Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/topic-north-texas On Topic: North Texas, hosts Thomas "TJ" Gilmore and Andrea Coker focus on regional conversations highlighting North Texas. If you're a civic-minded or community-driven individual in North Texas, TNT will keep you up-to-date on regional governments, advocacy, and opportunities for you to get involved. © 2026 North Texas Commission 7d0da320-6a6b-58f2-b1c9-740b44b9c2d0 yes en Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:17:16 -0500 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:18:14 -0500 https://img.transistorcdn.com/0yZ1u0v_vFfEEXdRtwfvCZfDvf9BDHP1cSnb-bLcm3g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85YTk3/ZWEzOGQxM2M0Y2Ux/ODEyZjQzYTFkYzhh/NmU2Yi5qcGc.jpg episodic North Texas Commission On Topic: North Texas, hosts Thomas "TJ" Gilmore and Andrea Coker focus on regional conversations highlighting North Texas. If you're a civic-minded or community-driven individual in North Texas, TNT will keep you up-to-date on regional governments, advocacy, and opportunities for you to get involved. On Topic: North Texas, hosts Thomas "TJ" Gilmore and Andrea Coker focus on regional conversations highlighting North Texas. North Texas, DFW, Regional Government, Regional Business, Community Outreach North Texas Commission No No 6 6 Navigating Transit Governance & Funding: Randall Bryant on Fixing DART’s Regional Impact full 70675835-414d-4576-ae66-411a5c4528df https://share.transistor.fm/s/483a49a9 Randall Bryant, newly elected chair of DART, takes listeners through the challenging months following his appointment, during which multiple cities voted to withdraw from the transit system. He shares insights into the delicate negotiations across governance, funding, and service improvements aimed at uniting 13 diverse cities under a sustainable transit future. Bryant also highlights DART’s historic achievements and the ongoing work to adapt transit solutions to the evolving needs of North Texas communities.

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]]> Wed, 25 Mar 2026 15:17:13 -0500 North Texas Commission North Texas Commission 2213 Randall Bryant, newly elected chair of DART, takes listeners through the challenging months following his appointment, during which multiple cities voted to withdraw from the transit system. He shares insights into the delicate negotiations across governance, funding, and service improvements aimed at uniting 13 diverse cities under a sustainable transit future. Bryant also highlights DART’s historic achievements and the ongoing work to adapt transit solutions to the evolving needs of North Texas communities.

]]> North Texas, DFW, Regional Government, Regional Business, Community Outreach No 5 5 2026 Primary Season Is Here! How Does North Texas Impact This Year's Elections? full d6f3b66d-54a5-4bd9-b995-0c26ebaf5398 https://share.transistor.fm/s/86389698 This episode dives into the high-stakes Texas primary elections, spotlighting unprecedented competition and campaign dynamics on both the Democratic and Republican sides. Hosts TJ Gilmore and Andrea Coker unpack key races, fundraising battles, and the shifting political landscape, then pivot to explore North Texas's critical regional logistics infrastructure and its vital role in economic growth and daily life.

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]]> Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:58:44 -0600 North Texas Commission North Texas Commission 1597 This episode dives into the high-stakes Texas primary elections, spotlighting unprecedented competition and campaign dynamics on both the Democratic and Republican sides. Hosts TJ Gilmore and Andrea Coker unpack key races, fundraising battles, and the shifting political landscape, then pivot to explore North Texas's critical regional logistics infrastructure and its vital role in economic growth and daily life.

]]> North Texas, DFW, Regional Government, Regional Business, Community Outreach No 4 4 Navigating North Texas Housing Challenges: What New State Bills Mean for Your City full 731e9b7f-616f-4afb-b9f8-f9be83344f60 https://share.transistor.fm/s/205cd861 Texas primaries are heating up with record candidate lineups and big money battles shaping the political landscape—yet local housing challenges are just as critical. Hosts TJ Gilmore and Andrea Coker break down the latest election dynamics alongside new legislation impacting North Texas housing, from multifamily zoning shifts to affordable housing strategies. Tune in to understand how these intertwined issues will affect your community and the road ahead.

]]> Texas primaries are heating up with record candidate lineups and big money battles shaping the political landscape—yet local housing challenges are just as critical. Hosts TJ Gilmore and Andrea Coker break down the latest election dynamics alongside new legislation impacting North Texas housing, from multifamily zoning shifts to affordable housing strategies. Tune in to understand how these intertwined issues will affect your community and the road ahead.

]]> Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:13:55 -0600 North Texas Commission North Texas Commission 1781 Texas primaries are heating up with record candidate lineups and big money battles shaping the political landscape—yet local housing challenges are just as critical. Hosts TJ Gilmore and Andrea Coker break down the latest election dynamics alongside new legislation impacting North Texas housing, from multifamily zoning shifts to affordable housing strategies. Tune in to understand how these intertwined issues will affect your community and the road ahead.

