Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Saturday, May 17, 2025.We start the day with a sense of excitement in the air as the PBR World Finals weekend gets underway. The Eliminations and Ride for Redemption events have had crowds buzzing at Cowtown Coliseum all week, and today marks the start of the World Finals Championship at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Expect the Stockyards to be extra lively, with the Stockyards Stampede and a big lineup of western-themed fun rolling through Fort Worth right alongside the bull-riding action. There are celebrations planned for all ages, so it’s the perfect time to soak in that hometown cowboy spirit.Turning to City Hall, the council this week made several decisions affecting our daily lives. They authorized the sale of new city bonds and voted to pursue $180 million from the Texas Water Development Board to support our growing infrastructure needs. Rezoning efforts are in the works along North, South, and West Normandale between Loop 820 and Las Vegas Trail to allow more mixed-use development, hoping to bring new life and business to these corridors. And, after tallying the results of our city elections, a run-off for some council seats is now scheduled for June 7, so those races aren’t quite finished yet.The real estate market here remains brisk, with home listings still moving quickly, especially in neighborhoods near I-30 and TCU. On the business front, today’s DFW CPG Brand Showcase in Irving is connecting over 50 emerging local brands with buyers and partners—a great sign for our entrepreneurs.Spring weather is shaping our weekend plans. After a stormy week, the clouds are finally breaking. Expect partly cloudy skies today with highs in the upper seventies and a gentle south breeze. This is perfect timing for the 21st annual Hidden Gardens of Fort Worth Tour, still set for Sunday afternoon—rain or shine, organizers encourage everyone to come out and enjoy some of the city’s secret green spaces. Just a heads-up though: due to rising water, Lake Worth is closed to all visitors until the water level drops, so make alternate outdoor plans and stay safe if you’re near the area.Our local arts scene is also getting a colorful boost. Student-painted Cliburn banners now line Houston and Main downtown, celebrating the upcoming Van Cliburn International Piano Competition at TCU. For music lovers, free library concerts by visiting Cliburn competitors continue this weekend—don’t miss this chance to see world-class pianists up close.High school baseball and softball teams from Fort Worth ISD are making headlines, with several squads advancing to regional playoffs. Congratulations to all our student athletes and their coaches—your hard work is paying off.On the public safety front, police report a quiet night overall, with a single arrest on the West 7th corridor related to a recent string of vehicle break-ins. Officers remind everyone to lock up cars and keep valuables out of sight, especially around busy nightlife areas.And here’s a feel-good note to wrap up: our community turned out in force for the Adopt-A-Competitor concerts, with kids and families filling local libraries and showing Fort Worth’s signature hospitality to international artists.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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