• Fort Worth Local Pulse: Tugboat Sinks, Crashes, Jobs, Fireworks Ban, Winter Weather

  • Jan 4 2025
  • Length: 3 mins
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Fort Worth Local Pulse: Tugboat Sinks, Crashes, Jobs, Fireworks Ban, Winter Weather

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  • Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for January 4, 2025.

    We start with breaking news: a tugboat sank in the Mississippi River after a collision with a tanker ship in Louisiana, but closer to home, we have a few significant updates. In Allen, a speeding driver was killed in a rollover crash, and in Fort Worth, a Parker County pursuit ended in a crash downtown.

    Moving on to our job market snapshot, the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows that the Dallas-Fort Worth area saw a 1.4% increase in nonfarm employment over the year, with 58,700 new jobs added. Education and health services led the way with a 2.9% increase, followed by financial activities with a 2.9% gain. Manufacturing also saw a 2.8% increase. The current labor force in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, stands at approximately 495,000, up 2.87% from last year.

    In real estate news, while we don't have any major property sales or new development projects to report today, it's worth noting that the city's growth continues to drive interest in both commercial and residential properties.

    From City Hall, residents are reminded that the sale, possession, or discharge of fireworks within city limits is illegal. Also, the city has announced holiday closures for various services and facilities, including adjustments in garbage collections and emergency services.

    Weather-wise, we're expecting a colder-than-usual January on the East Coast, which might impact our local weather patterns. Natural gas prices have surged up to 20% in anticipation of this colder weather.

    In new business activity, we don't have any major openings or closings to report today, but it's always a good idea to check out local listings for the latest updates.

    Looking ahead to community events, the third annual Lightscape event is coming up, featuring a collaboration with Sony Music. Also, ice skating in the Stockyards continues until January 5, offering fun for the whole family.

    In local school achievements, Hebron High School students shared their secrets to succeeding in Advanced Chemistry, and North Texas students learned how algebra can be used during the car-buying process.

    For a feel-good community story, a Fort Worth couple celebrated their 75-year marriage, a truly inspiring milestone.

    In today's crime report, a Colleyville man was arrested and accused of assaulting police during the January 6 Capitol riot. Additionally, the Tarrant County DA warned that the 'No Refusal' policy for DWI tests is in effect year-round.

    This has been Fort Worth Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates.
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