]]> North Texas, DFW, Regional Government, Regional Business, Community Outreach No 3 3 Building Texas’s Workforce: Inside TSTC’s Role in a Booming North Texas full 186fda4e-5ed7-4ef5-8efa-854e17d13afd https://share.transistor.fm/s/015a55c3 North Texas is growing fast—adding a new resident every three and a half minutes—and the region’s economic momentum depends on a skilled, job-ready workforce. In this episode of Topic: North Texas, hosts TJ Gilmore and Andrea Coker talk with Joe Arnold, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Government Relations at Texas State Technical College (TSTC), about how TSTC is preparing Texans for high-demand technical careers. In the second half of the episode, the conversation shifts to a timely breakdown of recent federal primary filings and the races that could shape North Texas’s representation and influence in Washington and Austin.

]]> North Texas is growing fast—adding a new resident every three and a half minutes—and the region’s economic momentum depends on a skilled, job-ready workforce. In this episode of Topic: North Texas, hosts TJ Gilmore and Andrea Coker talk with Joe Arnold, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Government Relations at Texas State Technical College (TSTC), about how TSTC is preparing Texans for high-demand technical careers. In the second half of the episode, the conversation shifts to a timely breakdown of recent federal primary filings and the races that could shape North Texas’s representation and influence in Washington and Austin.

]]> Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:00 -0600 North Texas Commission North Texas Commission 1792 North Texas is growing fast—adding a new resident every three and a half minutes—and the region’s economic momentum depends on a skilled, job-ready workforce. In this episode of Topic: North Texas, hosts TJ Gilmore and Andrea Coker talk with Joe Arnold, Deputy Vice Chancellor for Government Relations at Texas State Technical College (TSTC), about how TSTC is preparing Texans for high-demand technical careers. In the second half of the episode, the conversation shifts to a timely breakdown of recent federal primary filings and the races that could shape North Texas’s representation and influence in Washington and Austin.

]]> North Texas, DFW, Regional Government, Regional Business, Community Outreach No 2 2 How To Understand Texas Property Taxes And Their Impact On Schools, Cities, And Your Wallet full 9327c48f-e0c6-4924-acd8-0b8f816151ac https://share.transistor.fm/s/10ac00be Texas faces a critical crossroads as Governor Abbott pushes to overhaul property taxes amid growing demands to fund public safety and infrastructure. Join hosts TJ Gilmore and Andrea Coker as they unpack the complex balance between tax relief, city budgets, and the future of energy and AI infrastructure in North Texas. Tune in to understand how these shifts will shape your community and what’s next for the Lone Star State.

]]> Texas faces a critical crossroads as Governor Abbott pushes to overhaul property taxes amid growing demands to fund public safety and infrastructure. Join hosts TJ Gilmore and Andrea Coker as they unpack the complex balance between tax relief, city budgets, and the future of energy and AI infrastructure in North Texas. Tune in to understand how these shifts will shape your community and what’s next for the Lone Star State.

]]> Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0600 North Texas Commission North Texas Commission 1848 Texas faces a critical crossroads as Governor Abbott pushes to overhaul property taxes amid growing demands to fund public safety and infrastructure. Join hosts TJ Gilmore and Andrea Coker as they unpack the complex balance between tax relief, city budgets, and the future of energy and AI infrastructure in North Texas. Tune in to understand how these shifts will shape your community and what’s next for the Lone Star State.

]]> North Texas, DFW, Regional Government, Regional Business, Community Outreach No 1 1 Unifying 15 North Texas Cities Into One Powerful Regional Voice For Lasting Progress full 391b44e2-4cc6-46ed-8652-07a3b869ec20 https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2ad233c North Texas is a region like no other—home to more than 15 cities, each with over 100,000 people, and a diverse mix of industries and communities. In this episode, TJ Gilmore and Andrea Coker explore the unique challenges and opportunities of regionalism in North Texas, emphasizing the power of a unified voice in state and federal matters, critical legislative issues, and the vital role of cooperation in driving economic and community growth.

]]> North Texas is a region like no other—home to more than 15 cities, each with over 100,000 people, and a diverse mix of industries and communities. In this episode, TJ Gilmore and Andrea Coker explore the unique challenges and opportunities of regionalism in North Texas, emphasizing the power of a unified voice in state and federal matters, critical legislative issues, and the vital role of cooperation in driving economic and community growth.

]]> Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:32:56 -0600 North Texas Commission North Texas Commission 1772 North Texas is a region like no other—home to more than 15 cities, each with over 100,000 people, and a diverse mix of industries and communities. In this episode, TJ Gilmore and Andrea Coker explore the unique challenges and opportunities of regionalism in North Texas, emphasizing the power of a unified voice in state and federal matters, critical legislative issues, and the vital role of cooperation in driving economic and community growth.

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