Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Saturday, January 25, 2025.We're starting the day with some breaking news from the past few days. Fort Worth police have released bodycam footage and 911 call recordings from a January 15 officer-involved shooting in Fort Worth. The incident occurred at an apartment complex in the 8500 block of John T. White Road, where 42-year-old Deron Morris refused orders from a police officer and was eventually taken into custody after a 40-minute standoff. Morris is charged with multiple counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and remains in the Tarrant County Jail on a $100,000 bond[1].Moving on to our job market snapshot, we have some positive updates. The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area has seen a significant increase in employment, with nearly 60,000 new jobs added over the year as of August 2024. This growth is particularly notable in the education and health services sector, which added around 15,000 jobs, and in financial activities, which added over 10,000 jobs. The current labor force in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, stands at approximately 495,000, up nearly 3% from the previous year[2].In real estate news, existing-home sales picked up in the third quarter, and home prices were stable. The unemployment rate in DFW was unchanged at 4% in November, according to the Dallas Fed[2][4].From city hall, we have a reminder to pay property taxes before February 1 to avoid penalties. There are multiple ways to pay property taxes, so don't wait until the last minute[5].In business news, the Petco pet store located in Keller Town Center will close today, January 25, due to the store ending its lease. Other businesses that have recently closed in Keller Town Center include Orangetheory Fitness and FnG Eats[3].Looking ahead to community events, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is currently underway and runs through February 8. This annual event brings a lot of excitement to our city, with various western activities and events that you won't want to miss. Visit their website for details on schedules and events[2].In local school achievements, we don't have any specific updates today, but we'll keep you informed about any notable achievements or sports results in the coming days.On a feel-good note, the City of Fort Worth's Park & Recreation department has been awarded two grants from Texas Parks and Wildlife, providing transformative opportunities for Oak Grove Community Park and other local parks[5].Finally, in today's crime report, we want to remind everyone to stay safe and aware of their surroundings. The recent officer-involved shooting is a reminder of the importance of public safety and cooperation with law enforcement.This has been Fort Worth Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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