Go Time in Fort Worth with Mayor Mattie Parker

Monessa "Siren" Balzhiser: A Conversation from Where Achievement Begins Jun 25, 2025

In this special episode of Go Time with Mayor Mattie Parker, recorded at the 4th annual Where Achievement Begins celebration honoring over 300 workforce-ready high school graduates, Mayor Parker sits down with Monessa "Siren" Balzhiser, Lockheed Martin’s first female F-35 test pilot and current Senior Manager of Aeronautics Operations. Tune in as they talk about Monessa’s incredible journey to the cockpit, the challenges she’s overcome, and the wisdom she’s gained along the way. It’s an inspiring conversation about grit, determination, and breaking barriers, perfect for the next generation of leaders.

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.

Gyna Bivens Unplugged: 12 Years at City Hall Jun 11, 2025

Mayor Mattie Parker sits down with newly retired District 5 Councilwoman Gyna Bivens for a candid and heartfelt conversation about her time in public office. From her unexpected journey to the council dais to becoming a fierce advocate for her community, Gyna reflects on the challenges, victories, and lessons that defined her 12-year tenure. Unfiltered and full of wisdom, she shares what it means to serve, what she’s most proud of, and what’s next as she steps into a new chapter. 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.

Chief Noakes: A legacy of leadership May 28, 2025

Mayor Mattie Parker sits down with retiring Police Chief Neil Noakes to reflect on his decades-long journey with the Fort Worth Police Department, from his early days on patrol to leading the department through a time of growth and change. Chief Noakes opens up about balancing the demands of law enforcement with family life, the lessons he's learned through years of public service, and his deep love for the Fort Worth community. As he steps into retirement, he shares what’s next and how he hopes to continue serving in new ways. Tune in to hear a heartfelt conversation about leadership, legacy, and the city that shaped it all.

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

Susan Maddox: Shaping an Industry in Fort Worth May 14, 2025

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

Texas Politics: An insider’s POV Apr 30, 2025

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

Leading the Fort: Jay Chapa’s Vision for Fort Worth Apr 16, 2025

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

Solo Episode: Launching Season Two & 2025 Priorities Apr 02, 2025

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 Update
- Learn 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 Natured
- Mayor 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 Safety
- Learn more about the integration of EMS system, MedStar, within the Fort Worth Fire Department.
Education and Workforce Opportunities
- The 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 Health
- In 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

Where Achievement Begins: Celebrating Fort Worth's workforce-ready graduates Jun 04, 2024

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.

Public Safety with the Mayors of Fort Worth, Kansas City, & Tampa May 13, 2024

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.

Fort Worth highlights in 2023 with Mayor Mattie Parker Dec 29, 2023

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.

Hard-working solutions to homelessness with Presbyterian Night Shelter’s Toby Owen & Kirsten Ham Dec 21, 2023

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.

Mayor Mattie Parker's budget priorities for FY2024 Aug 02, 2023

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.

Raising homestead exemptions, summer violent crime reduction efforts | Council recap Jun 29, 2023

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.

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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.

Early voting, tourism funding, celebrating workforce-ready students | Council reacp Apr 28, 2023

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.

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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.

Street racing response, deal for new Carhartt center, funds to combat opioid crisis locally | Council recap Apr 14, 2023

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.

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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.

3 big votes for entrepreneurship and innovation | Council recap Mar 24, 2023

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.

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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.

13% Decrease in Violent Crime, $11M in Housing for Homeless Families, FORT Act Council Proposal | Council Recap Mar 03, 2023

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).

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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.

Being the reading role models kids need with Fort Worth's Chiefs and Library Director Mar 01, 2023

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.

FWPD Community Advisory Board, Future City Hall Update | Council Recap Feb 10, 2023

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-presentation
Council hears update on Future City Hall scope and costs: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/news/2023/2/fch-update-2-7
City 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.

200 years of Texas Rangers Jan 18, 2023

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.

Keeping Fort Worth on track with Trinity Metro CEO Richard Andreski Nov 02, 2022

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.

