Legendary professor and local political expert Jim Riddlesperger joins Ann and EJ on the 817 podcast. You may see Jim on TV or quoted in the paper. His 40+ year career at TCU allowed him to see the evolution of Fort Worth and provide a rich perspective on what we have accomplished and what is ahead of us as local residents. Enjoy!
SHORT STORY #1: Tarrant County DA appeals ruling that overturned Crystal Mason’s illegal voting conviction
SHORT STORY #2: Tarrant County will receive part of a $250M federal grant to expand solar energy
SHORT STORY #3: Two more deaths at Tarrant County Jail
- Tarrant Co sheriff responds to ongoing concerns over most recent jail death, 60+ inmate deaths since 2017
- Tarrant County inmate found dead in jail cell Thursday morning. Cause not yet known
- Man who died in Tarrant jail sought help for schizophrenic episode before arrest, family says
BIG STORY: Interview with Jim Riddlesperger
WINS AND LOSSES:
Ann
👍 Autobahn not building in ClearFork
👎 Losing taxes because they are building in Benbrook
EJ
👍 FW top TX cities as best places to start a business
👎 Dallas Wings move to Downtown Dallas from Arlington
Legendary professor and local political expert Jim Riddlesperger joins Ann and EJ on the 817 podcast. You may see Jim on TV or quoted in the paper. His 40+ year career at TCU allowed him to see the evolution of Fort Worth and provide a rich perspective on what we have accomplished and what is ahead of us as local residents. Enjoy!
SHORT STORY #1: Tarrant County DA appeals ruling that overturned Crystal Mason’s illegal voting conviction
SHORT STORY #2: Tarrant County will receive part of a $250M federal grant to expand solar energy
SHORT STORY #3: Two more deaths at Tarrant County Jail
- Tarrant Co sheriff responds to ongoing concerns over most recent jail death, 60+ inmate deaths since 2017
- Tarrant County inmate found dead in jail cell Thursday morning. Cause not yet known
- Man who died in Tarrant jail sought help for schizophrenic episode before arrest, family says
BIG STORY: Interview with Jim Riddlesperger
WINS AND LOSSES:
Ann
👍 Autobahn not building in ClearFork
👎 Losing taxes because they are building in Benbrook
EJ
👍 FW top TX cities as best places to start a business
👎 Dallas Wings move to Downtown Dallas from Arlington