Harrison Mantas ☀️🟦
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Local government for @startelegram | Got a news tip? DM me or email [email protected]
Fort Worth, Texas
Joined October 2017
It's a cliché in journalism, but it's a useful approach when trying to protect yourself from #misinformation:. "Even if your mother says she loves you, get a second source.". #COVID19.
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No favoritism in police chief search, @CityofFortWorth city manager says.
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One council member questioned why former Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia applied for the job after a suggested deadline.
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Working remotely today, but still covering the @CityofFortWorth work session. Taking hand notes instead of the usual live tweets, but I'll let you know if there's news
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DallasNews Corp. Board says its reviewing offer from Alden to buy The Dallas Morning News. Robert Decherd, DallasNews Corp. controlling shareholder says he favors moving forward with deal that allows Hearst to buy the company | @dallasnews:
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I did a bit of a deep dive on the four finalists for Fort Worth police chief. Here's what I was able to find out:
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Two have a long track record of law enforcement in the Metroplex, and two are from California.
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.@rlopezwfaa got the scoop on this, but the @CityofFortWorth put out the press release today:
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Of the 51 applicants, nine were interviewed in the semi-finalist round with four selected to move forward as finalists.
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Group starts crowdfunding campaign for 10 suspects accused of attacking North Texas @ICEgov facility: .
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They’re trying to raise $20,000 for legal fees.
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You need to read this, if only for @jamesmillianca's EXCELLENT writing. He tells and important story in an amazing way.
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More people are dying on the road, but authorities are reporting fewer crashes. What’s going on?
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We don't have to take our shoes off at airports anymore!!! .
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RT @ArminMizaniTX: It’s official, I’m in. Texas is at a critical juncture in its long and proud history. Now, more than ever, Texans deser….
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Feds charge 11 suspects after July 4 shooting at North Texas @ICEgov facility. Most have connections to North Texas. Read more here:
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Federal officials say a police officer was shot on July 4 during a “planned ambush” with the intent to kill ICE detention officers.
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RT @FortWorthFire: Seventeen members of the Fort Worth Fire Department have been deployed to assist with the tragic flooding in Central Tex….
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RT @CityofFortWorth: Many have been impacted by flooding in Central Texas. Information is limited at this time, but please monitor @cityofk….
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Okay, my laptop is going to die. You can follow along with the livestream here:
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Now council show and tell. (I'm gonna take a break during this session to preserve my laptop battery).
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Now consent agenda speaker. Bob Willoughby was supposed to speak, but he's not here. @MayorMattie runs through all the speakers. Apparently none are in the chamber. Council approves consent agenda.
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Council moves up economic agreement with AI Chip company in Alliance. Approves it. @MayorMattie thanks the company and the @FWEconDev team for getting this deal done.
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Now recognition of the Lanzar Graduates Group - @MichaelDCrainFW presenting the recognition. Says it's a 10 week program taught both in English and Spanish teaching entrepreneurship. Says they had a formal graduation that @carlosfloresfw spoke at.
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Cece says thank you. Says they're in Fort Worth schools, the library, and in Kuwait. Says they teach not just hair, but financial leadership, and being a boss. Invites other cities to adopt their program.
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@ChrisNettlesD8 Says it's making a positive impact on the community. Says it shows the camp leaders' committment to the youth of Fort Worth.
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