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This week the North Central Texas Council of Governments received grant funding to study transit access in the southside of Fort Worth. The $270,000 grant, provided by the Federal Transit Administration’s 2021 Areas of Persistent Poverty program, is part of the FTA’s $16.2 million initiative that includes 40 projects nationwide + will work to develop strategies to give residents better access to basic needs. Today, we’re breaking down where, why, and how the money will be used.
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Access to services has a big impact on residents' quality of life. | Photo provided. |
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Where
The study will take place in zip code 76104, an area south of I-30 that includes the Historic Southside, Morningside, and Hillside neighborhoods. It is also home to the city’s Medical District, containing five hospitals and countless doctors’ offices.
The 76104 zip code is considered an “area of persistent poverty” where 14% of residents face poverty, compared to the 4.3% average in Tarrant County. According to a UT Southwestern Medical Center report from 2019, 76104 has the lowest life expectancy in the state of Texas, averaging 66.7 years, compared to the statewide average of 78.5 years.
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See the current bus routes in the area. | Giphy by FTWtoday |
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Why So how does looking at transit access address poverty and life expectancy? Basically, the study will examine if 76104 residents can reach essential services. Just because a neighborhood has resources, doesn't mean that residents can get to them.
It will examine the public transportation access of the area — which is currently serviced by Trinity Metro’s fixed bus routes (1, 4, 5, 6, 24, 54, 61X, 65X, 66X + 89) as well as the Southside ZipZone micro transit — to find out if the services can be enhanced or revised to meet demands. It will also weigh transit fares against their equitable access.
The program will develop solutions to improve access to healthy food, health care, affordable housing, and employment. Additionally, the study will strategize ways to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions in order to improve air quality in the community.
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Today -
Wealth Formula Academy | Fri., Aug. 5 | 12:30-2 p.m. | Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown, 1701 Commerce St. | Free | Discover tips and tricks on how to become an expert real estate investor.
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Midland | Fri., Aug. 5 + Sat., Aug. 6 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $80 | Catch the Texas country band as its continues The Last Resort Tour.
Saturday -
Family Workshop: Travel Mosaics | Sat., Aug. 6 | 2-4 p.m. | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | Free | Families are invited to make a custom mosaic inspired by artworks in “Sargent, Whistler, and Venetian Glass: American Artists and the Magic of Murano.”
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Vergil Ortiz Jr v. Michael McKinson | Sat., Aug. 6 | 4:15 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $44+ | The boxing brutes go head to head as the Golden Boy Boxing Series continues. 🥊
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Centro Popular 2022 | Sat., Aug. 6 | 6 p.m.-12:30 a.m. | Wild Acre Live, 1734 E. El Paso St. | $60+ | Hype up the weekend with a night of back-to-back rap performances from Three 6 Mafia, Chamillonaire + GT Garza. 🎵
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Prairie Sky Star Party | Sat., Aug. 6 | 8:30-11 p.m. | Tandy Hills Nature Area, 3325 View St. | Free | Stare into the stars using special equipment and learn from astrological experts. 🌃
Sunday -
Bat Boy: The Musical | Sun., Aug. 7 | 2 p.m. | Casa Mañana, 3101 W. Lancaster Ave. | $25+ | Catch the hilarious musical The New Yorker deemed a “giggling cult hit.”
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Family Fun Movies | Sun., Aug. 7 | 3-5 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Central, 500 W. 3rd St. | Free | Bring a bag of popcorn + sing along with your favorite characters from Disney’s “Encanto.” 🍿
Plan Ahead -
2022 TCU Rhino Run | Sun., Sept. 18 | 8:15-10 a.m. | 2850 Stadium Dr. | $35 | All proceeds from this 5k run/walk and kids 1k support TCU's Rhino Initiative to protect, rescue, and rehabilitate rhinos in South Africa. 🦏*
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"I'm just sittin' right here watching airplanes." | Photo provided. |
The Alliance Air Show is taking flight with a new name + schedule. Renaming the event “The AllianceTexas Aviation Expo,” Alliance Air Productions launched its revamp to keep up with the growth and activity at Fort Worth Alliance Airport (2221 Alliance Blvd.).
The 2022 AllianceTexas Aviation Expo will be held on Sat., Oct. 22 at Fort Worth Alliance Airport. Friends and family can enjoy aircraft displays, interactive and educational exhibits + 90 minutes of aerial acts — including the world-famous US Air Force Thunderbirds — from 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. ✈️ Flight Line: Touch and Tour Aircraft | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ✈️ Landing Zone: Exhibits and Kids Activities | 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
✈️ Aerial Acts: US Air Force Thunderbirds + F-22 Raptor Demo Team | 4-5:30 p.m. Stay tuned for ticket information. 🎫 |
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Weather -
105º | Partly cloudy | 0% chance of rain
Community -
The Tarrant County Commissioners Court approved a $180,000 grant to provide air conditioners for vulnerable residents. Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County will purchase and install window units during the extreme heat of the summer. Residents in need of an air conditioner should contact their social workers or case managers.
Development -
Construction sighted — work has begun on the TCU Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine at the corner of South Henderson and West Rosedale streets. Slated for completion in 2024, the first phase of the project will include a four-story, 100,000-sqft education facility for 240 medical students. 🚧
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A second one million-sqft warehouse is coming to AllianceTexas. After leasing the first warehouse to Ariat in May, Missouri-based NorthPoint Development plans to break ground on another warehouse in September. The $26 million facility has yet to be leased but is expected to wrap up construction within one year. 🏗️ (The Dallas Morning News)
Biz -
Duane Morris, LLP, an international law firm, is opening an office downtown at 777 Main St. The firm, which will be led by corporate partner Mitchell J. Moses, hopes to establish a summer associate and law clerk program with the neighboring Texas A&M University School of Law. ⚖️ (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Arts -
Curator Andrew Eschelbacher will be the new Director of Collections and Exhibitions at the Amon Carter Museum of American Art. Andrew, currently with the American Federation of Arts in New York City, will take on the role next month, leading multiple departments, spearheading exhibitions, and overseeing acquisitions. 🖼️
Plan Ahead -
Thinking about a DIY house project or a lush garden? You’re in luck. The second annual Home and Garden Show is coming to Will Rogers Memorial Center from Fri., Aug. 12-Sun., Aug. 14. The free showcase features vendors for home improvement, gardening and outdoor spaces, and family entertainment. 🌷
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Sales tax collections are up by 24.8% from last year, showing the rise of local spending after the COVID-19 pandemic stagnated markets. In May of this year, the city collected $17,548,115 in sales tax, which represents 22% of the city’s General Fund budget. 💰
Environment -
Did you know that a water bubbler or a soaker hose is better than a sprinkler when it comes to keeping trees alive during the Texas drought? Rachel McGregor, the urban forestry manager for the Texas Trees Foundation, shared watering tips for the extreme summer heat. Read her recommendations. 🌳 (Fort Worth Report)
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