In rapidly diversifying Tarrant County, a summer of GOP redistricting hits Black and Latino representation

U.S. Rep. Marc Veasey, D-Fort Worth, outside the Eastside YMCA he helped bring about with federal funding, on Aug. 22, 2025. Under the newly approved redistricting map passed by the Texas Legislature, most of his Tarrant County constituents will be carved into districts with majority-white, majority-Republican electorates. (Credit: Desiree Rios for The Texas Tribune)

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FORT WORTH — When Lillie Biggins learned that the YMCA in East Fort Worth was in danger of being sold, she did what people on this side of town do when they need help.