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Drew Shaw

@shawlings601

Local government accountability reporter at @FortWorthReport, sparkling water enthusiast

 Fort Worth, Texas
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Joined March 2014
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Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis resigned Friday after a month of leave. The city sent the Report’s requests for Davis’ personnel file and official communications to the Texas Attorney General’s office, saying the documents’ release could interfere with anticipated litigation.
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Fort Worth fire chief resigns after being placed on leave

Fort Worth fire chief resigns after being placed on leave

The city announced Chief Jim Davis’ resignation Friday. Davis has served as chief since 2018.

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Tarrant County commissioners voted Tuesday to cut over 100 voting sites for Nov.’s election — a move some fear will also affect voting access in 2026’s midterms as Trump attacks mail-in ballots. Published in collab w/ @propublica, @FortWorthReport propublica.org/article/tarra…
A Texas County Cuts Over 100 Polling Sites as Trump Attacks Mail-In Voting Nationally

A Texas County Cuts Over 100 Polling Sites as Trump Attacks Mail-In Voting Nationally

The decision by commissioners in Tarrant County, which includes Fort Worth, comes amid growing concern about GOP efforts to limit voting access ahead of next year’s midterm elections.

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Fort Worth City Council’s District 6 seat has attracted four candidates. Each carry different priorities and solutions for the issues facing the city’s fast-changing, southwest and Como neighborhoods. For @FortWorthReport fortworthreport.org/2025/04/…
Candidates seeking southwest Fort Worth council seat name safety, development as top concerns

Candidates seeking southwest Fort Worth council seat name safety, development as top concerns

The vacant seat representing southwest Fort Worth and Como has attracted four candidates with different approaches to shared concerns.

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The fireworks that boomed Saturday over Arlington shed red, white and blue sparks on the politicians, celebrities and community members who gathered to celebrate the ribbon cutting at the National Medal of Honor Museum. For @FortWorthReport/@arlingtonrpt fortworthreport.org/2025/03/…
Former President Bush, Gov. Abbott salute Medal of Honor recipients at Arlington museum opening

Former President Bush, Gov. Abbott salute Medal of Honor recipients at Arlington museum opening

Sens. Cornyn and Cruz joined Arlington in celebrating the National Medal of Honor Museum. Here’s more on the ceremony.

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Mansfield Mayor Michael Evans, a pastor, felt God told him council member Julie Short would follow in his footsteps. Now, she’s running against him in May. For @FortWorthReport / @arlingtonrpt fortworthreport.org/2025/03/…
Mansfield mayoral candidates interpret God’s timeline differently in call to run

Mansfield mayoral candidates interpret God’s timeline differently in call to run

Mayor Michael Evans, a pastor, felt God told him council member Julie Short would follow in his footsteps. Now, she’s running against him.

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U.S. Judge Reed O’Connor allowed 4 claims against Arlington ISD to proceed in a lawsuit alleging AISD has violated transparency laws, the First Amendment and the Texas Constitution. The trial is scheduled for September. For @FortWorthReport/@arlingtonrpt fortworthreport.org/2025/01/…

Federal judge allows lawsuit against Arlington ISD to move forward, dismisses parts

The case alleges Arlington ISD violated a resident’s First Amendment rights in its grievance process and the Texas Open Meetings Act.

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Arlington officials delayed the planned groundbreaking for a new early child care center over concerns about the White House’s freeze on federal aid. The center plans to offer federally funded Head Start programs. For @FortWorthReport/@arlingtonrpt fortworthreport.org/2025/01/…
Arlington child care center groundbreaking delayed amid proposed federal spending halt

Arlington child care center groundbreaking delayed amid proposed federal spending halt

City officials say the Jan. 31 groundbreaking was delayed over concerns about how the White House’s order impacts federal early education programs.

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Mansfield ISD is giving into parents’ demands for more school board election integrity after two years of controversial clerical errors. Experts say the errors follow the trend of local elections growing more partisan. For @FortWorthReport/@arlingtonrpt fortworthreport.org/2025/01/…
Following missteps, Mansfield ISD adds employee to oversee election management

Following missteps, Mansfield ISD adds employee to oversee election management

MISD’s past two elections have seen an ineligible candidate on the ballot and complaints of partisan influence. Voters ask for more integrity.

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Arlington ISD is 10 years into an empathetic, positivity focused approach to student discipline. Teachers and parents are calling for change, saying discipline strategies built for students in 2014 are outdated. For @FortWorthReport / @arlingtonrpt fortworthreport.org/2025/01/…
Arlington ISD parents, teachers call for student discipline policy reform. Here’s why

Arlington ISD parents, teachers call for student discipline policy reform. Here’s why

AISD is revising its restoration-focused approach to discipline amid a rise in teacher complaints about student behavior.