A Mayor's guide to neurosurgery with Dr. Ajayi and Dr. Shank Oct 19, 2022

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.

LIVE: State of the City with Mayor Mattie Parker Oct 05, 2022

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.

Shining a light on depression and suicide with the Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation Sep 28, 2022

As National Suicide Prevention Month comes to a close, Mayor Parker talks with Kristi Wiley and Isaac Manning from the Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation about their efforts in North Texas to eradicate suicide by funding depression research, creating awareness through education, and battling the stifling stigma.

Listeners should note that this episode includes discussion on suicide and suicidal thoughts. If you or someone you know is having suicidal thoughts, please call the National Suicide Prevention at 1-800-273-TALK or text the Crisis Text Line (Text HELLO to 741741). Please know you are not alone, and there is help available.

Learn more about the Jordan Elizabeth Harris Foundation at jordanharrisfoundation.org.

Learn about the FWPD Crisis Intervention Team at police.fortworthtexas.gov/Support/crisis-intervention-team.

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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.

30 years & $300M: Behind the success of the Fort Worth Zoo with Ramona Bass Sep 14, 2022

The evolution of the Fort Worth Zoo has been nonstop since it transitioned from City-operated to a public-private partnership 30 years ago. Mayor Parker sits down with Co-chairman of the Fort Worth Zoo’s Board of Directors Ramona Bass about guiding the 113-year-old Zoo through its privatization transformation, the Zoo’s commitment to education and conservation, and even baby Brazos and his beloved Asian elephant family.

Plus, they talk about exciting projects on the horizon for the Zoo: the path to completing A Wilder Vision with Asian Predators & Hunters of Africa and Forests & Jungles, updating Texas Wild! after 20 years and 20 million visitors, expansions for education and entertainment, and more.

Learn more about the Fort Worth Zoo: fortworthzoo.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.

Words, vision & a grand prize with Salted Pages Sep 07, 2022

The City’s annual Fort Worth Business Plan Competition leads a group of small business owners through the process of building a business plan to compete for cash prizes. Mayor Mattie Parker talks with the competition’s 2022 grand prize winner, Lauren Kutschke of Salted Pages, about owning a business in Fort Worth and how her way with words helps other businesses generate leads and stand out. Learn more about Lauren's SEO copywriting agency, Salted Pages, at saltedpages.com.

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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.

Leading the world's largest airline with American Airlines CEO Robert Isom Aug 31, 2022

American Airlines, headquartered right here in Fort Worth, is responsible for more than 80% of the flight traffic out of DFW Airport, the second busiest airport in the world. Mayor Parker sits down with American Airlines CEO Robert Isom to talk about leading a global company of more than 120,000 employees, AA's impact on North Texas, industry challenges and opportunities, and more.

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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.

Reflecting on one year in office with Mayor Mattie Parker Jun 15, 2022

Mayor Mattie Parker reflects on her first year in office as Mayor of Fort Worth. Read the transcript of this episode: https://medium.com/@mayormattieparker/mayor-mattie-parker-reflections-on-one-year-in-office-cdbfa80d5557

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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.

Inside the F-35 with Two Lockheed Martin Test Pilots Jun 07, 2022

Fort Worth is proudly the home of Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Program, with 800 and counting having been manufactured at the plant in west Fort Worth. Mayor Parker talks with two of the people who understand the aircraft best, Lockheed Martin test pilots Monessa “Siren” Balzhiser and Chad “Phatz” Lutz, about what it's like inside the cockpit of an F-35 and F-16, the education and military career path behind the jobs they have now, what the F-35 means locally and globally -- and of course their take on "Top Gun: Maverick."

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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.

Lou CharLe$ on the Fort Worth's Evolving Music Scene May 31, 2022

Fort Worth-based hip-hop artist Lou Charle$ has watched a lot of evolution in Fort Worth's music scene over the last decade. Mayor Parker and Lou sit down to talk about what those changes mean for musicians and music venues in Fort Worth, as well as his own journey making music a career.

