Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for January 24, 2025. We're starting the day with a mix of news and updates that impact our daily lives.First off, let's address the recent incidents that have shaken our community. Unfortunately, Fort Worth has seen its share of tragic events, including a reported burglary on West 7th Street and a shooting death in Garland early this morning. Our thoughts are with the families affected by these incidents.Moving on to the job market, we have some positive news. The latest data shows that Fort Worth's labor force has seen a steady increase, with approximately 495,000 workers as of October 2024, up 2.87% from the previous year. Major hiring announcements include high-paying tech jobs, with AI Architects leading the charts with salaries over $200,000. Cybersecurity experts are also in high demand, with top positions reaching up to $150,000.In real estate news, 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 average hourly earnings in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are $35.24, with a 3.9% growth year-over-year.From city hall, there haven't been any significant decisions affecting daily life in the past few days. However, we're keeping an eye on any changes that might impact our community.Weather-wise, it's a chilly day in Fort Worth, with temperatures in the 20s. Southeast Texas and Louisiana are facing something historic — their first-ever Blizzard Warning. We'll keep you updated if there are any changes in the forecast.In new business activity, we've seen a few openings and closings around town, but nothing major to report today. Upcoming community events include the 2025 Marketing Outlook Forum, set to take place in Fort Worth from January 27th to 29th. This conference is a must-attend for professionals in the travel and tourism industry.On a positive note, Our Calling is looking for volunteers to help serve lunch and greet people at cold weather shelters at Fair Park. This is a great opportunity to give back to our community.In local school achievements, we'll be covering various school events and sports results in the coming days. For now, let's focus on the feel-good story of a Watauga man who likely saved his girlfriend's life when an SUV hit them head-on. His girlfriend is now fighting for her life in the hospital while also dealing with his death.Today's crime report includes the tragic shooting death of a woman in Garland early this morning. Garland detectives are investigating the incident, and we'll provide updates as more information becomes available.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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