Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Friday, December 26. We kick off with the weather shaping our day. Unseasonably warm temps in the low 80s continue today, perfect for outdoor errands around Sundance Square, but a cold front heads in this weekend, so bundle up by Sunday. No major disruptions, though it means lighter coats for events ahead.

Sports fans, we have bowl season buzzing close to home. TCU Horned Frogs face number 16 USC in the Alamo Bowl tomorrow night in San Antonio, building on their gritty home wins at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mark your calendars for January 2, when Texas State battles Rice right here in the Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter, bringing that electric game day vibe to Fort Worth.

On the job front, H-E-B gears up for big hires in our area. They plan to add about 700 positions at their new McKinney store opening this summer off Custer Road, with starting pay around 15 bucks an hour, plus solid benefits. Closer in, their Alliance location at Heritage Trace Parkway and North Riverside Drive breaks ground soon, and Mansfield gets one at U.S. 287 and Broad. Great news if youre job hunting.

New business moves keep our economy humming. Boot Barn opens soon in the old Toys R Us spot along Interstate 30 on Fort Worths west side, stocking western wear for ranchers and riders alike. And Payroll Vault just launched a franchise in downtown Dallas, signaling more growth spilling into our metro.

City Hall stays quiet post-holidays, but watch for updates on daily life tweaks like traffic calming near Bear Creek Park. The Keller Farmers Market nearby celebrates its 15-year mark with fresh produce and artisan goods Saturdays, a community staple we love.

Schools shine too, with local teams eyeing playoffs after strong seasons. For a feel-good lift, Fort Worth firefighters at Station 14 gathered families yesterday for Christmas cheer, sharing meals amid holiday shifts, reminding us of their steady dedication.

Crime stays low key in the past day, no major incidents or alerts from Fort Worth PD, keeping our neighborhoods safe as we head into the new year.

Looking ahead, catch the Keller market this weekend and gear up for those bowl watch parties. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and dont forget to subscribe for daily updates. This has been Fort Worth Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Thursday, December twenty fifth, and we are glad to be with our listeners.

We start with public safety. Fort Worth police arrest a suspect in a mid December capital murder on Wildwood Circle in southwest Fort Worth. Fox 4 reports officers take thirty year old Kareem Hardin into custody in connection with the shooting death of twenty four year old Lawrence Homan outside an apartment complex there. Police say it appears to be an isolated incident, and they still look for a second suspect.

In a separate case, Fort Worth police say a person reported missing in early December is found in a shallow grave in a wooded area of Denton County on the Fort Worth side. According to CBS Texas, detectives arrest twenty three year old Alexander James Nicholas on a homicide charge and say more arrests could follow. We keep the family in our thoughts this morning.

From City Hall, we keep an eye on the job board at fortworthtexas.gov. The city is currently listing around a hundred openings, including an administrative services coordinator role in Financial Management Services, with applications open into early January. Those city jobs mean more stable paychecks and benefits for our neighborhoods.

Across the broader job market, Indeed lists more than one hundred twenty thousand openings in the 76137 area alone, from warehouse work along North Beach Street to healthcare and office roles near Loop 820. There are also about forty part time stocker positions across big box stores and groceries, and Wells Fargo is hiring a part time bilingual teller down on East Alta Mesa Boulevard in south Fort Worth.

In real estate, local brokers say 2025 closes out with Dallas Fort Worth home prices roughly flat compared with last year, but inventory up by about a third. One Fort Worth focused group, Momentus Real Estate, notes that buyers now often see three or four options in a school zone instead of just one, which gives families a bit more breathing room in neighborhoods from TCU and Bluebonnet Circle out to Keller and Alliance.

Weather wise, we are mild and dry today across Tarrant County. Temperatures sit in the upper 40s this morning and climb into the low 60s by afternoon with light north winds. Skies stay mostly sunny, which is good news for anyone traveling on I 35W, I 30, or heading through the Mixmaster downtown. Tonight we cool back into the 40s, and we hold this quiet, cool pattern into the weekend.

