It has been a very busy day indeed in our district. My mother joined me at Texas Wesleyan University to hear noted Professor Dr. Bartley L. McSwine, a Fort Worth naive. The historic Saint Andrews United Methodist Church help sponsor Dr. McSwine who lectured on African-American studies. I was then off to address the retired Fire Fighters of Fort Worth who have been long-time supporters and engaged and involved in our great Fort Worth community.
From there, I toured through the Historic South side. Some of the most unique architecture in Fort Worth can be found in this jewel of a neighborhood so very near downtown. This area of our city is truly on the cusp of a new positive chapter of renaissance. It is a pleasure to see all the new buildings in the area including the Hazel Harvey Center for Neighborhoods, the Shamblee Library and lot more to come!
Today, I also got a chance to visit Meadowbrook United Methodist Church where Pastor Jim Chandler. Rev. Chandler has done a wonderful job bringing these communities together. That was never more evident in the basketball I got to witness. My friend GiGi is one of the coaches. Not only is an opportunity for positive activities in our communities, it provides a positive and uplifting experience for kids from all walks of life.
From there I visited with West Meadowbrook President Don Boren and his wife Wanda Conlin about continued re-zoning in the area and other pro-active avenues to keep this wonderful community moving forward in a positive way.
Finally, I meet with United Communities which brings together several neighborhood associations on the south side. We discussed progress with the urban village at Berry and Riverside , the new economic development at the old Masonic Home and other issues.
It has been a long day, but extremely productive as our district continues to work so well to improve our neighborhoods.
Onward and Upward District 8!!!!
-Kathleen
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