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NRH Watch Dog Exclusive: The Hurst Hustle — Brent Vaught’s Secret Appetite for Conflict and Queso

North Richland Hills — The Watch Dog has uncovered the true motive behind disgraced former councilman Brent Vaught’s anti-restaurant rampage: he’s not against new restaurants… he’s just against new restaurants in NRH.

Sources and eyewitnesses confirm that while Brent loudly opposes every new eatery proposed within city limits, he’s been quietly helping restaurants in other cities — and even hosting events catered from them.

The Pig, The Pony, and The Burrito

After weeks of fiery online posts accusing city officials of “selling out to corporate grease traps,” Brent was spotted last week hosting a National Night Out block party in his NRH neighborhood — catered entirely by Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant in Hurst.

That’s right: while calling NRH development deals “unholy alliances,” he was knee-deep in enchiladas imported from another city.

Residents reported that Brent was “unusually emotional” that evening, alternating between raving about Abuelo’s salsa and muttering, “This city doesn’t deserve restaurants anymore.”

The Secret Stake

Follow the queso trail, and it gets even cheesier.

Insiders allege that Brent may have a quiet financial interest in several restaurant ventures outside the NRH border — including partnerships, marketing favors, and “consulting arrangements” that conveniently align with his recent public crusades.

City officials declined to comment on Vaught’s dining affiliations, though one source joked, “We’re just glad he’s focusing on food and not carports this week.”

From Council to Caterer

Vaught’s transformation from local watchdog to restaurant gatekeeper began shortly after his failed attempt to get funding for his Pony Express Logistics startup (see last week’s story). Since then, he’s redirected his outrage from horses to hamburgers.

In multiple social media posts, Vaught accused the city of “catering to outsiders” while simultaneously posting photos of his “beloved Abuelo’s fajita platter” with hashtags like #HurstStrong and #SupportRealTexMex.

The Hurst Conspiracy

The Watch Dog’s sources suspect Vaught’s endgame may be bigger than burritos.

When asked directly if he planned to move and run for office in Hurst, Vaught posted a cryptic reply:

Queso-Gate: The Timeline

• Week 1: Brent posts rants about “NRH selling its soul to BBQ developers.”
• Week 2: Brent spotted at Piggy Pig BBQ “just to inspect corruption.”
• Week 3: Brent hosts block party — fully catered by Abuelo’s in Hurst.
• Week 4: Brent accuses himself of betrayal before deleting post and blaming “AI impersonators.”

The Watch Dog’s Final Word

He added, “If Brent runs for office over there, the slogan writes itself: ‘Vote for Vaught — Because Hurst Deserves Him.’”

Coming Next from The NRH Watch Dog:​
​“Nachos and Nonsense: The Untold Story of How One Man’s Appetite for Attention Outgrew His Zip Code.”

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​Blakie-Poo, Your NRH WatchDog