Joe Biden granted $3 million to Fort Worth’s Transform 1012 N. Main Street, the group tasked with repurposing the former KKK building into a center for racial healing. star-telegram.com/news/local/cro…

Today, McClatchy Media CEO Tony Hunter emphasized in an email how important Juneteenth is to the company. He forgot to mention McClatchy is withholding the holiday from newsrooms currently in contract negotiations as a bargaining chip. Here is our response.

“Learn something new and understand that there is still a lot do to improve the lives of Black people since that day 156 years ago.” Local residents share the importance of celebrating Juneteenth in a way that feels authentic. Via @ByDavidSilvaR star-telegram.com/news/local/for…

The North Texas Community Foundation announced a record amount of funding for racial equity, just in time for Juneteenth. North Texas Community Foundation star-telegram.com/news/local/cro…

1/9 BREAKING: Margo Snipe here. The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, a decision that will limit abortion access and potentially exacerbate racial disparities in births. The impacts will fall disproportionately on Black women, who make up about 1/3 of abortions nationwide.

Texas is set to further limit access to abortions. star-telegram.com/news/state/tex…

1/ In trying for a brief moment of calm in a chaotic day, it's worth remembering that the availability of abortion pills from places like Aid Access do mean that many people will be able to safely manage abortions at home. star-telegram.com/news/local/cro…

When violence or police activity occurs near a school, police have procedures to notify staff so lock down procedures can be initiated. That isn't the case for child care centers... but it could be soon under a new Fort Worth plan. star-telegram.com/news/local/cro… via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Fort Worth's Fourth has been canceled after a grass fire erupted shortly after its start. The event was touted as the largest in North Texas, and there had been mitigation techniques deployed in the days before the show. More star-telegram.com/news/local/for… via Fort Worth Star-Telegram

“We’ve gone into neighborhoods where, let’s face it, Starbucks probably wouldn’t go.” These local entrepreneurs bet on their communities and started coffee shops that became city staples. star-telegram.com/news/local/cro…

“I think that coffee is more than a luxury...It’s more just a treat. It’s a moment. It’s something you can [share] with your family or friends.” I love this story from Mariana Rivas about two of the best Fort Worth coffee shops so much. star-telegram.com/news/local/cro…

Today is my last day at the Star-T after spending the best year learning from the most talented journalists around. I’m sad to leave but excited to start school at Texas Law this fall! @ByDavidSilvaR will take over my role and I’m confident he’ll do amazing! Give him a follow

“I think you can say quite confidently it’s going to get hotter every year for the rest of our lives, and for the rest of our kids’ lives." via Ciara McCarthy star-telegram.com/news/local/cro…

October 12 will mark 3 years since a police officer fatally shot Atatiana Jefferson in a south Fort Worth neighborhood. Mariana Rivas and I talked to the tightknit community of East Allen Street about how Atatiana's death changed them. Photos:Yfat Yossifor star-telegram.com/news/local/for…

Some thoughts on why the Fort Worth NewsGuild ☀️ continues to strike: None of us went into this industry expecting to make a fortune. We’re not asking for a fortune. We’re asking for benefits and a salary that matches the cost of living in Fort Worth so we can stay here. 1/7

I broke down the main arguments we’ve heard so far in Aaron Dean’s murder trial, which picks back up today with defense arguments. keranews.org/criminal-justi…