Fort Worth Local Pulse: Tragic Shooting, Sluggish Job Growth, and Blizzard Warning

24/01/2025 3 min
Fort Worth Local Pulse: Tragic Shooting, Sluggish Job Growth, and Blizzard Warning

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Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for January 24, 2025.We're starting the day with some breaking news from the past few days in our city. Unfortunately, Garland detectives are investigating the tragic shooting death of a woman early this morning on January 21, 2025, just before 2 a.m. at an apartment complex in the 4500 block of Chaha Road. Our thoughts are with the family affected by this event.Moving on to the job market, we have some mixed news. The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the Fort Worth labor force has seen a steady increase, but job growth was sluggish in November. Employment in DFW dipped slightly, with a 1.0 percent growth rate, or about 11,000 jobs, over the three months ending in November. The unemployment rate in DFW was unchanged at 4.0 percent in November. While this growth is slower than expected, it's a promising sign for our local economy.In real estate news, we don't have any major updates on notable property sales or new development projects today. However, existing-home sales picked up, and home prices were stable in the third quarter. We'll keep an eye on any significant changes in the market and bring them to you as soon as possible.From city hall, we have some important updates. The city is preparing for another cold front this weekend, and there are resources available for those in need. Our Calling is looking for volunteers to help serve lunch and greet people at cold weather shelters at Fair Park. If you're interested in volunteering, please check out their website for more information.Weather-wise, it's going to be a chilly day today, with temperatures in the 20s. Southeast Texas and Louisiana are facing something historic — their first-ever Blizzard Warning. We urge everyone to stay safe and warm today.In new business activity, we don't have any major announcements today. However, we'll be keeping an eye on any new openings, closings, or major changes in the local business scene.Looking ahead to community events, there are several activities planned for the next few days. We'll be sure to bring you more information on those events as they approach.In local school achievements, we don't have any specific updates today, but we're always proud of our local students and their accomplishments.On a feel-good note, a Watauga man likely saved his girlfriend's life when an SUV hit them head-on, killing him and the other driver. His girlfriend is now fighting for her life in the hospital while also dealing with his death. Our thoughts are with her and her family during this difficult time.In today's crime report, we have a few significant incidents to mention. As mentioned earlier, Garland detectives are investigating the tragic shooting death of a woman. Additionally, a Florida man is facing up to 10 years in federal prison after pleading guilty to assaulting a DFW Airport gate agent in October.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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