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Johnny Lewis: Champion of Fort Worth's Southside | Texas News
Fort Worth lost a towering figure this week with the passing of Johnny Lewis at 78 — a relentless champion of the Historic Southside who spent decades fighting for its revival. Despite decades of disinvestment, Lewis never wavered in his belief in the neighborhood’s potential, helping lay the groundwork for the $63 million Evans and Rosedale urban village project now set to launch. As vice president of the neighborhood association and a key advisor on public art, he helped shape the community’s identity and legacy. His vision, forged alongside his wife Shirley, even predated the current…
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