Lou Charle$ Presents Louapalooza The Last Dance: www.prekindle.com/promo/id/531433528311666466

Delta: www.whoisloucharles.com/delta

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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.

Exploring the City of Horsepower with Texas Motor Speedway GM Rob Ramage May 17, 2022

Racing fans from all 50 states will descend on north Fort Worth's Texas Motor Speedway this weekend for the NASCAR All-Star Race, a star-studded event that’s part competition, part carnival. Mayor Parker talks with TMS Senior Vice President and General Manager Rob Ramage about how the superspeedway has impacted Fort Worth's growing sports scene and the big plans the TMS team has for its future.

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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.

Meet FWPD's Officer Briseno: Marine veteran, double amputee, lifelong Fort Worthian May 10, 2022

Mayor Parker talks with Fort Worth Police Department's Officer Zachary Briseno, a Marine veteran who lost both his legs in a bombing in 2007 in Fallujah and became the second double amputee police officer in the nation when he joined FWPD in 2020.

Listeners should note that this episode includes a graphic retelling of traumatic events and references to suicide and PTSD related to military service.

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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.

Becoming the First U.S. City to Mine Bitcoin with Texas Blockchain Council President Lee Bratcher May 03, 2022

Last week, Fort Worth became the first city government in the United States to mine Bitcoin. Mayor and President and Founder of Texas Blockchain Council Lee Bratcher talk about the new partnership on the pilot program, and how it is part of recognizing the exponential growth of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries while advancing Fort Worth’s goal of becoming a leading center of tech and innovation.

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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.

Fort Worth Focus: What's on the May 7 Ballot for Bond and Charter Elections Apr 12, 2022

On May 7, Fort Worth has the chance to vote on two initiatives that address issues facing Fort Worth -- the 2022 Bond Election and Charter Election. Mayor Parker talks with City staff about what is in the $560 million bond package for streets, parks, libraries, police, fire, open space, and more and also discusses the 13 proposed amendments to the City Charter. Learn more about all of the Bond and Charter propositions at www.fortworthtexas.gov/government/may-election.

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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.

Brown Girls Do Ballet: Building a movement with TaKiyah Wallace Apr 05, 2022

Mayor Parker talks with Founder and Executive Director of Brown Girls Do Ballet, TaKiyah Wallace. TaKiyah started Brown Girls Do Ballet as a photo project in 2012 while searching for diverse classical ballet programs in Dallas for her daughter. The photo project took off, and now she travels the country shooting the project and spreading the mission of the Fort Worth-based Brown Girls Do Ballet organization by promoting diversity in the arts through scholarships, a mentor network, and community programs to empower young girls.

Learn more at www.browngirlsdoballet.com.

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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.

1883's Eric Nelsen & Visit Fort Worth's Mitch Whitten LIVE from SXSW Mar 29, 2022

Originally live streamed from the Visit Fort Worth SXSW activation at Container Bar in Austin, Texas on March 12, Mayor Parker talks with 1883's Eric Nelsen and Visit Fort Worth's Mitch Whitten about the growing Fort Worth film and tourism industries.

Watch the Facebook Live: https://fb.watch/c1W8eg1ay3/

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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.

The future of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden with CEO and President Patrick Newman Mar 08, 2022

Mayor Parker talks with CEO and President of Fort Worth Botanic Garden | Botanical Research Institute Patrick Newman of Texas about his path to plants, the emotional souvenirs we collect at special places like the Garden, and the exciting research and programs on the horizon for the oldest botanic garden in Texas and ninth largest herbarium in the country.

Learn more Fort Worth Botanic Garden | Botanical Research Institute of Texas.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Transforming spaces and cities with hotelier Liz Lambert Mar 01, 2022

Mayor Parker talks with Liz Lambert, a pioneer of the hotel world who’s known for creating completely unique spaces across Texas and beyond. The two discuss the transformation of hotels and the cities they live in and the fierce tenacity of entrepreneurs on the path to success the day before Liz's keynote address at the Visit Fort Worth Annual Meeting.

