Shows
Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerWhere Achievement Begins: Celebrating Fort Worth's workforce-ready graduatesOn April 25, at Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker’s 3rd annual “Where Achievement Begins: Mayor’s Celebration for Workforce-Ready Graduates,” more than 160 local graduating seniors were honored with the Mayor’s Achievement Award in recognition of their work to achieve workforce readiness skills, professional certificates, and internship experience in addition to high school diplomas. To discuss how these programs and opportunities have impacted their lives and futures, NBC 5’s Deborah Ferguson hosted a panel conversation at the event between Mayor Parker, an honoree from Fort Worth ISD, Rolando Jaramillo, and a recent graduate and T3 scholar, Lizbeth Maldonado.During the...2024-06-0434 min
Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerPublic Safety with the Mayors of Fort Worth, Kansas City, & TampaOn Monday, May 13 Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker, who chairs the U.S Conference of Mayors (USCM) Mayors and Police Chiefs Task Force, along with Fort Worth Police Chief Neil Noakes welcomed Mayors and Police Chiefs from across the United States to Fort Worth for the USCM Meeting of Mayors and Police Chiefs. Over the course of the day-long meeting, the mayors and police chiefs heard from foremost experts and engaged in discussion on the challenges and opportunities around public safety issues facing cities across the country, including officer staffing and retention, violent crime reduction strategies, the fentanyl crisis...2024-05-1317 min
Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerFort Worth highlights in 2023 with Mayor Mattie ParkerFort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker discusses five highlights from 2023: redistricting and an expanded City Council, new tax exemptions and the FY2023-2024 budget, explosive economic development growth, the launch of the Good Natured Fort Worth Greenspace Initiative, and innovative new investments in affordable housing efforts. Plus, a few items to look to in 2024: the Park, Recreation, and Open Space Master Plan, 2050 Comprehensive Plan, and the move to Future City Hall...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we...2023-12-2913 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerHard-working solutions to homelessness with Presbyterian Night Shelter’s Toby Owen & Kirsten HamMayor Parker talks with Toby Owen, CEO of Presbyterian Night Shelter, and Kirsten Ham, VP of Career and Workforce Development of Presbyterian Night Shelter, about the success of the UpSpire program which provides steady employment opportunities for people experiencing homelessness, and larger efforts happening citywide to address shelter, workforce, and affordable housing needs.Learn more about Upspire.Learn more about Presbyterian Night Shelter.Read: Fort Worth’s plan to tackle homelessness with expanded budget..A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at cu...2023-12-2128 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerMayor Mattie Parker's budget priorities for FY2024Mayor Mattie Parker discusses her top budget priorities for the upcoming City of Fort Worth FY2024 budget discussions, which include public safety, exceptional city services, and green space, while ensuring the City reduces the property tax rate.The Fort Worth City Manager is set to present the proposed budget to the Fort Worth City Council on Aug. 8. In the weeks that follow, there will be a series of meetings with the Council and community for feedback before the final budget for FY2024 is approved by City Council in September, taking effect Oct. 1.Additionally, Mayor Parker...2023-08-0209 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerRaising homestead exemptions, summer violent crime reduction efforts | Council recapMayor Parker discusses the City Council's unanimous vote to approve a $20K increase in the Over 65 and Disability Residential Homestead Exemptions at the Fort Worth City Council on June 27, 2023 as well as several violent crime reduction initiatives ongoing this summer, including the One Second Collaborative and Fort Worth Safe.Learn more:Council increases Over 65, Disability exemptions, easing tax burdenGun Lock Program aims to secure communities and prevent violenceUWTC fill key positions for One Second Collaborative Fort Worth violent crime down 13%, homicides fall 24.5%. City credits police initiative ..A podcast hosted by Mayor Ma...2023-06-2905 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerEarly voting, tourism funding, celebrating workforce-ready students | Council reacpMayor Parker discusses items from the Visit Fort Worth contract approved at the Fort Worth City Council on April 25, 2023 as well as the Where Achievement Begins celebration of workforce-ready graduates and early voting in local elections.Learn more:Fort Worth school districts have a new goal: Boost career readiness by 10% in next yearFunds to help spotlight film production and boost tourism2023 General Election Information..A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 13th...2023-04-2807 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerStreet racing response, deal for new Carhartt