November 06, 2026

DAILY REPORT

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Good morning, neighbor.

This is Cecilia Lenzen, government accountability reporter with the Fort Worth Report. 

Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Karen Molinar will not continue to lead the school district after state officials complete their search for a new superintendent. Education duo Matthew Sgroi and Jacob Sanchez report all the details in today’s top story. 

Also, for the second time in recent years, Democratic turnout exceeded Republican turnout in Tarrant County’s primary elections. Beat partner Drew Shaw and I break down what that means.

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Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Karen Molinar won’t continue under state takeover

Molinar told staff and families that Texas education commissioner Mike Morath completed interviews for FWISD’s next leader.

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You’re invited to tune into our upcoming virtual Newsmaker Q&A event — where government accountability reporter Cecilia Lenzen will sit down with local newsmakers to get your election questions answered.

On March 12, Allison Campolo, chair of the Tarrant County Democratic Party, and Tim Davis, chair of the Tarrant County Republican Party, sit down to discuss voter turnout in the primaries, what it means for the county and how each party plans to build momentum until November. 

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Additional noteworthy stories compiled by our newsroom.

From other publishers:

• Ahead of major policy change, Fort Worth shorts dozens of EMS staff, fire chief says. (CBS News)

• Junior League of FW to distribute free diapers. (NBC DFW)

• 33-year-old man identified as driver killed in police chase, crash on Camp Bowie. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

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ON TAP: Fort Worth City Council members received an update on criminal activity among homeless populations along the East Lancaster corridor. Government accountability reporter Drew Shaw brings all the details. Make sure you keep coming back for the latest from the Fort Worth Report!

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