Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for December 28, 2024.We're starting with some breaking news from the past few days. A search is ongoing for an 8-year-old girl who went missing after a Christmas Eve crash in Sherman that left her father dead. Our thoughts are with the family during this difficult time[1].In other news, Fort Worth's cybersecurity job market is booming, with over 12,000 job openings projected for 2024 and average salaries at $115,000. Key industries like aerospace, defense, healthcare, and finance are driving demand for cybersecurity professionals. This is a significant opportunity for those looking to enter this field[2].Moving on to our job market snapshot, Dallas-Fort Worth added 74,800 jobs in the 12 months ending in October, growing 1.7% compared to a year earlier. This steady growth is a positive sign for our local economy[5].In real estate news, we don't have any major updates today, but we'll keep you informed as new developments and property sales are announced.From city hall, the Dallas City Council voted to approve a contract that includes a $15 million upgrade to the convention center. This investment will help boost our local economy and attract more events to the area[1].Weather-wise, North Texas is waking up to temperatures in the 40s and dense fog, reducing visibility to a quarter-mile in some areas. We're expecting scattered storms today with heavy rain, strong winds, and a slight risk of tornadoes. Please stay safe and check the latest weather updates before heading out[1].In new business activity, Tony's Taco Shop is offering new menu items like "Drowning Taquitos" and "Beso de Angel." Latinas in Tech DFW is also providing opportunities for Latinas to network, connect, and learn new skills[1].Upcoming community events include the Lone Star NYE celebration, which will feature fireworks assembled in Ennis. You can also catch NBC 5's Texas-sized New Year's Eve show 'Lone Star NYE 2025'[4].In local school achievements, Hebron High School students shared their secrets to succeeding in Advanced Chemistry. A North Texas father and son also graduated together with MBA's from UT Arlington[4].For a feel-good community story, a Fort Worth couple celebrated their 75-year marriage, a truly inspiring milestone[4].In today's crime report, Fort Worth police are investigating an overnight shooting that happened on Lebow Street. While no fatalities were reported, one person was hospitalized for treatment. We also have an update on the search for a suspect in a Plano hit-and-run involving a child[1][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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