BIG STORY: Our interview with Tiffany Burks went so long that we made this a 2-part episode, so stay tuned for the full interview with Tarrant County Criminal District Attorney candidate, Tiffany Burks.SHORT STORY 1: Who filed to run in 2026.Filing deadline drama sets up primary elections. Here are the Tarrant County candidatesRep. Jasmine Crockett enters Democratic primary for U.S. SenateDemocrat Colin Allred drops out of Senate race, announces run for 33rd Congressional DistrictFort Worth’s Marc Veasey running for Tarrant County judge instead of CongressSHORT STORY 2: Arlington City Council votes against gay rights.Arlington votes to end LGBTQ protections in anti-discrimination ordinanceMedia blitz opposes removal of LGBTQ protections in ArlingtonSHORT STORY 3: Tim O'Hare attacks free speech & democracyHere’s what got a pastor tossed from Tarrant County Commissioners CourtTarrant County commissioner upset over number of polling places for TX Senate runoffWINS: First phase of Fort Worth Convention Center’s $701M revamp completedOver 90 acres of open space, parkland OK’d by Fort Worth officialsNew Arlington parks director looks to prioritize natural areas, open space accessibilityLOSSES: Gov. Greg Abbott launches plan to open Turning Point USA chapters in all Texas high schools / ‘Completely new leadership’ coming for Lake Worth ISD as Texas takes controlWhat fewer vaccinated students could mean for Tarrant County as exemptions riseACTIONS:December 16 - People’s Commissioners Court at Blanc Coworking & Studio at 6pm.December 17 - Support Fort Worth Art meeting at The Pool at 6pm.January 6 - First Fort Worth City Council Public Comment of the year.