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Arlington ISD’s 2023-24 budget came with a $5.5M deficit. Officials managed to turn that into a $1.5M surplus. They hope for a similar turnaround this year, as they face a spending gap nearly five times larger. For @FortWorthReport / @arlingtonrpt fortworthreport.org/2024/12/…
Arlington ISD tries to shrink budget deficit, stay on track with spending

Arlington ISD tries to shrink budget deficit, stay on track with spending

AISD’s 2024-25 budget came with a $25.5 million deficit. Here’s how officials have worked to close the spending gap and cut costs.

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Mansfield and sports officials broke ground Wednesday on Mansfield Stadium, the future centerpiece of the city’s developing entertainment district. The venue is designed to be a hub for Texas and international soccer. For @FortWorthReport / @arlingtonrpt fortworthreport.org/2024/12/…
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Image from Drew Shaw (@shawlings601)
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Inflation and supply shortages have caused Arlington ISD’s $1 billion bond package to lose $227M in buying power since voters approved the spending in 2019. Here’s how officials have navigated the budget crunch. For @FortWorthReport / @arlingtonrpt fortworthreport.org/2024/11/…
Arlington ISD avoided impact of inflation in $1B bond. Pandemic-era decisions helped

Arlington ISD avoided impact of inflation in $1B bond. Pandemic-era decisions helped

Voters approved the district’s bond in 2019, greenlighting construction projects that would soon be challenged by rapid inflation.

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Arlington ISD investigated high school football staff for allegedly teaching about the Bible during school hours. The district, prompted by a complaint from @FFRF, found adjustments necessary and corrected staff. For @FortWorthReport / @arlingtonrpt fortworthreport.org/2024/11/…
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An optional state-funded program, TIA, could boost some Arlington ISD teachers’ pay by up to $32k. But officials are skeptical of taking money from the government and concerned how bonuses could affect staff culture. For @FortWorthReport/@arlingtonrpt fortworthreport.org/2024/10/…
Arlington ISD trustees split on adopting state-funded teacher performance bonus program

Arlington ISD trustees split on adopting state-funded teacher performance bonus program

The school board is reconsidering Texas’ teacher incentive allotment, which gives educators raises based on student growth.

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Arlington ISD hit a milestone in its new middle school, which honors a beloved high school soccer coach who died in 2021. The coach’s family and AISD officials toured construction ahead of the school’s 2025 opening. For @FortWorthReport / @arlingtonrpt fortworthreport.org/2024/10/…
New Arlington ISD junior high celebrates namesake as construction reaches milestone

New Arlington ISD junior high celebrates namesake as construction reaches milestone

Joey Rodriguez Junior High, named after a beloved district soccer coach who died from COVID-19, was topped with its last steel beam Oct. 7.

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What do students think about cell phone bans? @shawlings601 spent a day in an Arlington ISD high school that has a policy that strikes a balance between flexibility and a ban. Students support it. Here’s why: fortworthreport.org/2024/10/… #txed #tellEWA

Here’s why students support this Arlington ISD high school’s approach to cell phones

Seguin High School’s stricter cell phone policy strikes a balance between flexibility and an outright ban. Here’s how.

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Arlington bus drivers eat lunch and take breaks in a 26-year-old portable building with moldy floors and a door that can’t close. That’s about to change with a $15.5 mil remodel to the transit and security center. For @FortWorthReport / @arlingtonrpt fortworthreport.org/2024/10/…
Arlington ISD bus drivers revved up for $15.5M facility remodel

Arlington ISD bus drivers revved up for $15.5M facility remodel

With many decades-old buildings, the revamped 32-acre transit and security hub is set for completion in 2026.

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For the first time since the pandemic, Arlington saw a drop in teachers leaving public schools. Officials are hoping to continue the trend by investing in alt. certification programs and recruitment. For @FortWorthReport / @arlingtonrpt fortworthreport.org/2024/10/…
Fewer teachers are leaving Arlington ISD amid recruitment, alternative certification efforts

Fewer teachers are leaving Arlington ISD amid recruitment, alternative certification efforts

The district saw 14% of teachers leave at the end of 2023-24 — lower than the numbers seen in the years following the COVID-19 pandemic.

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School choice voucher proposals are expected to resurface in the 2025 Texas Legislature, potentially giving taxpayer dollars to homeschooling parents to educate their kids. Homeschoolers aren’t sure they want it. For @FortWorthReport / @arlingtonrpt fortworthreport.org/2024/09/…
Could Tarrant homeschooling families benefit from vouchers? Some are skeptical

Could Tarrant homeschooling families benefit from vouchers? Some are skeptical

Amid pushes for voucher legislation, some Tarrant homeschooling parents fear government dollars threaten their freedom; others support the idea.

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