Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Saturday, January 18, 2025. We're starting the day with a mix of news and updates that impact our daily lives.First off, let's talk about the weather. The looming arctic air is putting a freeze on some of our outdoor activities today. Unfortunately, the Fort Worth MLK parade scheduled for Monday has been postponed due to the cold weather[3]. However, there are still plenty of indoor events to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day, including the Neighborhood MLK Parade & Celebration happening today at the Eugene McCray Community Center from 11 am to 5 pm[1].In job market news, we have some positive updates. The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metropolitan area has seen a significant increase in employment, with nearly 60,000 new jobs added over the year as of August 2024. This growth is particularly notable in the education and health services sector, which added around 15,000 jobs, and in financial activities, which added over 10,000 jobs. The current labor force in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, stands at approximately 495,000, up nearly 3% from the previous year[2].Moving on to real estate, we don't have any major updates on notable property sales or new development projects today. However, existing-home sales picked up in the third quarter, and home prices were stable. The unemployment rate in DFW was unchanged at 4% in November, according to the Dallas Fed[2].From city hall, we have a reminder that on Monday, January 20, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Fort Worth city offices will be closed, with emergency services operating as usual[5].In community news, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo kicks off today and runs through February 8. This annual event brings a lot of excitement to our city, with various western activities and events that you won't want to miss. Visit their website for details on schedules and events[2].In local achievements, we have some great news from our schools. However, due to time constraints, we'll have to skip that for today.In crime news, a 19-year-old man was shot and killed Monday evening in the parking lot of an Arlington apartment complex. He was previously injured in the 2021 shooting at Timberview High School. Three search warrants and eight arrest warrants were executed across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex on January 9 after a four-month investigation into the illegal distribution of Machine Gun Conversion Devices[3].Finally, let's end with a feel-good community story. A former North Texas choir teacher received the gift of a new kidney from the mother of three former students. It's heartwarming stories like these that remind us of the kindness and generosity in our community.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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