Learn more about the 2022 Visit Fort Worth Annual 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 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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Investing in entrepreneurs with Techstars Managing Director Trey Bowles Feb 22, 2022

The entrepreneurial spirit is alive and well in Fort Worth, and the newest member of that ecosystem is the Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth Accelerator, a physical therapy-focused accelerator program. Mayor Parker talked with the program's new Managing Director, Trey Bowles, about the City's investment in the program and how it will fuel startups in the physical medicine and rehabilitation space as well as inspire additional growth in the Fort Worth's expanding entrepreneurial community.

Learn more: https://www.techstars.com/newsroom/new-fort-worth-techstars-accelerator-to-drive-innovation-in-physical-health

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Fort Worth Focus: when are we moving into the new City Hall? Feb 15, 2022

What's going on with Fort Worth's Future City Hall? Mayor Parker talks with Assistant City Manager Dana Burghdoff and Tanyan Farley with the Athenian Group team about where the City stands in the process to turn the former Pier 1 Imports Headquarters Building into a world-class City Hall and how residents can get involved in the process.

Learn more about the Future City Hall project.

Attend the virtual council chambers public design session.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

#OnTheProwl in Fort Worth with Panther City LAX's Coach TK Feb 08, 2022

In December, Fort Worth was introduced to a brand new major sports franchise to rally around - Panther City Lacrosse Club. Mayor Parker and Panther City LAX's Coach Tracey Kelusky talk about how the game and players are becoming part of the Fort Worth community, the role sports play in a city's identity and local economy, her family's experience at their first box lacrosse game, and more.

Learn more about the Panther City Lacrosse Club.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Raising educational attainment for the future of Fort Worth & Texas with Tarleton President Dr. James Hurley Jan 25, 2022

Mayor Parker and Tarleton State University President Dr. James Hurley talk about how leaders in community can rally behind the next generation to help them achieve their goals, the importance of giving students a place to thrive academically, some big news coming from the school in the coming months, and more.

Learn more about Tarleton State University - Fort Worth.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Fort Worth Focus: redistricting update Jan 18, 2022

Happy New Year, Fort Worth! In the first episode of 2022, Mayor Parker is sharing a quick redistricting update. Learn more about where we are in the process, what is coming next, and how to get involved. See the schedule of upcoming redistricting meetings and public hearings: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/government/redistricting/redistricting-schedule

Learn more about the redistricting process: https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/government/redistricting

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Special LIVE Episode: Our Kids, Our Heroes with Teach For America Dec 14, 2021

This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Our Kids, Our Heroes, a special event hosted by Teach for America Fort Worth on October 28, 2021 at Frost Tower. Mayor Parker interviewed Fort Worth ISD elementary school student, Diego, middle school student, Cheyenne, and high school student, Trenton, about their experiences with education during a pandemic, their future goals, their ideas for making school better, and what they love about Fort Worth.

The Our Kids, Our Heroes event was co-hosted by James R. and Mary Harris, Laura and Greg Bird, and United Way of Tarrant County.

Learn more about Teach For America Fort Worth.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Being in the business of business with FWHCC's Anette Landeros Dec 07, 2021

Mayor Parker talks with President and CEO of Fort Worth Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Anette Landeros about how her team is helping business owners tackle the day-to-day challenges while fostering a more inclusive business community -- and how that work led Landeros to starting a family-owned business in Fort Worth's Historic North Side.

Learn more about joining the FWHCC.

Learn more about the Landeros family business, Casa Azul Coffee.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Creating healthier communities with UNTHSC's Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams Nov 30, 2021

Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer at The University of North Texas Health Science Center Dr. Sylvia Trent-Adams is a servant-leader passionate about community health. In this episode, Mayor Parker talks with Dr. Trent-Adams about her distinguished background, the ways we can work together to build healthier communities, and upcoming HSC initiatives.

