To Limit COVID, the Jail Should Try Decarceration
There have been 10 deaths tied to COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic at the Tarrant County Jail. Sheriff Bill Waybourn’s method of...
Art Is Not Porn
The recent removal of Sally Mann’s photographs from the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, following allegations of pornography by County Judge Tim O’Hare,...
Smells Like Corporate Spirit
Sometime in early October 1991, my best friend Jason and I sat perched on the padded vinyl bumper that bordered the edges of his...
Texans’ Boots Are Made for Marching
On the day of the Women’s March for abortion, it threatened to rain down on everyone. Luckily, the storm clouds dissipated, and the remaining...
Torchy’s Workers Outspoken Against Hate
I am writing this letter in the name of justice and my conscience. Since I was hired by Torchy’s in July 2021, I have...
FWISD Kowtowing to Christian Nationalists?
The Fort Worth school district has adopted a sex ed curriculum that excludes Spanish-speaking families — and uses COVID relief funds inappropriately.
This is another instance...
Blue Balls
“What happened?” My comments are in regard to the esoteric article “Them Inaugural Blues” written by Mr. Ken Wheatcroft-Pardue published in the January 22-28...
Keeping Safe
As I drop off my 9-year-old son at school, I am filled with worry more than excitement. He is one of the few kids...
Kvetching in Kennedale
Note: Kennedale Schools Supt. Gary Dugger wrote to Fort Worth Weekly asking for a retraction of our Sept. 5 story “Elementary Ethics.” With minor...
Stayin’ Alive
I’m visiting Fort Worth and always love coming to a city that respects art, history, and architecture. I see the people in need written...
