Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Friday, December 20, 2024. We're starting off the day with a look at what's happening around our city.First off, let's talk about some exciting events happening this weekend. If you're looking for holiday cheer, Fort Worth Opera is presenting "Amahl and the Night Visitors" today, a family-friendly opera that's perfect for the season. Additionally, country music fans can catch Cody Jinks in a special solo acoustic Christmas show at Billy Bob's Texas tonight[1].Moving on to our job market snapshot, the latest data shows that Dallas-Fort Worth added 74,800 jobs in the 12 months ending in October, growing 1.7% compared to a year earlier. While growth has continued to soften, the annual employment growth is nearing the national rate of 1.3%. Key sectors driving job growth include construction, manufacturing, and professional and business services[2][5].In real estate news, we don't have any major updates on commercial or residential property sales, but it's worth noting that the city is working on transitioning ranchland in northwest Fort Worth into a park and adding additional space adjacent to Benbrook Lake[3].From City Hall, there are a few important updates. The city has announced holiday closures and service adjustments for city services and facilities. Also, a new agreement is in place to launch a new City EMS program, aiming to improve services for the community. Furthermore, the city has adopted a tax rate of $0.672500 per $100 valuation for the upcoming year[3].Weather-wise, it's looking like a chilly day ahead, so make sure to bundle up if you're planning on attending any outdoor events. Speaking of events, ice skating in the Stockyards is still ongoing until January 5, offering seven weeks of fun for the family[3].In new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report, but it's worth mentioning that the city is working on various development projects, including the groundbreaking for Fire Stations 26 and 37, which took place earlier this week[3].Looking ahead to the next few days, there are plenty of community events to check out. Pentatonix is performing at Dickies Arena, and Kevin Fowler and Eli Young Band are also set to take the stage in separate concerts[1].In local school achievements, we don't have any specific updates today, but we do want to mention that Fort Worth ISD has been working on accommodating late-arriving buses by adjusting school schedules[4].For a feel-good community story, we have a heartwarming tale of a North Texas father and son who graduated together with MBAs from UT Arlington, a truly inspiring achievement[4].In today's crime report, we have a few incidents to note. A proposed "Carla Walker Act" could fund advanced DNA testing to solve cold cases, a significant development for families seeking justice. Additionally, there was a shooting in Arlington that left one person dead, and a car crashed into a home in North Richland Hills, injuring two people[4].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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