Learn more about the free clinic providing dental, vision and medical care to Fort Worth Dec. 11-12. All services are free and no ID is required.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Spreading JOY and caring for Fort Worth kiddos with Debbie Boudreaux from Cook Children’s Nov 23, 2021

Mayor Parker talks with Debbie Boudreaux, AVP of Nursing for Cook Children’s, about her more than three decades with Cook Children’s, the Teddy Bear Transport program, healthcare and nursing in the time of COVID-19, and the JOY campaign, a suicide prevention initiative that aims to encourage hope and resilience among children and teens.

Access resources for Cook Children's JOY Campaign, a suicide prevention initiative that aims to encourage hope and resilience among children and teens.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Fort Worth Focus: Understanding the purpose of newly-restructured City Council Committees Nov 16, 2021

What are City Council Committees, and what do they do? In today's quick Go Time episode (only six minutes!), I am explaining how Council Committees play an important role in moving Fort Worth forward on key issues like mobility, neighborhood quality, and supporting entrepreneurship and innovation.

The new Council Committees structure begins in December. Learn more 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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

How to Learn, Dream & Do in Fort Worth with Library Director Manya Shorr Nov 09, 2021

Fort Worth Public Libraries are where our residents go to learn, dream, and do. In this episode of Go Time, Library Director Manya Shorr and Mayor Parker talk about how libraries fuel business and entrepreneurship, the changing role of libraries in our communities, and some very exciting upcoming library programs, events, and announcements.

More about the Fort Worth Public Library.

Visit the Maurice Sendak Exhibit, November 13, 2021 to January 31, 2022.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Cultivating a vibrant entrepreneurial community in Fort Worth with Dr. Meghan Wright and Marco Johnson Nov 02, 2021

Global Entrepreneurship Week Fort Worth is coming up November 7 - 12, and Mayor Parker talked to Texas Wesleyan University's Meghan Wright, PhD and Sparkyard's Marco Johnson about this year's event and what we can do to support Fort Worth’s growing entrepreneurial community.

More about Global Entrepreneurship Week Fort Worth.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley on lessons in 24+ years of leadership Oct 12, 2021

Mayor Parker talks with Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley about the lessons learned from scooping ice cream, serving in the U.S. Naval Reserve, starting an accounting firm, and the more than 24 years and counting spent in public service in Tarrant County.

More about Judge Glen Whitley.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Fort Worth Focus: what's in the City's $1.8 billion budget & an overview of the new City Council meeting schedule Oct 05, 2021

Learn more about the FY 2022 budget.

Learn more about the new City Council meeting schedule.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Fort Worth Focus: building police-community relationships and advancing oversight and accountability with Police Monitor Kim Neal Sep 28, 2021

Mayor Parker talks with Police Monitor Kim Neal about how a passion for compliance and ethics led her to her current role leading the City's Office of the Police Oversight Monitor. Since March 2020, she's worked to build stronger police and community relationships and establish practices that provide oversight and accountability to the Fort Worth Police Department and the population it serves.

Learn more about the Office of the Police Oversight Monitor.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

H2OMG: "EP 13: Hippo Poop!" Sep 21, 2021

This week on Go Time, instead of a regular Go Time episode, we are featuring an episode of H2OMG. H2OMG is a podcast produced by the City of Fort Worth Water Utility, and every episode is all about water and all the ways it touches our lives in Fort Worth. In this episode, “Hippo Poop!”, H2OMG goes to the Fort Worth Zoo and talks with the Life Support Systems Supervisor about the zoo's water filtration systems and how they help keep the animals happy.

A huge thanks to John Drummond, the Fort Worth Zoo’s Life Support Systems Supervisor.

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More about H2OMG

H2OMG is brought to you by Fort Worth Water’s Conservation and Customer Engagement groups! Join us as we explore how water makes it possible. If you have a question and you'd like us to answer it on the podcast, email us! We can be reached at wpe@fortworthtexas.gov.

