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Celebrating America, stopping Islam the focus of activist conference in Fort Worth
By Cecilia Lenzen at Fort Worth Report
· July 8, 2026
· 13 min read
A grassroots group of conservative Tarrant County activists is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and teeing up the November midterm elections with a conference in August offering strategies to stop Islam, curb immigration and protect the country’s legacy as they define it. The Year of the Patr
Key takeaway ” “This conference is packed with expert speakers and timely topics you are NOT going to hear discussed honestly anywhere else,” a May 28 newsletter from True Texas Project states.
Why this matters in The Fort Worth
The Year of the Patriot conference in Fort Worth raises questions about the city's reputation as a welcoming and diverse community. As the fifth-largest city in Texas, Fort Worth has a history of embracing its cowboy culture and traditional values, but it also has a growing population of residents from various ethnic and religious backgrounds. The conference's focus on stopping Islam and curbing immigration may resonate with some attendees, but it may also alienate others who value the city's diversity. The fact that the conference is being held in Fort Worth, home to Texas Christian University and a thriving Cultural District, highlights the complexities of the city's identity. As the city continues to grow and evolve, it will be interesting to see how events like this conference shape the local discourse on issues like immigration and religious freedom. The response from local leaders and community groups will be worth watching.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: Fort Worth Report ·
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What is this story about? A grassroots group of conservative Tarrant County activists is celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and teeing up the November midterm elections with a conference in August offering strategies to stop Islam, curb immigration and protect the country’s legacy as they define it. The Year of the Patr
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