Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Sunday, January 26, 2025.We're starting the day with a look at the weekend's events. The Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo is in its second weekend, and it's been joined by a variety of new events, including a film festival, country concerts, and a lunar new year celebration. The Denton Black Film Festival has been showcasing Black stories and creatives, with highlights including the documentary "Bastards of Soul" and the narrative feature "Mister Gates." Country star Clint Black performed at Will Rogers Auditorium as part of the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo’s Auditorium Entertainment Series.In other news, the job market in Fort Worth continues to show steady growth. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the Fort Worth labor force has seen a 2.87% increase from the previous year, standing at approximately 495,000 as of October 2024. This growth is a promising sign for our local economy.Moving on to real estate, we don't have any major updates on notable property sales or new development projects today. However, we'll keep an eye on any significant changes in the market and bring them to you as soon as possible.From City Hall, we have a few updates. The City of Fort Worth has adopted a tax rate of $0.672500 per $100 valuation for the 2025 budget. Additionally, the American Rescue Plan will deliver $350 billion for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to respond to the COVID-19 emergency and replace lost revenue for governments.In community news, the "New Year, New Me, New Pet" adoption event took place at Fort Worth City Hall, encouraging residents to make a difference in the life of a homeless pet. The annual Point in Time Count, a nationwide event to provide a snapshot of homelessness, also occurred on January 23 and required around 500 volunteers.Looking at the weather, it's been quite chilly, with temperatures dipping to 20 degrees. Southeast Texas and Louisiana are facing historic weather conditions with their first-ever Blizzard Warning. Today, we expect a bit of a warm-up, but it's still important to bundle up if you're heading out to any of the weekend's events.In business news, we don't have any major openings or closings to report today. However, the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo continues to be a significant event for our local economy, attracting visitors and supporting local businesses.Upcoming community events include the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra's performance of "Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark" at Bass Performance Hall, and comedian T.J. Miller's shows at Hyena's Comedy Nightclub.In local school achievements, we don't have any specific updates today, but we'll be sure to highlight any notable achievements in the coming days.For a feel-good community story, let's talk about the volunteer efforts for the Point in Time Count. It's heartening to see our community come together to support those in need.In crime news, unfortunately, Fort Worth has seen its first two homicides of 2025. A domestic dispute and an apparent car burglary led to these tragic incidents, according to police reports. Our thoughts are with the families affected by these events.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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