Episodes
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Mayor Mattie Parker sits down with trailblazing entrepreneur Susan Maddox, the matriarch behind American Hat Company and The Best Hat Store, to explore her remarkable journey from small-town roots to becoming a powerhouse in Fort Worth’s iconic western scene. Susan shares stories of building the businesses with her late husband Keith Maddox, his lasting legacy, and how their two daughters are now putting their own mark on the brand. Tune in to hear how they're shaping the industry one hat at a time.
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.
Huge thanks to Fort Worth artist Grady Spencer for letting us use his song "Things to Do" in the podcast. Be sure to check out Grady Spencer & the Work's music wherever you listen.
Go Time is produced by staff here at the City of Fort Worth: Kinsey Clemmer, Alicia Ortega, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Cover photo credit: Crystal Wise
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Mayor Mattie Parker welcomes to the podcast Jason Whitely, Senior Political Reporter at WFAA and host of Inside Texas Politics and Y’all-itics. They dive into the latest developments at the Texas State Capitol, with Jason offering insights on the key issues of the current legislative session. From polarization and consensus-building to fascinating stories as a career journalist, we cover a lot in this conversation.
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.
Huge thanks to Fort Worth artist Grady Spencer for letting us use his song "Things to Do" in the podcast. Be sure to check out Grady Spencer & the Work's music wherever you listen.
Go Time is produced by staff here at the City of Fort Worth: Kinsey Clemmer, Alicia Ortega, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Cover photo credit: Crystal Wise
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Mayor Mattie Parker welcomes Fort Worth’s new City Manager, Jay Chapa, to the podcast for a candid conversation as he steps into his new leadership role. In this episode, Jay shares his journey to City Hall, his vision for Fort Worth’s future, and how he plans to collaborate with Mayor Parker to lead the 11th largest city in the nation. Tune in to get to know the man helping shape the future of Fort Worth.
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.
Huge thanks to Fort Worth artist Grady Spencer for letting us use his song "Things to Do" in the podcast. Be sure to check out Grady Spencer & the Work's music wherever you listen.
Go Time is produced by staff here at the City of Fort Worth: Kinsey Clemmer, Alicia Ortega, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Cover photo credit: Crystal Wise
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As Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker launches season two of her podcast, Go Time, she share a little bit about what's been keeping her busy this year and dives into some of her top priorities for 2025. Mayor Parker discusses the following topics in this solo episode.
2026 Bond UpdateLearn more about the process and view an early and evolving list of proposed projects for the 2026 bond program here.Expanding Green Space and Good NaturedMayor Parker launched Good Natured in 2023 to preserve Fort Worth’s natural heritage, protect its water supply, and improve our park system to meet the growing needs of our community now and in the future.Prioritizing Public SafetyLearn more about the integration of EMS system, MedStar, within the Fort Worth Fire Department.Education and Workforce OpportunitiesThe Mayor’s Council on Education & Workforce launched in 2022 to influence and enhance educational programs and career pathways in Fort Worth public schools to help prepare students for their future careers, including careers that help meet the current and future needs of business and industry in Fort Worth and North Texas. More on the Council and the Mayor's Where Achievement Begins event here.Maternal and Infant HealthIn 2022, Mayor Parker convened a coalition comprised of major local hospital system leaders, health care providers, and philanthropic partners who are committed to improving maternal and infant health in our city. More on the initiative here..
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In the Go Time podcast, Mayor Mattie Parker sits down with Fort Worth’s innovators, business leaders, and changemakers; shares what’s on her mind as Mayor of one of the largest and fastest growing cities in the nation; and brings together differing viewpoints to have conversations on topics that matter.
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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.
Huge thanks to Fort Worth artist Grady Spencer for letting us use his song "Things to Do" in the podcast. Be sure to check out Grady Spencer & the Work's music wherever you listen.
Go Time is produced by staff here at the City of Fort Worth: Kinsey Clemmer, Alicia Ortega, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Cover photo credit: Crystal Wise
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On 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 panel, Mayor Parker discussed the ongoing work of the Mayor’s Council on Education & Workforce, a group launched in 2022 to influence and enhance educational programs and career pathways in Fort Worth public schools to help prepare students for their future careers and, including careers that help meet the current and future needs of business and industry in Fort Worth and North Texas.
Learn more about Mayor's Council on Education & Workforce and Where Achievement Begins.
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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.
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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: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.
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On 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, and strengthening police-community relations.
Among the more than 50 mayors and chiefs from around the country were Mayor of Kansas City Quinton Lucas and Mayor of Tampa Jane Castor, who joined Mayor Parker for a conversation about public safety in their own cities and what cities can learn from each other in becoming stronger and safer..
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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.
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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: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.
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Fort 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.
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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.
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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: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.
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Mayor 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
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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.
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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: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.
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Mayor 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 outlined these top budget priorities in a memo to City Management. Read the full memo here.
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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.
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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: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.
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Mayor 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.
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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.
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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: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.
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Mayor 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.
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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.
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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: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.
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Mayor 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.
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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.
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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: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.
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Mayor 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.
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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.
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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: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.
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Mayor 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.
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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.
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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: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.
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The 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.
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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.
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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: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.
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Mayor 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.
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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.
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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: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.
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Known 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.org
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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.
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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: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.
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While 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
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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.
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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: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.
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Leading 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.
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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.
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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: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.
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Mayor 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/Vlk9ZzRsGjE
Spanish: https://youtu.be/YbM4S5RKQfU
ASL: https://youtu.be/7iR76YufzDI
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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.
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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: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.
Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.
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