center, funds to combat opioid crisis locally | Council recapMayor Parker discusses items from the Fort Worth City Council on April 11, 2023: street racing concerns and FWPD response, the deal for a new Carhartt distribution center in Fort Worth, and newly-allocated funds to combat opioid crisis locally.Learn more:Carhartt zips into Fort Worth with new distribution centerSettlement funds will help combat opioid crisis locally..A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 13th largest city in the nation forward..2023-04-1405 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie Parker3 big votes for entrepreneurship and innovation | Council recapMayor Parker discusses items from the Fort Worth City Council and Local Development Corporation Board meetings on March 23, 2023: $500,000 of operation funding over the next two years to establish The Fort Worth Entrepreneurship Center, $1.5 million incentives over several years for a electronic game design company, and formalizing the Innovation Districts Policy.Learn more:Fort Worth council approves $1.5 million incentive package for video game companyNew districts promote innovation in Fort WorthFort Worth Local Development Corporation Board Meeting..A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues...2023-03-2404 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie Parker13% Decrease in Violent Crime, $11M in Housing for Homeless Families, FORT Act Council Proposal | Council RecapMayor Parker discusses items from the Fort Worth City Council, Housing Finance Corp. Board, and Crime Control & Prevention District Board meetings on February 28, 2023: violent crime reduction data, $11 million purchase of housing for homeless families, and council proposal on Financial Openness, Responsibility and Transparency Act (FORT Act). Learn more:Violent crimes decreased in Fort Worth last year, report saysCity moves to purchase housing for homeless familiesCP-326 Financial Openness, Responsibility and Transparency Act (FORT Act) to Amend the City Council Rules of Procedure Concerning Council ProposalsCity Council recap for Feb. 28..A podcast hosted b...2023-03-0308 min
Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerBeing the reading role models kids need with Fort Worth's Chiefs and Library DirectorThe Fort Worth Public Library’s annual Spring Reading Challenge runs through the month of March with fun reading and activity challenges for all ages. This year's challenge includes special story times with the Chiefs of the Fire and Police Departments. Mayor Parker sat down with Police Chief Neil Noakes, Fire Chief Jim Davis, and Library Director Manya Shorr to talk about why it matters that we all get involved in supporting literacy and education for Fort Worth kids. Join the Spring Reading Challenge at fwpl.info/spring23...A podcast hosted by...2023-03-0114 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerFWPD Community Advisory Board, Future City Hall Update | Council RecapMayor Parker discusses two items discussed at the February 7, 2023 Fort Worth City Council Worksession Meeting: the FWPD Community Advisory Board and an update on the Future City Hall project.Learn more:Board aims to amplify community’s voice on police matters: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2023/2/pd-presentationCouncil hears update on Future City Hall scope and costs: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2023/2/fch-update-2-7City Council recap for Feb. 7: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2023/2/council-recap-2-7..A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, in...2023-02-1007 min
Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie Parker200 years of Texas RangersKnown as one of the world's oldest and proudest law enforcement organizations, the Texas Department of Public Safety Texas Rangers are commemorating 200 years of service to the State of Texas in 2023 -- and they are kicking off a year of celebrations at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo in Fort Worth. To talk about the organization's history and plans for the Bicentennial, Mayor Parker sits down with Chairman of the Texas Rangers Bicentennial Committee, Russell Molina, and a retired Ranger from Fort Worth, Captain Bob Prince. Learn more about the Texas Ranger Bicentennial events: texasranger2023.org2023-01-1821 min
Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerKeeping Fort Worth on track with Trinity Metro CEO Richard AndreskiWhile riding the TexRail train from Fort Worth to the DFW Airport, Mayor Parker and Richard Andreski, the president and CEO Trinity Metro, Fort Worth's regional transportation system, discuss innovation in public transportation, the unique transportation needs in Fort Worth, and exciting projects coming down the line. Learn more about Trinity Metro: ridetrinitymetro.org..A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 13th largest city in the nation forward....2022-11-0219 min
Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerA Mayor's guide to neurosurgery with Dr. Ajayi and Dr. ShankLeading a city of nearly a million people is tough, but we can all agree neurosurgery is probably much tougher! Mayor Parker talks with Dr. Olaide Ajayi and Dr. Christopher Shank, the physicians that lead the spine surgery and neurotrauma programs at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Fort Worth, about the complex work of neurosurgery, the need for world-class medical institutions in a growing city, and helping the next generation of medical professionals enter the field...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative...2022-10-1922 min
Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerLIVE: State of the City with Mayor Mattie ParkerMayor Parker speaks at the Fort Worth Chamber’s State of the City event on September 29, 2022 at Dickies Arena. In her address, she talks about education, public safety, city services, transportation, economic development, and more. Plus, a conversation with the host of PBS's Firing Line, Margaret Hoover, and the presentation of the inaugural Mayor’s Unsung Hero Service Award. Watch it now on the City of Fort Worth YouTube channel in English, Spanish, and American Sign Language:English: https://youtu.be/Vlk9ZzRsGjESpanish: https://youtu.be/YbM4S5RKQfUASL: https...2022-10-0545 min
Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerShining a light on depression and suicide with the Jordan Elizabeth Harris FoundationAs National Suicide Prevention Month comes to a close, Mayor Parker talks with Kristi Wiley and Isaac Manning from the Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation about their efforts in North Texas to eradicate suicide by funding depression research, creating awareness through education, and battling the stifling stigma.Listeners should note that this episode includes discussion on suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention at 1-800-273-TALK or text the Crisis Text Line (Text HELLO to 741741). Please know you are not alone, and there is...2022-09-2835 min
Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie Parker30 years & $300M: Behind the success of the Fort Worth Zoo with Ramona BassThe evolution of the Fort Worth Zoo has been nonstop since it transitioned from City-operated to a public-private partnership 30 years ago. Mayor Parker sits down with Co-chairman of the Fort Worth Zoo’s Board of Directors Ramona Bass about guiding the 113-year-old Zoo through its privatization transformation, the Zoo’s commitment to education and conservation, and even baby Brazos and his beloved Asian elephant family. Plus, they talk about exciting projects on the horizon for the Zoo: the path to completing A Wilder Vision with Asian Predators & Hunters of Africa and Forests & Jungles, updating Texas Wild! after 20 years...2022-09-1421 min
Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerWords, vision & a grand prize with Salted PagesThe City’s annual Fort Worth Business Plan Competition leads a group of small business owners through the process of building a business plan to compete for cash prizes. Mayor Mattie Parker talks with the competition’s 2022 grand prize winner, Lauren Kutschke of Salted Pages, about owning a business in Fort Worth and how her way with words helps other businesses generate leads and stand out. Learn more about Lauren's SEO copywriting agency, Salted Pages, at saltedpages.com...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues...2022-09-0711 min
Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerLeading the world's largest airline with American Airlines CEO Robert IsomAmerican Airlines, headquartered right here in Fort Worth, is responsible for more than 80% of the flight traffic out of DFW Airport, the second busiest airport in the world. Mayor Parker sits down with American Airlines CEO Robert Isom to talk about leading a global company of more than 120,000 employees, AA's impact on North Texas, industry challenges and opportunities, and more...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 13th largest city in the nation forward.2022-08-3121 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerReflecting on one year in office with Mayor Mattie ParkerMayor Mattie Parker reflects on her first year in office as Mayor of Fort Worth. Read the transcript of this episode: https://medium.com/@mayormattieparker/mayor-mattie-parker-reflections-on-one-year-in-office-cdbfa80d5557..A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 13th largest city in the nation forward....Learn more about Go Time and nominate a future Go Time guest at fortworthtexas.gov/gotime. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts. 2022-06-1606 min
Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerInside the F-35 with Two Lockheed Martin Test PilotsFort Worth is proudly the home of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Program, with 800 and counting having been manufactured at the plant in west Fort Worth. Mayor Parker talks with two of the people who understand the aircraft best, Lockheed Martin test pilots Monessa “Siren” Balzhiser and Chad “Phatz” Lutz, about what it's like inside the cockpit of an F-35 and F-16, the education and military career path behind the jobs they have now, what the F-35 means locally and globally -- and of course their take on "Top Gun: Maverick."..A podcast hosted by Mayor M...2022-06-0726 min
Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerLou CharLe$ on the Fort Worth's Evolving Music SceneFort Worth-based hip-hop artist Lou Charle$ has watched a lot of evolution in Fort Worth's music scene over the last decade. Mayor Parker and Lou sit down to talk about what those changes mean for musicians and music venues in Fort Worth, as well as his own journey making music a career.Lou Charle$ Presents Louapalooza The Last Dance: www.prekindle.com/promo/id/531433528311666466Delta: www.whoisloucharles.com/delta..A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents...2022-05-3121 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerExploring the City of Horsepower with Texas Motor Speedway GM Rob RamageRacing fans from all 50 states will descend on north Fort Worth's Texas Motor Speedway this weekend for the NASCAR All-Star Race, a star-studded event that’s part competition, part carnival. Mayor Parker talks with TMS Senior Vice President and General Manager Rob Ramage about how the superspeedway has impacted Fort Worth's growing sports scene and the big plans the TMS team has for its future...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 12th largest ci...2022-05-1726 min
Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerMeet FWPD's Officer Briseno: Marine veteran, double amputee, lifelong Fort WorthianMayor Parker talks with Fort Worth Police Department's Officer Zachary Briseno, a Marine veteran who lost both his legs in a bombing in 2007 in Fallujah and became the second double amputee police officer in the nation when he joined FWPD in 2020. Listeners should note that this episode includes a graphic retelling of traumatic events and references to suicide and PTSD related to military service...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 12th l...2022-05-1027 min
Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerBecoming the First U.S. City to Mine Bitcoin with Texas Blockchain Council President Lee BratcherLast week, Fort Worth became the first city government in the United States to mine Bitcoin. Mayor and President and Founder of Texas Blockchain Council Lee Bratcher talk about the new partnership on the pilot program, and how it is part of recognizing the exponential growth of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries while advancing Fort Worth’s goal of becoming a leading center of tech and innovation...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 12th...2022-05-0328 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerFort Worth Focus: What's on the May 7 Ballot for Bond and Charter ElectionsOn May 7, Fort Worth has the chance to vote on two initiatives that address issues facing Fort Worth -- the 2022 Bond Election and Charter Election. Mayor Parker talks with City staff about what is in the $560 million bond package for streets, parks, libraries, police, fire, open space, and more and also discusses the 13 proposed amendments to the City Charter. Learn more about all of the Bond and Charter propositions at www.fortworthtexas.gov/government/may-election...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort...2022-04-1214 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerBrown Girls Do Ballet: Building a movement with TaKiyah WallaceMayor Parker talks with Founder and Executive Director of Brown Girls Do Ballet, TaKiyah Wallace. TaKiyah started Brown Girls Do Ballet as a photo project in 2012 while searching for diverse classical ballet programs in Dallas for her daughter. The photo project took off, and now she travels the country shooting the project and spreading the mission of the Fort Worth-based Brown Girls Do Ballet organization by promoting diversity in the arts through scholarships, a mentor network, and community programs to empower young girls. Learn more at www.browngirlsdoballet.com...A podcast h...2022-04-0524 min
Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie Parker1883's Eric Nelsen & Visit Fort Worth's Mitch Whitten LIVE from SXSWOriginally live streamed from the Visit Fort Worth SXSW activation at Container Bar in Austin, Texas on March 12, Mayor Parker talks with 1883's Eric Nelsen and Visit Fort Worth's Mitch Whitten about the growing Fort Worth film and tourism industries.Watch the Facebook Live: https://fb.watch/c1W8eg1ay3/..A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 12th largest city in the nation forward....2022-03-2924 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerThe future of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden with CEO and President Patrick NewmanMayor Parker talks with CEO and President of Fort Worth Botanic Garden | Botanical Research Institute Patrick Newman of Texas about his path to plants, the emotional souvenirs we collect at special places like the Garden, and the exciting research and programs on the horizon for the oldest botanic garden in Texas and ninth largest herbarium in the country.Learn more Fort Worth Botanic Garden | Botanical Research Institute of Texas...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how...2022-03-0821 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerTransforming spaces and cities with hotelier Liz LambertMayor Parker talks with Liz Lambert, a pioneer of the hotel world who’s known for creating completely unique spaces across Texas and beyond. The two discuss the transformation of hotels and the cities they live in and the fierce tenacity of entrepreneurs on the path to success the day before Liz's keynote address at the Visit Fort Worth Annual Meeting.Learn more about the 2022 Visit Fort Worth Annual Meeting...