BIG STORY: Last Public Comment of the YearRemoval of attendees, Christmas tree lighting plans punctuate Fort Worth council meetingSHORT STORY 1: Star-Telegram fires their most outspoken columnistBradford Davis talks about his firing on LinkedIn.Mayor Mattie Parker should listen to her own words as she faces her criticsDon’t be so quick to judge intent behind a casket left at mayor’s houseFather cared for disabled son for years, until ICE took him awaySHORT STORY 2: The potential to reshape city councilCity Council pay raises, term limits among potential amendments to Fort Worth charterSHORT STORY 3: A look at who’s running in 2026.Filing open for 2026 primary elections. Here are the Tarrant County candidates so far.WINS: Civilian-led police unit aims to build public trust, ensure Fort Worth’s accountabilityNearly 300 seek spot on FWISD’s state-appointed board following takeover / How many applicants for Fort Worth ISD’s state-appointed board live in district?Trinity Metro to lease up to 40 buses daily for FIFA World CupLOSSES: Supreme Court orders Texas to use 2025 map amid legal battleBoth lawsuits accusing Tarrant County of racial gerrymandering have been dropped or dismissedSingle-family homes focus of Fort Worth’s potential $5M affordable housing bondACTIONS:December 11 - Community Design Fort Worth’s Transit Crawl starting at Central Station at 4:30pm.December 14 - 817 Gather’s Festivus Potluck.December 17 - Support Fort Worth Art meeting at The Pool at 6pm.