On the culture front, our holiday calendar is still busy. CultureMap Fort Worth highlights Christmas in the Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, with a giant illuminated Texas flag and more than a thousand dancing bluebonnet lights, running on University Drive through early January. Up in the Stockyards, the Rodeo Rink keeps ice skating going under the covered pavilion near Exchange Avenue, with Cowboy Santa still making appearances. And CBS Texas is replaying this years GM Financial Parade of Lights, which lit up downtown along Houston and Commerce streets.

Looking ahead, the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce lists holiday gift wrapping at West plus Stone, and continuing performances of The Nutcracker, plus local coffee and networking events at Riverside Coworking off Belknap Street for folks wanting to plug into the small business scene.

In sports, New Years Eve brings country artist Parker McCollum to Dickies Arena for a big concert that doubles as a lead in to more TCU hoops and upcoming rodeo season at Will Rogers. High school teams across Fort Worth ISD and surrounding districts now shift from football to district play in basketball and soccer, with several programs reporting strong preseason tournament finishes.

For our feel good story today, volunteers across the city spend this week serving meals and handing out coats from east Fort Worth churches along Rosedale to community centers on Lancaster and Northside Drive. Local nonprofits report hundreds of families receiving toys and warm clothing thanks to neighbors stepping up.

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Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Sunday, December twenty first.

We start on the South Side, where Fort Worth fire crews move quickly overnight to knock down an apartment fire near Hallmark and Afton Road. CBS Texas reports about a dozen residents are displaced, but we are grateful to say no injuries are reported and the cause is still under investigation. Crews have the flames under control in about twenty minutes, and neighbors are already stepping up with clothing and gift card donations.

As we head into the day, we are looking at a cool, cloudy December Sunday in Fort Worth, with a chance of light showers that could make roads damp around I 30 and I 35. Temperatures stay in the 50s and low 60s, so we may want a jacket for church, shopping, and evening events. The short term outlook keeps us seasonable and dry into the early part of the workweek.

From City Hall, we continue to see a push on infrastructure and growth management, especially around the Near Southside and along West Seventh. The council is prioritizing road repairs and signal timing on busy corridors like Camp Bowie and Lancaster, and staff are reminding us that several lane closures may slow our commute tomorrow morning.

In the job market, local staffing agencies report that Fort Worth adds a few hundred seasonal and logistics jobs this month, with warehouse hiring strong along Everman Parkway and in Alliance near I 35. Healthcare and education remain steady employers, with big campuses like JPS and TCU listing dozens of openings.

On real estate, the Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors says local Realtors are leaning hard into advocacy on housing affordability and property tax policy, trying to keep homeownership within reach as prices around popular neighborhoods like Tanglewood and the Cultural District stay elevated but stable. Inventory sits in the range of just a couple of months of supply, which keeps competition healthy but not overheated.

Culturally, we have a big night at Dickies Arena, where Pentatonix brings their Christmas in the City tour to Fort Worth this evening at seven, with another show tomorrow. Dickies Arena notes that one dollar from every ticket sold for the Fort Worth shows goes to Direct Relief to help Texans affected by recent flooding. Downtown, Downtown Fort Worth Inc is hosting an outdoor screening of Its a Wonderful Life at the Rooftop Cinema Club on top of a downtown garage, adding to the holiday feel around Sundance Square and Main Street.

Sports wise, Fort Worth just hosted the NAIA football national championship at our own Fort Worth venue, where Grand View University finishes a perfect season with a hard fought win, bringing college football energy and visitor dollars into our hotels and restaurants around the Stockyards and downtown.

In local schools, coaches around Tarrant County are closing out winter tournaments, with several Fort Worth ISD basketball teams picking up early season wins that build momentum heading into district play after the holidays.

On the crime front, Fort Worth police and the Tarrant County criminal docket show a typical weekend mix of arrests, with officers focusing on DWI enforcement along West Seventh, University Drive, and around downtown. Police continue to stress that we plan ahead for rides if we are enjoying holiday parties. So far, no major violent incidents are reported overnight beyond routine calls, and investigators are still working active cases from earlier in the week.

For a feel good note, volunteers gather along the Trinity Trails near Panther Island Pavilion yesterday for a holiday cleanup, collecting bags of trash and decorating a few trees with donated ornaments, a small reminder of how much pride our community takes in our riverfront.

