZIpathFMVQAIW7LHstWdZZ44eeacJpKkufCo~EK6wzk0FA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Worth City Council confirmed Assistant Chief Robert Aldridge as interim chief of the Fort Worth Police Department as Chief Nokes prepares to retire at the end of the month.

Mayor Mattie Parker introduced a resolution confirming the appointment and council members offered public remarks thanking outgoing Chief Nokes for his service and welcoming Aldridge to the interim role. “You have my support, sir,” Councilmember Carlos Flores said during debate, praising Aldridge’s knowledge and professional character.

Speakers including council members and community leaders highlighted Nokes’ decades of service and Aldridge’s experience. Councilmember Michael Williams said Nokes had led with courage and humility and offered scripture as a blessing; several council members noted their personal interactions with both officers and expressed confidence in Aldridge’s ability to lead during the transition.

The resolution confirming Aldridge’s interim appointment passed without recorded opposition. Councilmembers described next steps as an internal police‑department lead for continuity while a formal chief search proceeds. No implementation timeline for a permanent appointment was stated during the meeting.

Council discussion also included personal remarks to Chief Nokes, congratulations for his retirement and recognition of his family’s support. Aldridge did not provide an extended public statement during the council meeting; several members said they looked forward to working with him in the interim.

The council then moved to other agenda business.","The council unanimously confirmed Assistant Chief Robert Aldridge as interim police chief after Chief Nokes announced his retirement; members praised both officers and the department.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6223586,"Fort Worth Council adopts resolution opposing Tarrant County mid‑decade redistricting",2514,3035000,5549000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3573556-fdc09948d9fb2c4624ae83d35ab2a4c6&start=3035&end=5549","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3573556-fdc09948d9fb2c4624ae83d35ab2a4c6/thumbnail_3035000.jpg","/articles/6223586/Fort-Worth/Tarrant-County/Texas/Fort-Worth-Council-adopts-resolution-opposing-Tarrant-County-middecade-redistricting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6223586-2a902af0184dbe95f54a832fe39ed9a8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771157325&Signature=JU8gZ8VgspwmyluZb47Jdp9rjKSg6q9Lltcrg6BaS6LWcK5VOIK0jFZFuF5m3CXJIoPiO5oI7hcuCnnl7mr6tvlXGqngfhaKWURBV0pE61XPI1Ug6T0Y47UHvuakLkHfztsFM6xrGui6vnicu3BPXeIZliRGXuCQeHkZQ-T7zfLnL0urH~y2nSC5F1ZJE2ByYQHjFC0JQwYmAj90iRenlm8uYoRRJ~EILzRSw0bL2kofXH~djIXQ-QLQdeI84vnBWz0-oei4e4Nx3ohpTyTpGkGGISfFsC4jiSsxoxHYO-V5EZwmxkfl~2Xxw3htwuu0xbd0y5E5detGXT4m7LVG0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Fort Worth City Council voted Tuesday to suspend its rules and approve a resolution opposing Tarrant County Commissioner’s Court’s mid‑decade redistricting plan, citing concerns about process, transparency and impacts on local communities.

Supporters said the county’s effort was rushed and excluded meaningful public input. “This process has lacked transparency, community input, and frankly, fairness,” said Daryl Davis, a District 6 resident, during public comment. Multiple speakers urged the council to act before the county’s scheduled vote on June 3.

The resolution, brought to the dais by council members and debated at length, did not change county law but was intended as an official statement from the city. Proponents said the county completed a redistricting cycle in 2021 and that the new mid‑decade move risks “packing” or “cracking” minority communities, potentially triggering Voting Rights Act challenges and litigation. Carol Peters, a Tarrant County Precinct 1 resident, said the maps would shift infrastructure responsibilities and warned taxpayers could face legal costs.

Council members described wide differences in perspective. Councilmember Elizabeth Beck said the county’s stated rationale had an explicitly partisan bent and warned the plan would “dilute voices” from diverse communities. Councilmember Larsdorf said he was concerned about process and about being left out of consultation on the council proposal itself. Councilmember Jeanette Martinez and others described the city’s own multi‑year redistricting as a model of transparency and community input and urged the council to speak up.

Speakers from neighborhoods and formerly elected leaders testified that outreach at county public meetings had been uneven or insufficient; Anne Zeta, a former Fort Worth council member, said consultants hired by the county were sometimes not presenting or responding at public meetings. Jackie Cox displayed precinct maps during public comment and described how one proposed map would reconfigure precinct boundaries with a “hook”‑shaped change that she said would pack Black voters into a single precinct.

Mayor Mattie Parker acknowledged differing views on procedure but said she would continue working with regional partners. The council’s approved resolution does not bind the county but sends a formal message opposing the county’s current redistricting process.

The council’s action came after public testimony from residents and neighborhood leaders and lengthy discussion among council members about process, precedent and local infrastructure impacts. The county’s vote on the new maps was scheduled for June 3; council members said the timing was a central reason to move quickly.

The resolution passed following a council vote after the rules were suspended to allow immediate consideration.","The Fort Worth City Council voted to suspend its rules and approve a resolution criticizing Tarrant County’s rushed mid‑decade redistricting, citing lack of transparency, potential dilution of minority votes and an impending county vote on June 3.","actionData","errors"]

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