Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Friday, May 2, 2025.Fort Worth is buzzing with activity this weekend as Mayfest 2025 kicks off its four-day celebration at Trinity Park. Running through Sunday, this community festival has been a city tradition that brings thousands together. Fort Worth Animal Care & Control will have a special presence at the event, so stop by their booth if you're considering adding a furry friend to your family.City Hall is preparing for some financial belt-tightening as officials plan for potential budget cuts in 2026. At a recent budget workshop, departments were asked to identify possible 1% reductions due to slowing tax revenue growth. Council member Elizabeth Beck expressed concerns about reducing the fire department's funding as it prepares to absorb 650 MedStar employees during the transition to an in-house EMS system this summer. The City Council will meet again on May 13 to continue budget discussions.Don't forget that tomorrow is Election Day in Fort Worth. Voters will head to the polls for City Council elections on Saturday, May 3, with all council districts and the mayor's seat on the ballot. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.For motorsports fans, Texas Motor Speedway is gearing up for an exciting NASCAR Tripleheader Weekend starting today through Sunday, coinciding with Cinco de Mayo celebrations across the city.In business news, American Airlines has announced expanded plans for Terminal F at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The revised plans include double the number of gates, increased lounge space, and a dedicated parking garage, showing continued investment in our region's transportation hub.Music lovers have several options this weekend. The Arlington Community Band Festival takes place Sunday at the UTA Music Building, featuring performances from nine community bands across the metroplex from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Additionally, Awaken Ensemble presents "Night Music" on Sunday afternoon at First United Methodist Church of Arlington, featuring guest choir Voices of Fort Worth.For those interested in culture and literature, the Arabic Book Club "Kutub" meets tomorrow from 1-3 p.m. at the George W. Hawkes Downtown Library's Resilience Room, offering a chance to explore Arabic culture through literature and discussion.Parker County Sheriff's Office plans to hold a news conference today at 2 p.m. regarding an ongoing case, which we'll continue to monitor for updates.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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