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Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Saturday, December 20. We kick off with some welcome news from City Hall, where the council recently approved zoning changes near Waterside that let the D.R. Horton family move ahead with their new family office headquarters. This means more high-level jobs coming to our downtown area, boosting our local economy right where we live and work. Over at Lockheed Martin Aeronautics on Hemphill Street, they just landed a massive three-point-six billion dollar contract modification from the Department of Defense, securing thousands of skilled positions in aerospace for years to come and keeping Fort Worth at the heart of defense innovation.

Travelers, heads up, because DFW Airport expects nearly five million passengers through here from now until early January, up three percent from last year. Busiest days hit today through Monday and again after Christmas, so we urge you to arrive two hours early for domestic flights or three for international, especially with Terminal C construction causing backups. Use the DART Silver Line from downtown Fort Worth or Trinity Metro TEXRail to skip the curb chaos, and check the airport app for real-time parking and security waits. A new right-hand entrance into Terminal A opens today, easing some northbound snarls.

On the roads, we had a cleanup yesterday on eastbound I-20 near Dallas after an eighteen-wheeler overturned, spilling trash between Bonnie View and J.J. Lemmon, but no injuries and lanes are clearing up. No major Fort Worth incidents in the last day, so public safety stays steady.

Weather today brings mild highs around sixty with partly cloudy skies and light winds, perfect for outdoor plans, though watch for patchy fog near the Trinity River until noon. Expect the same tomorrow before cooling midweek.

Tonight at nine-thirty, catch Die Hard on the big screen at Rooftop Cinema Club on Throckmorton Street downtown, a fun holiday twist with forty stories of action under the stars. Keep an eye on local high school basketball as playoff pushes heat up, with North Side High nabbing a key win Thursday.

New business buzz includes that family office addition, signaling strong real estate momentum, with about two thousand homes sold here last month alone. And for a feel-good lift, community leaders praised volunteer cleanups along the Clearfork Trail this week, bringing neighbors together to beautify our trails.

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Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Friday, December nineteenth, and we are glad to be with our listeners today.

We start on the northwest side, where a long running traffic headache is easing. CBS Texas reports that a new road is now open near the Vista Ridge neighborhood, giving families a second way in and out so they are no longer stuck for long stretches waiting on trains at the rail crossing. Neighbors there say it is already cutting their commute times and making it easier for school pick up and emergency access.

From City Hall, we are watching infrastructure and growth decisions that touch our daily routines. Fort Worth transportation staff are continuing to lean into congestion relief along I 35W and around the Medical District, and council members are signaling that next year’s budget talks will keep street repair and water projects near the top of the list. That means more cones for us in the short term, but better pavement on corridors like Camp Bowie and Lancaster down the line.

Weather wise, we are in for a mild North Texas winter day. We can expect cool morning temperatures climbing into the upper 50s, maybe brushing the low 60s by afternoon, with light south winds. Skies stay mostly clear, so traffic should move smoothly on I 30, I 20, and Loop 820. Tonight looks calm and chilly, with another cool, dry day on tap tomorrow, which is good news for outdoor events downtown and on West Magnolia.

On the jobs and real estate front, North Texas commercial brokers tell us that office and industrial leasing in the Fort Worth side of the metroplex remains steady, with vacancy in many submarkets hovering in the mid teens and average apartment rents in the city now around fifteen hundred dollars a month. Local recruiters say healthcare, logistics along the I 35 corridor, and skilled trades are still hiring, with dozens of openings posted this week within a short drive of downtown.

In culture and entertainment, Downtown Fort Worth Inc. is promoting a holiday screening of How the Grinch Stole Christmas at Rooftop Cinema Club on Throckmorton Street this evening, with showtime in the early evening and heaters and hot drinks ready to go. Holiday lights are still glowing around Sundance Square and along Main Street, so we can make a night of it with family and friends.

In sports, high school winter seasons are in full swing. Area basketball teams are deep into pre district tournaments, and several Fort Worth ISD programs are reporting winning records heading into the break, giving our student athletes some momentum before classes resume.

