No Dumping Ol’ Messy Broad, Inc.

📍 Location: Fletcher Ave, Lake Como TX

📆 First reported: 2023 | 🎉 Resolved: 2025

💬 "He wanted to bully her into silence.

But her voice—and her block—mattered more."

In 2023, a longtime Lake Como resident made a simple, reasonable request:

Please stop dumping bulk trash on our block.

But instead of accountability, she got backlash.

The property owner she approached didn’t just ignore her concerns—he made it personal. He cursed her out. He put up a graffiti-style sign mocking her advocacy. In all capital letters, the plywood sign read:

❌ “NO DUMPING OL’ MESSY BROAD, INC.”

There it stayed— an eyesore, an insult, and a warning to anyone else thinking about speaking up.

Winter, spring, summer, fall—every single day, this neighbor had to walk past that message. And for two years, despite reporting the issue, nothing changed.

But this week, something did change.

With encouragement from KLCB’s founder Peacock Taylor, she submitted a new report—this time using the MyFW App.

Within 24 hours, the City’s Graffiti Abatement Team was on-site. The offensive words were painted over. The sign still exists, but its power to humiliate has been dismantled.

✅ The lesson?

Her voice mattered. The tools were there. She just needed to be heard.

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This isn't just one story.

It’s a pattern we see across Lake Como:

• A resident takes initiative

• A neighbor clings to decay

• Retaliation follows, and progress stalls

We call it being "Blocked from Progress."

But at KLCB, we believe every block deserves better.

📲 Want to Take Action Like She Did?

🧱 KLCB Block Breakdown

A tool for residents, by residents. The KLCB Block Breakdown helps us grade blocks A–F using community-powered assessments of:

1️⃣ Cleanliness & Property Maintenance  

Litter, dumping, overgrown grass, abandoned items, clean sidewalks?

2️⃣ Housing & Structural Condition  

Homes in good repair? Fences, driveways maintained? Vacant structures secure?

3️⃣ Safety & Crime Prevention  

Well-lit alleys? Visible pathways? Hiding spots or graffiti present?

4️⃣ Streets & Infrastructure  

Are streets, sidewalks, signage, and lighting functional?

5️⃣ Community Engagement & Curb Appeal  

Signs of pride? Painted address numbers, porches in use, flags, gardens?

Whether you’re a homeowner, a renter, or a volunteer, you can help document conditions and drive neighborhood pride.

🗓️ Results are shared live every Thursday at 10 AM during Office Hours.

🔗 Join us: bit.ly/KLCBmeetings

📝 Already Reported It—But Nothing Happened?

Introducing the KLCB Resolve Project

If you've reported an issue to Code, Police, or the City—**and nothing’s changed—**this tool is for you. Submit an escalation intake form and KLCB will follow up with the department on your behalf.

Let’s get your voice out of the inbox—and into action.

🔗 Submit your case: https://bit.ly/ResolveProject

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📝 KLCB Resolve Project – Escalation Intake Form

Let’s follow up—together. Already reported a code, safety, or nuisance issue to the City of Fort Worth, but nothing’s changed? You’re in the right place. The KLCB Resolve Project helps neighbors track unresolved reports, follow up with city departments, and escalate concerns that are being overlooked. We work with you—and on your behalf—to advocate for real, lasting solutions. Your voice strengthens our collective push for a cleaner, safer, more respected Lake Como. ⚠️ This form is for ongoing, unresolved issues only. If this is a brand-new concern or an emergency, please contact 911 or the appropriate City department directly.

Tell Your Story

If you’ve faced similar backlash for speaking up, share your experience.

Email: info@KeepLakeComoBeautiful.org