Fort Worth Local Pulse: Community Resilience Through Tragedy and Celebration

Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Saturday, April 4. We start with some sad news from our streets. In the past day, Fort Worth police investigated two troubling incidents involving teens. A 15-year-old South Hills High School student, Prince Washington, lost his life in a drive-by shooting early Thursday on Glenbrook Lane in south Fort Worth, where bullets pierced his familys duplex while he slept in bed. Separately, a 14-year-old boy was stabbed multiple times in the stomach and arms by three teens on Hidden Dale Drive Thursday afternoon; hes stable at the hospital, but no suspects are in custody yet. We urge anyone with tips to call Fort Worth police. Our hearts go out to these families and the South Hills community, where counseling is available today. Shifting to brighter notes, we honor our history as descendants unveiled a new historical marker for Choctaw Code Talkers at Veterans Memorial Park, recognizing their vital World War I code-breaking service using their native language. City hall emphasized green spaces this week, pushing parks and trails that boost our daily well-being and connect neighborhoods. Weather wise, heavy rain and flood risks hit us hard this morning from a cold front, with up to three inches possible north of I-20 and west of I-35, per National Weather Service alerts. It could disrupt outdoor plans, so drive carefully on slick roads like those near the Stockyards. Things dry out this afternoon, with cooler highs in the upper 60s tomorrow. In culture and events, catch the Stockyards Championship Rodeo tonight at Cowtown Coliseum on Exchange Avenue, or Whos Bad Michael Jackson tribute at Tannahills Tavern. Mark your calendars for the Main Street Arts Festival April 16 to 19 downtown, featuring over 200 artists, music, and food. Jobs look steady with about 5,000 openings in logistics and healthcare around Tarrant County. Real estate sees median home prices around 350,000 dollars, up five percent, hot near West 7th. A feel-good story: Fort Worth ISD welcomes new superintendent Peter Licata with a solid compensation package, promising fresh energy for our kids. Upcoming, Questioneers Story Time at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History on Gendy Street next week. Thanks for tuning in, listeners, and remember to subscribe. 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.