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and ho...2022-03-0123 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerInvesting in entrepreneurs with Techstars Managing Director Trey BowlesThe entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Fort Worth, and the newest member of that ecosystem is the Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth Accelerator, a physical therapy-focused accelerator program. Mayor Parker talked with the program's new Managing Director, Trey Bowles, about the City's investment in the program and how it will fuel startups in the physical medicine and rehabilitation space as well as inspire additional growth in the Fort Worth's expanding entrepreneurial community.Learn more: https://www.techstars.com/newsroom/new-fort-worth-techstars-accelerator-to-drive-innovation-in-physical-health ..A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time t...2022-02-2222 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerFort Worth Focus: when are we moving into the new City Hall?What's going on with Fort Worth's Future City Hall? Mayor Parker talks with Assistant City Manager Dana Burghdoff and Tanyan Farley with the Athenian Group team about where the City stands in the process to turn the former Pier 1 Imports Headquarters Building into a world-class City Hall and how residents can get involved in the process.Learn more about the Future City Hall project.Attend the virtual council chambers public design session...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative...2022-02-1517 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie Parker#OnTheProwl in Fort Worth with Panther City LAX's Coach TKIn December, Fort Worth was introduced to a brand new major sports franchise to rally around - Panther City Lacrosse Club. Mayor Parker and Panther City LAX's Coach Tracey Kelusky talk about how the game and players are becoming part of the Fort Worth community, the role sports play in a city's identity and local economy, her family's experience at their first box lacrosse game, and more.Learn more about the Panther City Lacrosse Club...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues...2022-02-0823 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerRaising educational attainment for the future of Fort Worth & Texas with Tarleton President Dr. James HurleyMayor Parker and Tarleton State University President Dr. James Hurley talk about how leaders in community can rally behind the next generation to help them achieve their goals, the importance of giving students a place to thrive academically, some big news coming from the school in the coming months, and more.Learn more about Tarleton State University - Fort Worth...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 12th largest city in the...2022-01-2525 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerFort Worth Focus: redistricting updateHappy New Year, Fort Worth! In the first episode of 2022, Mayor Parker is sharing a quick redistricting update. Learn more about where we are in the process, what is coming next, and how to get involved. See the schedule of upcoming redistricting meetings and public hearings: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/government/redistricting/redistricting-schedule Learn more about the redistricting process: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/government/redistricting..A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are m...2022-01-1807 min
Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerSpecial LIVE Episode: Our Kids, Our Heroes with Teach For AmericaThis episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Our Kids, Our Heroes, a special event hosted by Teach for America Fort Worth on October 28, 2021 at Frost Tower. Mayor Parker interviewed Fort Worth ISD elementary school student, Diego, middle school student, Cheyenne, and high school student, Trenton, about their experiences with education during a pandemic, their future goals, their ideas for making school better, and what they love about Fort Worth.The Our Kids, Our Heroes event was co-hosted by James R. and Mary Harris, Laura and Greg Bird, and United Way of Tarrant County. 2021-12-1424 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerBeing in the business of business with FWHCC's Anette LanderosMayor Parker talks with President and CEO of Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Anette Landeros about how her team is helping business owners tackle the day-to-day challenges while fostering a more inclusive business community -- and how that work led Landeros to starting a family-owned business in Fort Worth's Historic North Side.Learn more about joining the FWHCC.Learn more about the Landeros family business, Casa Azul Coffee...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents...2021-12-0724 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerCreating healthier communities with UNTHSC's Dr. Sylvia Trent-AdamsSenior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at The University of North Texas Health Science Center Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams is a servant-leader passionate about community health. In this episode, Mayor Parker talks with Dr. Trent-Adams about her distinguished background, the ways we can work together to build healthier communities, and upcoming HSC initiatives.Learn more about the free clinic providing dental, vision and medical care to Fort Worth Dec. 11-12. All services are free and no ID is required...