For public safety, Fort Worth police and Tarrant County officials report a routine overnight period with no major citywide incidents, though officers did respond to several vehicle break ins near apartment communities off Hulen and around Berry Street. Detectives remind all of us to lock cars, remove valuables from dashboards, and report suspicious activity, especially in busy shopping areas as holiday traffic picks up.

We close with a feel good note. Neighbors near the Stockyards are organizing a toy and coat drive this weekend, partnering with local churches along North Main Street to get warm clothes and gifts to kids across our side of Tarrant County. Volunteers say the response has been strong, with boxes filling up at small businesses and coffee shops.

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Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Thursday, December 18. We kick off with great news from City Hall, where the city just secured four point eight million dollars from the EPA to upgrade our recycling infrastructure, expand reuse options, and boost solid waste services across town. This means easier recycling bins at places like your neighborhood parks and smoother trash pickup that keeps our streets cleaner for daily life. Transitioning to public safety, our new Police Chief Eddie Garcia is tackling twenty five million dollars in overtime costs from last year by aiming to fully staff our force of about nineteen hundred officers by next year end. Hes recruiting hard with community backing from Mayor Parker and City Manager Chapa, which already drew nearly four thousand applications this year. On the real estate front, DFW listings are up twelve percent to around twenty nine thousand homes, giving buyers more leverage in this softening market while jobs stay steady with police hiring ramps. Culturally, our Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra heads to NorthCourt in Dallas tonight at seven PM for a free holiday concert packed with festive tunes. Families, head to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden for Christmas in the Garden through January fourth, featuring dazzling lights, dancing bluebonnets, giant nutcrackers, Santa photos, and treats from JDs Burgers and Curlys hot cocoa custard, tickets from thirteen bucks. Weather today is mild with highs near sixty under partly cloudy skies, perfect for outdoor fun but bundle up for evenings. No major impacts reported. Quick school note, kids are out celebrating holiday magic at these events. Community wise, the Fort Worth Report gets a one point five million dollar boost from the American Journalism Project to expand local coverage for us all. Crime report from the past day stays quiet with no significant incidents or alerts from Fort Worth PD. Looking ahead, join Trivia Tuesday virtually on December twenty third at the public library. And for a feel good story, our local teams supported ACH Child and Family Services with over sixty duffel bags for kids in need, bringing comfort during tough transitions. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and please subscribe for more. This has been Fort Worth Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai.

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Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Sunday, December 14. We kick off with big sports action today that has our city buzzing. At noon, number 13 Baylor womens basketball faces number 2 Texas at Dickies Arena in the Sprouts Farmers Market espnW Invitational, live on ABC. Its their 112th meeting, and our Bears come in hot at 10 and 1, leading the nation in defense. Later at 5 pm, TCU mens hoops hosts Jacksonville at Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena on ESPN Plus, riding a strong 49 percent field goal streak. These matchups promise electric energy downtown.

Shifting to holiday cheer, catch The Polar Express tonight at Rooftop Cinema Club downtown, with fireside seats, heaters, and warm drinks under the stars. Families love these screenings that light up our skyline. Nearby, Christmas in the Garden glows at Fort Worth Botanic Garden through the weekend, perfect for twinkling walks along the trails.

Weather plays nice today, sunny skies in the mid 50s with light winds, ideal for outdoor fun, though bundle up for evening chills. Expect the same tomorrow before clouds roll in midweek.

City Hall stayed quiet this weekend, but keep eyes on budget talks affecting our roads and parks. No major new business openings, though Cattlemen's Fort Worth Steak House reminds us to celebrate there amid holiday buzz.

On the job front, local postings hold steady around 15,000 on major sites, strong in logistics near Alliance Airport. Real estate sees median homes at about 325,000 dollars, up 4 percent yearly, with hot spots in Wedgwood and Arlington Heights.

Schools shine too, with area teams prepping for playoffs after solid wins. Todays crime report notes no major incidents in the past day, just routine patrols keeping neighborhoods safe around Stockyards and West 7th.

For a feel-good lift, young fans at Baylors Future Bears Day hit 137 decibels cheering Taliah Scott, like a jet takeoff, uniting 27 schools in purple pride.

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Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Saturday, December thirteenth, and we are glad to be with our listeners.

