Matt McCoy
@mgmccoy.bsky.social
Design | Engineering | Fabrication
“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.”
“And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make.”
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Matt McCoy
@mgmccoy.bsky.social
· Mar 5
“There is no instance of a nation benefitting from prolonged warfare.”
—Sun Tzu, The Art of War
—Sun Tzu, The Art of War
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ArtsGoggle will pause in 2027 following the Fort Worth festival’s run this month
ArtsGoggle will pause in 2027 following the Fort Worth festival’s run this month
" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/Arts-Goggle-2023-Growald-133-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" />Repairs along Magnolia will affect organizers’ ability to host the event next fall as the focus shifts to supporting artists and businesses.
fortworthreport.org
October 5, 2026 at 4:50 PM
ArtsGoggle will pause in 2027 following the Fort Worth festival’s run this month
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“Incredibly hard work”: Fort Worth approves deal with firefighters, including wage increases, relief workers.
Fort Worth approves contract for firefighters. Here are the raises
“Incredibly hard work”: Fort Worth approves deal with firefighters, including wage increases, relief workers.
bit.ly
October 5, 2026 at 2:40 PM
“Incredibly hard work”: Fort Worth approves deal with firefighters, including wage increases, relief workers.
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The famed, Chicago-based artist's career is taking a new direction with the purchase of Pickard China, the sole remaining maker of fine china in the United States. n.pr/3VNx83v
Theaster Gates bets on fine china
The famed, Chicago-based artist's career is taking a new direction with the purchase of Pickard China, the sole remaining maker of fine china in the United States.
n.pr
October 3, 2026 at 11:08 AM
The famed, Chicago-based artist's career is taking a new direction with the purchase of Pickard China, the sole remaining maker of fine china in the United States. n.pr/3VNx83v
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Enten: "Congratulations to Ken Paxton. You are the least popular Texas Senate GOP nominee this century. No one was even in the negative, and you're at -16."
October 1, 2026 at 12:50 PM
Enten: "Congratulations to Ken Paxton. You are the least popular Texas Senate GOP nominee this century. No one was even in the negative, and you're at -16."
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In China’s Wudang Mountains, martial arts masters pass on traditions shaped by Taoist thought to Chinese and international practitioners.
October 1, 2026 at 2:05 AM
In China’s Wudang Mountains, martial arts masters pass on traditions shaped by Taoist thought to Chinese and international practitioners.
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Amazing stuff here
September 29, 2026 at 5:47 PM
Amazing stuff here
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"Super Intelligence."
The White House accord on AI that was signed by all the big tech oligarchs today misspells United States as “Unites States.”
September 30, 2026 at 1:27 PM
"Super Intelligence."
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NEW AD: Today on House Hunters, Ken Paxton is shopping for a new house.
Will he buy the three-story luxury lodge in Oklahoma? The condos at a wellness resort in Utah? The ocean-view property in Hawaii?
(Spoiler alert: He won’t take one — he’ll take 15.)
Will he buy the three-story luxury lodge in Oklahoma? The condos at a wellness resort in Utah? The ocean-view property in Hawaii?
(Spoiler alert: He won’t take one — he’ll take 15.)
September 29, 2026 at 9:12 PM
NEW AD: Today on House Hunters, Ken Paxton is shopping for a new house.
Will he buy the three-story luxury lodge in Oklahoma? The condos at a wellness resort in Utah? The ocean-view property in Hawaii?
(Spoiler alert: He won’t take one — he’ll take 15.)
Will he buy the three-story luxury lodge in Oklahoma? The condos at a wellness resort in Utah? The ocean-view property in Hawaii?
(Spoiler alert: He won’t take one — he’ll take 15.)
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Jack Smith: “it’s inconceivable to me how you can pardon people who beat police officers… and then vilify the officers”
September 29, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Jack Smith: “it’s inconceivable to me how you can pardon people who beat police officers… and then vilify the officers”
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Here’s the most incredible story you’ll read today.
A small plane with four people aboard crashes in a field.
Another pilot witnesses it. That pilot happens to be flying a bunch of skydivers. They offer to jump to assist, are given permission.
The skydivers happen to be EMTs. Everyone survives.
A small plane with four people aboard crashes in a field.
Another pilot witnesses it. That pilot happens to be flying a bunch of skydivers. They offer to jump to assist, are given permission.
The skydivers happen to be EMTs. Everyone survives.
Skydivers alert emergency crews, assist after plane crashes near East Troy airport
Four people were aboard the single-engine plane when it went down in a cornfield near Carvers School Road in East Troy at about 1:30 p.m.
www.wisn.com
September 28, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Here’s the most incredible story you’ll read today.
A small plane with four people aboard crashes in a field.
Another pilot witnesses it. That pilot happens to be flying a bunch of skydivers. They offer to jump to assist, are given permission.
The skydivers happen to be EMTs. Everyone survives.
A small plane with four people aboard crashes in a field.
Another pilot witnesses it. That pilot happens to be flying a bunch of skydivers. They offer to jump to assist, are given permission.
The skydivers happen to be EMTs. Everyone survives.
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The North Texas football community is rallying around one of its alumni after a sudden snowstorm claimed the life of his wife while they were hiking.
