Deadly crashes, homicide arrests, and a new hospital expansion - Fort Worth news roundup.

Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Saturday, August 9th, 2025. As the city wakes up, we’re starting with breaking news from overnight. Early Friday morning, a deadly crash on the northwest side near NW Loop 820 at Bluemound Road brought first responders from across Fort Worth. Authorities are still investigating and reminding all of us to use extra care on the roads, especially as summer travel continues. In another serious incident, Fort Worth Police quickly arrested two suspects, including a 17-year-old, in connection with a homicide from earlier this week, showing that public safety remains a top priority. On the east side, there was a tragic shooting at a fast food restaurant just last night. Police are actively investigating and have increased patrols in the area. In the past few days, there’s also been a fatal accident involving a woman at the intersection of Trinity Boulevard and Post Oak Boulevard. Our thoughts go out to the affected families. As always, please check travel alerts before heading out, especially north and east where accidents have been more frequent lately. It’s a warm and muggy morning in Fort Worth, with highs expected to hit the upper 90s later today. Afternoon clouds might bring a quick shower, but most outdoor plans around the Stockyards, Magnolia, and Trinity Trails should stay on track. If you’re headed to community events, bring that water bottle and watch for heat warnings, especially for the young and elderly. From City Hall, the big headline is the city council’s decision this week to end diversity, equity, and inclusion practices to keep Fort Worth eligible for hundreds of millions in federal funds. The council’s vote followed five hours of public comment and comes with an immediate shift toward a new small business development program aimed at supporting local entrepreneurs. You can follow the next round of city meetings via Fort Worth Television online or on YouTube if you can’t make it downtown. In business news, Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital Southwest Fort Worth is moving ahead with its massive expansion. Construction is visible along Harris Parkway, with a new five-story patient tower fast rising—a two-hundred and thirty million dollar investment that will bring new jobs and boost the local economy. For real estate watchers, the summer market is staying competitive with home values holding firm, especially in the neighborhoods around TCU, Benbrook, and Arlington Heights. Job seekers will find openings not just at the new health campus but also at retail spots in Clearfork and along Camp Bowie, where new shops are prepping for fall. Music and culture are alive this weekend. Tonight, local bands light up the Near Southside, while over in the Cultural District, family movie nights return to Trinity Park. Animal lovers can help clear the kennels by joining today’s Hot Pup Summer adoption event at Fort Worth Animal Care and Control, running from noon to eight. Tomorrow, Rodeo Goat This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.