Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Sunday, January 19, 2025. We're starting the day with a mix of news and updates that impact our daily lives.First off, let's talk about the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations across Dallas-Fort Worth. Today, the city of Rowlett is hosting a Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration at the Rowlett Community Center from 1 to 4 pm. This event includes a Volunteer & Service Fair, featuring local organizations, passionate speakers, and opportunities to get involved with nonprofit groups and volunteer organizations. There will also be food trucks, networking, and a Proclamation Ceremony honoring Dr. King’s enduring influence and commitment to service and justice.Looking ahead to tomorrow, Fort Worth will host the 40th Annual MLK Parade and Rally in downtown Fort Worth, starting at 11 am. The parade will feature floats, classic cars, and walking groups, highlighting community unity and the living hope of Dr. King’s Dream.In job market news, Fort Worth continues to see steady growth. The latest data shows that our labor force has increased to approximately 495,000 workers, up 2.87% from the previous year. Major hiring announcements include high-paying tech jobs, with AI Architects leading the charts with salaries over $200,000. Cybersecurity experts are also in high demand, with top positions reaching up to $150,000.Moving on to real estate, existing-home sales picked up in the third quarter, and home prices were stable. However, we don't have any major updates on notable property sales or new development projects today.From city hall, we have a reminder that Fort Worth city offices will be closed on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, with emergency services operating as usual.Weather-wise, it's a typical winter day in Fort Worth, with no significant disruptions expected. We'll keep you updated if there are any changes in the forecast.In new business activity, we've seen a few openings and closings around town, but nothing major to report today. Upcoming community events include the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo, which is ongoing, and the Cowboys of Color Rodeo at Dickies Arena on Monday.In local school achievements, we'll be covering various school events and sports results in the coming days. For now, let's mention that the Eastside YMCA is hosting programs and activities to help you start your New Year's resolutions to be healthy.On a positive note, a former North Texas choir teacher received the gift of a new kidney from the mother of three former students, a heartwarming story of community support.In crime news, we've had a few incidents in the past 24 hours, including a reported burglary on West 7th Street. The police are investigating, and we'll provide updates as more information becomes available. Additionally, Garland police are investigating a shooting that injured at least one person and damaged several cars on Friday night.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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