Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Friday, May 23, 2025.As we wake up today, we’re looking at a warm Friday with temperatures reaching the mid-80s by afternoon and plenty of sunshine expected throughout the day. That’s perfect weather for those planning to head out for Memorial Day weekend events, but do keep hydrated if you’re outside, especially with a bit of haze possible this evening.Leading today’s local headlines, the city is making headway on water service improvements across several neighborhoods. Construction crews are replacing old cast iron water mains and a major sewer main, aiming to improve reliability and prevent future outages. You may see lane closures near Montgomery Street and Camp Bowie, so plan your morning commute accordingly. City Hall itself is in transition as the New City Hall prepares to fully host public meetings, with virtual options available for those who prefer to tune in from home.Tonight, the city’s music scene gets a big boost as the inaugural Jambaloo festival wraps up at Tulips on St. Louis Avenue. Kolton Moore & The Clever Few headline the final free concert in a series that’s brought nearly 6,000 music fans through the doors of local venues and pumped more than three million dollars into our economy. Organizers say crowd turnout exceeded expectations, with some nights seeing double the usual attendance. If you’re looking for something to do, this is the place to be.For the culturally inclined, the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition continues through June 7 at Bass Performance Hall. Some of the world’s most talented young pianists are here in town, and ticket prices start at just ten dollars, so it’s a rare chance to take in world-class classical music right in our backyard.In community happenings, tomorrow brings the AWAL Mafia Car Show at 5400 Sandshell Drive. This event pairs classic cars with adoptable dogs from Fort Worth Animal Care & Control, offering a fun way to support local animals from noon to three. On Sunday, the city’s ESL class offers a chance for new residents to polish their English at the community center—just one of several programs keeping our neighborhoods connected.Turning to real estate, we’re seeing steady demand, with median home prices holding close to three hundred and fifty thousand, and job openings in health care and logistics rising, especially near Alliance and downtown.On the education front, congratulations are in order for Arlington Heights High’s track team, who finished strong at the state meet, and for Paschal High’s debate squad, who took home regional honors this week.Crime remains a concern, though this week saw no major incidents in central Fort Worth. Police continue to urge caution in the West 7th district after an uptick in car break-ins, and residents are encouraged to report suspicious activity as investigations continue.We close on a high note—thanks to your generosity, last week’s food drive at Tarrant Area Food Bank collected more than eighteen thousand pounds of donations, making a real difference for families ahead of the holiday.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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