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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: Liquor store zoning, union growth, and weekend events

    Fort Worth Local Pulse: Liquor store zoning, union growth, and weekend events
    Jan 9 2026
    Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Friday, January ninth, and we are glad to be with you.

    We start at City Hall, where Fort Worth leaders are pushing a zoning change aimed at cutting down clusters of liquor stores, payday lenders, and smoke shops in our neighborhoods. According to Fox 4, the proposal would double the spacing requirement from 500 feet to 1,000 feet, with even larger buffers near schools, parks, churches, and day cares. The zoning commission holds a public hearing Monday the thirteenth, and the council is expected to vote later this month. For many of us along East Berry Street, Riverside, and parts of the Southside, this could change what new businesses show up on our corners.

    As we head out the door today, we are looking at a cool January morning, with clouds hanging over downtown and a light north breeze along West 7th and over by the Stockyards. We stay seasonably cool this afternoon with just a slight chance of a passing sprinkle. Roads are dry for most of the day, so traffic on I 30, I 35W, and Loop 820 should move normally, but we keep jackets handy for evening events. The weekend trend stays cool and dry, good news for outdoor plans.

    In business news, FortWorthProjects dot com reports that work is starting this month on 9 Ounce and Somm, an upscale whiskey and cigar bar remodel scheduled to open in late spring. It is a compact, high end spot designed for serious whiskey and cigar fans, adding to the growing nightlife scene not far from our downtown core.

    On the jobs front, the Texas AFL CIO notes that more than 200 workers at a new Siemens facility in Fort Worth have joined IBEW Local 220. That kind of union growth hints at steady industrial hiring on our side of the Metroplex, especially in skilled electrical and manufacturing roles.

    For culture and entertainment, CultureMap Fort Worth highlights several picks for this weekend. At the Modern Art Museum, the Magnolia series is screening the film Father Mother Sister Brother through Sunday. Bass Performance Hall hosts the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra with The Sounds of Paris, featuring Debussy, Ravel, Berlioz, and Chopin. Comedy fans can catch national acts at Hyenas downtown and at clubs around town, while Billy Bobs Texas keeps the country shows going in the Stockyards.

    Looking at community and politics, the Texas AFL CIO is organizing a Fort Worth union block walk this Saturday for Taylor Rehmet in the Texas Senate District 9 race, with more events including a Union Veterans Council town hall in Fort Worth early next week. Those of us in Tarrant County will see more campaign volunteers on our doorsteps, especially around major corridors like Camp Bowie and Lancaster.

    In education, Tarleton State University, which partners closely with our region, is rolling into the year as Texas fastest growing university, according to a recent Fort Worth Business press release. That growth connects back to Fort Worth through expanding programs and partnerships that feed graduates into local schools, hospitals, and businesses.

    A quick look at crime and safety. Overnight, Fort Worth police report the usual mix of calls, but no citywide emergency alerts or major public safety incidents affecting downtown, the Stockyards, or the hospital district as of this hour. We still keep an eye on car break ins in busy parking lots along Hulen and around major shopping centers, and we lock up and stay aware, especially after dark.

    For weekend fun, Axios Dallas lists a Friday night show at Big Laugh Comedy Club here in Fort Worth and other Metroplex events. Closer to home, families can look toward museum programs at the Kimbell and the Modern, plus live music up and down Exchange Avenue and West Magnolia.

    For our feel good note, union and community groups are highlighting volunteer block walks and town halls this week that bring veterans, workers, and neighbors together to talk about wages, safety, and opportunity. It is another example of how our city stays engaged, from the Northside to Benbrook.

    Thanks for tuning in, and remember to subscribe so you never miss our local roundup. This has been Fort Worth Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a quiet please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.

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  • Fort Worth Roundup: Budgets, Weather, Biz Trends, Community Spirit