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look...2021-11-3029 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerSpreading JOY and caring for Fort Worth kiddos with Debbie Boudreaux from Cook Children’sMayor Parker talks with Debbie Boudreaux, AVP of Nursing for Cook Children’s, about her more than three decades with Cook Children’s, the Teddy Bear Transport program, healthcare and nursing in the time of COVID-19, and the JOY campaign, a suicide prevention initiative that aims to encourage hope and resilience among children and teens.Access resources for Cook Children's JOY Campaign, a suicide prevention initiative that aims to encourage hope and resilience among children and teens...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city...2021-11-2321 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerFort Worth Focus: Understanding the purpose of newly-restructured City Council CommitteesWhat are City Council Committees, and what do they do? In today's quick Go Time episode (only six minutes!), I am explaining how Council Committees play an important role in moving Fort Worth forward on key issues like mobility, neighborhood quality, and supporting entrepreneurship and innovation.The new Council Committees structure begins in December. Learn more here...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 13th largest city in the nation forward.2021-11-1606 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerHow to Learn, Dream & Do in Fort Worth with Library Director Manya ShorrFort Worth Public Libraries are where our residents go to learn, dream, and do. In this episode of Go Time, Library Director Manya Shorr and Mayor Parker talk about how libraries fuel business and entrepreneurship, the changing role of libraries in our communities, and some very exciting upcoming library programs, events, and announcements.More about the Fort Worth Public Library.Visit the Maurice Sendak Exhibit, November 13, 2021 to January 31, 2022...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and...2021-11-0929 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerCultivating a vibrant entrepreneurial community in Fort Worth with Dr. Meghan Wright and Marco JohnsonGlobal Entrepreneurship Week Fort Worth is coming up November 7 - 12, and Mayor Parker talked to Texas Wesleyan University's Meghan Wright, PhD and Sparkyard's Marco Johnson about this year's event and what we can do to support Fort Worth’s growing entrepreneurial community.More about Global Entrepreneurship Week Fort Worth...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 13th largest city in the nation forward....Learn mo...2021-11-0230 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerTarrant County Judge Glen Whitley on lessons in 24+ years of leadershipMayor Parker talks with Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley about the lessons learned from scooping ice cream, serving in the U.S. Naval Reserve, starting an accounting firm, and the more than 24 years and counting spent in public service in Tarrant County.More about Judge Glen Whitley...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 13th largest city in the nation forward....Learn more about...2021-10-1227 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerFort Worth Focus: what's in the City's $1.8 billion budget & an overview of the new City Council meeting scheduleLearn more about the FY 2022 budget.Learn more about the new City Council meeting schedule..A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 13th largest city in the nation forward....Learn more about Go Time and nominate a future Go Time guest at fortworthtexas.gov/gotime. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Go Time is produced by staff here at the City o...2021-10-0512 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerFort Worth Focus: building police-community relationships and advancing oversight and accountability with Police Monitor Kim NealMayor Parker talks with Police Monitor Kim Neal about how a passion for compliance and ethics led her to her current role leading the City's Office of the Police Oversight Monitor. Since March 2020, she's worked to build stronger police and community relationships and establish practices that provide oversight and accountability to the Fort Worth Police Department and the population it serves.Learn more about the Office of the Police Oversight Monitor..A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how...2021-09-2818 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerH2OMG: "EP 13: Hippo Poop!"This week on Go Time, instead of a regular Go Time episode, we are featuring an episode of H2OMG. H2OMG is a podcast produced by the City of Fort Worth Water Utility, and every episode is all about water and all the ways it touches our lives in Fort Worth. In this episode, “Hippo Poop!”, H2OMG goes to the Fort Worth Zoo and talks with the Life Support Systems Supervisor about the zoo's water filtration systems and how they