Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Thursday, May 29, 2025.The Cliburn Competition is in full swing today with the Semifinal Round continuing at Bass Performance Hall. Twelve pianists from around the world are performing through June 1st, each delivering a 60-minute recital and a Mozart concerto with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. Today's performances feature some of the competition's most promising talents.At City Hall, the council recently voted on whether to support or oppose Tarrant County's controversial mid-decade redistricting process. Five council members, primarily Democrats, signed a resolution opposing any changes to existing precinct boundaries, citing concerns about negative impacts on Fort Worth residents. Council member Chris Nettles emphasized that as the largest city in Tarrant County, Fort Worth deserves a voice in these significant decisions.The Fort Worth Weekly's latest issue hit newsstands today, featuring a cover story on the Kimbell's newest art exhibit and a guide for this Saturday's events.In state news, Texas cities will soon be banned from funding out-of-state abortion travel with taxpayer money, following legislation sent to the governor last week. Meanwhile, a spending bill including $12 billion for border security reimbursement for Texas has passed the U.S. House but still needs Senate approval.Weather experts are predicting an active hurricane season beginning June 1st, with 13 to 19 named storms expected. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration reports a 60% likelihood of a busier-than-normal season due to unusually warm Gulf water temperatures. Today in Fort Worth, we're looking at clear skies with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s by afternoon.For those planning to vote, remember that early voting for the Runoff Election runs from May 22-29, with Election Day on June 7th. Most polling locations are open until 7:00 PM today.Looking ahead to the weekend, the city's Memorial Day closures have ended, and city services have returned to normal operations after Monday's holiday.In local arts news, Fort Worth Weekly is highlighting several events happening this Saturday, so be sure to pick up a copy for your weekend planning.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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