    Fort Worth Roundup: Budgets, Weather, Biz Trends, Community Spirit
    Jan 8 2026
    Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Thursday, January 8th, and we are catching up together on what is shaping our day around the city. We start at City Hall, where Fort Worth is closing out the 2025 budget cycle almost on target, despite a roughly two million dollar shortfall. According to KERA News and the Fort Worth Report, the city brought in about fourteen million dollars less than expected but also cut spending by nearly twelve million, leaning on more than three hundred million dollars in reserves to keep services steady. That means our trash pickup, libraries, and parks stay stable for now, but city leaders are watching sales tax and property tax trends closely as they work through the 2026 budget. Weather wise, we are looking at a mild North Texas winter day. We can expect cool morning temperatures, climbing into the upper 50s to low 60s by afternoon, with light winds out of the north. Skies stay mostly clear, so traffic on I 30, I 35W, and along Camp Bowie should move without weather problems, and outdoor events at places like Trinity Park and the Stockyards are good to go. A weak front tonight may bring slightly cooler air for tomorrow, but no major rain is expected. In local business news, we continue to see activity along West Seventh and Near Southside, with several small restaurants and coffee spots quietly opening and a few older storefronts turning over. Commercial brokers report that retail space near South Main and Magnolia is leasing up faster than last year, helped by steady foot traffic. In the job market, local postings for warehouse, logistics, and healthcare roles around Alliance and the Medical District remain strong, with starting pay for many hourly roles now in the mid to upper teens. On real estate, area agents say that in the past week, the median listing price for single family homes inside Loop 820 is holding near the mid three hundreds, with popular neighborhoods like Tanglewood, Arlington Heights, and Oakhurst still seeing multiple offers on homes that are move in ready. Homes a bit farther out toward Benbrook and Keller are sitting slightly longer but giving buyers a bit more room to negotiate. From the ranching side of our region, the Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association here in Fort Worth is applauding the new 2025 to 2030 federal dietary guidelines. The group says the guidelines recognize the role of beef as a key protein and that our local producers are focused on keeping beef safe, affordable, and widely available. Culturally, we have a busy stretch ahead. The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo season is ramping up planning at Dickies Arena and Will Rogers, and that means more temporary jobs, more visitor traffic through downtown, and busier restaurants on West Seventh and Sundance Square. Local music venues on South Main and in the Near Southside are filling weekend calendars with regional country, indie, and Tejano acts, giving us plenty of options for Friday and Saturday nights. In schools, several Fort Worth ISD campuses are celebrating strong showings in early season basketball and soccer tournaments, with varsity teams from the Southwest and Paschal areas picking up recent wins. Band and fine arts students are also heading into regional competitions, which means more evening events at our high school auditoriums. For community events over the next few days, look for family friendly activities around the Fort Worth Nature Center, weekend story time events at the downtown and Summerglen libraries, and neighborhood cleanups planned near Riverside and along East Lancaster, where volunteers are focusing on litter pickup and outreach to unhoused neighbors. On public safety, Fort Worth police report a steady but serious caseload over the last 24 hours, with officers responding to several vehicle break ins around apartment complexes off Bryant Irvin and in the Hulen area, and one major crash overnight along East Loop 820 that briefly closed lanes. There have also been continued efforts to address street racing complaints along parts of I 20 and I 35W. Officers are urging all of us to lock our vehicles, remove valuables from sight, and stay alert when parking near shopping centers and entertainment districts. We end on a feel good note. A local church group and volunteers gathered this week near Main Street and Lancaster to hand out blankets, hot meals, and hygiene kits to unhoused neighbors, turning a cold stretch of nights into a reminder of how strong our community spirit can be when we show up for one another. Thank you for tuning in and make sure to subscribe so you never miss our daily check in. This has been Fort Worth Local Pulse. We will see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI
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  • Fort Worth Job Openings, Drug Busts, and City Updates for January 4th

    Fort Worth Job Openings, Drug Busts, and City Updates for January 4th
    Jan 4 2026
    Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Sunday, January fourth.

    We're starting the week with some important developments around the city. If you're job hunting, we've got some good news. There are currently around two hundred sixty part-time positions available across Fort Worth, with openings in retail, food service, and warehouse work. If you're looking for something more formal, Cintas is actively recruiting sales representatives and route service positions throughout the area. And if you want to meet hiring managers face to face, there's a career fair happening Thursday, January eighth at the Hilton Hotel downtown. It's completely free and features positions from Fortune five hundred companies including sales, customer service, warehouse, and administrative roles.

    On the crime front, Fort Worth police recently seized a significant amount of drugs and weapons during a bust on Boca Canyon Drive. Officers recovered methamphetamine, fentanyl, oxycodone, and firearms from the property. This operation is part of ongoing efforts to address drug activity in our neighborhoods, and authorities continue to work on public safety initiatives across the city.

    Looking at the business side of things, Bunge is hiring multiple full-time production associates at their Fort Worth location if you're interested in manufacturing and food production work. It's a dynamic team environment and they're actively recruiting right now.

    From City Hall, we're keeping an eye on ongoing decisions about city services and infrastructure. The city continues to host public meetings and hearings on various municipal matters, including recent notices about municipal setting designations on South Freeway.

    For those dealing with family law matters, Tarrant County courts are showing some positive trends. More than half of family law cases are now being resolved within six months, which is encouraging for people going through divorces or custody disputes.

    If you're looking to get outdoors this weekend, the city's Parks and Recreation Department is inviting people to explore new trails around Fort Worth. They've got organized hikes happening today and throughout the coming weeks, so it's a great time to see what's changed around our trails.

    We're also seeing some management transitions happening at the municipal level. Various Texas cities in the region are bringing in new city managers and administrators, reflecting ongoing changes in local government leadership.

    As we kick off this new year, Fort Worth is settling into the rhythm of twenty twenty six with opportunities for employment, outdoor recreation, and community engagement. Whether you're job hunting, staying active, or just keeping up with city developments, there's plenty happening in our community.

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

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