UNT rallying around former football player Justin Claborn after wife’s death while hiking
The North Texas football community is rallying around one of its alumni after a sudden snowstorm claimed the life of his wife while they were hiking.
kerane.ws
September 24, 2026 at 1:45 PM
The North Texas football community is rallying around one of its alumni after a sudden snowstorm claimed the life of his wife while they were hiking.
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A district court ruled that the Trump administration must reinstate a $7 billion grant program that funded solar panel installation for low- and moderate-income families.
Trump’s EPA must reinstate $7 billion grant program for solar panels, judge rules
District court rules that Biden-era Solar for All grants that help lower-income families and communities install solar panels cannot be terminated.
www.washingtonpost.com
September 19, 2026 at 1:30 AM
A district court ruled that the Trump administration must reinstate a $7 billion grant program that funded solar panel installation for low- and moderate-income families.
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On the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, 49 new Americans received United States citizenship in Fort Worth.
With tears and pride, 49 new Americans take the oath in Fort Worth
On the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, 49 new Americans received United States citizenship in Fort Worth.
bit.ly
September 17, 2026 at 10:20 PM
On the 239th anniversary of the signing of the U.S. Constitution, 49 new Americans received United States citizenship in Fort Worth.
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Same people who seem to think it’s bad for China to beat us at AI are perfectly fine with China beating us at high speed rail, solar energy, wind energy, shall we go on
'oh so you want china to beat us' bro what the hell do i care leave me to the humble life i am trying to build for myself
i dont understand what winning ai means and why i should be scared of not winning ai
September 17, 2026 at 7:29 PM
Same people who seem to think it’s bad for China to beat us at AI are perfectly fine with China beating us at high speed rail, solar energy, wind energy, shall we go on
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Texas public libraries generate roughly $5 to the economy for every $1 invested.
New study from the Texas Library Association is a bounty of data about the power of libraries.
trulytexas.txla.org
New study from the Texas Library Association is a bounty of data about the power of libraries.
trulytexas.txla.org
Libraries: Truly Texas
Explore Libraries: Truly Texas, TLA's research hub showcasing public opinion polling and economic impact data on Texas libraries. Discover why libraries matter.
trulytexas.txla.org
September 17, 2026 at 12:34 PM
Texas public libraries generate roughly $5 to the economy for every $1 invested.
New study from the Texas Library Association is a bounty of data about the power of libraries.
trulytexas.txla.org
New study from the Texas Library Association is a bounty of data about the power of libraries.
trulytexas.txla.org
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“ICE agents were caught on video pulling one teen from the car and punching him repeatedly in the face while he lay on the ground. The other teen, Luis Ochoa, said he informed the ICE agents he was a citizen but was told, ‘I don’t give a damn.… Your parents can’t help you now.’”
“Two U.S. citizen teenagers who were on their way to file enlistment papers to join the Marines were violently attacked by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, who reportedly detained them for nearly eight hours before letting them go.” newrepublic.com/post/215393/...
ICE Attacks Two U.S. Citizen Minors on Their Way to Enlist in Marines
The ICE agents reportedly said they didn’t care after being told the two teenagers were citizens.
newrepublic.com
September 14, 2026 at 8:13 PM
“ICE agents were caught on video pulling one teen from the car and punching him repeatedly in the face while he lay on the ground. The other teen, Luis Ochoa, said he informed the ICE agents he was a citizen but was told, ‘I don’t give a damn.… Your parents can’t help you now.’”
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Fort Worth-area housing market stable as federal legislation targets increased affordability
Fort Worth-area housing market stable as federal legislation targets increased affordability
" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/fortworthreport.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/House_CamiloDiaz-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" />A national housing act looks to increase the supply of homes and reduce barriers to creating more residential options.
fortworthreport.org
September 8, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Fort Worth-area housing market stable as federal legislation targets increased affordability
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After nine years of saving lives, police dog Indy heard his name on the radio for the last time, and in the silence that followed, even the toughest officer broke down in tears.
Original post
Original post
September 8, 2026 at 11:17 PM
After nine years of saving lives, police dog Indy heard his name on the radio for the last time, and in the silence that followed, even the toughest officer broke down in tears.
Original post
Original post
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NEW AD: 3 years ago, David Maxwell blew the whistle on Ken Paxton’s corruption and testified in his impeachment trial.
Today, David Maxwell is endorsing James Talarico.
Today, David Maxwell is endorsing James Talarico.
September 8, 2026 at 4:08 PM
NEW AD: 3 years ago, David Maxwell blew the whistle on Ken Paxton’s corruption and testified in his impeachment trial.
Today, David Maxwell is endorsing James Talarico.
Today, David Maxwell is endorsing James Talarico.
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Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots across the art world, dies at 97.
Yayoi Kusama, who splashed polka dots across art world, dies at 97 in Tokyo
Pioneering Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died. She was 97.
bit.ly
August 27, 2026 at 3:28 AM
Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots across the art world, dies at 97.
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A fair this Saturday will provide resources and information to homebuyers interested in this unique housing model.
Fort Worth Community Land Trust makes homeownership more accessible
A fair this Saturday will provide resources and information to homebuyers interested in this unique housing model.
kerane.ws
August 24, 2026 at 6:30 PM
A fair this Saturday will provide resources and information to homebuyers interested in this unique housing model.
Is it too late to use AI to create an NFT of a data center?
August 23, 2026 at 10:17 PM
Is it too late to use AI to create an NFT of a data center?