Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Friday, December 13, 2024. We're starting off the day with a look at what's happening around our city.First off, let's talk about the job market. According to recent data, Dallas-Fort Worth added approximately 74,800 jobs in the 12 months ending in October, growing 1.7% compared to a year earlier. This growth is nearing the national rate of 1.3%, indicating a steady but softening employment market[2][5].Moving on to local events, this weekend is packed with activities. Tonight, you can catch the Turnpike Troubadours in concert at Billy Bob's Texas, or head over to Will Rogers Auditorium for the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra's presentation of Frozen in Concert. If you're in the mood for something festive, Turtle Creek Chorale's Wonder Holiday Tour is happening at Broadway Baptist Church. And for families, Jurassic Quest is an exciting dinosaur exhibition that's sure to delight kids of all ages[1].In other news, we've seen some significant developments in our city's real estate scene, though specific details on recent sales and new projects are not available at this time. We'll keep an eye on this and bring you updates as more information becomes available.From city hall, there have been no major announcements in the past few days that directly impact daily life. However, we do want to remind everyone that with the holiday season in full swing, there may be changes in public service schedules and traffic patterns, so be sure to check ahead of time.Weather-wise, it's looking chilly today, which might affect some outdoor activities. Make sure to bundle up if you're planning on venturing out. We'll have more on the weather outlook later in the broadcast.In business news, while there are no major openings or closings to report, local businesses are gearing up for the holiday season with special promotions and events. Keep an eye out for these as you shop around Fort Worth.Looking ahead to the next few days, the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra's Holiday Concert is happening on Sunday at I.M. Terrell Academy, and Richard Marx will be in concert at a venue to be announced. These are just a couple of the many events lined up for the weekend[1].In local school achievements, Texas high school quarterfinal playoff scores and semifinal matchups have been announced, with several local teams advancing. We'll have more on this in our sports segment.For a feel-good community story, a local nonprofit is hosting drives to make the holidays a little brighter for the homeless. It's a great way to give back to the community during this festive season[4].In our crime report, there have been no significant incidents in the past 24 hours that we need to bring to your attention. However, we do want to remind everyone to stay vigilant, especially during the holiday season when there may be an increase in certain types of crime.That's all for today. 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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