We start with breaking news overnight. Fort Worth police say a woman is in the hospital after a shooting at a motel northwest of downtown, near Jacksboro Highway and North University. According to Fox 4, officers find her with gunshot wounds early Friday; she is rushed to the hospital and we are still waiting on an update on her condition. Detectives are interviewing witnesses and reviewing security video, and we remind our listeners to stay aware around late night motels and parking lots, especially in that corridor.

In our courts, Fox 4 also reports a jury has handed down a 95 year sentence to the man convicted of shooting a Tarrant County deputy, a case prosecutors say sent a clear message about violence against law enforcement. That decision is weighing on a lot of families who live and work around the Tarrant County courthouse and downtown Fort Worth.

From the church side of our community, Catholic News Agency reports the Diocese of Fort Worth is moving forward with a new Carmelite monastery after last year’s controversy in Arlington. Bishop Michael Olson says the new community of Discalced Carmelite nuns, coming from Minnesota, will settle on donated land in the diocese and focus on prayer and contemplation for our region. For many local Catholics, this feels like a reset and a chance to heal.

Weather wise, we stay cool and dry across Fort Worth today. We are looking at chilly morning temps rising into the upper 50s this afternoon, with light winds and clear skies tonight. That means good driving conditions and comfortable layers for outdoor events, especially after sunset.

For weekend plans, the Beat DFW and What’s Up Fort Worth highlight Christmas in the Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, where we can walk through light displays and holiday installations after dark. Anime Frontier continues at the Fort Worth Convention Center, drawing fans downtown and adding to traffic on Houston and Commerce Streets. Across the Metroplex, Prairie Lights in Grand Prairie and ICE at the Gaylord in Grapevine are in full swing if we feel like a short drive.

On the jobs front, local boards show healthcare, logistics, and construction still leading postings in Tarrant County, with hundreds of open roles in and around the Alliance corridor and near the Medical District. In real estate, area agents report that Fort Worth’s median home price is holding in the mid three hundreds, with slower winter traffic but still steady demand inside Loop 820.

In schools and sports, local high school basketball tournaments tip off this weekend across gyms from Arlington Heights to Eastern Hills, and club soccer and volleyball pull families to complexes along I 35 and I 20. On the national stage, dressage rider Christian Simonson just picked up a key World Cup win in Ocala as he points toward the 2026 World Cup Finals scheduled in Fort Worth next April, putting our city on the global equestrian map.

Looking ahead, downtown and the Stockyards stay busy tonight with live music at local bars, and holiday visitors filling East Exchange Avenue and Sundance Square. We encourage everyone to plan rides and watch for extra pedestrians in those entertainment districts.

We close with a feel good note. Local toy and food drives are in full swing this weekend, including Stuff the Bus style collections around the Metroplex, reminding us that even small donations at the grocery store or along Camp Bowie and South Hulen can make a big difference for neighbors.

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Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Friday, December 12. We kick off with some exciting developments downtown, where the expanded Fort Worth Convention Center just celebrated its ribbon-cutting this week, bringing modern spaces and better walkability right to the heart of our city, boosting conventions and local events. Over at City Hall, no final call yet on the Community Arts Center in the Cultural District, but officials are prioritizing safety fixes like electrical and roof repairs before any reopening, with artists rallying for its revival at a meeting tomorrow at The Pool Near Southside.

Shifting to our schools, the Texas Education Agency is stepping in to oversee nearby Lake Worth ISD after ongoing challenges, while our own Fort Worth ISD plans to appeal a similar state intervention, keeping parents and educators on alert for changes ahead. On a brighter note, TCU Horned Frogs womens basketball fans have a treat with the number 13 Baylor Bears facing number 2 Texas Longhorns tomorrow at Dickies Arena in the Sprouts Farmers Market invitational.

We have a quiet 24 hours on the crime front, but Fort Worth Police are pushing forward on nearly 1000 cold cases, partnering with Othram labs to digitize evidence by early next year for faster DNA matches and family closures, led by Chief Eddie Garcia. Todays mild weather with highs near 55 degrees and light winds makes it perfect for outdoor fun, though bundle up for a chilly evening dip to the 30s.

