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Mattie Parker: “Kay Granger was tenacious in supporting the Panther Island…”

Featuring: Mattie Parker, Republican | Mayor of Fort Worth, Texas

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker on the legacy of U.S. Rep. Kay Granger

Published August 3, 2026 | Video Starts at 06:52

… a reminder how important this particular project is for flood control and mitigation here in our city. Yes. Does it unlock incredible economic opportunity and development? And it will, yes. … Kay Granger was tenacious in supporting the Panther Island project for Fort Worth. … K. Granger. And ultimately, when we start turning dirt on the canals and the channel and move forward on big development, it will only be because of K. (06:52–06:58)

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Asserts that Kay Granger was a strong advocate for the Panther Island project.

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