Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Tuesday, July 1, 2025.We begin today with a major change in emergency medical services for our city. As of this morning, Fort Worth Fire Department crews are officially taking over EMS duties from MedStar. This transition affects not just Fort Worth, but also 14 surrounding cities, marking the end of decades of MedStar service in the area. City leaders say this new approach is expected to streamline emergency response and provide more direct oversight for patient care.Turning to city hall, the council recently voted on significant water and sewer improvements, authorizing up to 7 million dollars for upgrades that should help modernize aging infrastructure across several neighborhoods. Airport news is also on the agenda, with the city securing over 5 million dollars from the Texas Department of Transportation to move forward with the big Apron Bravo and Taxiway Golf reconstruction project at Meacham International Airport—good news for our growing aviation sector.The weather today is shaping up warm and mostly sunny, with only a slight chance for a stray shower later in the day. We should prepare for highs in the mid-90s, so it’s a good day for sunscreen and hydration if we’re spending time outdoors. This forecast bodes well for tonight’s events and for those planning early Fourth of July celebrations later this week.In business news, the local job market remains strong after last week’s Continuing the Climb Reentry Job and Resource Fair, which brought hundreds of job-seekers and employers together at the downtown Convention Center. While some retailers in West 7th report slower foot traffic, new restaurants are opening up along Magnolia Avenue, and the real estate market continues to see home prices holding steady, with the average Fort Worth home now selling just under 370 thousand dollars.City council decisions could have a big impact on the business environment soon, as members just debated whether to suspend the diversity and inclusion department to comply with new federal rules. If they proceed, Fort Worth could lose nearly 280 million dollars in federal funding, a decision expected to affect city grants, business incentives, and several departments.On the sports front, congratulations are in order for Fort Worth’s own Cooper Flagg, who was the number one overall pick in last night’s NBA draft by the Mavericks. Local high schools also wrapped up summer sports camps, with Arlington Heights and Paschal both seeing standout performances in basketball and baseball.Crime remains a concern after a TCU student’s murder last week in the West 7th district brought a 60-year prison sentence for the perpetrator, reminding us all to stay alert, especially around entertainment areas. Fort Worth police are also urging caution and safety with fireworks as we head into the holiday.We’ll leave you with a feel-good story—hundreds of residents benefited from community support at the recent job fair, proving once again the resilience and unity of our Fort Worth neighbors.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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