Holiday cheer dominates our cultural scene, with Texas Ballet Theaters Nutcracker enchanting families through December 28 at Bass Performance Hall, Billy Strings bluegrass at Dickies Arena tonight, and the Fort Worth Symphony screening Elf live tomorrow at Will Rogers Auditorium. Catch A Winters Cabaret at Amphibian Stage or the Turtle Creek Chorale All Is Bright at Broadway Baptist Church. New business buzz includes the DFW Car and Toy Museum unveiling a stunning 1960 Porsche 356 in Fort Worth, and Lockheed Martin posting systems engineer jobs right here in town.

Looking ahead, Ryan Bingham rocks Billy Bobs Texas tonight, and the Arlington Holiday Lights Parade lights up Saturday downtown. For jobs, we see steady openings around 200 in engineering and sales this month. Real estate holds firm with about 150 homes sold last week near West 7th. Wrapping with a feel-good story, local advocates are uniting to save our arts center, showing our communitys passion for culture.

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Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Thursday, December 11, and we are glad you are with us.

We start on the east side, where Fort Worth firefighters are still keeping watch after that three alarm apartment fire yesterday on Gazebo Lane near Trinity Boulevard and 360. According to CBS Texas, up to 60 of our neighbors from 16 units are displaced, but there are no injuries, and the Red Cross and property managers are helping families find temporary housing. Crews are expected to stay on scene much of the day as investigators work to confirm the cause.

As we head out this morning, we are looking at cool, breezy conditions with clouds hanging around and a small chance of light showers mainly east of downtown. Temperatures stay in the 50s and low 60s, so we may want a light jacket if we are walking around Sundance Square or along the Trinity Trails. This afternoon stays dry for most of us, and we are on track for a clearer, slightly warmer Friday.

From City Hall, we continue to feel the impact of the state debate over property taxes. The Texas Tribune reports that Governor Greg Abbott, speaking recently in Fort Worth, is pushing a plan that would require voters to approve nearly all city property tax increases. That would put more decisions about funding police, fire, and street repairs directly in our hands, but it could also tighten the budget for fast growing cities like ours.

On the business and jobs front, Porsche Cars North America has opened a new parts distribution and technical training center here in Fort Worth, a more than 300 thousand square foot facility that creates a couple dozen full time jobs and supports dealerships across Texas and the region. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics also lists fresh openings this week, including mid level supply chain and engineering roles at the west Fort Worth plant, keeping our local aerospace job market strong.

Looking at food and retail, Atlanta based Smalls Sliders has signed a deal to bring five new burger spots to north Fort Worth, adding more quick dining options along our growing corridors. At DFW Airport, Community Impact reports new Whataburger and Raising Canes locations are coming to Terminal B, giving travelers a taste of Texas comfort food before they even leave the gate.

In real estate and small business news, developer Ron Sturgeon is highlighting how his earlier Box Office Warehouse Suites project in the Fort Worth Design District helped micro businesses get affordable space, and he is now expanding that shipping container retail concept to south Arlington. That means more options ahead for our local solo entrepreneurs looking to move out of the garage and into a storefront.

For culture and events, Fort Worth Weekly notes that tonight we can head over to Arts Fifth Avenue on 5th Avenue just south of downtown for Cake and Prose, a live reading of A Christmas Carol from 7 to 9, with cake at intermission and local music to close out the evening. Later this week, Cowtown Farmers Market over on Clifford Street is hosting its Holiday Festival, with local produce, cooking demos, and live music, a nice way for us to shop small for gifts and groceries.

On the school front, several Fort Worth ISD campuses are reporting strong early results from winter benchmark testing, and high school basketball tournaments are under way, with local boys and girls teams picking up double digit wins in pre district play across the city.

Turning to public safety, Fort Worth police overnight report a relatively quiet stretch, with officers responding mainly to traffic incidents along I 35W and Loop 820 and a handful of property crime calls in the West 7th and East Lancaster areas. There are no major injuries reported, and investigators continue to ask for tips on recent burglary cases in neighborhoods off Camp Bowie and Seminary Drive.

For a feel good moment, community groups and the Hurst Euless Bedford school district are coordinating donations for the families affected by that Gazebo Lane fire, with local churches and neighbors already stepping up with clothing, gift cards, and toys to help children who lost belongings right before the holidays.

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