Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Friday, July 18, 2025.We start with major breaking news involving our community. Yesterday, a Fort Worth-based transport bus was involved in a tragic multi-vehicle collision in San Antonio. The crash claimed four lives and left eighteen others injured, including both children and seniors. The bus, operated by Transport Guerra, was en route to Eagle Pass and the Mexican border. Authorities are currently searching for four suspects who fled the scene, one reportedly armed. Local officials ask anyone with family aboard the bus to reach out to the company for updates. Our thoughts are with all those affected.Shifting to our weather, the summer heat is back, with temperatures climbing just above average. Humidity is high but rain chances remain slim for today, so if you’re planning to spend time outdoors, keep hydrated and take breaks to beat the heat.From City Hall, we’re watching new flood hazard determinations that could impact floodplain management here in Fort Worth. These updates are essential for homeowners and those building new properties—changes mean some areas could see new requirements for flood insurance or upgrades.On the business front, Standard Meat Company just announced plans to open a major new facility right here in Fort Worth. This is exciting news, as the facility is expected to generate over 120 new jobs in logistics and food processing over the coming months. Elsewhere, retail is seeing movement with a new boutique officially opening on Fort Worth Highway in Hudson Oaks, bringing fresh shopping options to our area.Looking at our job market, hiring remains strong in distribution and warehouse roles, largely driven by this new activity in food processing and supporting industries. Hourly pay is trending up, with many entry-level positions now starting near twenty dollars an hour.The real estate scene continues to sizzle, though recently proposed changes to flood zone maps may influence home values in some parts of the city. Realtors suggest buyers double-check flood risk before making offers, especially in West Fort Worth and along the Trinity River corridor.This weekend, there’s plenty to enjoy. Tonight, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performs at Bass Hall, and on Saturday, local food trucks gather at Panther Island Pavilion for the summer’s “Taste of Fort Worth” festival. For families, the Science and History Museum on Montgomery Street is offering free admission for kids all weekend.Our city’s school athletes are still making waves, with the Poly High girls track team returning home with medals from the state meet. Congrats to these rising stars.For a feel-good note, volunteers at Trinity Park have planted more than a thousand new flowers and trees this month, creating cooler green spaces for everyone to enjoy despite the July sun.Finally, in local crime news, there’s continued increased police presence around Stockyards and downtown, following a string of property thefts earlier in the week. Officers report several arrests were made yesterday, and investigations are ongoing. Please stay alert and report any suspicious activity.Thank you for tuning in and for being part of our Fort Worth community. Don’t forget to subscribe for tomorrow’s updates. This has been Fort Worth Local Pulse. We’ll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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