Twitter: @Fwwater / @Fwagua
Facebook: Fort Worth Water / Fort Worth Agua
Instagram: @SaveFWwater
YouTube: http://bit.ly/fwwyoutube

Thanks to Eric Nevarez for the music!

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More about Go Time

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.

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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Fort Worth Focus: preparing for disaster and leading during crisis with Fire Chief Jim Davis Sep 14, 2021

Fort Worth Fire Department Chief Jim Davis leads the City’s efforts to prepare for, respond to, and then recover from emergencies. Chief Davis and Mayor Parker sat down to discuss leadership in a crisis, what the City does behind the scenes in an emergency, and the steps every person should take to make their families safer during National Preparedness Month.

Make sure you are signed up for Fort Worth Texas Alerts.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Meet Artes de la Rosa Executive Director William Girón, his work preserves and celebrates vibrant Latino art and culture in Fort Worth Sep 07, 2021

Artes de la Rosa is a jewel of Fort Worth that works to preserve, promote, and interpret the art, culture, lives, and history of the Latino community. This work is led by Executive Director William Girón, who sat down with Mayor Parker to discuss Artes de la Rosa's history and programs, as well as the big plans they have for Hispanic Heritage Month 2021.

Learn more about Artes de la Rosa.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Fort Worth Focus: homelessness, housing, and hope with Lauren King and Tara Perez Aug 31, 2021

Mayor Parker discusses issues surrounding homelessness in Fort Worth with Tara Perez, who leads the City’s Directions Home program, and Lauren King, who leads the Tarrant County Homeless Coalition, including the HB 1925 "camping ban," permanent supportive housing projects, Fort Worth Police Department's HOPE team, and the path to ending chronic homelessness.

Learn more about Tarrant County Homeless Coalition.

Learn more about Directions Home.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Meet Chauncey Franks, a coach and mentor for a new generation of leaders in Fort Worth Aug 24, 2021

As the TCU-FCA Life & Character Coach, Chauncey Franks touches the lives of hundreds of TCU student-athletes, helping to grow them into the leaders that will be directing the future of Fort Worth. Chauncey and Mayor Parker sit down to talk about students, family, BBQ, and how the lessons learned in locker rooms full of teammates with a common goal can translate to our everyday lives.

Chauncey Franks was recommended to the program by his wife, Dr. Danika Franks. You can nominate a guest for Go Time here.

Learn more about Chauncey Franks and TCU-FCA.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Fort Worth Focus: community policing, crime reduction strategies, CCPD, and more with Chief Noakes Aug 17, 2021

Chief Neil Noakes sits down with Mayor Parker to discuss the Fort Worth Police Department, his leadership strategies, community policing, crime reduction strategies, the Crime Control and Prevention District, and his personal background that led him to this job.

Learn more about the Fort Worth Safe 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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Meet Jessica Christopherson, the film commissioner fueling movie magic in Fort Worth Aug 10, 2021

Projects like "Miss Juneteenth," "12 Mighty Orphans," and a much-anticipated upcoming TV show you may have heard about are, with the help of the Fort Worth Film Commission, changing the way we think about the filmmaking industry in Fort Worth. Mayor Mattie Parker sits down with Fort Worth Film Commissioner Jessica Christopherson to talk about what it means to be the "Modern West," how we can support the growth of filmmaking in our city, and how the people in our community are our superpower.

Watch the Texas Music Takeover with Grady Spencer, Luke Wade, Austin Allsup, Abraham Alexander & Joey Green.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Fort Worth Focus: City Council’s return from break, three big issues for the fall Aug 03, 2021

In this first "Fort Worth Focus" episode of Go Time, Mayor Parker discusses the City Council return from the July break, the new councilmember makeup, and three big issues to watch for in the coming months - budget, redistricting, and the bond election.

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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

It’s 'Go Time': A new podcast with Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker Jul 30, 2021

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.

In this first episode, meet Mayor Parker and learn about the what and why behind the podcast.

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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 Holloway, and John-Michael Perkins.

Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility’s podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

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