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Fort Worth Local Pulse

Fort Worth Local Pulse

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 Fort Worth Local Pulse is your go-to podcast for discovering the vibrant culture, local businesses, and hidden gems of Fort Worth, Texas. Each episode features engaging interviews with community leaders, artists, entrepreneurs, and residents, offering unique insights and stories that capture the heart of the city. Tune in to stay updated on Fort Worth news, events, and everything that makes this Texan city a dynamic place to live and visit.

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  • Fort Worth Local Pulse: Winter Weather Returns, Dallas Hall Repairs Cost Billions

    Fort Worth Local Pulse: Winter Weather Returns, Dallas Hall Repairs Cost Billions
    Feb 22 2026
    Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Sunday, February 22nd.

    We're watching some significant weather changes heading our way as we wrap up the weekend. Right now, North Texas is cooling down after we enjoyed some unseasonably warm spring-like weather earlier this week with temperatures climbing into the upper seventies. But meteorologists are warning us that a powerful winter storm is taking shape off the Carolinas and is expected to track up the East Coast. This system could become a significant nor'easter, and New York City is already under its first blizzard warning in nine years. While we won't see the worst of it here in Fort Worth, we are shifting abruptly back to February weather. Expect overnight lows tonight to dip into the mid-thirties, which will be the coldest morning we've had since early February. Tomorrow's high will only reach around fifty-eight degrees with sunshine, so you'll want to grab a jacket for the kids heading out to school on Monday morning.

    On the local events front, we've got plenty happening around town today. If you're looking for some live entertainment, the Queens are taking the stage at Dickies Arena this evening at seven o'clock for a show called Four Legends, One Stage. That's at Dickies Arena on Montgomery Street. For those interested in something a bit different, the Disco Cowgirl Market is happening this weekend at Cowtown Brewing, featuring local vendors, a hat bar, and permanent jewelry if you're looking for something fun to do.

    Sports fans, keep your eye on TCU basketball. The Horned Frogs are hosting Iowa State today at Ed and Edd Landreth Coliseum. TCU is coming in with a strong record at twenty-four wins and four losses, trying to extend a three-game winning streak against Iowa State, who's sitting at twenty-one wins and six losses.

    Now to a story that's been getting attention around the metroplex. Dallas City Hall is facing some significant repair challenges. A new report released this week estimates that fully repairing and modernizing the fifty-year-old building could cost over a billion dollars. Core system repairs alone, including outdated electrical, heating, and plumbing systems, are projected at three hundred twenty-nine million dollars, with additional costs for relocating staff and financing bringing the total to between one point one and one point four billion over twenty years. Some preservation advocates and former architects are questioning those estimates, arguing the historic building should be saved, though the city's economic development corporation says it would actually be more cost-effective to lease another property.

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  • Fort Worth Local Pulse: Winter Prep, Nuisance Enforcement, and Big League Wiffle Ball

    Fort Worth Local Pulse: Winter Prep, Nuisance Enforcement, and Big League Wiffle Ball
    Feb 21 2026
    Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Saturday, February 21st.

    We're coming off a challenging week weather-wise here in North Texas. Our area took a harder hit from that recent winter storm than some of our neighboring communities. Northlake received significantly more ice accumulation than Denton and Flower Mound, and while our public works teams did incredible work keeping critical infrastructure running, the roads remained treacherous for several days. The good news is our town leadership is taking action. They're planning to add snow plow equipment to the fleet in the upcoming budget and expanding public works storage facilities so we're better prepared for future winter events. A big thank you to our public works crews who worked around the clock in brutal conditions to keep water flowing and keep our community safe.

    Speaking of keeping our community safe, Fort Worth just launched an aggressive new initiative called NET Force, the Nuisance Enforcement Task Force. This is a focused multi-departmental effort targeting our most persistent problem properties. Teams from code compliance, animal control, police, fire, and environmental services conducted joint inspections this past month at Sandy Oaks Apartments on Sandy Lane, the Eco Motel on East Lancaster, and the convenience stores on Hemphill Street. In one day at Sandy Oaks alone, they identified nearly nine hundred violations across all departments. This coordinated approach is already proving more effective than when each department worked separately. The city says future properties will be selected based on how this pilot program performs, and they're planning an aggressive reinspection schedule to ensure violations get addressed.

    Now if you're looking for something fun to do today, we've got some great options. The Southwest High School varsity softball team is playing in a neutral tournament game against Millsap starting at eleven thirty this morning. And sports fans, there's something really cool happening in our region. Big League Wiffle Ball is coming to North Texas today, February 21st, with more than twenty five teams and players traveling here from twenty different states. It's a pretty exciting development for our local sports scene.

    We're also keeping a close eye on construction plans in the area. Denton County has awarded the construction contract for work at the FM 407 and I-35W intersection, with negotiations wrapping up. They're expecting to break ground within the next forty five days. This project will add much needed capacity under I-35W and should help ease traffic flow in that critical corridor.

    Thanks so much for tuning in to Fort Worth Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. For more information, check out Quiet Please dot AI.

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  • Fort Worth School Progress, Industrial Growth, and Primary Elections

    Fort Worth School Progress, Industrial Growth, and Primary Elections
    Feb 19 2026
    Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Thursday, February 19th.

    We're starting with some encouraging news from Fort Worth Independent School District. Midyear test results show real progress in our classrooms. Reading scores jumped between one and eight points on average, while math scores climbed one to five points. Third grade reading proficiency is now at forty-one percent, an eight point gain from last year. Parents and educators are crediting Superintendent Karen Molinar's focus on uniform lessons across the district and renewed emphasis on phonics instruction. The improvements come as Texas takes control of the district following years of academic struggles. The state education commissioner is expected to make a decision this spring about whether Molinar stays in her position, and community members are making their voices heard about wanting her to remain.

    On the development front, industrial growth continues in the Alliance area. Hillwood broke ground this month on Alliance Westport Twelve, a massive one point two million square foot spec building. That's significant news for our logistics and warehouse sector.

    Speaking of major projects, the San Marcos City Council voted early Wednesday morning to block a proposed data center southwest of downtown. The vote came after hundreds of residents showed up to city hall to oppose the development, citing concerns about water and energy consumption during our ongoing drought conditions. The debate highlighted the ongoing tension between economic development and environmental stewardship as our region grows.

    We're also keeping an eye on what's happening at city hall as we head into primary season. Voters across Tarrant County will be heading to the polls on March 3rd for the Texas primary elections. If you're looking to stay informed about county commissioners and other local races, now's the time to do your homework.

    For those of you who enjoy watching planes, Runway DFW is offering live plane spotting broadcasts from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport. They kicked off another session today featuring everything from super jumbo jets to smaller aircraft. If you want to see the variety of airlines and aircraft that move through our region, they broadcast regularly from Founders Plaza on the northwest side of the airport.

    We hope everyone is staying safe as we continue monitoring weather patterns. High winds have been fueling wildfires across the Southwest and Plains region, so we'll keep you updated on any impacts closer to home.

    That wraps up today's local updates. Thanks so much for tuning in to Fort Worth Local Pulse. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss tomorrow's news. This has been a Quiet Please production. For more, check out quietplease dot ai.

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