help keep the animals happy.A huge thanks to John Drummond, the Fort Worth Zoo’s Life...2021-09-2144 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerFort Worth Focus: preparing for disaster and leading during crisis with Fire Chief Jim DavisFort Worth Fire Department Chief Jim Davis leads the City’s efforts to prepare for, respond to, and then recover from emergencies. Chief Davis and Mayor Parker sat down to discuss leadership in a crisis, what the City does behind the scenes in an emergency, and the steps every person should take to make their families safer during National Preparedness Month.Make sure you are signed up for Fort Worth Texas Alerts..A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and ho...2021-09-1424 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerMeet Artes de la Rosa Executive Director William Girón, his work preserves and celebrates vibrant Latino art and culture in Fort WorthArtes de la Rosa is a jewel of Fort Worth that works to preserve, promote, and interpret the art, culture, lives, and history of the Latino community. This work is led by Executive Director William Girón, who sat down with Mayor Parker to discuss Artes de la Rosa's history and programs, as well as the big plans they have for Hispanic Heritage Month 2021.Learn more about Artes de la Rosa. .A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we...2021-09-0729 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerFort Worth Focus: homelessness, housing, and hope with Lauren King and Tara PerezMayor Parker discusses issues surrounding homelessness in Fort Worth with Tara Perez, who leads the City’s Directions Home program, and Lauren King, who leads the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition, including the HB 1925 "camping ban," permanent supportive housing projects, Fort Worth Police Department's HOPE team, and the path to ending chronic homelessness.Learn more about Tarrant County Homeless Coalition.Learn more about Directions Home..A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 13th la...2021-08-3117 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerMeet Chauncey Franks, a coach and mentor for a new generation of leaders in Fort WorthAs the TCU-FCA Life & Character Coach, Chauncey Franks touches the lives of hundreds of TCU student-athletes, helping to grow them into the leaders that will be directing the future of Fort Worth. Chauncey and Mayor Parker sit down to talk about students, family, BBQ, and how the lessons learned in locker rooms full of teammates with a common goal can translate to our everyday lives.Chauncey Franks was recommended to the program by his wife, Dr. Danika Franks. You can nominate a guest for Go Time here.Learn more about Chauncey Franks and TCU-FCA.2021-08-2431 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerFort Worth Focus: community policing, crime reduction strategies, CCPD, and more with Chief NoakesChief Neil Noakes sits down with Mayor Parker to discuss the Fort Worth Police Department, his leadership strategies, community policing, crime reduction strategies, the Crime Control and Prevention District, and his personal background that led him to this job.Learn more about the Fort Worth Safe initiative..A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 13th largest city in the nation forward....Learn more about Go Time...2021-08-1727 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerMeet Jessica Christopherson, the film commissioner fueling movie magic in Fort WorthProjects like "Miss Juneteenth," "12 Mighty Orphans," and a much-anticipated upcoming TV show you may have heard about are, with the help of the Fort Worth Film Commission, changing the way we think about the filmmaking industry in Fort Worth. Mayor Mattie Parker sits down with Fort Worth Film Commissioner Jessica Christopherson to talk about what it means to be the "Modern West," how we can support the growth of filmmaking in our city, and how the people in our community are our superpower.Watch the Texas Music Takeover with Grady Spencer, Luke Wade, Austin Allsup, Abraham Alexander...2021-08-1033 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerFort Worth Focus: City Council’s return from break, three big issues for the fallIn this first "Fort Worth Focus" episode of Go Time, Mayor Parker discusses the City Council return from the July break, the new councilmember makeup, and three big issues to watch for in the coming months - budget, redistricting, and the bond election.A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 13th largest city in the nation forward....Learn more about Go Time and nominate a future Go Time guest at...2021-08-0309 minGo Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie ParkerIt’s 'Go Time': A new podcast with Fort Worth Mayor Mattie ParkerA podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, 'Go Time' takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 13th largest city in the nation forward.In this first episode, meet Mayor Parker and learn about the what and why behind the podcast....Learn more about ‘Go Time’ and nominate a future ‘Go Time’ guest at fortworthtexas.gov/gotime. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts. ‘Go Time’ is produced by staff here at the City of Fort Worth: Bethan...2021-07-3009 min