Fort Worth Forecast, Bowl Games, and H-E-B Hiring Spree - Local Pulse for December 26

Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Friday, December 26. We kick off with the weather shaping our day. Unseasonably warm temps in the low 80s continue today, perfect for outdoor errands around Sundance Square, but a cold front heads in this weekend, so bundle up by Sunday. No major disruptions, though it means lighter coats for events ahead. Sports fans, we have bowl season buzzing close to home. TCU Horned Frogs face number 16 USC in the Alamo Bowl tomorrow night in San Antonio, building on their gritty home wins at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Mark your calendars for January 2, when Texas State battles Rice right here in the Armed Forces Bowl at Amon G. Carter, bringing that electric game day vibe to Fort Worth. On the job front, H-E-B gears up for big hires in our area. They plan to add about 700 positions at their new McKinney store opening this summer off Custer Road, with starting pay around 15 bucks an hour, plus solid benefits. Closer in, their Alliance location at Heritage Trace Parkway and North Riverside Drive breaks ground soon, and Mansfield gets one at U.S. 287 and Broad. Great news if youre job hunting. New business moves keep our economy humming. Boot Barn opens soon in the old Toys R Us spot along Interstate 30 on Fort Worths west side, stocking western wear for ranchers and riders alike. And Payroll Vault just launched a franchise in downtown Dallas, signaling more growth spilling into our metro. City Hall stays quiet post-holidays, but watch for updates on daily life tweaks like traffic calming near Bear Creek Park. The Keller Farmers Market nearby celebrates its 15-year mark with fresh produce and artisan goods Saturdays, a community staple we love. Schools shine too, with local teams eyeing playoffs after strong seasons. For a feel-good lift, Fort Worth firefighters at Station 14 gathered families yesterday for Christmas cheer, sharing meals amid holiday shifts, reminding us of their steady dedication. Crime stays low key in the past day, no major incidents or alerts from Fort Worth PD, keeping our neighborhoods safe as we head into the new year. Looking ahead, catch the Keller market this weekend and gear up for those bowl watch parties. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and dont forget to subscribe for daily updates. This has been Fort Worth Local Pulse. Well see you tomorrow with more local updates. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quietplease.ai. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.